I’m Convinced The DCU Just Set-Up The Darkest Twist In 5 Decades of DC Releases

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Although set as a sequel to “Superman,” venturing globally, the series titled “Peacemaker” maintains a more subdued tone. The 11th Street Kids are grappling with personal issues at home, and things aren’t going smoothly. Leota Adebayo’s personal life and profession are disintegrating; Emilia Harcourt is struggling to find employment post-blacklisting by Amanda Waller; John Economos is finding himself spying on his friends; and Christopher Smith is battling to gain recognition from the Justice Gang and Harcourt. The pile of setbacks grows, leading the group to escape their troubles by engaging in what they excel at: partying.

A wild party on Harcourt’s roof brings lots of excitement, like Adrian Chase getting doused with beer while in his undergarments. Chris decides to leave before the post-party chaos, as Harcourt distances herself from him once more, fueling his fears that he’s not useful to anyone. With no other options, Peacemaker journeys through a pocket universe located within his father’s house and lands in a new world. Initially, everything appears wonderful, but signs are emerging suggesting he might be wandering through a well-known location in DC, one with a notorious reputation.

Something Fishy Is Going on in Peacemaker’s New Home

In another world’s Peacemaker’s demise grants Chris the chance to impersonate him during challenging situations. This new environment provides him with things lacking at home, such as a caring family and a girlfriend. Examining his doppelganger’s phone, Chris discovers that he once dated Harcourt, who is currently in a relationship with someone else. The temptation proves too strong for Chris to resist, so he contacts Harcourt to arrange a meeting. After an uneasy encounter with Rick Flag, the pair head to a park to reminisce. Regrettably, their heartfelt reunion is abruptly ended when a band of terrorists detonate explosives, putting an entire city block at risk of destruction.

I can’t clearly understand the motives behind the actions of the Sons of Liberty, as A.R.G.U.S. and local law enforcement haven’t provided specific details about their past attacks. However, it seems they are making a stand against what they perceive as an oppressive government. Peacemaker doesn’t seem to be giving them a chance to explain, but perhaps he should, as things don’t quite add up in this seemingly ideal world. For instance, Auggie Smith and his sons occupy the top positions in the hero hierarchy without any evident superpowers. Additionally, there are unusual visual cues that hint at an ending of a war unlike what Chris recalls from back home. If this is true, it’s possible that Peacemaker finds himself in the DCU‘s interpretation of Earth-X.

Earth-X Could Be Coming to Live-Action Once Again

DC Comics likes to surprise its readers by creating alternate realities that disrupt established storylines, such as the one created in the 1970s by Len Wein and Dick Dillin called Earth-X. In this reality, the Nazis won World War II and controlled the planet. Characters from other dimensions, including members of the Justice Society of America, went to assist the resistance against oppression. However, it was later revealed that a computer had taken control of Earth-X and replaced its Nazi leadership. While this angle may not be suitable for “Peacemaker”, there is another version of Earth-X from which it can draw inspiration.

The Arrowverse consistently pulled off grand crossovers, even incorporating the Earth-X tale into its repertoire. In the “Crisis on Earth-X” storyline, evil iterations of The CW’s favorite heroes from a Nazi world invaded Earth-1 to sabotage Barry Allen and Iris West’s wedding with the aim of capturing Supergirl. Their intention was to replace Overgirl’s heart, who was near death, with Supergirl’s. However, Oliver Queen and his team refused this trade and fought against their evil counterparts, ultimately emerging victorious. If Peacemaker managed to subdue a more sinister version of himself, he’s making progress towards liberating his new residence. He should remain vigilant for a Nazi version of Superman, though.

Peacemaker Season 2 is streaming on HBO Max.

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2025-09-07 22:40