If This Is Goodbye to DC (Kind of) is a fanfiction short written by MarioFan65. The short feature DC Comics characters such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and more, singing a cover on Chicago's "If This Is Goodbye" when seeing the end of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) and seeing a new universe like James Gunn's DC Universe. It was released on March 9, 2025.
Characters[]
- Superman
- Batman
- Wonder Woman
- Aquaman
- The Flash
- Cyborg
- Shazam
- Black Adam
- Joker
- Harley Quinn
Transcript[]
(At the DC Comics headquarters, the Justice League including Superman, Batman and more have a meeting regarding on the future of DC Studios and when the films and shows will move forward)
- Superman: It been a year since the DCEU ended.
- Batman: We had a good run for a decade.
- Wonder Woman: So, who's gonna be the new face of the new DC universe now?
- Superman: I don't know. It always me.
- Batman: It always gotta be you.
- Wonder Woman: We could get a new series together.
- Aquaman: Maybe a comic book.
- Flash: A film?
- Cyborg: You already have a film.
- Flash: Yeah, but it didn't go well with critics and audiences alike.
- Superman: Damn. How are we going to get a new DC cinematic universe now?
- Batman: We should just end the DC universe for good cause, none of the new comics aren't making enough money for our profits!
- Wonder Woman: Or, we shouldn't give up just yet.
- Flash: How are we going to make money again?
- Cyborg: *see a flash of light* What that?
- Aquaman: *see Peacemaker* Oh god! It's Peacemaker!
- Peacemaker: Hello everyone. I am Peacemaker. I am proudly present that the DC universe is not dead yet.
- Superman: Peacemaker, you're here. I thought you're not getting a second season.
- Peacemaker: I am. Just to let you know that a new DC universe is coming. From the likes of James Gunn.
- Superman: I can't believe you.
- Batman: So we're coming back as a reboot. Sound delightful.
- Wonder Woman: You always make me wonder.
- Aquaman: This rocks!
- Flash: My film rebooted the whole DC universe into a whole new one.
- Cyborg: You know what you're gonna say Peacemaker.
- Peacemaker: Breaking news! A new DC universe starts in December 2024. Creature Commandos is a new show that will launch the new universe. Then come a Superman movie in 2025 and all these projects that will come after it.
- Wonder Woman: Wait, why are we starting the new DC universe with a team-up show when there other stories featuring us to adapt?
- Superman: At least, I'm getting a new film.
- Peacemaker: You got The Authority, Swamp Thing, Supergirl and a new Batman film coming up.
- Batman: Sweet. We're on a roll.
- Cyborg: I can't wait to see what the future holds.
- Flash: I'm super excited.
- Peacemaker: We all have hope that DC will be in its golden age again.
- Flash: Just like with Marvel.
- Wonder Woman: We have hit a new high up.
- Superman: You have a awesome day today.
- Peacemaker: A good day to be a DC fan. *sing*
Just bunch of crazy fans
Look at all the things we did
Never thought we'll be rebooted
- Harley Quinn: Oh-oh, wake up.
- Wonder Woman: *sing*
Getting a Paradise Lost show
Waiting for a Wonder Woman film
Make it to the promised land. Oh-oh.
- Batman: *sing*
There's Brave and the Bold
Cheers, a toast
- Booster Gold: *sing*
You got a Booster Gold show
Here's a toast
- Rick Flag Jr.: To those saying Creature Commandos is a flop, you're wrong.
- Superman: *sing*
If this is goodbye... of the DC Universe
Let's take one more shot for the memories
Life's too short to be enemies
And if this ends tonight... there would be no comics left
You can save your tears for the other guys
I'll see you in another film
- Supergirl: *sing*
Every story has to end
We may never comprehend
What a crazy ride it's been, oh-oh
Oh no, we may never be best friends
For a couple of hours we can
For a couple of hours, pretend
- Cyborg: *sing*
To me and you and every single project
Cheers, a toast
- Flash: *sing*
To living fast but always dancing slow
Here's a toast
To saying yes whenever I said no
- Green Lantern: *sing*
If this is goodbye... to the DC universe
Lets take one more shot for the memories
Life's too short to be enemies
And if this ends tonight... it been a long ride
You can save your tears for the other films
I'll see you in another life
- Blue Beetle: *sing*
Goodbye
I'm getting a new show in the DCU
A lot of things has been retconned and things have changed
- Robin: There will be a Teen Titans film!
- Joker: And the Joker is getting a sequel for Elseworlds.
- Sgt. Rock: *sing*
If this is goodbye, yeah
Let's sing one more song for the memories
Life's too short to be enemies
And if this ends tonight
You can save your tears for the other films
I'll see you in another universe
- Superman: If this is goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye.
- Batman: Let's take one more shot for the memories.
- Bane: Life's too short to be enemies.
- Clayface: There will be a Clayface film!
- Lobo: And I'm finally making my way to the DCU!
- Amanda: I'll see you in Creature Commandos.
- Superman: *sing*
Goodbye
And maybe if the stars align
I'll see you in another universe
You're missing all the time to cry
We have one more night, goodbye
- Peacemaker: Behold! You will get a whole bunch of new films and shows for the DCU!
- Superman: Goodbye DCEU. Hello DCU!
- Flash: Is it the same DCEU we all know and love?
- Superman: It's still DC, but a new universe with new characters and settings.
- Amanda: Some projects with DCEU elements were referenced in Creature Commandos and future projects.
- Peacemaker: My second season will address where you guys were.
- Shazam: *confused* Damn! How come I'm not in the new DC Universe.
- Black Adam: Because, you're not in it!
- Shazam: Bummer. Maybe next time.
- Peacemaker: *salute* Thank you for everything DCEU. We used to watch your films. You had so many ups and downs in the past, but you somehow made your films a bit better. Hope DC Studios get a bright future of not sucking with their films in the future.
- Superman: Let's hope my new movie is good.
- Batman: DC might be on a bright future.
- Superman: See you guys on the new DC Universe.
- Peacemaker: Thank you for everything, DC. You never fail to make me impress. *wink eye*
THE END
Trivia[]
- Like If You Leave DC Now, the short is based off The Warp Zone's video ""Our Way" - a DCEU-logy [Music Video]" about DC characters from the DCEU singing a cover of Frank Sinatra “My Way” by singing goodbye to the DCEU and reminisce on the good, the bad, and the weird that the DC Comics movie universe entailed.