The filmmaker wanted to include a nod that connects Alan Moore’s universe with that of DC
The Watchmen universe is one of the most beloved by superhero fans, but precisely because it shows the worst side of those who believe themselves above justice. Alan Moore’s work is a authentic classic of the comics field and its adaptation in 2009 to the big screen format was carried out by Zack Snyder.
The director has always declared himself a follower of the world of cartoons and thought of including a slight nod to the world of DC shortly after starting the film. During the opening credits, the original Night Owl appears in the first scene and is stopping a robbery at the back exit of a theater. In the background, a wealthy couple appears observing what happened and the wall of the building reveals even more clues.
And the posters not only contain the word Gotham, but we directly see posters with the cover of batman #1, the publication that marked the debut of the Dark Knight back in 1940. Therefore, there is no doubt that the couple is none other than Thomas and Martha Wayne, parents of Bruce Wayne. Below you can see the moment, as soon as the video begins.
Indeed, he was the hero of the world of Watchmen the one who prevented the Waynes from dying and this event triggering the birth of Batman. Therefore, everything indicates that we are in an alternative version of the events that we saw in DC, but Snyder himself talked about it at the time.
“The concept is that Night Owl is saving the Waynes from dying after an opera. And so, there is no Batman,” the director pointed out. During the credits there are curiosities everywhere, since you can see how other historical events are also different.
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