Titans of Justice Unlimited Vol. 2 14 – “Roar of the Cheetah”
Written by: Scotty2Hotty
Edited & Maxi-micros by: Power Guy


Deep within a murky swamp on the outskirts of Metropolis, a figure dressed in a trench coat and hat navigated their way through the soggy, wet darkness. Sidestepping quicksand and deep holes, this person seemed to know exactly where to go. Within a few moments, this stranger arrived at their destination, the Hall of Doom.

“I’m beginning to rethink my membership in your little society, Luthor.” Scream Queen hissed.





“Watch your tongue, woman or I will personally rip it out!” Lance Luthor commanded from the raised seat that was reserved for the leader of the Legion of Doom.





“I tend to agree with Scream Queen.” The Riddler began. “All of our schemes have been foiled by those Titans of Justice. I am beginning to think we need a new leader, namely me!”





“Illogical.” stated Brainiac. “All calculations indicate I would be the better leader.” he finished in a cold, flat voice.





Suddenly Solomon Grundy slammed his hand onto Brainiac’s shoulders. “You shut up computer man! Luthor is our leader, not you!”





Brainiac emitted a mental blast sending Solomon Grundy through the roof of the Hall of Doom. The other members heard a loud splash and erupted into laughter.

“Enough! All of you!!” Luthor shouted. “Does anyone else here doubt my ability to lead? I, the son of the greatest criminal mastermind of them all?

Giantessa rolled her eyes and pulled her cell phone from her purse. It had been weeks since she had heard from Michael Rich, alias the Cheetah. He was the only member of the team other than her brother, Sir Simian Sinister, that she fully trusted.

“I have an item for the agenda. Has anyone seen or heard from Cheetah?” her voice boomed.





“If you ask me, we are better off without that sissy!” Sting Ray cackled. “I remember what I first thought of him, the way he was always mooning over Wonder Man---ACK!!”





Sir Simian Sinister rapped his massive paws around Sting Ray’s throat. “I don’t appreciate you speaking of a friend that way. Take it back before I twist your head off.” he grunted.





“Ok, ok! Hands off!” Sting Ray huffed.

Outside the hall, Solomon Grundy struggled to get to his feet. He had landed in quicksand and could not regain his footing. The figure in the trench coat came towards him and extended a hand.

“You…you Solomon Grundy’s friend from years ago! But you dead!?”

“Now, Grundy. How can I be dead when I am here helping you? Come, show me who did this to you. I hear there is a new Legion of Doom and I want to join. Come on.”

The two figures made their way to the hall.

Inside, the bickering continued. Each member accusing the other of being the reason for multiple failures of plans. Giantessa grew more and more bored by the minute. Just then the main doors of the hall slammed open. Solomon Grundy stood there, a look of pure anger and hate on his face. Beside him stood the figure from the swamp.

“So Grundy, I see you found your way like a lost puppy, hahaha!” Sting Ray laughed.

Bizarbara followed the Sting Ray's comment with, “And him brought new friend, a friend I not want to meet.”





Luthor’s eyes narrowed. “Grundy, who is your friend? Identify yourself!”

The figure tossed the hat and dropped the trench coat. Before the assembled members stood a tall, platinum haired woman. Red lipstick coated her lips and her wild eyes glistened like emeralds.





“I don’t believe it!” The Riddler said.

“She…she looks like the Cheetah! The first one!” Scream Queen gasped.

Sub Zero sat back, taking this all in.





“Fools. I AM the Cheetah!” Priscilla Rich hissed, her teeth flashing.

Giantessa didn’t quite know what to do. She had seen photos of Priscilla, and this certainly looked like the real deal.

“Michael, where is Michael?” She demanded.

The Cheetah made her way to the beautiful redhead.

“My grandson is getting some much needed help. He has…..issues to work out.”

“I’ll say he does! Such a mental case!” Sting Ray said.

The Cheetah leapt upon her, razor sharp nails slashing.

“Luthor shouted, “Grundy! Get her off of Sting Ray!”

Solomon Grundy obliged and separated the two women.

Sting Ray’s helmet was split in half and she had a large slash across her face.

“You b_tch!” cursed the daughter of Black Manta.

“The next time you speak ill of my grandson, I won’t stop at your face, child!”

Sub Zero started, “We can solve this once and for all. We have DNA samples of the old Legion members. We simply need to conduct a test.” Something about the woman called the Cheetah intrigued him.

Moments later, the results were in,

“She is a 100% match to the Cheetah DNA. 100% accurate, this woman is Priscilla Rich." Brainiac confirmed.

“What do you want, Cheetah?” Luthor demanded.

“Why, I want to rejoin my team of course!” Cheetah smiled.

“WHAT??” Sting Ray screamed. “She comes in here and cuts my face and wants to join?”

The Cheetah shot her a very dirty look. “You are untrained, careless. No wonder these Titans of Justice have defeated you at every turn. I knew your father, Lance. Knew him very well. You are no Lex Luthor.”

Lance stared down at the woman. “You are certainly sure of yourself. Anyone else who would have said those words to me would be dead. I like it! I agree, you are in.”

“Now wait just a minute. Shouldn’t we vote on this?” the Riddler asked.

“We certainly should.” Sting Ray demanded.

“No need to vote, children. I am willing to undergo an initiation of sorts. I will bring you one of the most hated and smartest members of the Titans. Knightvision.”

Riddler and Scream Queen perked up at this.

“This I have to see.” The Riddler smirked.

Sir Simian Sinister offered, “I like this idea. Kind of like a scavenger hunt. I think the Cheetah is on to something. Our arch-enemies know our moves, but what if we attack other members of the Titans-- They won’t know what hit them!”

"This sounds like an interesting game to me!" squealed the Toyman.





“A scavenger hunt it is!” Luthor decreed. The Cheetah will bring us Knightvision. Who else wants to participate?”

Giantessa, Sir Simian Sinister, Solomon Grundy, and Scream Queen all offered to join the fun.

After a lengthy discussion, the Legion decided to target Power Guy, Green Lantern, Storm Surge, and Champion as additional targets.

“Luthor, I would like to take a shot at Champion. I owe her entire family payback for all they have done to me over the years.” Cheetah said.

“Of course. Bring me her head! Hahahahaha!!!”

With that, the entire Legion erupted into laughter.


TO BE CONTINUED!