"Preparation and strategy can defeat any super power and any number of opponents," said The Batman. The masked vigilante stood atop the Bradbury Building in midtown Manhattan, a section of NYC which reminded him of Gotham's Uptown. Standing beside Batman, Spiderman nodded, carefully filing away his new mentor's edicts. The two men watched the streets below. New York City never sleeps, whether it's the MCU's NYC or the DC Universe's Gotham City. On that, the two Multiversal heroes could agree...
"Amen to that," Spiderman replied. The younger hero was astonished by how well The Batman had adjusted to the MCU. The TVA brought The Batman's tools through the multiversal portal, including the Tumbler, a whole line of Bat Suits and tons of Bat Gadgets. In his world, Bruce Wayne was a billionaire, although his company, Wayne Enterprises was on the mend after Talia Al-Ghul and Bane sabotaged them from within. As far as Spiderman was concerned, Batman had tech that would have made Tony Stark jealous if he still lived.
"Here they come," Batman said, his voice gruff and muffled. Spiderman nodded. Finally, it was game time. A few weeks ago, Carnage, enemy of Spiderman's multiversal rival Venom, came through a portal and into the MCU. Cletus Kasady, Carnage's host, was a serial killer and he saw no reason to change his ways in the MCU. Spiderman was amazed when Batman deduced Carnage's weakness and used a sonic weapon to bring him down. Carnage was now in TVA custody. How cool was that?
"Game on," Spiderman said, and just as he and Batman rehearsed, he went after the criminals. Kraven the Hunter went into the NYC office of S.H.I.E.L.D.S. and stole something that didn't belong to him. A piece of multiversal technology that could amplify Kraven the Hunter's already peak abilities to an unimaginable level. No way Spiderman and Batman could allow Kraven the Hunter to alter the game at this level. Super criminals were a dime a dozen in the MCU but Kraven was a piece of work. If Kraven became as strong as the Hulk, the world was in trouble.
"Puny fools," said Kraven the Hunter. Storming out of the office, he faced off against a group of NYPD officers. The cops ordered Kraven to drop his bags full of stolen tech and put his hands on his head. The clawed, fanged and downright feral villain roared and then attacked the cops. A tall blonde policewoman fired at Kraven and he easily dodged her bullets before knocking her out with a single punch. A black male officer jumped in and Kraven broke the man's arm before tossing him at his own squad car.
"Phase one, initiated," said the Batman. The Caped Crusader watched as Spiderman leapt into action. The red and blue superhero unleashed his web, snatching the unconscious police officers and dragging them away from danger. The Batman smiled. Spiderman was following his instructions to the letter, rescuing the innocent prior to engaging with the criminal element. Kraven the Hunter snarled like an angry tiger as Spiderman took away his quarry. The tall, dark-haired, buff and muscular super criminal leapt into the air, fangs bared and claws extended. Kraven the Hunter was going after Spiderman with all of his might...
"Phase two initiated," Spiderman said as he dodged Kraven's attack. Kraven the Hunter landed where Spiderman had been a fraction of a second ago. The super criminal got ready to leap after the Web Slinger, but he didn't get the chance. Batman's heavy boot crashed into Kraven's face, sending the Hunter tumbling down. Before Kraven the Hunter hit the ground, Batman struck him a dozen times with his armored fists. Kraven grunted as he struck the ground, barely conscious. The super criminal looked at the black-clad figure in the scary mask and dark cape. Kraven the Hunter knew most of NYC's vigilantes and superheroes. This one was a stranger.
"Who the hell are you?" Kraven demanded as The Batman stood over him. The Batman knocked Kraven out, sending the feral super criminal to dreamland. Spiderman, having seen to the officers safety, returned to the Batman's side. The Batman secured Kraven the Hunter with steel manacles that could have held even a super-strong brute like Bane, who was in the same strength class as Kraven. After securing the villain, Batman looked at Spiderman. The younger man's face was masked but his demeanor indicated excitement, and a need for a pat on the back. Batman's almost permanent scowl turned into a smirk.
"Good job, Spiderman," Batman said, and Spiderman's spirits soared. A few more NYPD squad cars arrived. Batman decided to let Spiderman do the talking. In Gotham City, Batman had an understanding with the Gotham Police, especially his old friend Commissioner James Gordon. In the MCU's NYC, however, Batman was an unknown quantity to law enforcement. It would take them some time to get used to Batman and his methods. The whole Multiversal politics thing bugged Batman at times, but wherever he happened to be, he was the enemy of crime and evil. In the DC Universe's Gotham City and in the MCU's NYC, Batman fights evil...