* ExecutiveMeddling:
** Originally, the title was going to be an ongoing series, published alongside (and potentially even replacing) the ''ComicBook/JusticeLeagueOfAmerica'' series, that would have examined the concept of proactive heroes and the issues of morally gray actions in a morally gray world. However, the series was shortened to a seven-issue limited, and though the characters did mention conflicting viewpoints with regards to "justice", the series never had a chance to thoroughly examine all the present implications.
** Evidence suggests that this is to blame for a lot of the deaths that have riled up fans so much. James Robinson has stated that he was instructed to kill off [[spoiler:Lian Harper]] AND Mia Dearden and Mia was only saved after he protested. Furthermore, in the Robinson-penned Congorilla/Starman one-shot, the entire point of the issue was to bring back one of the characters he unceremoniously killed off-panel in ''Cry for Justice''.
* ReferencedBy: In ''ComicBook/Youngblood2017'', Shaft, who was based on Roy Harper, [[spoiler:gets an arm ripped off]].
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: {{ComicBook/Batwoman}} was initially touted as one of the main characters, and was heavily featured in promotional material for the book and even got a spot on the first cover. When the book was shortened and turned into a mini-series thanks to a decision from the higher-ups, Batwoman's appearances in the title were regulated to scattered cameos and a brief supporting role in the fifth issue. The writer later apologized for performing an unintentional BaitAndSwitch on fans of the character.
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