The mommy issues
In both Batman v Superman and Civil War, a hero’s parents’ deaths play very key roles. Thus, besides both featuring flashbacks, both movies play the parent/son card. Of course, the approaches are different.
In one of the most ridiculous scenes ever, Zack Snyder squashes the fight between Batman and Superman, because both of their mothers are called Martha. Bruce Wayne (as we are left to understand) has never recovered since his parents were killed. However, this detail is what saves Clark Kent from being speared.
But, if Batman v Superman uses this card to resolve the conflict, Civil War uses it to amplify it. Apparently, Tony wasn’t too close to his father before the latter’s untimely death. And this has left the hero traumatized, since he didn’t get the chance to make amends and express his true feelings. And when he finds out that the Winter Soldier killed his father, he immediately finds where to place the blame. And thus, one of the best Marvel action scenes begins!
On the next page, throwbacks to the prequels.
