Expanded Universe DC includes many powerful characters - heroes and villains. Despite the presence of supernatural abilities, they remain human and have their own secrets. What were they hiding Batman и Superman, and why Harley Quinn more normal than you think?
Why do heroes need secrets, because they have almost unlimited power and can not look back at public opinion? Such plot twists help intrigue the viewer and reveal familiar characters from a new perspective. Often, mysteries serve as an excellent impetus for the development of the franchise and further integration into the superhero project.
Batman: the reason for the confrontation with Superman
Batman decides to end Superman because of the firm conviction that Clark Kent become evil and destroy mankind. This confidence arose after a vision in which this information Bruce handed Flash. However, Wayne was in no hurry to share with his friends - he decided to complete the mission alone.
The truth was revealed to others only in "Justice League" Zack Snyder. Bruce shared this secret with wonder woman, showing much more trust in relation to their comrades. Even superheroes need to talk sometimes.
Superman: the cause of his father's death
For a long time everyone thought that Jonathan, Clark's adoptive father, died in an accident. In part, this is how it happened, but this event could have been easily avoided. When Lois Lane revealed a secret Superman and learned about his abilities, he told the girl the details of the death of his father.
At a young age, Clark was an arrogant guy, because he felt superior to other people. However, Jonathan's death taught Superman restraint and control over his powers. During the tornado father Clark found himself in a dangerous situation, but forbade himself to be saved in order to protect his son and not betray him in front of numerous witnesses.
Wonder Woman: Excessive Anonymity
Fans DC perceive wonder woman extremely positive, because she is part of a team of brave heroes. However, the biography of the Amazon is not as pure as it might seem. Many blame the girl for inaction, because for a long time she did not show herself in any way and kept her existence a secret.
Of course, Wonder Woman fought injustice and helped those around her, but she has not intervened in global conflicts since the First World War. It's hard to even imagine how many lives the Amazon could save if she neglected anonymity and interacted with other heroes.
Amanda Waller knew perfectly well who Batman was.
Dinner Amanda Waller и Bruce Wayne came right at the end of the movie "Suicide Squad". The woman was worried about her reputation after the incident in midway city, but the interlocutor promised not to make the information public in exchange for data on mutants.
Amanda, in turn, advised Bruce to "stop working nights" as it was bad for him. Wayne did not react to this transparent hint, which means that he knows that Waller has complete information about Batman.
Aquaman had knowledge of the mother cube
В "Justice League" Zack Snyder invades the planet Steppenwolf and wants to unite the mother cubes in order to create a semblance of his world on Earth. Batman gathers a team and comes to Arthur Curry, who shows no interest and sends Bruce away. However, Aquamen I quickly realized that Steppenwolf's invasion was no joke.
That is why the hero went to the underwater fortress of the Atlanteans to protect one of the cubes. After a short battle, Steppenwolf becomes the owner of the artifact, and Curry is forced to unite with the team Wayne.
Cyborg: the secret to survival after a disaster
fate Victor Stone you will not envy - he crashed with his mother in a car accident. For the whole world, the guy remains dead and even visits his own grave. However, in "Justice League" Cyborg told his friends about his secret.
In fact, he managed to escape through the efforts of his father. He used the mother's cube to save Victor's life after serious damage and made him a cyborg.
The Flash knew he could travel through time.
Barry always said that he did not even seek to know the limits of his own abilities. He used speed only to solve urgent problems, but "Justice League" put everything in its place. In fact, Barry he knew perfectly well that he could move faster than time, but he did not tell anyone about it.
In the course of story development Steppenwolf gets his way and destroys the Earth. Realizing that there is no other way, Flash breaks his promise to himself and goes through time, turning it back and saving humanity, as well as his friends.
Harley Quinn wanted simple female happiness
Considering the expanded universe DC, Harley Quinn one of the deepest characters. She is a ruthless criminal and Joker's girlfriend, who supported him in his most vile endeavors. However, one moment in "Suicide Squad" revealed the true nature of Harley and the viewer saw what he least expected.
It turns out that in her dreams, Quinn is a caring mother and an exemplary wife. In the depths of her soul, she wants to get away from criminal fishing and lead a calm, measured life with her loved one. Unfortunately, knowing Joker, it can be argued that this Harley dream is far from being realized.
Shazam: Meet Superman
У Batson there can't be too many secrets, since he was an ordinary child until he gained supernatural powers. However, during his adventures, he met Superman and even established friendly relations with him. Why did he hide this fact from Freddy?
We remember very well the moment when the adopted brother and best friend Billy asked him to come to school dressed as Shazam. Then Batson refused Freddie, and a quarrel arose between the guys. After all the adventures, Billy unexpectedly complied with his brother's request and even brought Supermanimpressing the entire school. Sometimes secrets are needed in order to turn them into incredible surprises.
Martian Manhunter: The Identity of Calvin Swanwick
Gen. Swanwick appeared in several films at once DC, but was not a key figure. The ordinary viewer believed that the character was used for extras and justified the presence of the military in the tape. However "Justice League" abandoned the hook to continue the franchise.
Calvin confesses Bruce Waynewhat actually is Martian Manhunter - another good comic book hero. He did not reveal himself as he was waiting for the characters to join forces to join them. However, while this secret is known only Batman and the audience, so it is difficult to say in what capacity the general will appear next time on the screen.
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