Chapter 88. Doctor Octopus Joins the Team
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The following morning, Osborn Enterprises once again dominated the headlines.
"Osborn Tower Bombed Again!"
The media was ablaze with coverage. This time, Norman Osborn took to the airwaves, criticizing the superheroes for failing to protect the public's property, despite profiting from taxpayer funds.
He went on to claim that superheroes should not be idolized they were simply people with extraordinary abilities. The general public, Osborn argued, needed to stop viewing them as saviors.
"Norman's really pushing it, huh?" Barton muttered, watching the broadcast from a secure location.
"Does he really think we need him to protect us?" Falcon asked, adjusting his glasses.
This only made sense if Norman's political agenda was trying to gain leverage amidst the Superhero Registration Act mess.
Rogers grimaced. "This whole split Iron Man and the pro-regulation side vs. Captain America and the anti-regulation side it's dangerous. And now that Superman is involved with Tony Stark, things are going to get more complicated."