Stories by @nikobatman

Mythological Monsters Family : For the Love of a Mother

Nowadays, a month after the events of the previous crossover, the mythological monster family's member have gathered even further, being currently in exile in a remote corner of China. However, after the illegal intervention of an imposing army of Spetsnaz mercenaries, they head towards Siberia, to attack the one who sent them. They quickly understand that the real sponsor is Richard Touillos, who still hopes to get his hands on them. However, they learn that their progenitor is still alive, having also been released from hell, and is in the hands of the multi-billionaire with the gold incisor in a secret lair in New York. So, they'll do everything possible to free the one who gave birth to them a long time ago, and then hope to be able to do the same for those who are still missing. Whatever happens from here on out, there's still an important role to play for Echidna, the Mother of Monsters !

The Colchian Dragon

Nowadays, near Naples, one of the most important families of the Italian mafia is close to ascending even higher in the global crime hierarchy. However, a survivor from ancient times, recently released from the Underworld, where he had been plunged into a deep sleep, recently destroyed one of their lairs because of their activities. Refusing to be attacked by anyone, even a mythological creature, they call on a mercenary and his high-level unit to help their men bring down this beast. However, this powerful flying fire-eater, the size of a Boeing 777, has scales far too thick for any attack. Thus, the Colchian Dragon found a new quest many millennia after the Golden Fleece was stolen from him, and nothing is more dangerous than a dragon with an objective in mind... because nothing in the world can distract him !

Scylla

Nowadays, in the sea south of Japan, a huge fishing vessel intends to defy the bans and make a fortune from whaling. However, just as they were about to make a good take, something else got in the way, something very ancient and very powerful. From the depths of the ocean, Scylla was called by the call of her oldest brother, which brought her back to the human world. Horrified by the pollution of the oceans and the overfishing endangering many animals, Scylla sinks the ships of all those who endanger its environment. Rumors of a sea monster spread and a ship leaves for its supposed territory, a very special hunter with the ambition of neutralizing a mythological beast endangering humanity. But, far from any civilization, it sometimes happens that the worst monster isn't the one we think of at first glance.

The Crommyonian Sow

Nowadays, in Belgium, deep in the thick Ardenne forest, a beast, more huge and dangerous than all those usually living in these woods, has recently devastated an old abandoned pigsty. A French tourist couple found themselves trapped in the woods after their vehicle was hit by the creature which was defending itself against poachers before fleeing. To survive, and hopefully regain civilization while deep in the woods, the couple has no choice but to follow the surviving poachers. They intend to make trophies like no other thanks to the largest wild boar ever discovered... or rather the biggest sow, and not just any of it : the Crommyonian sow. After being recently freed from the underworld, this creature a little larger, and much more powerful, than an African elephant, with tusks that could destroy any metal, took shelter in the corner. It's obvious that her family will soon come looking for her, but she clearly won't need them to show these hunters that if there's one trophy anyone can't have, it's her !

Ladon

Nowadays, in Brazil, deep in the Amazon Rainforest, rumors of a creature lurking around and preying on those who get lost have grown so much that more and more people are venturing into this vast jungle, hoping catching him and pocketing the bounty. In reality, this will be much more difficult than these professional or amateur hunters think, because the creature in question is another escapee from the Greek Underworld : Ladon ! However, the latter is very different from its mythological description, being neither a dragon nor a giant snake, but a kind of goblin. Certainly, it doesn't look like much, being barely a meter high. But he's extremely cunning, skillful and very good at making those who would harm him go crazy. In the jungle, it's not always the biggest who wins...

The Caucasian Eagle

Nowadays, in Scotland, deep in the Highlands, an important local festival, quite folkloric, must take place, with the income helping the region to revive. However, a colossal unforeseen event will happen, probably attracted by the putrid smell of the dirty little business that the mayor of the village where our action takes place. Descending from the sky like a gigantic avenging angel, another survivor from ancient times has recently been freed from Hell : the Caucasian Eagle ! The being who was once forced to torture the Titan Prometheus on the orders of Zeus may only have one good eye because of Heracles, but his vision remains the best in the world. The size of a large fighter plane, nothing will be able to resist his passage, and he's really hungry for fresh liver, especially criminals ones !

Mythological Monsters Family : Reunion

Nowadays, the monsters of old times have made a comeback. Called by the eldest of the family, Cerberus, several other members of the same family have been freed from the Underworld, through passages across the world, and no one knows what they intend to do. One man does have an idea though, Richard Touillos. The very powerful and eccentric multi-billionaire behind Touillos Industrie has been monitoring the actions of these monsters since Cerberus was freed from Hell by one of his teams of researchers. Convinced that they will try to dominate the world, he ensures that the main survivors of previous encounters with these creatures are in his company, in order to learn as much as possible about these survivors from ancient times and better defeat them. Having a veritable army of international mercenaries under his command, as well as several private islands around the world, he's convinced that he can prove that man remains the king of the world ! However, he had better not forget a few things : for these creatures, nothing is more sacred than family... and nothing can make them more powerful !

Orthrus

Nowadays, in the depths of Albania, a violent group of criminals of Serbian origin are reigning terror in a village cut off from the world, because of its strategic position for their business with the rest of Europe. ballast. But one day, a young girl named Dorothea, who has already lost several loved ones because of these criminals, brings a strange being out of a trap. This one, resembling a cyclops of more than three meters, having two heads, being very big but also very strong, is none other than a survivor of Greek Mythology : Orthrus ! He swears to return the device to the little girl and she then asks him to punish the criminals causing her family and loved ones to suffer. Although he was on his way to Greece, having recently been released from the Underworld, for a small "Family reunion", Orthrus accepts, because when he embraces a cause, he does it wholeheartedly, becoming faithful to his friend like a dog would be. The many criminals in the region will learn the hard way that it is very stupid to persist in confronting a being with not one, but two literally indestructible skulls !

Sphinx

Iran, nowadays, a still violent and anti-progressive political regime has risen to power, making life difficult for citizens, even in Tehran. However, it is in the Iranian capital that things seem to be starting to change. Some of the worst members of the regime, responsible for horrible crimes, are being targeted by a very fast creature, which no one has been able to see clearly, except a young teacher. She recognizes the creature, resembling a young blonde woman, with golden skin, eagle wings, also being part lion, antropomorphic and measuring two meters and seventy tall : the mythical mistress of enigmas, the Sphinx ! This one, very intelligent, fast, precise and happy to have recently been freed from Hell, intends to give everyone a lesson as she had the secret many millennia ago on her native land : for her family, the crime doesn't pay and freedom is a sacred right owed to everyone !

Chimera

Nowadays, in Romania, in the most remote and wild region of Transylvania, a group of Americans decide to spend a few vacations in the area to do Wingsuiting. Most of its people carry a dark secret within them, which eats them from the inside despite appearances, which attracts a creature who has just been released from the Underworld. Hating "human vermin", the terrible Chimera intends to restore his health by proving that he'is still the strongest ! This anthropomorphic creature, almost three meters high, is very powerful and, whether on earth or in the sky, no one will escape it ! Transylvania is known to be a land of vampires, werewolves and ghosts, but today it will serve as a hunting ground for an even more dangerous being !

The Lernaean Hydra

Nowadays, deep in Louisiana, a young man who has discovered a dark secret linked to the local mafia tries to flee with the evidence but is caught. However, at the moment of execution, he's saved by the intervention of a strange and huge reptilian creature with several heads. A week later, his sister, who had not been to this region for a long time, returned to New Orleans to find her brother missing. Many problems will try to come between her, but whether it's the mafia or the corrupt police, no problem will be more imposing than the creature that has settled in the swamps : the Lernean Hydra ! This enormous creature, which grows two heads if one is cut off, isn't a simple beast, it's very cunning and angry !

Nemean Lion

Tanzania, nowadays. While conservationists ensure that everything goes well in the large nature reserve not far from Kilimanjaro, more and more poaching is taking place in the area, as tourists arrive in the area. Facing these men seems hard, even to the experienced game wardens of the region, but it seems that something else could take care of the problem, a predator more dangerous than any coming this way. After a first skirmish, our heroes will realize that the imposing feline, larger and stronger than a rhinoceros, with impenetrable skin, isn't just any animal : it's the mythical Nemean Lion ! He intends to assert the Nature's rights and staying on his path is the worst thing to do !

Cerberus

Nowadays, a group of international researchers makes a great discovery in the depths of Greece : which could be similar to the entrance to Hell ! After successfully drilling a passage into the cave, the group decides to venture there, hoping to discover ancient wonders to be displayed in their museum for future generations, but what they mainly find will be infinitely more precious... and dangerous ! Actualy, they opened a passage allowing the mythical guardian of the Underworld, the all-powerful Cerberus, to be free. This one, which is an antropomorphic being more than three meters high resembling a three-headed werewolf, is armed with infernal chains to catch souls wanting to escape... or people who wanted to enter the abode of the dead ! It might be interesting to finally emerge from Hell, for the first time in many millennia, after having neutralized all those who had the audacity to violate his sanctuary !

The Brotherhood of Light

1902, a young woman named Annabella goes to 221B Baker Street to seek help from the world's greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes. She tells him that she's being pursued by a dangerous sect that needs her because she has visions. Holmes doesn't believe it but after being attacked by some fanatics, who are vampires, he has to accept that his vision of the world will have to change. They're looking for something to bring their master back to life, before the intervention of the one who "killed" him five years ago : Mina Harker ! Although she's also a vampire, she fights to preserve her soul, with the help of her mentor, Professor Abraham Van Helsing. They understand that Annabella really has a power and that can be usefull for them. To do this, they call on other extraordinary people. Arsène Lupin, the greatest thieves, as well as a gentleman. Prince Dakkar, better known as Captain Nemo, the world's greatest scientist and underwater adventurer. Finally, they'll also need the help of Lord John Clayton III of Greystoke, better known as "Tarzan", the lord of the jungle, the greatest adventurer in existence. Together, they'll discover that if Count Dracula is brought back to life, it will not be the worst, because this sect wants to allow the powerful and terrible "Great Old Ones" to return to our world to make it a real Hell ! All this looks terrible but... it is often in the shadows that we find the basis of Light !

Sacred

Jeff Moore is a famous controversial archaeologist, who has just recovered an ancient Mayan artifact, which had been stolen years earlier from the hands of the Hong Kong Chinese mafia. He plans to take the first ship, in this case an old Japanese liner, towards Europe, with the idea of ​​taking the artifact to the Madrid Museum. However, this ship is also used by a UN contingent, with an exceptional alliance of Americans and Russians. Their objective is to bring a terrible, highly sought-after Russian criminal, named Ivan Narasoff, nicknamed the Siberian Bear, to be tried in La Haye for numerous crimes committed in Russia and Asia. Lately, he is believed to be behind some terrorist attacks by Middle Eastern extremists committed in China in retaliation for their recent interventions. By transporting him by ship, the UN agents hope not to have any surprises. However, once on the open sea, terrorists complicit with "the Bear" find him and want to free him, giving him back his real supervillain equipment. However, the worst threat comes from the artifact itself which, once again on an ocean, obviously triggered a signal to call for help the ancient amphibian servants of the Gods who reigned over South America ! So, despite their many differences, everyone on this ship will have to make a choice : kill each other and leave the remains to these creatures... or ignore their differences and work together to confront them and, perhaps, survive !

The Wolf in Everyone

After a successful heist, a quartet of robbers flee but are forced to take a young woman as a hostage. After reaching their hideout, a large abandoned farm in the middle of nature, at nightfall, their boss doesn't care about the few collateral victims caused by the most volatile of the group. He also seems to care little about what they should do with the potential witness, as he really wants to get his hands on the particular loot his men bring back. However, things are starting to go wrong, as at least one person here doesn't want to share and, away from the rest of the world, it seems that this loot is only enough for one person !

Tundra

A Chinese poacher's ship washes up on the frigid shores of Alaska, freeing creatures that had been captured in the Himalayas. They're beginning to hunt what they found in this frozen and remote region, where night reigns supreme for at least another four months. An experienced police inspector is sent there to see what is going on but, between the unofficial owner of the ship who comes there with some sport hunter friends to be able to do their illegal hunting, and the creatures themselves, resolve this case becomes a secondary objective compared to survival !

Batman : The Cult (2011)

Gotham City, the city is victim of crimes coming from homeless people who have been brainwashed to follow the only "true guide from God". Having just closed a previous investigation, the Dark Knight will have to investigate, being contacted by the mysterious "Azrael", who is said to be a soldier of God, but who wishes to help him bring down the crook leading this Cult. While certain lines of relationships seem to be redefined, Batman prepares to embark on one of his most complicated affairs, because Deacon Blackfire has the ambition to take control of Gotham, our hero will have to redouble his efforts or else this will be the final Apocalypse for his city!

Ogre Appetite

In a poor neighborhood of Los Angeles, while violent riots monopolize the efforts of the vast majority of the police, two sergeants on patrol receive a call as the night begins. They meet a terrified teenager who tells them she lives in an unsanitary place, with several other children in danger because of the owners. So the police are going there but they won't have backup for a while. Once in this remote old house, in an abandoned neighborhood, they discover a secret underground vault, which seems to have been built a long time ago. Despite the teenager's protests, they search there, before discovering that the people attacking the children aren't human but terrible ogres ! Obviously originating from Germany, these creatures are responsible for numerous disappearances in this city for decades. They're large, powerful, don't feel pain and love to make their prey suffer to improve their taste, using children as bait while treating them like slaves ! The police officers are going to take a real dive into Hell, where they don't seem capable of standing up to the ogres, but the latter would be wrong to underestimate these men, because no one is more dangerous than when they're cornered !

In the Eye of the Monsters

An eccentric billionaire, fascinated by the various World's mythologies, recently "purchased" a forest island located in a remote corner of the Pacific, which seemed unknown to everyone for a long time. After having a mansion built there, he commissioned major research into the ruins of an ancient city, thinking that he would find something truly part of history there and maintain the name of his family in the collective imagination. For a weekend, he decides to go there in person with part of his team, in order to be there for the big moment. Only, the day after their arrival, they're taken hostage by soldiers, in armored outfits and with very advanced weapons, commanded by a mysterious rival, who wants to reap this discovery's laureal, thinking that what is under the ruins will allow him to establish his domination over the rest of the world ! However, by digging too deep and too greedily, humans will free creatures that have been trapped in a state of prolonged slumber for centuries. Even the war criminals weaponry is not enough to slow down this creatures and our protagonists flee into the woods. What follows is a fierce fight for survival, in a place far from everything, where the worst monsters are possibly not those we believe in !