A green logo of an 'L' on a black background is shown before it zoomed away to show a smiling bald headed man in his 40s in a dark green business suit and with a dark purple shirt; the name card revealing him as Lex Luthor Sr the owner and founder of Lexcorp. "Progress. Innovation. Protection. These are the main principles of Lexcorp since it was founded 20 years ago by me Lex Luthor. Growing up in the worst parts of Metropolis; it showed me how ugly the world can be and with my intellect; I resolved to make it better. Along with the various minds who have come to work for Lexcorp or worked with us; we have created new defence programs to protect our country, rebuilt our homes and well as work on revolutionary medicine and procedures. All in the name of creating a world where war, poverty and disease are things of the past." Luthor said as it showed corner screens of defence missile systems, buildings being rebuilt and scientists researching bacteria.
"We also know about how we all need enjoyment in our downtime as we wait for this new better world. That's why our entertainment division works as hard as our other branches. I can let you know that famous comic book hero Warrior Angel; a personal childhood favourite of mine is getting the big screen with Lexcorp Studios producing. Not only that but this Fall; expect the enhanced from the ground up 3D remake of the hit 1990 computer game Secret of the Minotaur coming to the Lexbox games console!" Luthor said showing off teaser posters for the project.
Then it showed off Luthor with a blonde haired woman in a red dress and an 11 year old blonde haired 11 year old girl in a school uniform with a green bow. "Lexcorp cares about family." Luthor said as he and the woman his wife nodded and the girl gave a forced smile.
The Loud family were gathered at the dinner table for Saturday breakfast; almost 4-5 years since they had moved to Metropolis. Everyone managed to settle into their new lives and they tucked into their breakfast as they watched the ad on the TV. There was scoffing from Lynn Loud Jr; the eldest Loud child still living with the family at their house.
"Can you believe that Luthor guy? Guy with his bald head thinks he is so smart and wants to lord it over the entire planet! I mean honestly; starting your own company and naming it after your own first name? Can you imagine someone with such an ego?" Lynn Jr asked and there was an awkward silence and whistles from the athlete's younger siblings as she looked around with a raised eyebrow.
"You do not want the honest answer elder sister. At least with his high IQ since a young age; he never had to repeat senior year of high school as you are currently doing." Lisa ended up speaking up and Lynn Jr had her arms folded with a glare as the other siblings struggled to keep in their laughter; not wanting to face any disapproval from their parents. "I for one look to Mr Luthor as an inspiration for myself as I hope to enter employment under his company or STAR Labs when I reach employment age." Lisa then stated matter of factly.
"I would be more than happy to help you put your foot into the door since we are in the same class... If Ms Lena Luthor didn't reject my offer of friendship... Who needs that stuck up brat whose only thing going for her is daddy's money while I had been a pageant champion... I know that for certain that I would have won that first pageant when we moved here if it wasn't for that brute Otis; I know that she had him threaten and bribe the judges..." Lola then said speaking up gritting her teeth as her voice became heated as the family knew that Lena was a sore topic for Lana.
"How about you Lincoln... What do you think of the Luthors?" Lana said making the now almost 16 year old Lincoln wearing his Action Comics work uniform jump at him being brought into this conversation. Lincoln gave it a thought took a deep breath.
"Well... I don't know much about Mr Luthor or Lena... Apart from what Lena had said but... Cool that he is so smart and... I love the games on the Lexbox and I had gotten so much time after getting that copy of the original Riddle of the Minotaur and... The Warrior Angel movie sounds cool so far..." Lincoln ended up answering as the TV was now on a news report showing footage of a recent monster attack foiled by a tall strong teenager in a red and blue warrior uniform with a miniskirt and golden belt, golden armor plating, silver bands and a golden lasso.
Lincoln looked impressed at the news footage and Lynn Jr smirked as she said "careful Lincoln... Your girlfriend might get jealous if she knows about how you are looking at her?" Lincoln's cheeks went red as his sisters snickered referring to his close friendship with Zee. Lincoln grumbled a denial as they looked back at the report and how people were calling her the 2nd Wonder Woman; due to the similarities of her suit with that of the mythical heroine who helped out the US during World War I and was supposedly an Amazonian queen.
"If that first Wonder Woman existed and this new one is related to her... Do you think that it's a descendant or something?" Lynn Sr asked and everyone looked to Lincoln as the superhero expert of the family.
"Well... You never know..." Lincoln said with a shrug as he read theories online about the original Wonder Woman but no way to know for sure without asking this new one herself. Then the report was talking about the various heroes and how there was a new one; showing a mugging and a mugger being met with a figure swooping down from a grappling hook. It was a figure of a teenager wearing the Peacemaker uniform to fit but with a dark blue jacket and instead of the helmet there was a white full face mask with yellow lenses as well as the Peacemaker shield strapped to his back. The new Peacemaker was shown punching the mugger in the gut and retrieving the stolen wallet for the mugging victim.
"So is this new Peacemaker the son of the original? Can you imagine someone wanting their kid to be in this dangerous line of work?" Rita asked as Lincoln whistled nervously as he got up and got his bag.
"Well I have go get going... Chris told me that he wants us to make a display of Warrior Angel comics; take advantage of the renewed interest after that movie was announced. Love you all; bye!" Lincoln said with a whistle as he cleaned up after his sandwich breakfast before going out the door.
To the busy streets of Metropolis and he was walking among the crowd; an area closed due to Superman battle going on right now and without batting an eye and the rest of the crowd change course. These years have given him practice to the drill of these things and there was no mistaken that he was a Metropolitan now.
He made his way to the Action Comics store and got in; waving to his co-workers and looking at the time, he took the liberty of flipping the sign at the door from closed to open. "Just in time Lincoln; I have unboxed the Warrior Angel comics from the back... Chris has picked up where to put up the display." John said coming up to him with a box of comics and pointing at the display to be set up complete with a standee. Lincoln then began helping to pick up and set up the comics as through the door was a large grey haired man with glasses and a moustache along with an orange haired teenage girl Lincoln's side wearing shorts and a dark purple hooded jumper with the hood up showing bat ears.
"Hello here; just a man and his daughter having moved here from Gotham. I thought that coming here could help her find people to relate to before she goes to Metropolis High on Monday for her first day!" the man said as the girl looked embarrassed and covered her face with a hood.
"Well I can help with that; I got there myself. I'm Lincoln and welcome to Metropolis." Lincoln said trying to be friendly and went up to Barbara. "Don't worry about it; I know about dorky embarrassing dad... My dad plays the cowbell as an instrument and isn't shy about it..." Lincoln then told her as she then glanced with surprise at this.
"Wow... I don't know if I can show my face in public if my Dad did that..." Barbara told him and they then laughed at this.
"Making friends already Barbara. Call me when you need a ride home; I need to get my new office set up at the precinct." Barbara's dad then said as he then waved to them and left.
"Yeah... Dad was the police commissioner in Gotham... He got us to move here as he now has the job here in Metropolis." Barbara explained and Lincoln took this in and his eyes widened at this.
"Wow... So that was Commissioner Gordon? They say your dad was Batman's eyes and ears in the police..." Lincoln said as Barbara nodded. "So have you met him? The guy who inspired your hoodie?" Lincoln asked as Barbara shook her head.
"No but I wish that I could as he is the best! Between you and me; dad told me all about how will always appear behind him at a crime scene and disappear when he had his back turned." Barbara whispered to Lincoln who was intrigued.
"I can believe that as I think that my sister Lucy can do the same thing... Sneak up behind you like magic..." Lincoln said as he jumped as he turned and saw that there was Zee there waving to him. "Barbara... This is my best friend here Zee and this is Barbara." Lincoln introduced them as Barbara waved and Zee got out a photo poster of her that she quickly signed to which Lincoln opened his eyes.
"Well is Lincoln now making a new friend? I have known him since he moved here to Metropolis and he hasn't quite gotten his own clique yet." Zee then said as Lincoln gave her a look.
"Zee; you don't really have a clique yourself and no; I don't think fans and the audience to your shows counts." Lincoln said as Zee shrugged her shoulders. Then going to her ear he then said "plus while I am always happy to see you Zee; are you sure that you should be hear talking to me... I am certain that Chris hasn't forgotten about and is still mad at me when he found out that I let you put posters of your shows up on the walls of the store!"
Lincoln then gave her a look and Zee just gave a laugh; "Sorry Lincoln... But I couldn't help but want to see my darling favourite boy and I didn't want to wait until the lunch break or when you are off the clock so we can get to Sweet Justice." Zee then said as Lincoln sighed knowing her point.
"So glad that I have staff on board who I pay to chit chat with friends as if this was a youth spot instead of actually putting a display up like I asked them to!" called out Chris going to the area and Lincoln jumped and then nodded looking startled.
"Sorry... Chris... I will get right on it..." Lincoln muttered as all eyes were on him and Zee began muttering something underneath her breath. They then looked and saw that the display was set up instantly; Lincoln had his eyes widened but eyed Zee who just flashed him a smile and Barbara rubbed her eyes at this. "Well... Time sure flies when you are having fun doing work..." Lincoln muttered shaking his head as Zee then waved to Lincoln and passed going to the door.
"Your welcome by the way... I know it's a risk to get noticed but since I had risked you getting into trouble... Besides no one will get suspicious..." Zee then whispered to Lincoln and then exited with a wave and blowing kisses. Lincoln just smiled at her love of dramatics and theatrics.
"I think I will let you go back to work Lincoln and thanks for the talk; I will see what Batman stuff you have..." Barbara said as Chris rolled his eyes but motioned for Lincoln to come with him to the staff area.
Lincoln went to speak nervously but Chris smiled and said "let's not get into that... I saw the news and not bad for your first official Peacemaker escapade; I knew you were ready to take on the mantle and now the Quantum Unfolding Storage Area is your new headquarters... I will be here to... Well you know run the store and be your boss but also here if you need any more of my experienced wisdom and guidance..." Chris told him and Lincoln then smiled at the praise.
He then looked at Barbara excitedly looking at the Batman comics and Chris sighed when he saw what Lincoln was looking at; still Lincoln thought that Zee was right that he didn't exactly have the same kind of friend group he had in Royal Woods. True he was still in contact with especially Ronnie Anne and Clyde but it was mostly Zee. He did get along great with classmates such as Barry Allen and there was no one there that he had a lot of problems with. Maybe he should be opening up his friend horizon while also thinking of his new official superhero career...
Yes Lena is instead of Lex's sister; is his daughter in this universe with him an older adult here.
