Disclaimer - I do not own any of the characters mentioned in this story, they are all property of DC and MARVEL. Otherwise I would be very, very wealthy.
A/N – Set in a universe where the Marvel and DC worlds exist as one.
Special shout out to FINMONSTER who inspired me with his cross universe stories.
The might of Atlas
Metropolis
Amongst the civilians bearing witness to this clash of might and power there stands Lois Lane, a prized journalist from Daily Planet trying to make her way through and by her side is photographer Jimmy Olsen. While they both do their outmost to do a good job on this story, despite Jimmy's enthusiasm and eagerness Lois weeps inside knowing that Superman is indeed her husband Clark Kent and right now he is facing a peril not seen since the attack of Doomsday and then the World War Hulk incident. Nearby they hear the rough yelling of a man's voice and Lois turns around to see J. Jonah Jameson pushing his way through.
"Move out of my way kid! Get out of here I'm coming through! What are you deaf? Scram!" He yells out to others in the crowd making his way through. Even in the midst of such battle Jonah's yelling draws more attention than a battle facing the Justice avengers. He turns his head looking around for his photographer and then in fit of rage he drops his cigar and as his face turns tomato red he yells at the top of his lungs "WHERE THE HELL IS PARKER! Goddamit he was supposed to be right here! Oh just wait till I see him next time I'm gonna cram my foot so far up his ass he'll taste it for another month. Dammit he better at least be taking some photo's wherever the hell he is. Doesn't even answer his stupid phone".
Lois Lane looks at Jameson and half jokingly says "Long way from the Daily Bugle there Jonah. Must be getting pretty desperate if the chief himself comes all the way out to cover the story".
Jonah smirks and replies "Aaaah Lois Lane you always have such pleasant things to say don't you"?
Lois replies "And you're always in such a good mood aren't you. So changed your mind on Perry's offer yet".
Jonah laughs back to Lois and says "You can tell your boss from me personally that for the last time the Bugle is not for sale. I worked my way ground up" and throws his hand the air pointing up "to be where I am and he can shove his offer where the sun don't shine". Jonah notices Jimmy Olsen with his camera and screams "Hey Olsen. You take photos for me and I'll pay you double whatever that goon White is paying you".
Jimmy stared back and nervously said "I'm sorry Mr Jameson sir but I work strictly for the Daily Planet".
Jameson throws his hands up in the air and turns around screaming "Does anyone here have a half decent camera, I'll pay you good money. One hundred dollars, no wait make that two hundred. That's right people, one hundred and fifty dollars to anyone with a half decent camera".
The Justice Avengers managed to hold their own against Atlas but he caught on to their strategy and was now back on the offensive. He punched into the ground and ripped out a chunk of concrete and threw it at the Javelin piercing right through sending it down in flames with Janet Van Dyne shrinking down and flying out off the falling jet. The melee fighters Hawkman and Aquaman where having little luck against his strength getting struck back several times and had turned their attention to protecting civilians and falling structures. The Archers were coming close to finishing off all their arrows and took a pause. Green arrow questioned "You got that one arrow left"?
Hawkeye replied "Yeah, even my adamantium arrow barely knocked him off his feet. Do you think it's safe in a populated area, plus some of these buildings are on their last foundations".
Green Arrow nodded and said "Well I think this is the lesser of two evils. Quantum arrow lock n load".
Both archers pullout their quantum arrow but Atlas was alerted to them as their arrows charged up with energy and he clapped his hands together releasing a shockwave which sent Green Arrow and Hawkeye flying back smashing into two side by side cars and their bows breaking. Atlas was managing to fend off the energy blasts from Photon and Ms Marvel as well as heat vision blast from Superman. The Martian flew closer in his ethereal state and decided to try to knockout Atlas with a mental bolt. Atlas momentarily felt something in his head and paused in his footsteps but after several seconds he threw his head back screaming and taking out Martian with the psionic feedback.
Atlas stood over J'onn towering above him and said "You dare try and enter my mind. The crystal which empowers me would not allow that. I do not know what you are green man but know this. I am Atlas and I will have this world under my rule". Atlas held both his fists together ready to crush the Martian when he felt something holding him back. As he looked up he saw his fists where webbed and the threads lead to Spider-Man perched against a nearby wall.
"SPIDER-MAN" Ms Marvel screamed out joyously. Spider-Man called back "That's right Ms Marvel, it's your friendly neighbourhood hero". Spider-Man continued to pull back on Atlas but was overpowered as Atlas flung him to the ground. Spider-Man managed to land safely and shot a web ball into Atlas eyes then jumped at him throwing a punch but ended up only hurting his hand to his shock. Spider-Man looked down at his bruised hand and said "Yikes this guy's stronger than the Hulk".
Atlas swung around one arm around and Spider-Man ducked underneath then leaped into the air kicking him but was again disappointed that Atlas didn't feel a thing. As Atlas pulled off the webbing from his face he was hit with an energy blast from Ms Marvel as she screamed "Spider-Man get out of there right now" and a shot of heat vision flew past Spider-Man coming from Superman. While Atlas was deflecting the energy blasts Spider-Man saw the opening and shot out two web lines into the ground and slingshot into Atlas. As Spider-Man flew feet first into Atlas he managed to knock him back and bounce off but just as he was landing Atlas recovered and grabbed him by leg and slammed him into the ground.
Atlas picked up Spider-Man again sneering at him and was ready to slam him into the ground when suddenly a red and blue bullet sped through the air knocking him down and dropping Spider-Man. Superman pounded away at Atlas sending him backwards with each hit, but knowing full well what he was up against Superman just as speedily flew back grabbing Spider-Man and setting him outside the fight.
As soon as he got his bearings Spider-Man looked up at Superman and said "So how many times is it now that you've saved me". Superman replied "Nobody's keeping count. Now there's tons of falling wreckage and hundred of people in the streets who need protection. I think it's there you can do the most good". Spider-man replied "If you say so Supes, but no offence you're not looking too good I think you need a doctor. But if you say so I shall be off".
Superman watched the web slinger swing off as he looked into the distance and saw the Batwing flying in then simultaneously a voice in his communicator came in saying "Superman its Wonder Woman. I'm headed you're way".
Hercules jumped out off the Batwing ready for battle. He looked around and said "By Zeus this is not a battle, this is madness. This is not the same Atlas which I fought in millennia gone past but he does bear great resemblance, and I know that he is not Eric of the Thunderbolts".
Batman asked "Remember Hercules he's taken out others just as strong as you and Superman can barely hurt him. Can you take him"? Hercules forced a smile and said "Yes Batman, I believe I can".
Hercules leaped onto the street in a berserker rage and screamed "ATLAS! You dare proclaim yourself a Greek hero and threaten my friends. If you truly were a real titan you would know who it is that stands before you".
Atlas smiled and said "Yes I know of you. You are the demigod Hercules. Well I too am a demigod and I am not the same Atlas you defeated".
"Enough talking" Yelled out Hercules as he charged into Atlas with a mighty blow sending Atlas flying off his feet to everyone's astonishment. Hercules watched Atlas fly across the ground and remarked "You face the prince of power you titan. You who have dared harm my friends". Hercules turned to look at Superman who was clearly struggling and was bleeding and limping as he walked. Hercules yelled back to Atlas "I may not be as mighty as the man of steel himself, but I do not share his weakness". As Atlas stood back up Hercules came at him again with a right hook to the skull and a punch to the stomach, and then as Atlas doubled over Hercules threw a mighty kick into his chin and again sending the titan flying back.
As Atlas fell he became enraged at Hercules strength and charged at him. Hercules saw Atlas running his way and charged into him then as both giants where about to clash Atlas swung his fist at Hercules. Hercules caught Atlas by the arm in the midst of his strike but his great strength still brought Hercules down but not letting go Hercules managed to swing around putting Atlas into a shoulder lock. The mighty strength of Atlas was still too incredible for Hercules as Atlas threw his elbow into Hercules stomach forcing the demigod to let go then Atlas turned around and threw a devastating punch into Hercules.
As Hercules wiped the blood off his lip he and Atlas stood face to face and Atlas leaped at Hercules with both fists in the air but Hercules managed to sidestep and caught Atlas and lifted him over his head then smashed him into the ground with an earthshaking blow. Hercules had to catch his breath and said "You are the same as the Atlas whom I had defeated before. Strong you may be but you are just as stupid as he was. The prince of power is strong not only in might but also mind. You fight like a careless brute while I utilise the ancient Greek art of Pankration".
Just as Hercules thought he had the battle won Atlas stood again and showing little battle damage to Hercules dismay. Hercules eyes grew wide at the site of Atlas recovery and he exclaimed "I thought I had you defeated but yet you stand. Very well then I shall have the pleasure of beating you more, just as you deserve foul cretin".
Atlas sneered at Hercules and said "You think yourself so clever demigod; well the stories are true then for you are as dumb as a Minotaur. The crystal which strengthens me makes me stronger with every blow I take so as you see, for every blow you have dealt me I have grown stronger to exceed my opponent". Atlas came at Hercules faster than before with his arms spread out to grab him but Hercules managed to catch the Titan matching him strength for strength. As both mighty men pushed against each other Hercules found himself failing as Atlas strength increased to defeat Hercules.
Hercules fell to his knees in front of Atlas and felt himself being overpowered, a feeling completely alien to him. As he attempted to rise back up Atlas struck him across the face with a mighty blow, yet this was not enough to defeat the prince of power so Atlas came with another blow knocking Hercules to the ground and proceeded beating him as his strength seemingly grew with each strike. Atlas looked down at Hercules with sadistic pleasure and spoke to him "You have gone quiet Hercules, have you no mockery left in you? I will show this city that I am its rightful master as I will kill the demigod before their eyes, and then I will destroy their protector" and pointed at Superman.
Suddenly Atlas let go as he was struck and Hercules fell back to regain his strength. Atlas looked at his bleeding arm and watched as a flying tiara slashed his arm and flew back to its owner. As he followed its path he watch as it came back to a raven haired Amazon floating above him. Atlas looked up and growled "So is this how you fight demigod? You send a woman to fight your battles for you, prince of power"?
Wonder Woman stared down and said "Hera what have you done. Is all this your doing you disgusting beast".
Atlas mockingly replied "Do you plan to hover and throw words at me all day or will you fight me"? Wonder Woman replied "I will do more than just fight you. I will show you the power of an Amazon" and she flew into Atlas with her fists out".
Hercules had just recovered and looked up seeing Wonder Woman in the sun and said "Aye the gods have truly smiled down upon me, for they have truly delivered such a beauty unto me that would make jealous even Aphrodite herself".
The battle heats up with Hercules and Wonder Woman in the fray. Will their combined might be enough to take down Atlas or will the evil titan have his triumph.