No one knew how the battle began.
Perhaps its iconic opening should be frozen on those beams of light descending from the sky.
Batch after batch of terrifying monsters appeared in the dark city.
No matter who they were, panic and extreme fear filled their hearts.
Only at a time like this would villains and ordinary citizens alike remember the good of the Dark Knight.
The same thought arose in everyone's mind without prior agreement: Where was Batman?
"Where is Batman? We need Batman!"
Smack!
Venom's outstretched tendrils shredded several Parademons flying through the air. At the same time, Batman heard Venom complain in his mind, "Damn it, these things taste awful. They're like leftovers from yesterday—cold leftovers, at that."
The gourmet Venom gave Parademon heads a one-star review.
"Behind you."
Batman smashed a Parademon's head with the grappling gun in his hand as he gave Venom an order.
Whoosh!
Two more slime tendrils blasted apart the two Parademons lurking in the shadows, waiting to launch a sneak attack.
"This isn't going to solve anything. These damn creatures are endless, like they're being mass-produced."
Venom made a suggestion to Batman.
"I know, but it's not time yet."
Batman spoke to Venom. Back when Steppenwolf invaded Earth, he had already begun preparing for this possible day.
But his preparations could not be exposed and revealed yet. As a qualified and exceptional strategist, Batman knew that these first arrivals were merely scouts and battlefield fodder.
"Alfred, help me contact the Justice League members."
Alfred did not respond, but several noisy lines soon came through Batman's earpiece.
"Damn it, these things are everywhere! I don't even know how many I've knocked over!"
Barry's young, boyish voice rang through the earpiece. At that moment, he was racing through the streets and alleys of Tech