References and Parodies in Ω Universe series

The **Ω Universe** consists out of three fan fiction series:

* Powerpuff Girls Ω
* Grim Tales: From the Other Side
* Through the Eyes of the Raven

## Powerpuff Girls Ω

**Powerpuff Girls Ω** is a fan story which mostly consist of crossovers between tv shows, cartoons, comics and films with some original characters. Due to the nature and the seize of the story, it is rich in references and parodies to these shows, comics and films as well as to real life events, real life companies and popular culture. This is a list of the many references and parodies that can be found in the story. The page does contain spoilers to certain shows, so continue at your own risk.

### References and Parodies

#### Chapter 1 - The New Beginnings

* At first, Bubbles mistakes the Omega Event Monster for one of the Boogie Man's goons, from the *Powerpuff Girls* episode, *Boogie Frights*.
* The blind attack of Bubbles in the nightmare, after the descration of Alordayne Grotke, is a reference to the blind attack of Yumi against Walter C. Dornez in the *Hellsing Ultimate* episode, *Episode X*.
* The Zeppelin Affair is a major event in *Hellsing Ultimate*.
* The Center's interest in the Gates of the Underworld is due to the events of the *Martin Mystery* episode *They Came From The Gateway*.
	+ Similar, the interest of Jericho, the BPRD and the Vatican is due to the events of the video game, *Clive Barker's Jericho*.
* Lex Luthor' Presidency is a reference to the comics, where Luthor was the President of the United States for a while.
* The Octopus monster mentioned by Buttercup, is a reference to the Octobug, Bubbles killed in simulation, in the *Powerpuff Girls* episode *Bubblevicious*
* Helga Pataki's role as mayor is a reference to her ambitious nature and her fantasies of becoming the President of the United States, in the *Hey Arnold!* episode, *Married*.
* The story of Eddy's Big Brother is based on the *Ed, Edd 'n Eddy* TV film,*The Big Picture Show*.

#### Chapter 2 - In Memory of All

* Helga Pataki's marriage to Arnold Shortman is another reference to the *Hey Arnold!* episode, *Marriage*.
* The phrase, "*A New America, a nation reborn*" is a reference tothe mantra of the New Founding Fathers, from the horror franchise, *The Purge*.
* El Tigre's turn to evil is a reference to one of the two possible endings of the *El Tigre* episode*, the Good, the Bad and the El Tigre*.
* Dexter mentioned how Cyborg and Bumblebee destroyed H.I.V.E. Academy once, refering to the events of the *Teen Titans* episode*s, Deception* and *Wavelength*.
	+ The mentioning of Jinx's reformation is a reference to the events of the Teen Titans episode, *Lightspeed.*
* After telling them about H.I.V.E. Academy, Dexter said: *"Brave New World, what monster thy bring forth."* This is a reference to the Joker's quote in the animated film: *Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker*, "*Ah, Brave New World,*  *that has such putzes in it*"
* Jasmine Fenton's request to Dexter, to not turn the potato into a cold fusion reactor. This is a reference to "Dexter's help" with Dee Dee's school project in the *Dexter's Laboratory* episode*, Project Dee Dee*.
* The Nightmare Dexter, Blossom dreams of, is Drax.

#### Chapter 3 - The Story of Dee Dee and Dexter

* The chapter is based on the Death of Dee Dee event in Snafu Comics' *Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi*.
* The tv show with the unfortunate name Blossom is refering to the *Showtime* TV series, *Dexter*.
* Genius Grove is how Dexter's city was named in the *Cartoon Network* online game, *Fusionfall*.
* In the library, Blossom is brushing up her chinese, a reference to the *Powerpuff Girls* episode*, Helter Shelter'**.***
* The portal to Dexter's lab is hiding behind a bookshelf, with a book about supersymmetric particles, being the key. Supersymmetry is a theory found in particle physics.
* The invention Dexter created to track down those who create Extremeasaurus is named the Cambion, a reference to the Nephelim in Snafu Comics' *Grim Tales: Further Orientation*. Where Nephelim is the biblical name for beings born from human and angels, Cambion is a mythological name for beings born from human and demons (Succubus/Incubus)
* Blossom thinks back at Bunny's demise, a reference to the *Powerpuff Girls* episode, *Twisted Sister*.

#### Chapter 4 - Mandark's Revenge

* Mandark's use of Antidote X and his comment of Blossom being as weak as a regular girl her age and physique is a reference to similar quotes by Mojo Jojo in the *Powerpuff Girls* episode *Slumbering with the Enemy*.
* The fate Mandark suffered after having his soul locked in his body by the Grim Reaper, is based on the ending of the *2008* horror film, *Pathology*.
* The "*Eternal refrain of Humanity*" line is a direct quote, originally used by Pinhead while addressing Joseph in the 2000 horror film, *Hellraiser: Inferno*.
* The story of Imhotep, Mandark tells, is a reference to the events of the 1999 film, *The Mummy.*
* Jack makes references to have beaten regenerators before, namely Aku.
* Dexter makes reference to Gorilla Grodd, Avondale Napyeer and the Chipotle family, evil scientists from *DC Comics*, *Hellsing Ultimate* and *El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera* respectively.
* Dextertells Coop: **I know how to drive**, a reference to the a quote by Damian Wayne to Bruce Wayne in the 2014 animated film, *The Son of Batman*
* When asking Dexter to teleport him,Coop says: '*Beam me up, Scotty*,' a reference to a quote from the TV Series, *Star Trek.*
* During his expose on his backstory, Mandark makes a reference to the imaginary friend the Powerpuff Girls created in *Powerpuff Girls* episode*, Imaginary Fiend.*
* When confronting his counterpart, Evil Coop makes a reference to how Jamie locked them between dimension in the *Megas XLR* episode *Rearview Mirror, Mirror (Part 2)*.
* Mandark teased Dexter after putting up a barrier, that according to him was twice as a strong as the one  Avondale Napyeer had made  that was so strong an 88 mm flak cannon was needed to penetrate it. This is  a reference to the *Hellsing: Ultimate* episode *Episode X.*
* After surprising Mandark with an illusion, Dexter revealed he learned the trick from his uncle Ferguson O'Reilly, a reference to the *Dexter's Laboratory* episode *That Magic Moment.*
* The roles of Anubis and Charon are references to their places in Egyptian and Greek mythology respectively.
* In the battle with his evil counterpart, Coop is forced to go manual once again, a reference to the *Megas XLR* episode, *The Fat and the Furious.*
* During the last stage of his battle with Mandark, Dexter turned his gauntlets into lion heads and could cause small earthquakes with them, a reference to the Nemean Cestus from the 2010 game *God of War III*.

#### Chapter 5 - For the Greater Good

* The monologue of Mandark and the existential crisis of Dexter is based on the events of Chapter 6 of *Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi.*
* Buttercup's suggestion to punch Jason "Till he stays down", is a reference to a similar quote, used by Walter C. Dornez in reference to Alucard in *Episode X* of the anime series, *Hellsing: Ultimate.*
* Discussing Jason's apparent lack of weaknesses, Jack made a reference to the legend of Talos.
* Jason's ability to regenerate an arm by pushing the severed limb against the stump is a reference to how Deadpool healed in the animated film, *Hulk Versus: Hulk Vs. Wolverine.*
* Jason's ability to possess Bubbles and almost forced her to eat his heart, is a reference to how he transferred his soul inthe 1993 horror film, *Jason Goes to Hell: Final Friday*.
* Blossom makes a reference how Buttercup knocked out teeth in the *Powerpuff Girls* episode, *Moral Decay*.
* The visit of Amanda Waller to Evil Kiva at the end of the chapter, is a reference to a similar ending in the 2013video game, *Batman: Arkham Origins*.

## Grim Tales: From the Other Side

**Grim Tales: From the Other Side** is a fan story which mostly consist of crossovers between tv shows, cartoons, comics and films with some original characters. Due to the nature and the seize of the story, it is rich in references and parodies to these shows, comics and films as well as to real life events, real life companies and popular culture. This is a list of the many references and parodies that can be found in the story. The page does contain spoilers to certain shows, so continue at your own risk.

### References and Parodies

#### Chapter 1 - A Grim Past

* One of Grim's titles, *The Lord of Bones*, is a reference to the character *Lord of Bones*, from 2012 video game, *Darksiders II.*
* Mandy makes reference to the history between Grim and Boogeyman, a reference to the events of the *The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy* episode *Bully Boogie*.
* Billy's request to "Let the dinosaurs dance again" is a reference tothe events of  the *The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy* episode, *Hoss Delgado: Spectral Exterminator.*
* Mandy's idea to raise those soldiers who have died in the Iraq War from the grave, is a reference to the plot of the *Masters of Horror* episode, *Homecoming*.
* The 7 Seals that bind the Grim Reaper is a reference to the biblical 7 Seals of the Apocalypse.
* Pain's knowlegde of the Language of the Black Tongue is a reference to the *The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy* episode, *House of Pain.*
* The backstory of the Firstborn is a reference to the beginning of the 2007 video game, *Clive Barker's Jericho*.
* The backstory of the several fallen Celestials are in reference to their respected fictional origins.
	+ Lucifer was trapped in Lake Cocytus in the 9th circle of Hell, in the poem, *The Divine Comedy* of Dante Alighieri.
	+ Chernabog was trapped on Bold Mountain, as seen in the 1940 Disney film, *Fantasia.*
	+ Pariah Dark was trapped in the sarcophagus, which is a reference to the events of the *Danny Phantom* episode, *Reign of Terror*.
* Grim reaping the soul of God, is a reference to how Death almost did the same, in live-action series*, Supernatural*.
* The Three Judges is a reference to the Three Judges of Death, from Greek Mythology.
* Several characters make reference to how Grim allegedly became the Grim Reaper and how this soured the relationship with Velma Green, a reference to the *The* *Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy* animated film, *Wrath of the Spider Queen*.