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***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 [[Ronald Reagan]]. | *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.'' |
| + | *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 embarassing 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 adapted by {{W|Francis Ford Coppola}} as ''{{W|Apocalypse Now}}''. | ||
*[[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. | *[[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. | ||
*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. | ||
Revision as of 16:29, June 5, 2024
Cultural references
- 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 embarassing 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 adapted by Francis Ford Coppola as Apocalypse Now.
- 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.
- 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.
