‘Peacemaker’ ending explained: Here’s how it ties into ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’

WARNING: This article contains SPOILERS for Peacemaker 2×08.

Episode 2×08 Peacemaker is now out on HBO Max, and with it comes the inevitable end of season two. A piece that even surpassed the first and returned to DC Universe from James Gunn And Peter Safran to the highest. The series was a hit with critics and fans alike and has established itself as one of the most powerful entries in the superhero genre in recent years. But more than that, the end Peacemaker related to continuation Superman: Man of Tomorrowalthough this requires some explanation.

In the last chapter Chris Smith He is released from prison when his friends post bail. But instead of expressing gratitude and returning to his life, he decides to leave town and simply let time pass. That’s why, Harcourt, Adebayo, Vigilant And Economists They decide to go after him. On the other hand, ARGUS begins to explore an interdimensional portal, which Peacemaker he gave them at the end of the previous chapter. The agency’s plans are unclear, although everything seems to meet the desires of the pervert. Lex Luthor.

Rescue Plan

As the episode progresses Rick Flag reveals ARGUS’ true plan. By order Lex Luthora government organization sent several patrols of its people to explore the multiverse, opening one door after another thanks to the portal Chris. This leads to numerous deaths as they face all sorts of dangers and threats in each dimension, each more frightening. The idea is to find an empty planet.

And the goal Lex Luthor still finishing metahumans. For this, what it offers along with Flag is to send them all into this new dimension: Planet Rescue. Every person with superpowers should end this and thereby leave humanity alone. This “prison” already appeared in comics in 2007, with Flag behind her next to Amanda Waller. They sent some of the world’s worst supervillains there. Seems like a plan Luthor that explains Rick at the end Peacemaker This is even more ambitious.

What is checkmate DC Universe?

On the other hand, in the final stages of the episode, the main character’s friends manage to convince Chris join them again. Together, and thanks to the money that Vigilant in their closet, they decide to create a new agency through which they can do “good in the world.” Name of this organization mat. And as fans know, it has its origins in DC Comics. So let’s start by explaining what checkmate is at the end Peacemaker.

The new organization includes the main team of the series: Peacemaker, Adebayo, Harcourt, Economists And Vigilant. but also they are connected Sasha Bordo, Langston Fleury And Judomasterfrustrated by ARGUS’s drift due to its connection to Lex Luthor. Together they create Checkmate, a spy agency with which they can make the world a better place.

Chess debuted in episodes in 1988 as a black ops agency run by Amanda Waller. Conceived as a sort of independent unit of Special Force X (Suicide Squad), it was organized in a hierarchical system following the chess model. The king and queen are the managers, the bishops are political advisers, the horses are in charge of field operations, the rooks are in charge of security, and the pawns are agents or support staff. In addition, Checkmate had two teams: white and black. The white man did intelligence, and the black man carried out operations.

This later changed so that the white team was responsible for “legitimate” and transparent operations, while the black team carried out covert operations. Some of its leaders were Maxwell Lord, Mister Terrific And Sasha Bordo. More precisely, she is already part of Mat DC Universe thanks at the end Peacemaker. Two others also exist in the saga, although one is the leader of LordTech and the other is a member of the Justice Gang. Either way, both could join the team in the future.

End Peacemaker they promise a new series

It’s been a few days now James Gunn actively and passively explained that the characters Peacemaker they will return to DC Universe very soon after it ended. Now, with the advent of Checkmate, everything is pointing in the same direction. The studio is likely preparing some kind of spin-off series in which we will see how the new spy agency works. Something especially interesting for fans of the saga, who will finally see a team of agents carry out special missions, as happened in Creature Commando.

In addition, we know that there are a number Amanda Waller on the way, but stalled for a while. As such, many are speculating that this story will involve the character’s return. Viola Davis try to capture Chechmate. After losing control of ARGUS, this new organization created by his daughter Adebayo This is the perfect opportunity to take back some power. Without a doubt, and in the absence of official confirmation, this is a brilliant path for all these characters.

Chris’s fate and connection with Superman: Man of Tomorrow

In a shocking ending Peacemaker, Rick Flag back to Chris and makes him the first prisoner of Salvation, explaining that this is his revenge for the death of his son. Thus, the main character of the series finds himself trapped in this dimension, devoid of intelligent life. DC Universe. Although, from what we hear, he is not alone. It seems that this universe is inhabited by strange and menacing creatures that put your life in grave danger. Character’s future John CenaIt’s very uncertain right now.

And as for the promised connection at the end Peacemaker With Superman: Man of TomorrowPlanet Salvation itself explains everything. Considering ARGUS and LuthorCorp are working hand in hand, it looks like the Man of Tomorrow sequel will begin with both companies attempting to capture as many metahumans as possible and send them to a new multi-dimensional prison. If this situation is confirmed, it is obvious superman won’t sit back and try to stop again Lex. Although, judging by what they assured James Gunneventually both will have to join forces in the face of a much greater threat.

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