The Last Words Of Every Fallen DC Movie Hero And Villain
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DC movies might be about superheroes striving to make the world a better place, but they're not all sunshine and daring rescue -- a lot of characters, good and bad, don't survive. We're here to take a look at their last words before they meet their maker.
Superheroes are often created as an answer to global unrest, rising to solve violent conflicts that previously seemed insurmountable. General Erich Ludendorff in 2017's Wonder Woman stands in dramatic contrast to this: he's actually based on one of the real-life villains of the 20th century. After contributing to significant German military victories in World War I, Ludendorff became a major factor in the Nazis' rise to power. He was a vocal proponent of the myth which blamed Germany's defeat on home-front sabotage by multiple groups, most prominently the Jewish population.
Obviously, his demise in Wonder Woman is well warranted. He views war as a god that bestows meaning on men, while requiring sacrifice. This leads to what appears to be a grudging respect for Diana, simply for her power alone. At the end, he says:
As magnificent as you are, you are still no match for me. Date: 2021-03-11
