The late night battle was first noticed by the residents of the Arcadia Hotel when the robot was thrown through the lobby at 2 am. Holy Woman, a local heroine and reported religious fanatic, followed the robot and continued the battle across three city blocks. Strangely enough, though numerous calls were made to the police, no officers showed up until after the battle was over.
While the robot did not make any sounds during the battle Holy Woman was heard to scream passages from the bible in an attempt to subdue what she called; "The Demon and his masters". The words apparently had no affect on the robot and the two were last seen battling their way into a warehouse at the corner of 4th and 20th streets. When police and fire arrived on the scene the warehouse was in flames. No remains of either combatant was found.
"This is another example of costumed lunatics putting the city in danger." District Attorney Sandra Hollingwood said in a statement released after the battle. "I doubt very much that Holly Woman or what ever she was fighting gave any thought to the safety of the people in that neighborhood. As of this morning I am issuing an arrest warrant for Holy Woman."
Though not much is known about Holy Woman she has been noted in crime circles as being a "pain in the a**" and rumors are that she was targeted by an as yet un-named criminal organization.
Reasons were not given for the lack of police response, but an insider pointed to the Miskatonic Foundation Annual ball and the high level of security there, though a police spokesman insisted that no precincts were drained of manpower to handle security.
"We were busy at the big party." said one officer who asked not to be named. "Nobody in city hall cares about Crime Central not outside of an election year."
While the battle was going on between Holy Woman and the robot, MDSS photographer Sally R. Starr snapped this photo. It is unknown who the tiny women are or what happened to them afterwards. There have been rumors of a "shrunken women ring" organization that abducts, shrinks and sells attractive young women to wealthy patrons, but those rumors have never been confirmed. When asked about the picture the DA dismissed it saying that picture was; "Just of a couple of dolls, look at them, they aren't real women."
However experts consulted by the MDSS have agreed that there is a good chance the women are real. It was thought that this might be the heroine duo known as the; "Dynamic Mighty Mites", who vanished some time ago, but positive identification could not be made. Anyone recognizing the two women is asked to contact this paper at our main number.
Shortly after 1 am last night police and fire teams rushed to the the corporate headquarters of the National Life Insurance building. The building was already collapsing and could not be saved. A passerby snapped this picture with a digital camera prompting DA Sandra Hollingwood to issue this statement: "We do not know why Power Girl has gone crazy once again, but the city will no longer allow her to wreck buildings with impunity. If Power Girl does not turn herself into the police by close of business Friday a warrant will be issued for her arrest and the police will be authorized to use what ever force necessary to serve that warrant."
When asked if she could be sure it was Power Girl the DA replied: "Who else flys around town dressed like that with the power to knock down a building?"
Samuel August, CEO of National Life Insurance who was on the scene had this to say: "This couldn't have happened at a worse time. Thousands of tax documents were scheduled to be shipped out this morning, now the work will have to be re-constructed from our back up data and that could take up to 4 months. Why would Power Girl do this to us? Thousands of people and businesses will not be able to file tax returns on time."
Though Power Girl is a member in good standing of the Justice Society of America there have been persistent rumors of wild behavior and violent mood swings in the past few months. The JSA could not be reached for comment.
Megapolis DA Sandra Hollingwood stood with a crowd of law enforcement officials as she revealed the cities first robotic law enforcement officer.
"Mr. Law is not a replacement for the police." the DA said. "Rather he is a more reliable resource we can use to handle the super powered menaces that continue to plague our city. Megapolis can not rely on costumed adventurers who may or may not be available, or who may or may not be on our side."
Mr. Law's weaponry includes a new C.A.S. (Capture and Sedate) foam that can both contain and incapacitate a suspect. He is also armed with a particle beam weapon and can discharge electrical energy from his hands. The robots outer skin is made of tritium while it's internal skeletal structure is made from adamantium. A walking legal machine the robot is enpowered to act indepently if he observes laws being broken.
Though the DA would not reveal the manufacturer of the robot, the cost was revealed as 60 million dollars. This was revealed reluctantly but the DA stressed that most of the cost was covered by private donations, though she refused to name who the doners are.
Notable for their absence at the ceremony was the Mayor and head of the city council, as well as Senator Milkings. Govenor Penlasa was also not present. Whether or not the city can legaly operate a robot in a law enforcement capacity is unknown, but DA Hollingwood's staff is preparing legal arguements if Mr. Law's status is challenged.
At just shortly after midnight last night a brawl erupted in The Mad Palace, a well known night club located on Luna street. The cause of the brawl was a woman with fangs and large bat-like wings. She destroyed tables, chairs and tore into the clubs sound system with what appeared to be claws. "She was freaky." said Gina Hinkles, star of the sitcom "Happy Hinkles". It was like one minute she was talking to Tiger (Club owner Tony "Tiger" O'Brien) and the next she was digging into his throat with these fang things in her mouth. I was surprised, she didn't look goth at all. They, like usually wear really dark things and all she had on was some red string under a trenchcoat." Mr. O'Brien remains hospitalized and his condition is un-known. Several other male and two other females were attacked, amung them Matt Krinont, who plays the role of Lance Lightning in the childrens show "Lightning Justice". "I don't know what set her off." Krinont said in a telephone interview after he was released from the hospital. "She was talking to Tony about some lost girl she was looking for and then she picked up the table and threw it out the window."
"She was drugged." said local private detective and witch Ms. Shadow who was in the club meeting with a client. "The blood she was drinking was laced with Lord's Delight, a very potent highly un-detectable narcotic for demonic creatures."
The brawl was broken up when a swat team arrived and the woman escaped by tearing her way through the ceiling and onto the roof. Because of The Mad Palace's strict no-camera policy the only picture available is from the roof top surveillance camera. DA Sandra Hollingwood has issued a statement that this is: "Another example of super human creatures running amuck in our city." and renewed calls for the funding of a meta-human task force to deal with the problem. Though Ms. Shadow has offered to help the DA's office in their investigation, DA Hollingwood has turned her down, pointing to a city law that prevents any city official from working with a witch. "Even though the law was passed over a hundred years ago it is still on the books and I have to follow that law." the DA said. "So I have to decline Ms. Shadow's offer of assistance."
There is a reward of five hundred thousand dollars for the capture of the woman who is suspected in at least three other disturbances.
At aproximately 10 am yesterday the offices of Naked Super Chicks magazine was rocked by an explosion that tore away half of it's underground wharehouse and a good portion of the lobby. Police and fire teams responding to the explosion encountered a hot fire fight between the heroine Pink Lantern and goons from the crime organization known as SPAY. During the firefight two policemen were woundned and three SPAY operatives killed. It was revealed that at the request of the DA, Pink Lantern had been investigating the magazine when she was captured. After enduring weeks of physical abuse, including multiple rape and beatings, she managed to break free. Also freeed was an un-named under-cover policewoman. It was not revealed how Pink Lantern was captured or how she caused the explosion that aided her escape.
Naked Super Chicks is owned by the Defiant Corporation which has claimed it did not know that the magazine was engaged in any illeagal activity. Lawyers for the Defiant corporation issued a terse "no comment" to questions on whether the company will now be subject to federal investigation. In a related story Megapolis DA Sandra Hollingwood has promised a full investigation as to how numerous photos of Pink Lantern and the under-cover policewoman have been leaked to the press. The DA praised Pink Lantern and; "Wished that other, more powerfull heroines would be as willing to help the police instead of grandstanding." Though it was not revealed who the; "other" heroines were, the DA's feud with some members of the super powered comunity in Megapolis is well known.
Just before closing time at the Megopolis International Bank the superhero known as Power Girl crashed through the wall of the bank. She then proceeded to tear the vault door off of it's hinges and remove upwards of 5 million dollars in cash and jewels. The scene was caught on tape and neither bank guards nor a SWAT team was able to stop the heroine.
"She was like a big boobed dynamo." said Timothy Lawrence who was in the bank to cash his paycheck. "Crazy grey eyes and such... the damn vault door wasn't even closed and she tore it off! That chick has some serious issues. I bet it was her time of the month, those super chicks go whacko when hormones start going!"
"She scared me my wits." said Tina Capritries who was in the bank to open an account for her great granddaughter's birthday. "If we have to have to have those types in this town can't we have Mary Marvel or SuperGirl? At least they dress with a little bit of modesty. This one and that Ultra Woman dress like hussies."
The JSA has issued a statement reporting that Power Girl was acting under the influence of an un-known substance and was not responsible for her actions. They promised full restitution and the money and jewels were later returned, but some of it was missing. An investigation into the discrepancy is ongoing.
DA Sandra Hollingwood has announced that unless PowerGirl turns herself into police and makes a full statement a warrant will be issued for her arrest. She also renewed calls for a City Task force to handle superhuman threats.
"We can not allow anyone with powers and a costume to tear up this city and disrespect the law." Hollingwood said. "At the very least I want to see a medical report on this "un-known substance" and an explanation as to how PowerGirl got access to it. The time when these "superheroes" can disrespect the law is over."
The superheroine known as Swift has been running the Home Help Agency, a well-known house of prostitution. Swift, an independent heroine who has been known to lecture to crowds on morals, has been seen in the house many times and is reportedly a favorite with many of the customers.
"She's great for a five minute pickup job." said a customer who preferred not to be named. "Most girls have to work hard to get me going, but that b**ch's tongue moves like a damn sander. She may not have much upstairs, but man can she make up for it."
"As long as she's not using that tongue to talk with she's aces." a female customer agreed while adding; "She's great in a crowd too.
Efforts to get a statement from either Swift or the owners of the Home Help Agency directly were rebuffed, but lawyers for the HHA have stated that the agency is a equal opportunity employer and that Swift, being a mutant, proves that. Her official position is listed as "Pleasure Consultant and office manager."
DA Sandra Hollingwood issued a statement that the HHA was investigated and cleared of all charges and that "Hysterical reports" based on "Mutant prejudice" were not reasons to start another investigation.