History Recap / WithThisRingEpisode21

* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: The normally stoic Martian Manhunter is ''furious'' after he discovers that the Guardians literally put shackles in the minds of all Martians long ago which is the reason for both the skin based caste system and inherent lack of desire to ever leave their caves.

* ShoutOut: The Renegade makes references to ComicBook/TheSpectre and SelfDemonstrating/{{Deadman}} when he points out to Zatara that letting Nabu possess the latter is wrong.

* LookBehindYou: Lampshaded by Psimon, who thinks OL and Miss Martian are trying to trick him. Turns out? The Ophidian was behind him.
* MythologyGag: The Renegade makes references to ComicBook/TheSpectre and SelfDemonstrating/{{Deadman}} when he points out to Zatara that letting Nabu possess the latter is wrong.

* MythologyGag: The Renegade makes references to ComicBook/TheSpectre and SelfDemonstrating/Deadman when he points out to Zatara that letting Nabu possess the latter is wrong.

In the Renegade timeline, Grayven is brought by Jade to Ra's al Ghul. Grayven then asks Ra's what the latter's motivation is, so that the former can understand and decide whether or not to join Ra's' side. Ra's claims to have adjusted his approach, no longer seeking mass deaths, and that he has partners.

The Renegade Team is similarly sent to resolve the situation in Qurac. However, rather than infiltrate, Grayven simply smashes into Queen Bee's palace and interrogates her. She reveals that an Apokoliptian provided her with an artificial telepathic lifeform to replace Psimon (after the Renegade removed his powers). Grayven realises that this lifeform will soon be capable of mind-controlling the planet, and he takes Queen Bee with him so she can see the truth as he destroys it.

Later, Grayven reports to Batman about his contact with Ra's and Queen Bee, both of whom spoke about strategic partnerships to benefit the human race. He suspects a larger collaboration, and seeks endorsement to stay undercover to investigate it, instead of immediately attacking the League of Shadows. Batman is concerned about his objectivity after he started dating Jade, but agrees.

* BadassBoast: Grayven makes one when he is standing in front of Queen Bee and a row of heavily armed soldiers aiming at him.
--> '''Grayven:''' Shoot, then. Get it out of your systems. Your weapons worry me about as much as a single wind-wafted pollen grain worries you.\\

'''Grayven:''' Mortal Queen. Order them to '''shoot me'''.

* ImmuneToBullets: Grayven demonstrates how ineffective bullets are against him when he attacks Queen Bee's palace. He didn't even use his ring; his skin is just that tough.

Takes place November 13-24

Paul and Zatanna look through Kent Nelson's old journals (at Alan's house), trying to find information about Nabu. However, the journals from the point in time where Kent found the helmet appear to be missing. Alan learns about Nabu possessing Mr Zatara and is shocked by his actions, and even more by the League - including Wonder Woman - covering it up. He offers whatever help he can.

The Team is then sent to Qurac, in the Middle East, where the president appears to have been mind controlled into announcing that his country will be handed over to Queen Bee. They find Psimon there, controlling the president with embedded compulsions, along with a number of soldiers using low-grade Apokoliptian weaponry (still extremely dangerous by Earth standards). With Paul as team leader for this mission, they quickly free the government and capture Psimon.

Equivalent canon episode: "Image". "Mirage" may refer to the deception being foisted on the people of Qurac by mind-controlling their president, as well as Miss Martian bluffing Bialyan soldiers into leaving the Logan Animal Sanctuary alone.

* VictoryThroughIntimidation: Sort of. Miss Martian pretends to be Teth Adom in order to scare Bialyan troops away from the Logan Animal Sanctuary without revealing the Team's presence. However, it wasn't entirely a bluff; if it came to a fight, the Team was more than capable of curb stomping a bunch of mundane soldiers.

''{{beat}}''\\

Equivalent canon episode: "Image". "Mirage" may refer to the deception being foisted on the people of Qurac by mind-controlling their president.

* ImmuneToBullets: Grayven demonstrates how ineffective bullets are against him when he attacks Queen Bee's palace.

Paul continues to help Zatanna, this time by looking through old journals Kent left with Alan.

A few days later, OL visits Amanda Waller, who raises concerns about Doctor Strange's role as Warden of Belle Reve. Their talk is interrupted by Senator Knight, who had a meeting with Waller. OL takes the time to explain some of the basics of magic and gives the senator the idea to get Atlantis' aid in American defense against magic attacks.

In the Renegade timeline, Grayven is brought by Jade to Ra's al Ghul. Grayven then asks Ra's what the latter's motivation is, so that the former can understand and decide whether or not to join Ra's' side.

A few days later, Grayven demonstrates the benefits of turning baseline humans into New Gods. He does this by arranging a competition between Green Arrow and Celestial Archer.

* LookBehindYou: Lampshaded by Psimon, who thinks OL and Miss Martian are trying to trick him.

In the Renegade timeline, Grayven is brought be Jade to Ra's al Ghul. Grayven then asks Ra's what the latter's motivation is, so that the former can understand and decide whether or not to join Ra's side.

* BadassBoast: Grayven says one when he is standing in front of Queen Bee and a row of heavily armed soldiers aiming at him.

* ImmuneToBullets: Grayven demonstrates how ineffective he is to bullets when he attacks Queen Bee's palace.

* SplittingTheArrow: Celestial Archer demonstrates his skill by doing this to all the arrows Green Arrow loosed, in a single loose.

* MemoryGambit: Paul has one set up with M'gann, wherein after Danni utters a code word, any memory that has been suppressed over the last couple of hours would be undone. This is so that they can counter any attempt Psimon takes to alter their memories.