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* '''Enemy(ies)''' : David Xanatos

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* '''Enemy(ies)''' : '''Enemy(ies)''': David Xanatos



* SadisticChoice: The steel clan attacks the gargoyles to force them into one of these: either remain where they are with dawn fast approaching and end up getting captured, or [[TrickAndFollowPloy retreat back to the clock tower so they can follow]]. The gargoyles TakeAThirdOption and lead the robots out to Liberty Island where they can finish the fight.

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* SadisticChoice: The steel clan Steel Clan attacks the gargoyles to force them into one of these: either remain where they are with dawn fast approaching and end up getting captured, or [[TrickAndFollowPloy retreat back to the clock tower so they can follow]]. The gargoyles TakeAThirdOption and lead the robots out to Liberty Island where they can finish the fight.



** Let's see, Xanatos's Exo-frame looks like the other Steel Clan robots but is different and just so happens to be red (though it's not known to be three times fast). [[Franchise/{{Gundam}} Make of]] [[CharClone that]] what you will.

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** Let's see, Xanatos's Exo-frame looks like the other Steel Clan robots robots, but is different and just so happens to be red (though it's not known to be three times fast). [[Franchise/{{Gundam}} Make of]] [[CharClone that]] what you will.
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* CriminalDoppelganger: The Steel clan's theft end of various artifacts puts the gargoyles in a negative light which Xanatos intends as part of one of his plans.

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* CriminalDoppelganger: The Steel clan's theft end Clan's thefts of various artifacts puts put the gargoyles in a negative light light, which Xanatos intends as part of one of his plans.



** Let's see, Xanatos's Exo-frame looks like the other Steel Clan robots, but is different and just so happens to be red (though its not known to be three times fast). [[Franchise/{{Gundam}} Make of]] [[CharClone that]] what you will.

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** Let's see, Xanatos's Exo-frame looks like the other Steel Clan robots, robots but is different and just so happens to be red (though its it's not known to be three times fast). [[Franchise/{{Gundam}} Make of]] [[CharClone that]] what you will.



* UnwantedAssistance: Elisa Maza sees Matt as this at first but this is gradually subverted as the story goes on.

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* UnwantedAssistance: Elisa Maza sees Matt as this at first first, but this is gradually subverted as the story goes on.

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* ContinuityNod: A couple of references to the events of "[[Recap/GargoylesS1DeadlyForce Deadly Force]]":

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* ContinuityNod: A reference to "[[Recap/GargoylesS1Awakening Awakening]]", and a couple of references to the events of "[[Recap/GargoylesS1DeadlyForce Deadly Force]]":Force]]":
** The first time Elisa visited the Eyrie Building in "Awakening," she had probable cause for a warrant to search the place because of the damage to the streets below, and Owen let her in rather than argue with her over it. In this episode, Elisa has no probable cause, and Owen won't let her into the Eyrie Building without a warrant.

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* ContinuityNod: When Captain Maria Chavez is introducing Matt to Elisa Maza, Chavez mentions that he helped with the Dracon case. Matt made an EarlyBirdCameo appearance in that episode ("[[Recap/GargoylesS1DeadlyForce Deadly Force]]") in which Tony Dracon and his cohorts were arrested.

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* ContinuityNod: When A couple of references to the events of "[[Recap/GargoylesS1DeadlyForce Deadly Force]]":
** Elisa's injury in "Deadly Force," and her subsequent inability to do her job as police detective for some time after that, prompted
Captain Maria Chavez is introducing Matt to Elisa Maza, assign her a partner when she got back on the job.
** Captain
Chavez mentions also mentioned that he Elisa's new partner, Matt Bluestone, had helped her with the Dracon case. Matt made case, as shown in an EarlyBirdCameo appearance in that episode ("[[Recap/GargoylesS1DeadlyForce Deadly Force]]") in which Tony Dracon and his cohorts were arrested."Deadly Force."
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** One painting on display in the Museum of Modern Art strongly resembles ''The Scream'' by Edvard Munch.

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** One painting {{painting|s}} on display in the Museum of Modern Art strongly resembles ''The Scream'' ''Art/{{The Scream|Munch}}'' by Edvard Munch.Creator/EdvardMunch.
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* GracefulLoser: Xanatos is annoyed at his loss to Owen, but not ''at'' Owen for beating him - he's simply worried that it's a sign he's losing his edge. He respectfully concedes the loss and makes it very clear he does ''not'' want Owen patronizing him by holding back in the future.
-->'''Xanatos:''' You've been practicing. This is the first time I've ever lost a match to you.\\
'''Owen:''' Would you rather I pretend to lose?\\
'''Xanatos:''' I'd fire you if you did.
* KingpinInHisGym: The episode opens with Xanatos engaging in a sparring match with Owen.
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* AnimationBump: Especially for the Steel Clan. They almost look line full-on Japanese anime-inspired Mecha.
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-->'''Xanatos:''' ''(smugly)'' You're only making this harder for yourself, you know.

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* TitleDrop: At the end of the episode Xanatos says "I was a little worried that I might be getting soft. But I was able to stand up against Goliath, the greatest warrior alive. I'd say I've still got '''the edge'''."* UnwantedAssistance: Elisa Maza sees Matt as this at first but this is gradually subverted as the story goes on.

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* TitleDrop: At the end of the episode Xanatos says "I was a little worried that I might be getting soft. But I was able to stand up against Goliath, the greatest warrior alive. I'd say I've still got '''the edge'''."* "
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UnwantedAssistance: Elisa Maza sees Matt as this at first but this is gradually subverted as the story goes on.
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* XanatosGambit: One of Xanatos' aims with this plan is to control the gargoyles, either by learning where they are hiding or by convincing them to live under his watch. The Eye of Odin was stolen with the idea of flushing them out. That objective failed, but he still boosted his PR with the donation in the first place, tested his exo-frame and proved he still had "the edge" in hand-to-hand by fighting Goliath evenly.

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* XanatosGambit: One of Xanatos' aims with this plan is to control the gargoyles, either by learning where they are hiding or by convincing them to live under his watch. The Eye of Odin was stolen with the idea of flushing them out. That objective failed, but he still boosted his PR with the donation in the first place, reclaimed the priceless and magical Eye of Odin, tested his exo-frame and proved he still had "the edge" in hand-to-hand by fighting Goliath evenly.
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* SadisticChoice: The steel clan attacks the gargoyles to force them into one of these: either remain where they are with dawn fast approaching and end up getting captured, or [[TrickAndFollow retreat back to the clock tower so they can follow]]. The gargoyles TakeAThirdOption and lead the robots out to Liberty Island where they can finish the fight.

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* SadisticChoice: The steel clan attacks the gargoyles to force them into one of these: either remain where they are with dawn fast approaching and end up getting captured, or [[TrickAndFollow [[TrickAndFollowPloy retreat back to the clock tower so they can follow]]. The gargoyles TakeAThirdOption and lead the robots out to Liberty Island where they can finish the fight.

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This Episode contains the following Tropes:

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This !!This Episode contains the following Tropes:



* DealWithTheDevil: Xanatos offers, or then at least claims he will, to give them a new home in upstate New York to avoid potential retaliation from concerned citizens, which Goliath immediately rejects.

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* DealWithTheDevil: Xanatos offers, or then at least claims he will, to give them the gargoyles a new home in upstate New York to avoid potential retaliation from concerned citizens, which Goliath immediately rejects.rejects.
* DontAsk: When asked how his discussion with Xanatos went, Goliath viciously said "I don't want to talk about it!".



* SadisticChoice: The steel clan attacks the gargoyles to force them into one of these: either remain where they are with dawn fast approaching and end up getting captured, or [[TrickAndFollow retreat back to the clock tower so they can follow]]. The gargoyles TakeAThirdOption and lead the robots out to Liberty Island where they can finish the fight.



* TitleDrop: At the end of the episode Xanatos says "I was a little worried that I might be getting soft. But I was able to stand up against Goliath, the greatest warrior alive. I'd say I've still got '''the edge'''."
* UnwantedAssistance: Elisa Maza sees Matt as this at first but this is gradually subverted as the story goes on.

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* TitleDrop: At the end of the episode Xanatos says "I was a little worried that I might be getting soft. But I was able to stand up against Goliath, the greatest warrior alive. I'd say I've still got '''the edge'''."
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"* UnwantedAssistance: Elisa Maza sees Matt as this at first but this is gradually subverted as the story goes on.



* WorthyOpponent: As noted under the Title drop entry above, Xanatos regards Goliath as this, considering him "the greatest warrior alive".

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* WorthyOpponent: As noted under the Title drop TitleDrop entry above, Xanatos regards Goliath as this, considering him "the greatest warrior alive".
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* VillainWithGoodPublicity: Xanatos aims for this with his donation of the Eye of Odin to the Museum of Modern Art.
* WorthyOpponent: As noted under the Title drop entry above, Xanatos regards Goliath as this.
* XanatosGambit: One of Xanatos' aims (along with achieving immortality) is to dominate and control the gargoyles, whether willingly or [[UnwittingPawn not]].

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* VillainWithGoodPublicity: Xanatos aims for this with his donation of the Eye of Odin to the Museum of Modern Art.
Art. The reporter even jokes that he's trying to make the city forget about his prison record.
* WorthyOpponent: As noted under the Title drop entry above, Xanatos regards Goliath as this.
this, considering him "the greatest warrior alive".
* XanatosGambit: One of Xanatos' aims (along with achieving immortality) this plan is to dominate and control the gargoyles, whether willingly either by learning where they are hiding or [[UnwittingPawn not]].by convincing them to live under his watch. The Eye of Odin was stolen with the idea of flushing them out. That objective failed, but he still boosted his PR with the donation in the first place, tested his exo-frame and proved he still had "the edge" in hand-to-hand by fighting Goliath evenly.
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* {{Foreshadowing}}: Many of the things Matt talks about having an interest in investigating, most especially the Illuminati, become more integral parts of Gargoyle's storyline later on.

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* {{Foreshadowing}}: Many of the things Matt talks about having an interest in investigating, most especially the Illuminati, become more integral parts of Gargoyle's ''Gargoyles''' storyline later on.
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* ContinuityNod: When Captain Maria Chavez is introducing Matt to Elisa Maza, Chavez mentions that he helped with the Dracon case. Matt made an EarlyBirdCameo appearance in that episode ("[[Recap/GargoylesS1DeadlyForce Deadly Force]]") in which Tony Dracon and his cohorts were arrested.

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* CanonImmigrant: The [[{{Macguffin}} Eye of Odin]] was originally featured in a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gargoyles_(video_game) Video game based on Gargoyles]] for the UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis before it was incorporated into the show itself. It was included in the show as part of an effort by Disney Interactive to promote that game and also that {{Greg Weisman}}'s [[ApprovalOfGod liked it himself]].

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* CanonImmigrant: The [[{{Macguffin}} Eye of Odin]] was originally featured in a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gargoyles_(video_game) Video game based on Gargoyles]] for the UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis (though its appearance in the series proper is different from that of the game) before it was incorporated into the show itself. It was included in the show both as part of an effort by Disney Interactive to promote that game and also that {{Greg Weisman}}'s Creator/GregWeisman [[ApprovalOfGod liked it himself]].



* KnowWhenToFoldEm: The (red) leader of the Steel Clan, after seeing that its comrades were destroyed by Goliath and his clan, decided to retreat. It turns out that the red Steel Gargoyle was Xanatos in a prototype battle exo-frame.



** Let's see, Xanatos's Exo-frame looks like the other Steel Clan robots, but is different and just so happens to be red. [[Franchise/{{Gundam}} Make of]] [[CharClone that]] what you will.

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** Let's see, Xanatos's Exo-frame looks like the other Steel Clan robots, but is different and just so happens to be red.red (though its not known to be three times fast). [[Franchise/{{Gundam}} Make of]] [[CharClone that]] what you will.
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* CanonImmigrant: The [[{{Macguffin}} Eye of Odin]] was originally featured in a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gargoyles_(video_game) Video game based on Gargoyles]] for the SegaGenesis before it was incorporated into the show itself. It was included in the show as part of an effort by Disney Interactive to promote that game and also that {{Greg Weisman}}'s [[ApprovalOfGod liked it himself]].

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* CanonImmigrant: The [[{{Macguffin}} Eye of Odin]] was originally featured in a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gargoyles_(video_game) Video game based on Gargoyles]] for the SegaGenesis UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis before it was incorporated into the show itself. It was included in the show as part of an effort by Disney Interactive to promote that game and also that {{Greg Weisman}}'s [[ApprovalOfGod liked it himself]].
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Xanatos reappears in the episode "Her Brother's Keeper".

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Xanatos reappears in the episode "Her "[[Recap/GargoylesS1HerBrothersKeeper Her Brother's Keeper".Keeper]]".
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The Manhattan Clan has now made its new home in the clock tower attic above the Police station Elisa Maza works at. However, Goliath is still bitter at Xanatos taking possession of Castle Wyvern, which only get exacerbated when Xanatos starts a ploy to damage their reputations and force them to accept a deal with him.

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The Manhattan Clan has now made its new home in the clock tower attic above the Police station Elisa Maza works at. However, Goliath is still bitter at Xanatos taking possession of Castle Wyvern, which only get gets exacerbated when Xanatos starts a ploy to damage their reputations and force them to accept a deal with him.



* CanonImmigrant: The [[{{Macguffin}} Eye of Odin]] was originally featured in a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gargoyles_(video_game)Video game]] for the SegaGenesis before it was incorporated into the show itself. It was included in part because of an effort by Disney Interactive to promote that game and also that {{Greg Weisman}}'s [[ApprovalOfGod liked it himself]].

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* CanonImmigrant: The [[{{Macguffin}} Eye of Odin]] was originally featured in a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gargoyles_(video_game)Video game]] org/wiki/Gargoyles_(video_game) Video game based on Gargoyles]] for the SegaGenesis before it was incorporated into the show itself. It was included in the show as part because of an effort by Disney Interactive to promote that game and also that {{Greg Weisman}}'s [[ApprovalOfGod liked it himself]].



* CriminalDoppelganger: The Steel clan's theft end of various artifacts puts the gargoyles in a negative light.

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* CriminalDoppelganger: The Steel clan's theft end of various artifacts puts the gargoyles in a negative light.light which Xanatos intends as part of one of his plans.



* {{Foreshadowing}}: Many of the things Matt looks into, most especially the Illuminati, become more integral parts of Gargoyle's storyline later on.

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* {{Foreshadowing}}: Many of the things Matt looks into, talks about having an interest in investigating, most especially the Illuminati, become more integral parts of Gargoyle's storyline later on.



** One painting on display in the museum strongly resembles The Scream.

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** One painting on display in the museum Museum of Modern Art strongly resembles The Scream.''The Scream'' by Edvard Munch.



* TitleDrop: At the end of the episode when Xanatos says "I was a little worried that I might be getting soft. But I was able to stand up against Goliath, the greatest warrior alive. I'd say I've still got '''the edge'''."

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* TitleDrop: At the end of the episode when Xanatos says "I was a little worried that I might be getting soft. But I was able to stand up against Goliath, the greatest warrior alive. I'd say I've still got '''the edge'''."



* XanatosGambit: One of Xanatos' aims (along with achieving immortality) is to dominate and control the clan, whether willingly or [[UnwittingPawn not]].

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* XanatosGambit: One of Xanatos' aims (along with achieving immortality) is to dominate and control the clan, gargoyles, whether willingly or [[UnwittingPawn not]].
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* BerserkButton: The mere sight or mention of Xanatos is this for Goliath.


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** Let's see, Xanatos's Exo-frame looks like the other Steel Clan robots, but is different and just so happens to be red. [[Franchise/{{Gundam}} Make of]] [[CharClone that]] what you will.


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* WorthyOpponent: As noted under the Title drop entry above, Xanatos regards Goliath as this.


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* AceCustom: What the Manhattan Clan at first believed the red Steal Clan model to be at first, but ultimately a subversion as it was actually David Xanatos wearing an [[PoweredArmor exo-suit]].

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* '''Story Arc''': Xanatos's Schemes for Immortality and control of the Manhattan Clan.
* '''Characters''': The Manhattan Clan, Elisa Maza, Matt Bluestone, David Xanatos, and Owen Burnett
* '''Enemy(ies)''' : David Xanatos

The Manhattan Clan has now made its new home in the clock tower attic above the Police station Elisa Maza works at. However, Goliath is still bitter at Xanatos taking possession of Castle Wyvern, which only get exacerbated when Xanatos starts a ploy to damage their reputations and force them to accept a deal with him.

Xanatos reappears in the episode "Her Brother's Keeper".
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This Episode contains the following Tropes:

* AceCustom: What the Manhattan Clan at first believed the red Steal Steel Clan model to be at first, but ultimately a subversion as it was actually David Xanatos wearing an [[PoweredArmor exo-suit]].exo-frame]].



* CriminalDoppelganger: The Steal clan's theft end of various artifacts puts the gargoyles in a negative light.

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* CriminalDoppelganger: The Steal Steel clan's theft end of various artifacts puts the gargoyles in a negative light.light.
* DealWithTheDevil: Xanatos offers, or then at least claims he will, to give them a new home in upstate New York to avoid potential retaliation from concerned citizens, which Goliath immediately rejects.



* TitleDrop: At the end of the episode when Xanatos declares that he still has the edge.
* VillainWithGoodPublicity: Xanatos aims for this with his donation of the Eye of Odin to a museum.
* UnwantedAssistance: Elisa Maza sees Matt as this at first but this is gradually subverted.

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* ShoutOut:
** One painting on display in the museum strongly resembles The Scream.
** Goliath is shown reading a book authored by [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fyodor_Dostoyevsky Fyodor Dostoyevsky]], though which one is not specified.
* TitleDrop: At the end of the episode when Xanatos declares says "I was a little worried that he I might be getting soft. But I was able to stand up against Goliath, the greatest warrior alive. I'd say I've still has got '''the edge'''."
* UnwantedAssistance: Elisa Maza sees Matt as this at first but this is gradually subverted as
the edge.
story goes on.
* VillainWithGoodPublicity: Xanatos aims for this with his donation of the Eye of Odin to a museum.
the Museum of Modern Art.
* UnwantedAssistance: Elisa Maza sees Matt as this at first but this XanatosGambit: One of Xanatos' aims (along with achieving immortality) is gradually subverted.to dominate and control the clan, whether willingly or [[UnwittingPawn not]].
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* AceCustom: What the Manhattan Clan at first believed the red Steal Clan model to be at first, but ultimately a subversion as it was actually David Xanatos wearing an [[PoweredArmor exo-suit]].
* CanonImmigrant: The [[{{Macguffin}} Eye of Odin]] was originally featured in a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gargoyles_(video_game)Video game]] for the SegaGenesis before it was incorporated into the show itself. It was included in part because of an effort by Disney Interactive to promote that game and also that {{Greg Weisman}}'s [[ApprovalOfGod liked it himself]].
* ConspiracyTheorist: Detective Matt Bluestone in his off time seeks to learn about various mysterious elements of the world including the Loch Ness Monster, Aliens, and TheIlluminati.
* CriminalDoppelganger: The Steal clan's theft end of various artifacts puts the gargoyles in a negative light.
* {{Foreshadowing}}: Many of the things Matt looks into, most especially the Illuminati, become more integral parts of Gargoyle's storyline later on.
* TitleDrop: At the end of the episode when Xanatos declares that he still has the edge.
* VillainWithGoodPublicity: Xanatos aims for this with his donation of the Eye of Odin to a museum.
* UnwantedAssistance: Elisa Maza sees Matt as this at first but this is gradually subverted.

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