It’s not really possible to adapt everything from the comics where the DC Extended Universe is concerned, not when elements in the source material tend to reach relatively outlandish lengths. Due to this, the DCEU has derived material to fit its own story arcs and left out some other material.

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Certain things happened to be key plot points and character traits, though, meaning these are a lot different in film than they are in the comics. Other times, these key details couldn’t be overlooked and were included with the core outline of this aspect highlighted upon. It’s worth checking out what the biggest inclusions and exclusions happen to be.

10 INCLUDED: Steve And Diana's Romance

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Steve Trevor has always been the top love interest for Wonder Woman, making him a vital part of her character. This is why the DCEU also incorporated their romance in the Wonder Woman films, along with using Steve as a way to introduce Wonder Woman to the series as well.

While the specifics of their story from the comics were changed to accommodate the backdrop of the DCEU, the general outline of Diana finding a stranded Steve on her island and their subsequent love story was adapted straight from the comics.

9 IGNORED: Lois Lane's Fiesty Personality

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It’s a shame that Lois Lane has probably outlived her importance in the DCEU, seeing as the comic book version has remained relevant for several decades. The difference is the fact that the original Lois has an extremely feisty personality. So much so, that her integrity is never compromised, not even for her love for Superman.

The DCEU version is a much softer person, being kind and warm but lacking the fiery nature that forms the most important part of her characterization. The comic book version rarely ever shows signs of weakness, while the DCEU ignored this to make Lois a wholesome character.

8 INCLUDED: The Kents' Influence On Superman

No matter what universe the Kents have adopted Kal-El in, he’s grown up to be heavily influenced by his parents and the way they’ve shaped him as a superhero. The main universe has brought this feature out the most, which was adapted directly into the DCEU.

The Kents were placed as Superman’s moral compass, with Jonathan Kent being the driving factor in influencing Clark to be a hero and not take his powers for granted. This aspect has been more or less identical to the one presented in the comics.

7 IGNORED: Batman's Dynamic With The Joker

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There are more than several times in the comics where Batman should have killed the Joker. Their dynamic is such that they can’t go long before falling into another conflict, with Batman’s role defined by his battles against the Joker.

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The DCEU ignored this heavy connection between them and only added one scene in Suicide Squad where they were on-screen, and even that had Harley Quinn in greater focus. The movie version of Batman has been independent of his rogue's gallery, which was far from the case in the comics.

6 INCLUDED: The Death Of Superman

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There’s always been a debate over who between Batman and Superman is the more important Justice League member. The DCEU confirmed it was Superman after his demise, which plunged the world into a vulnerable state. His death came at the hands of Doomsday where they both died in their battle.

This was adapted from the comics, where Superman had suffered the same fate against the same enemy. The DCEU also included the fallout from Superman’s demise to show the impact he had on the world.

5 IGNORED: Black Adam As Shazam's Archenemy

Those who have only watched the DCEU will think that Black Adam is a cool new superhero played by The Rock. However, the film series has ignored the fact that he’s a supervillain whose main role has been to be the archenemy of Shazam.

There was nothing to hint in the Shazam! movie that the titular character had any threat of Black Adam to prepare for, nor has the Black Adam film been hyped to tease a battle between him and Shazam. All in all, any antagonistic link between the two has been ignored.

4 INCLUDED: Harley Quinn's Obsession With The Joker

It’s very clear that Harley Quinn is as crazy as she appears, with both the comics and DCEU driving this point forward by placing her obsession with the Joker as her starting point. While the DCEU might have moved away into making Harley a hero rather than a villain, her attraction to the Joker was included with most of the major details intact.

This includes Joker seducing her to the life of villainy while she was his doctor at Arkham and her willingness to do just about any evil act to please him. The movies have benefitted from this aspect, as Harley has come across as both authentic and her own person after she got over him in Birds of Prey.

3 IGNORED: Barbara Gordon's Leading Role In The Birds Of Prey

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While the DCEU will have viewers believe that Harley Quinn is the founder of the faction, that’s far from the case in the comics. In the source material, it was Barbara Gordon who served as the leader of the group, originally in her Oracle moniker.

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The DCEU also excluded the origins of the group as a whole, as it was initially a partnership between Black Canary and Oracle instead of a team comprised of multiple members. In fact, Harley has little to nothing to do with the Birds of Prey in the comics.

2 INCLUDED: Darkseid As The Ruler Of Apokolips

The DCEU has yet to introduce Darkseid in the movies in full but Steppenwolf’s appearance in Justice League confirmed that he was working on Darkseid’s orders. As Steppenwolf was also taken back to Apokolips, it’s clear that Darkseid was waiting for him at the other side of the portal.

The comics have gone the extra mile to establish Darkseid as Apokolips’ unchallenged ruler, with his war against New Genesis a recurring part of the storylines. Even if the DCEU didn’t dive into this aspect, Darkseid’s core characterization of being tied to Apokolips has been included.

1 IGNORED: Maxwell Lord's Manipulation Of Superman And His Death

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An interesting fact about the main characters of Wonder Woman 1984 is that the titular protagonist had killed Maxwell Lord on television in the comics. This was due to Lord using his powers to influence Superman into attacking his Justice League teammates, forcing Wonder Woman to end his life in order to stop the chaos.

The DCEU did include Maxwell Lord’s villainy but ignored the malevolence behind it as he was given a more sympathetic angle instead. Wonder Woman also changed Lord’s mind rather than take his life in the movies.

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