When he heard that it was about money, the young master was immediately relieved: as long as it was about money, it would not be a problem for him.
Moreover, he is familiar with repaying favors with money.
So Tony just said calmly: "How much?"
Luke chuckled and shook his finger: "No, you don't need to pay for this donation."
Tony: “Hmm?”
Luke: "On behalf of all the superheroes who appeared yesterday, I will authorize our superhero images to a foundation. The foundation will operate them, and all the proceeds will be used to help innocent people who have been harmed in various related incidents."
Tony: “What?”
Natasha: “…”
After a while, Tony finally understood what he was saying and shook his head: "That's unlikely. First of all, legally, how are you going to prove that your authorization came from "Batman himself"? "
Natasha also nodded slightly.
The biggest problem with Luke's proposal is that legally, Batman is not a real American citizen.
Because... no one knows who Batman really is.
As for Bruce Wayne? Haha, who is he being stupid about
Neither Tony nor Natasha had ever heard of this name, and people with this name didn't have the impression that he had the fighting power of Batman.
Even if Luke goes out with this appearance and name and says that he is Batman, he must first prove that "Bruce Wayne is Batman."
Only then can Bruce Wayne authorize others to use the "Batman" image.
This is a legal issue and cannot be overcome by the title of the No. 1 superhero.
Batman's friends face the same problem, except Tony.
Because Tony Stark is the only superhero who has revealed his true identity, the authorization he made using his real identity is naturally legally binding.
Without legally binding authorization, others naturally do not have to pay for using your image.
Besides, will Batman go to court to sue someone because they didn't get authorization? This is obviously impossible.
This is also the reason why there are so many wild Batman "peripherals" on the market without any scruples.
Hearing this question, Luke raised his lips and said, "It's simple, because this foundation will be established by you."
Tony was stunned, but shook his head subconsciously: "That has no legal effect."
Luke chuckled: "Because I don't need it to be legally binding, as long as everyone agrees that it is indeed the "genuine" version authorized by Batman."
Tony pondered the meaning of this and immediately understood the general idea. He couldn't help but stare: "Are you trying to play the celebrity and fan game?"
It’s like a pair of famous brand sports shoes produced by the same OEM factory, and then one day it loses its OEM qualifications. The shoes produced again are essentially the same as before, but they are no longer “genuine”.
Even if the shoes are exactly the same as the previous ones, the manufacturer will use various anti-counterfeiting codes and verification codes to distinguish between genuine and pirated ones.
The prices of the two are completely different in the hands of fans and collectors.
Luke smiled and shook his head: "Do you think everyone is like you, whose biggest hobby is sleeping with female celebrities? Well, there are also female models, female reporters, female doctors, female doctors..."
"Stop!" Tony was a little dissatisfied: "You are just jealous of me. And what about Sheila? And Jennifer Perry is also rumored to have something to do with you."
Luke glanced sideways: "So, you also read those third-rate gossip magazines."
Tony: …
Natasha: …
Serious newspapers would not publish such news. Even Sheila, the so-called "Batman's ambiguous girlfriend", would not use such words in the official edition.
Only those unscrupulous tabloids and online media would rely on this to attract attention.
So, Tony had definitely read these third-rate gossip reports.
Luke just said it casually and got back to the point: "Okay, your understanding is correct. I will provide some prizes regularly to ensure that the authorization of this foundation is genuine."
Tony: “Like?”
Luke: "The batarangs I made myself, the special baton used by Best, or other people's special gadgets."
Tony thought about it and nodded helplessly: "Okay, if you say it's your own hands, then it's your own hands. If you say Best used it, then it's used."
Luke spread his hands: "If people don't believe me, they will believe Iron Man, because you don't care about this little money."
Tony was speechless.
Of course he understood that the truly important person in this foundation was himself.
Without him as the only superhero with a real identity and a super rich superhero to guarantee it, it would be difficult to make others believe in the authenticity of the authorization and the authenticity of the "product".
However, he would not turn down the offer.
This favor is much more important than simply asking the young master to give money.
Tony Stark's reputation guarantee is something that cannot be purchased with money.
Having said this, the two of them no longer discussed the specific affairs of the foundation.
Luke and Tony paid with the resource of "fame", and naturally there are countless professionals to figure out how to make this fame generate profits.
Luke just added one more thing: "In addition, this foundation does not accept any external donations."
Tony frowned and thought: "Do you... need to be so cautious?"
Luke's behavior is almost like a paranoid suspicion, which does not fit Tony's understanding of Batman's character.
If Batman cared so much about his reputation, he wouldn't have violated the law for a year and crippled countless gang members.
You know, the United States is a country of human rights, and gang members also have human rights.
Luke drank the wine in his glass again and poured himself a little more. "The purpose of establishing a foundation is to solve some problems, not to give our opponents more leverage to attack us."
Tony's face was serious. He thought for a moment and nodded in agreement: "That's right. But is this matter really that serious? We have saved many people."
Luke laughed, his smile was very indifferent: "Tony, do you think our actions of killing the experimental subjects and saving the citizens last night were just?"
Tony nodded without hesitation: "Of course, we are superheroes."
He added somewhat teasingly: "Besides, you are the people's "knight."
The young master is always envious of this, because he knows that he cannot get this title, it is just his nature.
Luke tapped his fingers on the bar counter. “Do you think America is just?”
Tony was stunned, his lips moved, hesitant, and still shook his head: "No."
The Stark Group used to sell arms. If American "justice" was so reliable, why would he announce the closure of the group's weapons department and crack down on airstrikes
Luke spread his hands: "Do you think that the US government needs us to maintain "justice"? Or, are those bigwigs willing to hand over the right to enforce "justice" to a group of "vigilantes"? "
Tony dropped his eyes: "No."