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**''{{W|Crisis on Infinite Earths}}'', a DC Comics crossover series. | **''{{W|Crisis on Infinite Earths}}'', a DC Comics crossover series. | ||
***The plot involving universes being destroyed also resembles this series. | ***The plot involving universes being destroyed also resembles this series. | ||
| − | *The President of the United States resembles former U.S. president | + | *The President of the United States resembles former U.S. president [[Ronald Reagan]]. |
| − | *When Radioactive Man jumps through the sky and connects with a lightning bolt, the scene directly parallels an infamous scene in ''{{W|The Dark Knight Returns}}'' in which the protagonist Batman strikes an identical pose. | + | *The opening sequence is a parody of the opening investigation of the Comedian's death in the first chapter of ''Watchmen.'' |
| − | *[[Plasmo]] mentions | + | *When Radioactive Man jumps through the sky and connects with a lightning bolt, the scene directly parallels an infamous scene in ''{{W|The Dark Knight Returns}}'' in which the protagonist Batman strikes an identical pose. The lead-up to it in which Radioactive Man is traumatized by an embarrassing memory is a parody of Bruce Wayne's trauma when recalling his parents' death, also in ''Dark Knight Returns.'' |
| + | *Heart of Darkness' name is a reference to Joseph Conrad's ''{{W|Heart of Darkness}}'', which was later loosely adapted by {{W|Francis Ford Coppola}} as ''{{W|Apocalypse Now}}''. | ||
| + | *Heart of Darkness' black and grey color scheme is a reference to Frank Miller's Batman in ''Dark Knight Returns'' and ''{{W|Batman: Year One}}'' wearing black-and-grey instead of the traditional blue-and-grey at the time. | ||
| + | *[[Plasmo]] mentions the "plentiful panels of Perez", referencing {{W|George Pérez}}, the penciller for the DC Comics ''{{W|Crisis on Infinite Earths}}'' event in which various universes were merged. | ||
| + | *G. Gordon Gadfly is a parody of G. Gordon Godfrey from DC Comics' {{W|''Legends (comics)|Legends}}'' miniseries. G. Gordon Godfrey was the disguise of the villainous Glorious Godfrey. | ||
| + | *Gadfly's insistence on repealing the 22nd Amendment is a reference to the world of ''Watchmen'' repealing the 22nd Amendment so that Nixon could stay in office. | ||
*After [[Glowy]]'s death, Radioactive Man consoles Radioactive Boy by telling him that "some power even greater than ''you or me''" will bring him back to life. This is a reference to the frequent resurrections of characters in comic books, particularly those published by DC and Marvel Comics. | *After [[Glowy]]'s death, Radioactive Man consoles Radioactive Boy by telling him that "some power even greater than ''you or me''" will bring him back to life. This is a reference to the frequent resurrections of characters in comic books, particularly those published by DC and Marvel Comics. | ||
[[Category:Cultural references]] | [[Category:Cultural references]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:45, June 8, 2024
Cultural references[edit]
- The story's title is a reference to various things:
- "Who watches the watchmen?", a historical phrase and namesake for the DC Comics series, Watchmen.
- The Dark Knight Returns, a DC Comics series featuring Batman and Superman.
- Crisis on Infinite Earths, a DC Comics crossover series.
- The plot involving universes being destroyed also resembles this series.
- The President of the United States resembles former U.S. president Ronald Reagan.
- The opening sequence is a parody of the opening investigation of the Comedian's death in the first chapter of Watchmen.
- When Radioactive Man jumps through the sky and connects with a lightning bolt, the scene directly parallels an infamous scene in The Dark Knight Returns in which the protagonist Batman strikes an identical pose. The lead-up to it in which Radioactive Man is traumatized by an embarrassing memory is a parody of Bruce Wayne's trauma when recalling his parents' death, also in Dark Knight Returns.
- Heart of Darkness' name is a reference to Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness, which was later loosely adapted by Francis Ford Coppola as Apocalypse Now.
- Heart of Darkness' black and grey color scheme is a reference to Frank Miller's Batman in Dark Knight Returns and Batman: Year One wearing black-and-grey instead of the traditional blue-and-grey at the time.
- Plasmo mentions the "plentiful panels of Perez", referencing George Pérez, the penciller for the DC Comics Crisis on Infinite Earths event in which various universes were merged.
- G. Gordon Gadfly is a parody of G. Gordon Godfrey from DC Comics' Legends miniseries. G. Gordon Godfrey was the disguise of the villainous Glorious Godfrey.
- Gadfly's insistence on repealing the 22nd Amendment is a reference to the world of Watchmen repealing the 22nd Amendment so that Nixon could stay in office.
- After Glowy's death, Radioactive Man consoles Radioactive Boy by telling him that "some power even greater than you or me" will bring him back to life. This is a reference to the frequent resurrections of characters in comic books, particularly those published by DC and Marvel Comics.
