Justice League Comic-Con Trailer: 8 Ups And 2 Downs
4. The References Check Out
Nods to related franchises under the same umbrella and fan-servicing references can grow tiresome, but the latest Justice League trailer uses them to great effect.
Although Steppenwolf's "Lanterns" comment is blatant, it's done its job, sparking a flurry of internet chatter about whether Green Lantern could show up in the movie.
You've got to love Alfred's remark about "exploding penguins" too, as it evokes images of vintage Batman comics, animations and video games, plus you have to wonder whether it's a nod to the villain in Batfleck's upcoming solo outing.
Speaking of Bats, Bruce Wayne's conversation with Wonder Woman about how "the age of heroes" must come again has us wildly speculating about whether a Justice Society once existed in this DC cinematic universe.
Via a few shrewd lines of dialogue, the Justice League trailer has delighted fans with its nods to comic book lore and left us with a healthy amount of intrigue concerning the DCU's future.