American Comics: Multiverse of Madness

265. Preparation and Departure.

When it came to Thor's hammer, it wasn't that Alex was making a big deal out of it—Mjolnir's history of incidents was just too numerous to count. 

There were countless heroes in Marvel who had lifted Thor's hammer. Not to mention, in crossovers, both Wonder Woman and Superman had wielded Mjolnir. If we used Black Canary as a pivot, Alex predicted that half of the Justice League might be eligible to lift this broken hammer! 

At that point, it wouldn't be Thor's power anymore; it would just be the power of a portable charger. 

Even though Superman was most likely reduced to a normal person after being injected with liquid kryptonite, it would be kind of cool if he picked up Thor's hammer and became the Kryptonian God of Thunder. But Alex didn't think Superman, in his current state, would be able to lift it. 

After all, because of his decision-making mistake, the entire Earth had fallen, and the Justice League had been wiped out. He should still be immersed in endless pain and regret. Moreover, the remnants of Asgard's dark power in the Wasteland Universe had already gathered in Black Canary's body. 

If the hammer suddenly changed hands after reaching the DC Universe, it could cause a major split or depletion of the divine power, which might even backfire and affect this universe. 

To prevent any accidents and to help Black Canary better control this power, Alex decided to add a 'blessing' to the hammer, just like Odin once did. This way, unless someone possessed greater combat power than him, they wouldn't be able to break this magical binding or lift Thor's hammer. 

And even if someone did break the binding, they still wouldn't be able to lift the hammer, because underneath Alex's magic, there was another layer of Odin's seal. 

"Don't worry, it's just a layer of restriction magic. You can think of it as a blessing," Alex said, smiling as he stood in front of Thor's hammer, reassuring a slightly nervous Black Canary. Then, he began to channel his magic. 

Placing his hand gently on Mjolnir, a ghostly green flame ignited instantly, enveloping the entire hammer in a matter of seconds, burning fiercely. 

A majestic divine aura surged out, and a terrifying pressure descended on everyone. Alex's eyes glowed brightly, and he murmured under his breath, softly casting his magic seal.

"This hammer shall not change owners before its current wielder dies—" 

Boom! 

A thunderclap rumbled outside, and the entire wine cellar began to tremble. 

Everyone stared in shock at the scene before them, amazed that Alex's magic had caused such a powerful reaction, all from just a few words. 

What they didn't know was that casting a magical seal wasn't a simple task. Especially adding a seal to an artifact blessed by Odin—that was even harder. 

The surrounding weather and the reaction weren't caused by Alex but by the divine power within Mjolnir itself. To leave any mark on this hammer, the power of Odin had to approve. Fortunately, this divine power didn't resist. In fact, it didn't even hesitate, directly allowing Alex to cover it with a new magical seal. 

It didn't take long for the trembling wine cellar to gradually calm down, and everyone suddenly realized the oppressive aura had vanished. 

"It's done. Go ahead, give it a try," Alex said with a smile, making a 'please' gesture. 

Hearing this, Black Canary instinctively reached out her hand. Immediately, Thor's hammer responded to the call, floating steadily and landing in her hand. 

"How does it feel?" Kara asked curiously. 

"It's great, no issues at all. I even feel the divine power flowing through me more smoothly now. Such a strange feeling," Black Canary answered excitedly, playing with the hammer. 

"So, does that mean you need a new code name now? Should we call you Lady Thor or still Black Canary?" Ashley asked, folding her arms and stepping closer. 

"I think I'll stick with Black Canary. I inherited this code name from the previous generation, so…" 

"Black Canary is a bird. How about Thunderbird as a code name?" Ashley immediately suggested. 

"Hey, are you even listening to me?" 

As the women bantered, Alex smiled slightly, then turned around, his gaze falling on Jason Todd, who had remained silent from the start. 

In Alex's mind, Red Hood was a bit dark and brooding, but usually, he was still a pretty outgoing guy. So why was he so resistant to engaging here? 

"I've noticed you've been staring at my umbrella," Alex said, opening up the conversation. Jason blinked slightly at the comment, then silently nodded and asked: 

"Is it Cobblepot's?" 

"Yeah, a trophy from Batman in another universe. It's just a prototype, but Bruce added some tech and special modifications to it," Alex smiled and continued, "Jason, can you tell me about what happened to you before you came here?" 

Jason was caught off guard by Alex's directness and fell silent for a moment, but soon composed himself and replied. 

"There's nothing I can't talk about. I was chasing Tattooed Man in Gotham, and then I suddenly saw the arrival of Parademons. They attacked fiercely, catching me completely off guard. I had no choice but to try to escape, but…" 

Jason's expression darkened. 

"I see," Alex mused thoughtfully. 

"I heard from Dinah that the Justice League went to attack Apokolips and were all wiped out, with no one returning. Then Apokolips launched an invasion of Earth. Is that true?" Jason asked suddenly. 

Even now, he found it hard to believe that the Justice League would embark on such an absurd mission. And what he found even harder to believe was that not a single hero, including Batman, had stood up to oppose it—they had all supported it.

"...It's true," Alex admitted, not sure what else to say. 

"But there's likely more to it. We still don't know the whole story." 

Jason nodded silently. At this point, all he hoped was that Batman wasn't dead. That way, he could punch him and demand an explanation for what the hell had happened. 

"When do we leave?" Jason asked again. 

Hearing this, Alex patted Jason on the shoulder. 

"As soon as you finish absorbing the Super Soldier Serum, we'll leave immediately." 

The next day, after a night of rest, everyone was ready to depart. 

Absorbing the Super Soldier Serum wasn't difficult. With Alex's magical assistance, Jason Todd successfully acquired superhuman strength, becoming a true 'Super Soldier.' 

As for Hawkeye, Songbird, and Punisher, Alex used anti-magic spells to directly send them to the Blood Nest. It had to be said that DC's magic for opening portals was really handy—it only took a word. 

"So…"

Alex slung his black umbrella over his back and looked at everyone. 

"Are you all ready?" 

Kara was the first to stand behind Alex, her expression both nervous and excited. The thought of finally being able to see her cousin in the future filled her with anticipation. Pietro, on the other hand, casually wiped his goggles with a carefree grin, as if this trip was just another vacation for him. 

Ashley took a deep breath, calming her excitement with a whisper from Venom. But her hands still trembled slightly, revealing that she wasn't as composed as she appeared. As for Black Canary, holding Mjolnir, and a much more muscular Jason Todd, they could hardly wait any longer. 

After scanning everyone's faces, Alex smiled slightly and turned his gaze forward. 

"Let's go!"

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