Metropolis – Residents are reporting an unprecedented and unsettling phenomenon following the apparent defeat of Steppenwolf during the ongoing conflict in Metropolis. Witnesses describe a sudden, intense shower of metallic fragments, believed to be remnants of the villain’s shattered Kryptonian armor, blanketing the city’s skyline and causing widespread disruption.

Initial reports began flooding in just over an hour ago, coinciding with the dramatic climax of the extended Justice League cut. Eyewitness accounts detail a visible, shimmering distortion in the air, followed by a cascade of small, razor-sharp pieces of what appears to be a highly advanced, dark metal raining down on buildings, streets, and vehicles. Emergency services have been inundated with calls reporting minor injuries – primarily cuts and abrasions – but no fatalities have been confirmed at this time.

“It was… terrifying,” said Sarah Jenkins, a local shopkeeper who witnessed the event from her storefront. “One minute the sky was clear, the next there was this… this metallic snow. It felt like the end of the world. I shielded my windows, but even then, bits and pieces were coming through.”

The Justice League, spearheaded by Batman and Superman, claim the armor’s destruction was a deliberate tactic employed to minimize the threat posed by Steppenwolf’s remaining forces. However, the sheer scale of the metallic fallout raises questions about the extent of the damage and the potential long-term effects.

“We took measures to contain the situation,” stated Batman, speaking briefly to the press outside the Batcave. “The armor contained unstable materials. We prioritized minimizing collateral damage, but naturally, there was an unavoidable consequence. We are assessing the atmospheric impact and working to neutralize any lingering threats.”

Experts in materials science are currently analyzing samples of the metallic debris, speculating that it’s comprised of a composite alloy unlike anything previously encountered. Initial reports suggest the material possesses unusual properties – exhibiting a strange resistance to conventional weaponry and potentially emitting low-level electromagnetic radiation.

The Department of Defense has issued a Level 2 alert, urging citizens to remain indoors and avoid direct exposure to the metallic fragments. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops. The long-term ramifications of this event, and the potential implications for Metropolis’s infrastructure and its inhabitants, remain uncertain.