JLA Watchtower (Archive)

The battle rages all around the two silent figures as they stare at each other across the vastness of space. In the distance Guy's voice can be heard rallying the Green Lanterns as the war continues. While to their right Travis finds himself in the unenviable position of being surrounded by a group of yellow Manhunters. While behind them Kyle Rayner engages his enemies in the creative fashion he is known for, never straying to far from Jade's side.

Finally, the dark void beneath the hood speaks.

"I am your enemy John Stewart. I am the one who stands against everything you stand for. I am he who was imprisoned unfairly by your Guardians. I was freed however, by your dear Hal Jordan and in the smokey ruins of our world I will remake the galaxy in the image of true justice."

The dark figure remains suspended in space the hooded cloak flapping dramatically, though obviously of his own design.

"Now who the hell are you John, or should I tell you. You are the nobody from Detroit. The insignificant fly that rides Hal's coattails. A pathetic man who couldn't even keep himself upright without his friend's coaching. You are a man who destroyed an entire world and still parade yourself as a hero. You are one other thing John Stewart...you are dead."

Something becomes obvious through that lengthy discussion. The being under the mask is expressing emotion as he speaks, and more importantly the ring isn't translating anything he is saying. He is already speaking English.

Hannu's signal seemed to be lost somewhere on the continent of Europe; until unexpectedly, the signal blazed brightly, finally showing through the darkness and providing an exact position.

Buried deep in the middle of the Alps Mountain Range.