American Comics: Multiverse of Madness

367. The Overseers!

A terrifying disaster capable of threatening two universes seemed to have been perfectly resolved. However, in reality, the aftermath of this major event turned out to be far more complicated than expected.

It wasn't simply a matter of countless otherworldly people randomly arriving in the Wasteland. Heroes from both worlds personally intervened; while they couldn't save everyone, they managed to secure the majority.

But what comes after?

Although people from both worlds share "Earth" as a common point, the differences between their universes have led to significant differences in worldview.

In the Marvel Universe, the public often views heroes with scrutiny and misunderstanding. This is especially evident with the mutant community.

Many people dislike interacting with superheroes; aside from a few popular heroes like Spider-Man, organizations like the Avengers generally face substantial resistance.

One well-known example is the Civil War. To control heroes, the United Nations introduced the Superhuman Registration Act, dividing heroes into two factions and sparking a series of profound consequences.

Hydra and certain supervillain organizations played a significant role in exacerbating this, but it illustrates that people weren't particularly enthusiastic about superhumans to begin with. And that was even before the Old Wars of the Wasteland.

Since the supervillains' victory, the Wasteland has become a place ruled by evildoers, where anyone claiming to be a hero is targeted. People's perspectives have shifted dramatically; even young children chant "down with the Avengers" when playing.

In contrast, the people from Apokolips Universe have a completely different view of heroes.

In the DC Universe, the appearance of superhumans has become a phenomenon. People are accustomed to the presence of superheroes.

Many idolize these heroes, similar to celebrity fandom. Some go as far as committing crimes to catch a glimpse of their hero idols.

While not everyone in the universe feels this way, it's undeniable that the people of the Apokolips Universe Earth are, to a large extent, "superhero fans."

Even though the Justice League has gone silent, the Teen Titans were wiped out, and the entire Earth has fallen, they still hold onto hope for the remaining heroes. They believe that justice will one day prevail, and that heroes will come back to save them.

Whether this perspective is good or bad is hard to say, but it's true that the Wasteland Universe could benefit from this influx of fresh perspectives.

With such contrasting views, these two civilizations are beginning to collide, and the resurrection of the Wasteland has just begun.

Outside the Timeline, in the Hall of the House of Mystery

Alex sat across from the Wonder Duo, recounting the full course of events.

Alex also shared his plan to separate out the Wasteland Universe and expressed his hope that they could help by becoming overseers of the entire Wasteland Universe.

"In summary, the Wasteland may look bleak, but, on the other hand, it might be the safest place available—no endlessly growing supervillain population, no alien threats trying to destroy the entire universe. To maintain this hard-won peace, we must control this entire timeline."

Alex took a sip of hot tea, then set his cup down slowly on the table, watching the couple for their response.

Hearing everything Alex had laid out, Mr. Fantastic became excited at the idea of overseeing an entire timeline—a concept he had never envisioned before.

He was a scientist, someone willing to sacrifice anything for discovery. So, without hesitation, he was ready to accept this grand responsibility once Alex finished speaking.

"Thank you for trusting me. Though my previous research on parallel universes and timelines is only in its early stages, I believe I am ready for this responsibility," he said.

"Hold on, Reed. Overseeing an entire timeline is a huge responsibility. If you truly want to join, it would mean giving up any semblance of a normal life, for you, your wife, and your children. I hope you consider this carefully."

Alex spread his hands and then looked toward Susan.

He understood Mr. Fantastic well; this man would never refuse such a request. But Susan was different; she was more perceptive and sensitive.

Only with her agreement would this decision truly be settled.

Hearing this, Reed also looked at his wife. His eyes were filled with eagerness, as if he wanted to start immediately, but he didn't try to persuade her—the family dynamic was clear.

The Invisible Woman, Susan, first looked at her husband, then at Alex, and finally sighed softly.

"Alex, I appreciate that you trust us enough to entrust such an important task to us. But as a mother, I still hope my children can live a normal life and grow up safely."

"Understood."

Alex nodded slightly.

Perhaps feeling that her refusal was too quick, Susan continued.

"To be honest, since we left the Old Wars through the timeline, Reed and I have been searching for a way to rewrite history. But no matter how we calculated, we couldn't find a way to turn the tide."

Shaking her head painfully, Susan pursed her lips, looked up, and met Alex's gaze.

"The villains have thoroughly studied the heroes' weaknesses. As long as they unite, we stand no chance of victory. So, given these circumstances, I'm truly grateful you saved my family. I'm willing to help you become an overseer, but my children cannot stay here."

"If I understand correctly, you want them to live like normal people."

"Yes, they deserve their own lives. So let us stay here, and allow my children to live a normal life," Susan said seriously.

"That's fine."

Alex didn't object. After all, with the Wonder Duo staying, it didn't matter if their children worked here or in the Wasteland.

The House of Mystery is beyond the timeline, unaffected by time. This means that if they wish, Franklin can join later when he's older; it makes no difference.

"In that case, I'll send them to Blood Nest. Both generations of Hawkeye and the Punisher are there. I believe they'll take good care of your children."

"Thank you for understanding," Susan smiled.

Next to her, Mr. Fantastic, who had been waiting impatiently, finally couldn't hold back.

"So, can we start working now?"

"Of course, anytime you're ready."

"I'll need a laboratory and some resources on temporal theory. Unfortunately, everything from my previous lab was lost. Otherwise, I could save quite a bit of time," Mr. Fantastic said with frustration.

"No worries. Your equipment is all prepared."

Alex noticed Mr. Fantastic's thoughts and gestured toward a nearby room with a smile.

"This is the end of time, remember? Everything from the Baxter Building is here, even the 'artifacts' Constantine helped preserve for you."

"Really?!"

Mr. Fantastic jumped up with excitement.

"Well, in that case, I'll go right…"

Alex simply nodded in response, smiling.

Seeing this, Mr. Fantastic wasted no time and immediately pulled Susan toward the lab as if there were priceless treasures waiting there.

For Reed Richards, who was deeply obsessed with science, the chance to study temporal theory was indeed priceless.

Watching the Wonder Duo disappear down the hall, Alex waved his hand, and the half-finished teacups on the table vanished.

"Keep an eye on them. Reed Richards is brilliant, but he's prone to causing significant trouble."

According to information from the Watchers, the Wasteland Universe was originally destined for destruction, but because Alex saved it, this universe—which shouldn't exist—must now be "hidden" to avoid affecting other worlds.

And Reed isn't exactly one to sit still; Alex genuinely feared he'd go from studying temporal gravity to racing through the timeline like a car.

[Don't worry, my lord, I'll report their actions to you regularly.]

Miss Minutes grinned. Although she always had that cheerful look, Alex could sense that she was even more excited now that he had decided to form an organization similar to the TVA.

Suddenly, something occurred to Miss Minutes, and she asked.

[By the way, my lord, while they're working, should I appear to them? Perhaps I could help answer some of their questions about time.]

"No need."

Without hesitation, Alex immediately declined.

The origin of Miss Minutes is still a mystery, and the emergence of the temporal controller is even more inexplicable. Until he understood the full story, Alex wasn't planning to reveal any of it to others.

"Reed has sufficient resources. That will be enough for him to complete his research."

[Understood. But my lord, you still haven't named our organization. Should I retain the previous name from the files—Time Variance Authority?]

"No."

Alex rubbed his chin. Since it was a new organization, they couldn't use an old name.

"Let's call it 'The Overseers.' Our main objective is to ensure the safety of the Wasteland."

As Alex finished speaking, Miss Minutes's eyes lit up with flowing data.

[Updating records]

[New files entered, saving…]

['The Overseers' organization established successfully]

[Great Lord of Time]

[Welcome to the system!]

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