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* EvilVersusOblivion: Batman's enemies help the GCPD fight the Joining, even Joker, because [[TheOnlyOneAllowToDefeatYou terrorizing Gotham is his job]].
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* EvilVersusOblivion: Batman's enemies help the GCPD fight the Joining, even Joker, because [[TheOnlyOneAllowToDefeatYou [[TheOnlyOneAllowedToDefeatYou terrorizing Gotham is his job]].
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* EvilVersusOblivion: Batman's enemies help the GCPD fight the Joining, even Joker, because [[TheOnlyOneAllowToDefeatYou terrorizing Gotham is his job]].
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* YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness: Once the Joining has everything they desire, they order their ships to form rings above each major city and begin a countdown that will destroy the entire planet.
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* YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness: Once the Joining has everything they desire, they order their ships to form rings above each major city and begin a countdown that will destroy the entire planet.planet.
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* GoodNewsBadNews: The Joining used Wayne Industries technology as part of their invasion, but they don't know that Bruce always made sure to have a failsafe installed so as to shut it off if need be. The problem is that the heroes can only send the shutdown signal to the entire fleet from a facility that's under heavy guard.
* HellYesMoment: The reaction around the planet, as the Joining ships explode and crash.
* HellYesMoment: The reaction around the planet, as the Joining ships explode and crash.
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* GoodNewsBadNews: The Joining used Wayne Industries technology as part of their invasion, but they don't didn't know that Bruce always made sure to have a failsafe installed so as to shut it off if need be. The problem is that the heroes can only send the shutdown signal to the entire fleet from a facility that's under heavy guard.
* HellYesMoment: The people's reaction around the planet, as the Joining ships explode and crash.
* HellYesMoment: The people's reaction around the planet, as the Joining ships explode and crash.
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* WhamEpisode: The Justice League shows up at the end. Batman reveals that he's been aware of their actions for some time.
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* WhamEpisode: The Justice League shows up at the end. end, and Batman reveals that he's been aware of their actions for some time.time before joining the team.
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* ActuallyPrettyFunny: The Joker finds it most amusing that the invasion has prompted an EnemyMine between the police and supervillains.
-->'''The Joker:''' This town's gone mad! ''[laughs]''
* CrazyPrepared: Per Lucius, Bruce always insisted on Wayne technology having a secret failsafe so that it can be shutdown remotely if any of it ever got into the wrong hands.
* DarkestHour: The Joining attacks multiple cities across the planet.
-->'''Batgirl:''' It's the end of the world.
* DefiantToTheEnd: Through the robot head, the Joining observes that humanity is this.
* DidntSeeThatComing:
** No one has ever managed to defeat the Joining before. Their only response to the heroes prevailing is, "How unusual."
** Batman knew more about the Watchtower than he had let on and hacked its systems. The other Leaguers are rather surprised.
-->'''The Joker:''' This town's gone mad! ''[laughs]''
* CrazyPrepared: Per Lucius, Bruce always insisted on Wayne technology having a secret failsafe so that it can be shutdown remotely if any of it ever got into the wrong hands.
* DarkestHour: The Joining attacks multiple cities across the planet.
-->'''Batgirl:''' It's the end of the world.
* DefiantToTheEnd: Through the robot head, the Joining observes that humanity is this.
* DidntSeeThatComing:
** No one has ever managed to defeat the Joining before. Their only response to the heroes prevailing is, "How unusual."
** Batman knew more about the Watchtower than he had let on and hacked its systems. The other Leaguers are rather surprised.
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* {{Foreshadowing}}: J'onn keeps reminding Batman of the importance of teamwork and trusting partners. In the last scene, he invites him to join a new team.
* FromBadToWorse: As the group watches the Joining trash Gotham, J'onn tells him this is happening across the planet.
* GoodNewsBadNews: The Joining used Wayne Industries technology as part of their invasion, but they don't know that Bruce always made sure to have a failsafe installed so as to shut it off if need be. The problem is that the heroes can only send the shutdown signal to the entire fleet from a facility that's under heavy guard.
* HellYesMoment: The reaction around the planet, as the Joining ships explode and crash.
* HiddenHeartOfGold: Batman ordered Robin and Batgirl to stay out of it not because he thinks they'd get in the way, but out of fear of losing them.
* HoistByHisOwnPetard: The robot head points out the Joining is simply taking Earth's own technology, improving it, and then using it to wipe them out. Batman, however, is able to use this against them because they used Wayne Industries technology, and he had a failsafe installed that can allow him to shut down the invasion fleet.
* IneffectualLoner: Lampshaded. Batman is aware he can't make the necessary adjustments to block the signal ''and'' fend off attackers at the same time. Robin and Batgirl reveal they're there and insist on being back-up.
* ItWontTurnOff: The robot head of Lucius suddenly starts talking and bragging about how the Joining cannot be stopped. Batgirl suggests someone unplug it, but Robin says it ''is'' unplugged. The head is able to tap into the power of the Joining remotely.
* LoopholeAbuse: Robin and Batgirl formally quit being Batman's partners so that he can't order them to stay away.
* OhCrap: Robin and Batgirl over learning they're dealing with a full-blown AlienInvasion and not just attacking robots.
* PragmaticVillainy: When attacking one of the robots, Joker says that terrorizing Gotham is his job.
* RaceAgainstTheClock: Batman has mere minutes to get the signal sent before the invasion fleet begins the final destruction of Earth. The signal is sent just as the blasts are about to go off.
* SecretSecretKeeper: Batman's known about the construction of the Watchtower for months.
* SeenItAll: Batgirl questions how Alfred can be so calm in the face of J'onn entering the Batcave.
-->'''Alfred:''' I keep house for a man who dresses like a bat and works in a cave. At this point in my life, there's little that fazes me.
* FromBadToWorse: As the group watches the Joining trash Gotham, J'onn tells him this is happening across the planet.
* GoodNewsBadNews: The Joining used Wayne Industries technology as part of their invasion, but they don't know that Bruce always made sure to have a failsafe installed so as to shut it off if need be. The problem is that the heroes can only send the shutdown signal to the entire fleet from a facility that's under heavy guard.
* HellYesMoment: The reaction around the planet, as the Joining ships explode and crash.
* HiddenHeartOfGold: Batman ordered Robin and Batgirl to stay out of it not because he thinks they'd get in the way, but out of fear of losing them.
* HoistByHisOwnPetard: The robot head points out the Joining is simply taking Earth's own technology, improving it, and then using it to wipe them out. Batman, however, is able to use this against them because they used Wayne Industries technology, and he had a failsafe installed that can allow him to shut down the invasion fleet.
* IneffectualLoner: Lampshaded. Batman is aware he can't make the necessary adjustments to block the signal ''and'' fend off attackers at the same time. Robin and Batgirl reveal they're there and insist on being back-up.
* ItWontTurnOff: The robot head of Lucius suddenly starts talking and bragging about how the Joining cannot be stopped. Batgirl suggests someone unplug it, but Robin says it ''is'' unplugged. The head is able to tap into the power of the Joining remotely.
* LoopholeAbuse: Robin and Batgirl formally quit being Batman's partners so that he can't order them to stay away.
* OhCrap: Robin and Batgirl over learning they're dealing with a full-blown AlienInvasion and not just attacking robots.
* PragmaticVillainy: When attacking one of the robots, Joker says that terrorizing Gotham is his job.
* RaceAgainstTheClock: Batman has mere minutes to get the signal sent before the invasion fleet begins the final destruction of Earth. The signal is sent just as the blasts are about to go off.
* SecretSecretKeeper: Batman's known about the construction of the Watchtower for months.
* SeenItAll: Batgirl questions how Alfred can be so calm in the face of J'onn entering the Batcave.
-->'''Alfred:''' I keep house for a man who dresses like a bat and works in a cave. At this point in my life, there's little that fazes me.
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* StunnedSilence: Robin and Batgirl over seeing J'onn in action.
* TeamSpirit: The theme of the episode.
-->'''J'onn:''' The entire world rebuilds towards a new tomorrow, a tomorrow that would never have come if not for one man who wanted to make a difference. You saved your planet, Bruce.\\
'''Batman:''' I didn't. ''We'' did.
* ThisCannotBe: Batman's reaction to the Joining attacking Gotham.
* TeamSpirit: The theme of the episode.
-->'''J'onn:''' The entire world rebuilds towards a new tomorrow, a tomorrow that would never have come if not for one man who wanted to make a difference. You saved your planet, Bruce.\\
'''Batman:''' I didn't. ''We'' did.
* ThisCannotBe: Batman's reaction to the Joining attacking Gotham.
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* WhileRomeBurns: While watching the invasion destroy Gotham, both Alfred and Lucius reminisce about helping Bruce through his youth. After recalling he'd just told Dick and Barbara to defy Bruce's orders to not get involved with him and J'onn stopping the Joining, Alfred and Lucius decide they can help, too.
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* WhamLine: J'onn expresses hope that Batman can expand his circle and be a team player.
-->'''Batman:''' I already have two partners. Don't need a third.\\
'''J'onn:''' Actually, we were hoping you would join [[ComicBook/JusticeLeagueOfAmerica us]].
* WhileRomeBurns: While watching the invasion destroy Gotham, both Alfred and Lucius reminisce about helping Bruce through his youth. After recalling he'd just told Dick and Barbara to defy Bruce's orders to not get involved with him and J'onn stopping the Joining, Alfred and Lucius decide they can help,too.too.
* YouAreNotAlone: When inviting Batman to join the Justice League, J'onn pitches it as saying it's made up of those like the two of them and dedicated to the same cause.
* YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness: Once the Joining has everything they desire, they order their ships to form rings above each major city and begin a countdown that will destroy the entire planet.
-->'''Batman:''' I already have two partners. Don't need a third.\\
'''J'onn:''' Actually, we were hoping you would join [[ComicBook/JusticeLeagueOfAmerica us]].
* WhileRomeBurns: While watching the invasion destroy Gotham, both Alfred and Lucius reminisce about helping Bruce through his youth. After recalling he'd just told Dick and Barbara to defy Bruce's orders to not get involved with him and J'onn stopping the Joining, Alfred and Lucius decide they can help,
* YouAreNotAlone: When inviting Batman to join the Justice League, J'onn pitches it as saying it's made up of those like the two of them and dedicated to the same cause.
* YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness: Once the Joining has everything they desire, they order their ships to form rings above each major city and begin a countdown that will destroy the entire planet.
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* WhileRomeBurns: While watching the invasion destroy Gotham, both Alfred and Lucius reminisce about helping Bruce.Bruce through his youth. After recalling he'd just told Dick and Barbara to defy Bruce's orders to not get involved with him and J'onn stopping the Joining, Alfred and Lucius decide they can help, too.
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* WhileRomeHelps: While watching the invasion destroy Gotham, both Alfred and Lucius reminisce about helping Bruce. After recalling he'd just told Dick and Barbara to defy Bruce's orders to not get involved with him and J'onn stopping the Joining, Alfred and Lucius decide they can help, too.
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* WhileRomeHelps: WhileRomeBurns: While watching the invasion destroy Gotham, both Alfred and Lucius reminisce about helping Bruce. After recalling he'd just told Dick and Barbara to defy Bruce's orders to not get involved with him and J'onn stopping the Joining, Alfred and Lucius decide they can help, too.
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* SequelHook: To Season 5.
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* SequelHook: To Season 5.5.
* WhileRomeHelps: While watching the invasion destroy Gotham, both Alfred and Lucius reminisce about helping Bruce. After recalling he'd just told Dick and Barbara to defy Bruce's orders to not get involved with him and J'onn stopping the Joining, Alfred and Lucius decide they can help, too.
* WhileRomeHelps: While watching the invasion destroy Gotham, both Alfred and Lucius reminisce about helping Bruce. After recalling he'd just told Dick and Barbara to defy Bruce's orders to not get involved with him and J'onn stopping the Joining, Alfred and Lucius decide they can help, too.
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* EnemyMine: GCPD teams up with the Arkham Rogues to repel the alien invasion.
* SequelHook: To Season 5.
* EnemyMine: GCPD teams up with the Arkham Rogues to repel the alien invasion.
* SequelHook: To Season 5.
