In both Central City and Keystone City, the apes of the Gorilla City have committed themselves to rebuilding in the wake of their unwilling attacks under the leadership of Gorilla Grodd. Since then, though, the United Nations has decided to accept Gorilla City's membership, and their obvious intent for peace has led the Mayor of Central City to include them in the unveiling of a new monument to the Flash in Central City Park though the hero is conspicuously absent. While Solovar speaks on behalf of the gorillas, his speech is interrupted by the darkening of the sky. An unscheduled eclipse seems to be occurring, and the gem cities are cast in shadows. The eclipse is soon followed by a streak of light, speeding towards them, and Solovar's jaw drops when he Grodd himself appears, and angrily