History Recap / JusticeLeagueS2E19And20Hereafter

* GoMadFromTheIsolation: [[ZigZaggingTrope Yes and no.]] Being alone for 30,000 years has cured Vandal Savage of his megalomania and powerlust ([[TakeOverTheWorld global domination]] isn't so great when it's [[MayorOfAGhostTown by default]] because you're [[LastOfHisKind the last man on earth]]). It also left him [[CloudCuckoolander very eccentric and detached]], such as when he recounts his destruction of the Justice League as if he were describing a sporting event.

''(Superman lands behing Kalibak, who turns to look)''\\

* StabTheScorpion: Superman suddenly slashes at Savage. Savage ducks, and the sword takes on the monster behind him.

* BroughtDownToBadass: Superman doesn't have his powers for most of Part II, but he's still tough and resourceful enough to survive. Among other things, he turns a pack of mutant wolves into his personal dogsled team.

-->'''Lobo''': You're right. My watch is about ten seconds fast.

* SurvivorGuilt - Vandal Savage after 30,000 years.

-->'''Comicbook/LoisLane''': You've come to gloat! You've tried to get rid of him for years! Are you happy now? Isn't this what you've always wanted? I hate you! I HATE YOU!

'''Batman:''' What did you always call it, Clark? "The never-ending battle?"

* AbsenceOfEvidence: Superman is apparently killed by Toyman's latest machine, but Bruce refuses to believe it and presents his theory to Alfred by saying the lack of evidence is what tipped him off. Toyman's weapon left no debris, so it didn't blow him up. It left no scorch marks, so it didn't incinerate him. It didn't even leave ''radiation'', hence it didn't disintegrate him. Bats deduces that since Toyman is merely an obnoxious MadScientist, not a god, the [[NoConservationOfEnergy Law of Conservation]] is still in effect and therefore Superman couldn't have just been destroyed. His conclusion: it teleported him somewhere. He is right - Superman was shunted forward in time, but the show leaves it vague whether this was a logical conclusion or if Batman is [[NotSoStoic simply in denial]].

* AbsenceOfEvidence: Superman is apparently killed by Toyman's latest machine, but Bruce refuses to believe it and presents his theory to Alfred by saying the lack of evidence is what tipped him off. Toyman's weapon left no debris, so it didn't blow him up. It left no scorch marks, so it didn't incinerate him. It didn't even leave ''radiation'', hence it didn't disintegrate him. Bats deduces that since Toyman is merely an obnoxious MadScientist, not a god, the [[NoConservationOfEnergy Law of Conservation]] is still in effect and therefore Superman couldn't have just been destroyed. His conclusion: it teleported him somewhere. He is right - Superman was shunted forward in time, but the show leaves it vague whether or not Batman is [[NotSoStoic simply in denial]].

* GoMadFromTheIsolation: [[ZigZaggingTrope Yes and no.]] Being alone for 30,000 years has cured him of his megalomania and powerlust, but left him [[CloudCuckoolander eccentric and detached]], such as when he recounts his destruction of the Justice League as if he were describing a sporting event.

* SandInMyEyes: When Superman returns, The Flash notes there's something in his eyes. Green Lantern notes its tears and they all feel the same way.

-->'''Batman:'' I've got some things to say. I should've said them when you were here, but... despite our differences, I have nothing but respect for you. I hope you knew... ''know'' that. You showed me justice doesn't always have to come from the darkness. I'll miss...\\

* SurvivorGuilt - Vandal Savage after 30,000 years.

* AchievementsInIgnorance: Toyman had effectively built the world's first ''weaponized'' time machine/teleporter. But he assumed that it was merely a DisintegratorRay. the future Vandal Savage mocks Toyman after he meets Superman again for underestimating the power of his own machine.