Justice League Dumps Batman’s Bat-tered Contract for Ava Ayala’s Claws and a Draft Pick Prayer

In a shocking turn of events that has left comic book fans reeling, the Justice League has traded their brooding cornerstone, Batman, along with a late 6th-round pick in the upcoming Superhero Draft, to the Mighty Avengers. In return, the League snagged Ava Ayala—aka White Tiger—and a coveted future 1st-round pick. The trade, announced via a hastily written press release on the Watchtower’s official X account, has sparked heated debates across the multiverse.

“Batman’s contract was just too bloated,” said Superman, adjusting his cape during a press conference held in the Hall of Justice’s suspiciously dusty briefing room. “I mean, do you know how much we’re spending on bat-shaped smoke bombs and custom grapple hooks? The guy’s got a utility belt budget bigger than the GDP of Themyscira. We had to make a move.”

The decision comes after months of speculation about Batman’s future with the team. Sources close to the Justice League cited his “increasingly dour attitude” and “refusal to carpool in the Invisible Jet” as straining team chemistry. “He kept muttering about ‘working alone’ during team-building exercises,” grumbled Wonder Woman, twirling her Lasso of Truth like a fidget spinner. “Last week, he brought a PowerPoint to argue why we should all adopt his no-kill rule. Even Flash fell asleep.”

On the flip side, the Mighty Avengers are thrilled to acquire the Dark Knight. “Batman’s a proven veteran with a winning pedigree,” said Tony Stark, sipping a martini while tinkering with a Bat-Signal-themed Roomba. “Sure, his salary’s a little steep, but we’ve got plenty of Stark Industries cash to throw around. Plus, he’s already pitched a line of Avengers-branded Batarangs. Merchandising gold!”

In exchange, the Justice League welcomes Ava Ayala, a rising star with “tremendous upside” as the next White Tiger. “She’s young, scrappy, and doesn’t need a billion-dollar cave to get the job done,” gushed Green Lantern Hal Jordan, who reportedly scouted her during a late-night bodega robbery takedown. “Her claw-based offense is off the charts, and she’s got a killer TikTok presence. We’re building for the future here.”

The future 1st-round pick sweetens the deal, with rumors swirling that the League has its eye on a certain web-slinging teenager from Queens. “We’re not confirming anything,” said Aquaman, awkwardly holding a trident-shaped smoothie, “but let’s just say we’re ready to make a splash in the draft.”

Meanwhile, Batman’s arrival in Avengers Tower has already caused a stir. “He keeps lurking in the shadows and critiquing my suit’s aerodynamics,” complained Captain America, polishing his shield. “And don’t get me started on the bat-themed redecoration of the common room. Thor’s hammer is now stored in a ‘Bat-Hammer Containment Unit.’”

Ava Ayala, for her part, is embracing the trade. “The Justice League’s got a great culture—less ego, more teamwork,” she said, sharpening her claws on a training dummy shaped suspiciously like Hawkeye. “Plus, I hear they’ve got better snacks. The Avengers were all about kale chips and quinoa. I’m a carnivore, you know?”

Fans on X are divided, with #BatTrade trending alongside memes of Batman glaring at Spider-Man over a bowl of shawarma. “The Justice League just dumped their MVP for a rookie and a maybe-pick? Typical front-office blunder,” tweeted @GothamGazette. Meanwhile, @MarvelManiac countered, “Ava’s the future White Tiger! She’s gonna claw her way into every Marvel project. Batman’s washed.”

As the dust settles, one thing’s clear: the superhero trade deadline just got a whole lot weirder. Will Batman thrive with the Avengers? Can Ava Ayala live up to her hype in the DCU? And who’s going to tell Alfred he’s moving to New York? Stay tuned, true believers—this multiverse soap opera is just getting started.