The next comprises spoilers for Young Justice: Phantoms Episode 18, “Past The Grip of the Gods!,” which premiered Thursday, April 14 on HBO Max.
The largest revelation in Young Justice: Phantoms got here when a determined Superman confirmed that the Justice League wanted extra reserves. The Outsiders program wasn’t feeding the senior staff quick sufficient — and there was a definite lack of high quality within the recruits they did have. That lack of depth was why The Youngster was in a position to ravage the planet, utilizing her magic to brutally decimate many heroes and villains for kicks.
Kal-El appointed Black Lightning to guide the recruitment unit, making it clear that they needed to transfer shortly to bolster the ranks as a result of one other risk like this is able to break them. Curiously, whereas the Man of Metal and Jefferson Pierce had been seen scouting candidates, Superman instructed they have a look at bringing Peacemaker into the fold.
The Peacemaker point out occurred throughout a post-credits scene whereas Kal-El was monitoring a display screen with faces comparable to Jason Blood, Mera (the brand new ruler of Atlantis who not too long ago took over after a tense clone saga), Adam Unusual and the brand new Aquaman, Wyynde, who was appointed when Kaldur took break day the job resulting from his despair. Superman talked about he did not have a transparent image of who to recruit, however they need to make strikes to incorporate Peacemaker, stunning followers of the HBO Max collection.
Peacemaker does have a quick unseen historical past within the Earth-16 universe — within the comics, it was revealed by Nightwing that Peacemaker met Blue Beetle/Jaime Reyes and that he vouched for the teenager becoming a member of the youth program. That was so far as it received, so it may very well be that this Peacemaker is extra altruistic and somebody the Bat-family respects as a defender of America. However seeing as Guardian and Captain Atom are already concerned with the Justice League, it’d really feel like overcrowding to have one other Boy Scout within the crew.
As an alternative, Young Justice: Phantoms might retcon the books and usher in a less-profane model of Peacemaker. Some followers are already calling for John Cena to reprise his position and voice the character within the animated collection, being simply as a lot an obnoxious jerk. That may be fascinating as a result of Superman would dislike Peacemaker’s angle, but clearly is aware of his prowess as a marksman is one thing the staff wants and so he must put up with it.
Peacemaker would even have a comedic dynamic with Batman and Wonder Woman; the HBO Max collection did affirm that he was actively within the ladies of the Justice League. Introducing this juvenile model of Peacemaker would present the kids precisely what they should not ascribe to be in life. And naturally, Young Justice: Phantoms might capitalize on the recognition of the HBO Max collection, whereas persevering with to create continuity throughout all of its DC-related initiatives. However was the Peacemaker point out only a point out — or are viewers actually about to see a visitor look? That is the primary query to reply within the remaining episodes.
See how Peacemaker might enlist in Young Justice: Phantoms, with new episodes streaming each Thursday on HBO Max.