Justice League (2001–2006)

Seven of the most formidable heroes form arguably the most powerful team ever.

Stars:

Carl Lumbly, Phil LaMarr, George Newbern

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 7 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Carl Lumbly	...	J'onn J'onzz (63 episodes, 2001-2006)
Phil LaMarr	...	Green Lantern (60 episodes, 2001-2006)
George Newbern	...	Clark Kent (60 episodes, 2001-2006)
Kevin Conroy	...	Batman (55 episodes, 2001-2006)
Michael Rosenbaum	...	The Flash (54 episodes, 2001-2006)
Susan Eisenberg	...	Princess Diana (52 episodes, 2001-2006)
Maria Canals-Barrera	...	Shayera Hol (51 episodes, 2001-2006)

Storyline

Forces of evil, chaos, and destruction await. Not even protectors like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Hawkgirl or the Martian Manhunter may have a chance alone. But together as the Justice League, they are a metahuman force (and a hope) to be reckoned with.

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Plot Keywords:

poetic justice | based on comic book | fight | disarming someone | tough guy | 

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Genres:

Animation | Action | Adventure | Family | Fantasy | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Official Sites:

Cartoon Network Cartoon Network [de]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 November 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

JL

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Animation, DC Comics, Warner Bros

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Though intended to incorporate both the previously aired Batman and Superman cartoon histories, the creative staff initially decided to ignore Superman: In Brightest Day... so as to not confuse viewers with two different Green Lanterns. This plan was later reconsidered. In "Hearts and Minds", the Green Lantern introduced in the Superman series, Kyle Rayner, is briefly mentioned as being a Green Lantern Corps member and appears in "Hereafter". In "The Return", Rayner is shown in action with the Corps as a speaking part. In "The Once and Future Thing: Part Two: Time, Warped" Chronos' tinkering with space-time causes John Stewart to briefly morph into Hal Jordan, the original comic's Silver Age Green Lantern who was not previously seen in Batman, _"Batman: Gotham Knights" (1997)_, Superman, or _"New Batman Superman Adventures, The" (1997)_.

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Crazy Credits

Beginning with season 3, the opening credit sequence incorporates preview scenes from the episode a la "Space: 1999".

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Connections

Version of Justice League: Chronicles (2003)

User Reviews

Wow!

YTV in Canada has been re-running "Superfriends", the Wonder Twin era crap, at 1am (PST). I decided to watch it for old times sake and was wondering why no one had taken the time to do it right - the "Batman:TAS" approach? Suffering from insomnia, and not wanting to watch "Thunderbirds" I surfed for a half hour and went back to YTV to see what they had on next and I was NOT disappointed.

"Justice League" is what I always wanted "The Superfriends" to be. No lousy sidekicks, no space monkey, no ludicrous plots involving Martian brain creatures. It was like watching the comic book. I like the way they have presented the characters and the fact that there is tension - they maybe friends, but those relationships get strained. A powered down Superman, excellent had to be done. A stand-offish Batman, perfect. Jon J'onzz? Yeah... great character, perfectly voiced too!

However, I was happy to see that used the John Stewart GL- the DC universe's karmic kicking bag - and the Wally West Flash instead of using Hal Jordan and Barry Allen. Hal and Barry (especially Barry) were just too perfect too much of the time. I like them and they always have a special place in my comic book memories, but Stewart and West (as flawed heros) are better characters. In fact, I'd like to see them with their own shows someday. Wally West is a great character if you go in depth, rather than just leaving him as comic relief.

I hope Warner Brothers keeps this up, superlative job!