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* TheLastOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers: Harley's fridge is filled with severed limbs and heads...And a grape soda.
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* TheBlackDudeDiesFirst: Inverted. While it's not explicit what order the three murdered scientists were attacked in, Silas Stone, better known as Cyborg's father, was not only the last of the three to be shown hunted down, but also lasted the longest against his robot attacker and put up the best fight, [[HopeSpot nearly managing to win]].

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* TheBlackDudeDiesFirst: BlackDudeDiesFirst: Inverted. While it's not explicit what order the three murdered scientists were attacked in, Silas Stone, better known as Cyborg's father, was not only the last of the three to be shown hunted down, but also lasted the longest against his robot attacker and put up the best fight, [[HopeSpot nearly managing to win]].
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* BigShutUp: Lightray screamed "Silence!" when Bekka talked to Highfather out of turn.

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* BigShutUp: Lightray screamed "Silence!" when Bekka talked to Highfather out of turn. She promptly kills him.

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* CarryABigStick: Harley uses a big hammer as her first weapon, until Batman takes it from her.



* DropTheHammer: Harley uses this as her first weapon, until Batman takes it from her.
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* InNameOnly: Much like the Creator/TangentComics and ''ComicBook/{{Just Imagine|StanLeeCreatingTheDCUniverse}}'' continuities, the main premise of this film is that it takes place in a version of the DC Universe where familiar names are used, but the characters in question aren't exactly the same as their namesakes. The most notable examples include Wonder Woman being Bekka of New Genesis instead of Diana of Themyscira and Batman being Kirk Langstrom with vampiric powers instead of Bruce Wayne as a BadassNormal vigilante.

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* InNameOnly: Much like the Creator/TangentComics and ''ComicBook/{{Just Imagine|StanLeeCreatingTheDCUniverse}}'' continuities, the main premise of this film is that it takes place in a version of the DC Universe where familiar names are used, but the characters in question aren't exactly quite the same as their namesakes. The most notable examples include Wonder Woman being Bekka of New Genesis instead of Diana of Themyscira and Batman being Kirk Langstrom with vampiric powers instead of Bruce Wayne as a BadassNormal vigilante.
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* InNameOnly: Much like the Creator/TangentComics and ''ComicBook/{{Just Imagfin

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* InNameOnly: Much like the Creator/TangentComics and ''ComicBook/{{Just ImagfinImagine|StanLeeCreatingTheDCUniverse}}'' continuities, the main premise of this film is that it takes place in a version of the DC Universe where familiar names are used, but the characters in question aren't exactly the same as their namesakes. The most notable examples include Wonder Woman being Bekka of New Genesis instead of Diana of Themyscira and Batman being Kirk Langstrom with vampiric powers instead of Bruce Wayne as a BadassNormal vigilante.

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* InNameOnly: Much like the Creator/TangentComics and ''ComicBook/{{Just Imagfin



* LarynxDissonance: Not quite to the extent as [[Franchise/DCAnimatedUniverse the]] [[WesternAnimation/SupermanBatmanApocalypse times]] Creator/EdwardAsner voiced her, but Granny Goodness here still clearly voiced by [[Creator/KharyPayton a man]].

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* LarynxDissonance: Not quite to the extent as [[Franchise/DCAnimatedUniverse the]] [[WesternAnimation/SupermanBatmanApocalypse times]] Creator/EdwardAsner voiced her, but Granny Goodness here is still clearly voiced by [[Creator/KharyPayton a man]].



* MinimalistCast: This universe's Justice League is only three people, [[spoiler: four if you count Metron/Lex Luthor]], explained by WordOfGod that a movie isn't long enough to introduce a lot of heroes with completely different back stories.

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* MinimalistCast: This universe's Justice League is only three people, [[spoiler: four if you count Metron/Lex Luthor]], explained by WordOfGod that a movie isn't long enough to introduce a lot of heroes with completely different back stories.backstories.
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* AnyoneCanDie: Numerous characters die (and rather gruesomely, might we add), despite their major roles in the main universes. That includes [[ComicBook/TheAtom Ray Parker and Ryan Choi (the first and second Atom, respectively)]], [[ComicBook/{{Cyborg}} Victor Stone (Cyborg) and his father Silas Stone]], [[Characters/BatmanRoguesGallery Victor Fries (Mr. Freeze)]], Kimiyo Hoshi (Doctor Light), [[ComicBook/TeenTitans Karen Beecher (Bumblebee)]], [[ComicBook/SevenSoldiersOfVictory Pat Dugan (S.T.R.I.P.E.)]], [[ComicBook/{{Superman}} Professor Emil Hamilton]], [[ComicBook/MisterTerrific Michael Holt (the second Mister Terrific)]], [[ComicBook/RedTornado T.O. Morrow (Red Tornado's creator)]], [[ComicBook/{{Steel}} John Henry Irons (Steel)]], [[ComicBook/{{Aquaman}} Stephen Shin]], [[ComicBook/{{Shazam}} Thaddeus Sivana (an archenemy of Captain Marvel)]], [[spoiler:several named ComicBook/NewGods from Apokolips including Orion and Darkseid, and [[ComicBook/MetalMen Will Magnus and the Metal Men]]]]. Also, [[spoiler:Tina was killed between Kirk's flashbacks and the present]].

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* AnyoneCanDie: Numerous characters die (and rather gruesomely, might we add), despite their major roles in the main universes. That includes [[ComicBook/TheAtom Ray Parker Palmer and Ryan Choi (the first and second Atom, respectively)]], [[ComicBook/{{Cyborg}} Victor Stone (Cyborg) and his father Silas Stone]], [[Characters/BatmanRoguesGallery Victor Fries (Mr. Freeze)]], Kimiyo Hoshi (Doctor Light), [[ComicBook/TeenTitans Karen Beecher (Bumblebee)]], [[ComicBook/SevenSoldiersOfVictory Pat Dugan (S.T.R.I.P.E.)]], [[ComicBook/{{Superman}} Professor Emil Hamilton]], [[ComicBook/MisterTerrific Michael Holt (the second Mister Terrific)]], [[ComicBook/RedTornado T.O. Morrow (Red Tornado's creator)]], [[ComicBook/{{Steel}} John Henry Irons (Steel)]], [[ComicBook/{{Aquaman}} Stephen Shin]], [[ComicBook/{{Shazam}} Thaddeus Sivana (an archenemy of Captain Marvel)]], [[spoiler:several named ComicBook/NewGods from Apokolips including Orion and Darkseid, and [[ComicBook/MetalMen Will Magnus and the Metal Men]]]]. Also, [[spoiler:Tina was killed between Kirk's flashbacks and the present]].

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** The grandma in Harley's "family" kind of resembles old Harley in ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyond''.

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** The grandma in Harley's "family" kind of resembles old Harley in ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyond''.''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyondReturnOfTheJoker''.
** The taxidermized corpses in Harley's "family" all have unnerving grins, a nod to the Joker's habit of murdering his victims using a toxin that makes their corpses smile.
* PsychopathicManchild: Harley is shown to be very twisted and childlike, making a jack-in-the-box out of the remains of a victim she cut in half and ranting on how the surviving victim Batman helped get away is going back to a drab life when she could've ensured her life would be fun forever.


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* SlasherSmile: Harley grins malevolently when she's not scowling or [[spoiler:horrified that her fate is sealed]].

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* CensoredChildDeath: [[spoiler:Superman's MercyKill of Brainiac occurs off-screen.]]



* ICannotSelfTerminate: [[spoiler:When Superman informs Brainiac that he can help end his destruction, Brainiac simply responds with "Do it", clearly understanding that the only way to end his destruction is if Superman killed him.]]



** Very similar to the Ace scene from the JLU episode "[[Recap/JusticeLeagueUnlimitedS2E13Epilogue Epilogue]]".

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** Very The premise of the short is very similar to the Ace scene from the JLU episode "[[Recap/JusticeLeagueUnlimitedS2E13Epilogue Epilogue]]".Epilogue]]", considering it entails [[spoiler:a member of the Justice League opting to end the threat posed by a dying, super-powered child on his own terms rather than let Amanda Waller handle it her way]].



* WoobieDestroyerOfWorlds: [[spoiler: Kid Brainiac; literally.]]

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* WoobieDestroyerOfWorlds: [[spoiler: Kid Brainiac; literally. He can't control his highly destructive powers and in the end is so distraught by his ordeal that he permits Superman to kill him.]]
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* BattleCouple: Wondy and Steve Trevor

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* BattleCouple: Wondy and Steve TrevorTrevor fight together and end up making love after the threat is dealt with.



* BreatherEpisode: In comparison to [[NightmareFuel Batman]] and [[TearJerker Superman's]] respective shorts, this one comes across as much lighter in tone.

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* BreatherEpisode: In comparison to [[NightmareFuel Batman]] Batman and [[TearJerker Superman's]] Superman's respective shorts, this one comes across as much lighter in tone.tone with nothing particularly horrific or tragic occuring.



* HumongousMecha: This universe's Giganta.
* ImpaledWithExtremePrejudice[=/=]ThrowingYourSwordAlwaysWorks: How Wonder Woman does away with the leader of Kobra.

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* HumongousMecha: This universe's Giganta.
Giganta is a giant robot.
* ImpaledWithExtremePrejudice[=/=]ThrowingYourSwordAlwaysWorks: How ImpaledWithExtremePrejudice: Wonder Woman does away with the leader of Kobra.Kobra by impaling him on her sword.



* SafeWord: Steve asks if he needs one when Bekka decides to have a little After-Battle-Nookie

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* SafeWord: Steve asks if he needs one a safeword when Bekka decides to have a little After-Battle-Nookie
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* DarkerAndEdgier: Compared with Timm's previous [[Franchise/{{DCAU}} work]]. As an example, Superman of this world is the son of General Zod and a lot more violent than his mainstream counterpart, not only because of his parentage but because he was raised by migrant farmers, resulting in him being much more jaded.

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* DarkerAndEdgier: Compared with Timm's previous [[Franchise/{{DCAU}} [[Franchise/DCAnimatedUniverse work]]. As an example, Superman of this world is the son of General Zod and a lot more violent than his mainstream counterpart, not only because of his parentage but because he was raised by migrant farmers, resulting in him being much more jaded.



* LarynxDissonance: Not quite to the extent as [[Franchise/{{DCAU}} the]] [[WesternAnimation/SupermanBatmanApocalypse times]] Creator/EdwardAsner voiced her, but Granny Goodness here still clearly voiced by [[Creator/KharyPayton a man]].

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* LarynxDissonance: Not quite to the extent as [[Franchise/{{DCAU}} [[Franchise/DCAnimatedUniverse the]] [[WesternAnimation/SupermanBatmanApocalypse times]] Creator/EdwardAsner voiced her, but Granny Goodness here still clearly voiced by [[Creator/KharyPayton a man]].



** Additionally, being pitched as an AlternateUniverse or {{Elseworlds}} story, it can be seen as either of such specifically to the ''Franchise/{{DCAU}}''. The cover art for example, seems to feature the ''DCAU'' incarnations of Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman from ''WesternAnimation/JusticeLeague'' in the background, behind their ''Gods and Monsters'' counterparts.
** Likewise, several plots and elements recall themes from the Franchise/{{DCAU}}. [[spoiler:The fusion between Luthor and Metron is reminiscent of their collaboration at the end of JLU, Luthor likewise offers Superman an orb with Kryptonian data similar to Superman and Brainiac's orb. The nanites and the robots are similar to the Dark Heart nanobots fought by the JLU. The countermeasures of the government against the Justice League recall the Cadmus Story and the Justice Lords. And an alternate universe where the Justice League took over (or considering taking over) the world.]]

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** Additionally, being pitched as an AlternateUniverse or {{Elseworlds}} story, it can be seen as either of such specifically to the ''Franchise/{{DCAU}}''.''Franchise/DCAnimatedUniverse''. The cover art for example, seems to feature the ''DCAU'' incarnations of Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman from ''WesternAnimation/JusticeLeague'' in the background, behind their ''Gods and Monsters'' counterparts.
** Likewise, several plots and elements recall themes from the Franchise/{{DCAU}}.Franchise/DCAnimatedUniverse. [[spoiler:The fusion between Luthor and Metron is reminiscent of their collaboration at the end of JLU, Luthor likewise offers Superman an orb with Kryptonian data similar to Superman and Brainiac's orb. The nanites and the robots are similar to the Dark Heart nanobots fought by the JLU. The countermeasures of the government against the Justice League recall the Cadmus Story and the Justice Lords. And an alternate universe where the Justice League took over (or considering taking over) the world.]]

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