JLA Watchtower (Archive)

Today's visitors to the Liberty Bell were stunned by the vandalism of the nearby Virago memorial. The statue of the City of Brotherly Love's late hero is itself untouched, but the plaque on the pedestal had been defaced, obliterating her epitaph. Police have little to report at this time, noting only that they have started a full investigation. The crime scene has not yet been released by the PPD CSU, but a temporary barrier has been erected, which allows the CSU to work undisturbed. While previously it was rumored that the "BLAM" had been written on the plaque in blood, Philadelphia's CSU now reports that the substance is in fact red paint.

Outside the protective barrier, citizens have begun leaving flowers and cards for the fallen Vigilante, who in her fledgling career made a dozen arrests, thwarting six muggings, three B&Es, two instances of road rage, and one attempt at graffiti to the Liberty Bell....