Steven Universe: Arkham Edition - EXTRAS

Did you know in Steven Universe Arkham Edition...?

This is gonna be like those fun facts you find on YouTube shorts, but with Steven Universe Arkham Edition. Most of these are just comparisons to the canon series and Arkham Edition. 

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Major Spoilers to those who haven't read Arkham Edition.

#1: A Matter of Morality. 

"Did you know...?" in the canon series of Steven Universe, Steven never wanted to shatter gems because he didn't want to be just like the Diamonds. Meanwhile in Arkham Edition, Steven didn't want to shatter gems because of a promise he made to his mother, which implies that Arkham Steven would not have an issue slaughtering gems if Pink Diamond never requested him to make that promise. 

#2: Polar Opposites.

"Did you know...?" In canon Steven Universe, it was heavily implied in the series and by Rebecca Sugar that Steven never forgave White Diamond and he distanced himself from the Diamonds and Spinel because he never wanted to be associated with them. This is evident when Spinel said, "you never call, you never write" after he showed up to the Palace when he sought their help with his powers. It's also worth noting that Steven never said goodbye to the Diamonds or Spinel when he left Beach City at the end of Future, because he never once said anything about saying goodbye to them on Homeworld, just everyone he knew on Earth and his father.

However, in Arkham Edition, Steven regularly meets with the Diamonds during the holidays and became closely acquainted with White Diamond, and it is also implied that he developed a mother/son relationship with her. This means that Arkham Steven has a healthier relationship with the Diamonds than his canon counterpart. 

#3: Heart Break.

"Did you know...?" In Steven Universe The Movie, it was implied by Rebecca Sugar that Spinel lost her form because she had a heart attack that is called 'Broken Heart Syndrome.' In Arkham Edition, it was implied by White Diamond that Steven had, at least, one heart attack because of his mourning of Spinel, and he suffered the same syndrome as Canon Spinel. 

#4: Never Wake Up Again.

"Did you know...?" In Steven Universe Arkham Edition, during Chapter 20: Broken Heart Syndrome, when Steven said in his mind, "Sleep and never wake up again. Better to sleep..." this was 100% ripped from the Author's thoughts when he contemplated suicide. 

#5: One Lived Crying, The Other Died Laughing.

"Did you know...?" In Steven Universe The Movie, Spinel was originally supposed to die at the end of the movie by Steven himself. Rebecca Sugar fought hard to not let it happen. Several sources indicates that the reason why Steven shattered Spinel was because she was too dangerous to leave alive. Steven later cried because he didn't want to do it.

Meanwhile in Arkham Edition, Steven contemplated on whether he should save Spinel's life or not. After Spinel cemented her death, Steven confirmed with her in retrospect that he was going to save her life and she died laughing. 

#6: "Thanks, Spinel."

"Did you know?" In Steven Universe The Movie, Spinel dangles Steven over a three hundred foot drop by holding onto his wrist with one arm, and in a deleted scene, she dangles Steven over the same drop with both of her hands gripping his collar.