Huge Batman Bombshell Dropped With Lanterns Episode 6 Easter Eggs

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Lanterns Episode 6 just dropped a massive clue that changes everything fans thought they knew about the DCU’s Dark Knight. The latest episode of the HBO series had a not-so-subtle Batman Easter egg that confirms the Caped Crusader’s existence yet again.

List of key Lanterns Easter eggs you may have missed in Episode 6

The Metropolis incident

Jon references “what happened in Metropolis” during an investor meeting. The line directly calls back to the dimensional rift Lex Luthor created in Superman.

Midway City’s DCU debut

The episode introduces Midway City as Jon’s new home base. In DC Comics, Midway City serves as the home of Hawkman and Hawkgirl.

The giant starfish

Jon warns investors about “whatever giant starfish comes sliding out of the ocean.” The line references Starro, the mind-controlling alien villain from DC Comics.

The Bat-Signal ripoff

Guy Gardner installs a Green Lantern beacon in Rushville modeled after Batman’s bat-signal. Hal even jokes that Guy “ripped off that bat guy over in Gotham.” Since Creature Commandos, fans have known that Batman has existed in DCU. But the Lanterns remark makes it seem that Dark Knight has been active for a while now.

Sinestro’s prison break

Guy reveals that someone busted Sinestro out of “Spazkaban,” the show’s alien prison. The escape sets up Sinestro’s eventual formation of the Yellow Lantern Corps.

The Phantom Zone

Guy warns Jon he’ll be sent to the Phantom Zone if the Guardians discover his actions. The reference connects to General Zod’s famous Kryptonian prison from Superman lore.

A future female Lantern

Hal hints at another potential Lantern joining Earth’s roster in the future. In the comics, Jessica Cruz becomes one of Earth’s most prominent Green Lanterns (via .

Carol Ferris Arrives

Carol Ferris appears at Hal’s funeral and asks Jon to deliver the eulogy. She stands as Hal’s most iconic love interest and the future Star Sapphire in DC Comics.

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