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What and with what was Luthor doing in the ship at the end of the movie? [duplicate]

After Doomsday was defeated, a spec-ops team sent to the Kryptionian ship in Metropolis found Luthor submerged in water, in front of a... thing, which "held" three metal cubes. The thing looked up, ...
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Does Batman ever say "Because I'm Batman" in-universe?

"How It Should Have Ended" has a shtick about "Because I'm Batman" that turned into a meme by now. But did HISHE invent it, or does Batman actually say that exact phrase in any canon, comic or film? ...
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Do we know the story behind this suit in the Batcave?

In Batman vs Superman, we see this suit in the Batcave: Do we know the story behind it? As far as I know, it's never really explained in the film.
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Point of the ending of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Is there anything indicating the point of the ending of the film? But he has to, it's the entire point of the film - setting up the Justice League. It felt like a useless 20 minute ending to me. I ...
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What are the differences between the theatrical and extended releases of Dawn of Justice?

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice has recently become available to purchase online. You can purchase either the theatrical cut or the slightly longer extended cut for a bit more money. The extended ...
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Why does the kryptonite spear glow sometimes?

In the movie Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the spear Batman made with kryptonite, sometimes glows and sometimes it does not. Why is this? There is a scene with Batman holding it when he has ...
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Who are the rest two Metahuman characters referred in Dawn of Justice?

While the 'metahumans' Wonder Woman and Flash are quite easily identifiable even for people like me, not knowing the comics nor the Arrow and Flash TV series, I would like to know who the other two ...
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Isn't it the same character?

I've just watched Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice and have noticed an interesting thing. Here's Bruce Wayne's parents killer: And here's a bad guy — one of Martha's guardians: Isn't it the ...
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Why Superman was not affected by kryptonite in this scene?

In the film Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice Superman was significantly weakened (and nearly died) when he tried to dive down into the water to retrieve the Kryptonite spear, but in a subsequent ...
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How did Batman change his armor?

I've just watched Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice and have a question. Batman's suit was pretty damaged in his battle with Superman but then he had brand new armor while flying in the Batplane. ...
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What Films and TV make up the Current DC Universe?

Unlike Marvel who has a well defined and established shared universe, DC seems to differ on what material belongs to what universe. I know that Arrow, Flash, Supergirl, and Legends of Tomorrow have ...
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Wouldn't this sound kill or seriously maim everyone close to Superman?

In Man of Steel, when Clark and General Zod fight! Clark lets out an almighty scream with what seems to be all of his strength. We know that Superman has a lot of powers that are far more powerful ...
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When Superman bleeds, does that mean he is killing the Kryptonian race?

Well, I don't mean literally killing the Kryptonian race. We are told that, Jor-El, managed to steal the Codex and bond its genetic information with the individual cells of his newborn son Kal-...
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What are the life support systems in the reconditioning tubes?

Is that any explanation as to how the prisoners survived in the reconditioning tubes. The substance looks to be in a very viscus liquid state when it goes around the body and hardening only on the ...
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How did Jor-El beat general Zod in hand to hand combat?

How did a Kryptonian that was bred to be an intellect, Jor-El was born on Krypton as a genetically engineered baby to become more intelligent and innovative, making him a more efficient scientist ...
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Why not warn the Law Council earlier?

Why didn't Jor-El warn the council earlier that Krypton was doomed?
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How did anyone not notice what Lara Lor-Van was carrying

How did anyone not notice that Lara Lor-Van was carrying a baby for a full term? Considering that Kryptonians prohibited cross breeding, Thousands of years ago, the Kryptonian law council ...
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Relevance of Joe Chill to succession of Batman?

From The Big Bang Theory Sheldon: I am asserting, in the event that Batman’s death proves permanent, that original Robin, Dick Grayson, is the logical successor to the Bat Cowl. Stuart: Ooh, Sheldon, ...
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Are there any superheroes in DC that break the fourth wall?

Deadpool is the ultimate fourth wall breaker and we all know that. But do DC have some or any superheroes that break the fourth wall? Not some random fourth wall breaks but someone who has a habit ...
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What does Lex want?

At the end of Batman v Superman, Lex says to Batman: Initially Lex wanted to kill Superman. Now does he want the whole world destroyed? Why, just because he's insane?
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Why does the Kryptonian space ship that is capable of genetic engineering fail to distinguish a kryptonian from a human?

In movies, the Superman's ship is shown to be very highly technologically advanced. In the latest Batman Vs Superman movie, it is shown to be capable of genetic re-engineering. Also, It is shown to ...
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Why did the Kryptonian colonies fail?

I recently re-watched Man of Steel after seeing the new Batman v Superman movie. It occurred to me that I couldn't explain the reasoning behind the failure of the Kryptonian colonies in Man of Steel. ...
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Will there be a novelisation for 'Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice'?

The release of Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice - Cross Fire: An Original Companion Novel got me wondering. Will there be a novelisation for 'Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice' and if so, who'...
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Is the painting at Lex Luthor's office real?

In the movie when Lex invites senator Finch to his private office, he points to an old oil painting depicting angels fighting with demons. At the end of the movie we can see the painting again but ...
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Is the Dark Knight trilogy part of the same "DC Cinematic Universe" as Man of Steel and Batman vs Superman?

Title pretty much says it all. As far as I can recall Batman vs Superman did not make any specific references to events in the Dark Knight trilogy that would confirm this, and the director and lead ...
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Who is Lex Luthor referring to at the end of Batman vs Superman?

In Batman vs. Superman, after Lex Luthor is put in prison. Batman visits him and he says "Wherever you go. Whatever you Do. I'll be watching you." For which, Luthor replies... Who is Lex Luthor ...
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Why does Clark freak out at school when he uses his Super-vision?

In Man Of Steel, Clark is shown to have abilities right from his childhood. He has super-strength and other abilities right from the start. But why only on one certain day at school does he find his ...
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By the end of Batman v Superman, is there any use or need of secret identities?

It seems there is no secret that hasn't been shared with multiple characters in B v S, including lots of non-heroes. Most of the principles, including human civilians, are up to speed on who is ...
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What are Wonder Woman, the Flash, and Aquaman? [closed]

So, in the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, we have: Lex Luthor, a human psychopath Batman, a human psychopath ( :) ) Cyborg, a apparently a technology enhanced human; i.e. a cyborg Superman, an ...
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What is the origin of the name Lexcorp?

Okay, this may seem like an obvious question. However, if I construe this properly, in Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice: The antagonist is Alexander Luthor, known as Lex He is the head of a huge ...
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What was the point of the unique ammunition used by the PMC in the desert?

At the beginning of 'Batman v Superman', a firefight breaks out, and a private military contractor employs unique ammunition to kill several people. The ammunition becomes a significant plot point ...
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What are the charges against Superman?

In the Batman v Superman movie, Superman is summoned in a court of law by Senator Finch. What are the charges against him? In the film we see him perform different heroic actions, like saving people ...
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Why does Lex want to discredit Superman?

Obvious spoilers for the Batman v Superman movie. In Batman v Superman, Lex Luthor is a villain. He wants to discredit Superman. Why ? He explains to Superman If God is all powerful he cannot be ...
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How does Clark Kent get his job at The Daily Planet in Man of Steel?

How does Clark Kent get his job at The Daily Planet in Man of Steel? While there might be a lot in those "lost years" that we are not shown on screen, it seems that he has spent a lot of time ...
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Why has Superman allowed humans to control the Kryptonian ship, Zod's body, and the World Engine wreckage?

In Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, we see that government agencies and research laboratories are now in control of the crashed Kryptonian ship General Zod's body Furthermore, the Indian Ocean is ...
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Why does Senator Finch suspect Superman's involvement in the "desert incident"?

In Batman v Superman, Superman is called by Senator Finch to some kind of Congressional Hearing to account for what happened in the desert It's made clear in the movie why this hearing happens and ...
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Do either of these plot points in Batman v Superman have a precedents in comics?

So, Batman v Superman left me... jaded. Beyond the film’s other failings, there were two points I found rather hard to swallow. They both stem from the same thing, so I'm wondering if they have a ...
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Why was Bruce Wayne spared by the mugger?

One of the fundamental aspects of Batman's origins is that one night, a mugger, usually Joe Chill, shot his parents in an alley. Barring the occasional "What If?" story, Bruce is always spared by the ...
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Who is this guy in Zack Snyder's Batman v Superman?

I recently saw a video on Youtube which is apparently a deleted scene from the movie. Lex Luthor, before getting arrested, met a demonic figure that disappeared after the military arrives. Detailed ...
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How do we know these are parademons?

In Batman v. Superman, Bruce Wayne has a crazy dream sequence out in the desert where he fights a bunch of soldiers. There are flying bat-like monsters in the dream. I've seen a number of questions ...
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What purpose did Lex Luthor's blood have?

In Batman vs Superman, Lex Luthor cuts his hand and drops some of his blood on Why was his blood necessary/desired for What did the blood do?
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In Batman v Superman, why can Lois see Gotham City from Metropolis? [duplicate]

Lois asks for a ’copter to take her to Gotham City. Why is Gotham so close to Metropolis? It seems like a Newark-to-NYC proximity.
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What is that thing in the liquid?

In Batman v Superman, in the part of the crashed Kryptonian ship where There seems to be a living thing swimming around in the liquid that Lex is standing in. Is that thing alive, or is it part of ...
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Is this character really dead in Batman v. Superman?

The cameraman accompanying Lois into the African desert is killed.
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In Batman v Superman, how did Batman know where Martha was?

Did I miss something during the movie? How did Batman know where Martha was? Even Lex didn't know that.
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How does Lex Luthor know Superman's identity?

In the recent movie Batman V Superman, the antagonist Lex Luthor He mocks Superman by calling him "Clark Joseph Kent". I read somewhere, that Lex Luthor already knew Clark Kent’s identity at the ...
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Has Batman ever defeated Superman without kryptonite?

Batman always seems to surprise him with kryptonite. Has he ever defeated Superman without it? By defeat I mean incapacitate, not just talk him around. This answer fails to list an instance of ...
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Will this character appear in the Justice League movie? [closed]

In the new Zack Snyder movie "Batman v Superman" The end of the movie leaves us wondering if he will return, with a bit of a "inception"-like last scene. The question is: Or shorter: Is there any ...
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Which Lex is this?

I saw Batman vs. Superman over the weekend, and it was great, but not perfect. In my opinion, the biggest problem was that they sort of glossed over a lot of plot and story elements. For example, Lex'...
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Do the different versions of the Flash suggest that both universes will coexist in DCEU?

Since the speedsters on the CW series The Flash and in Batman vs. Superman are both named Barry Allen, what does their existence point to? Multiverses already exist in the CW series and with the ...
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