![]() Things turn violent when Luthor tricks the Man of Steel into thinking he’s planted a bomb, only for Captain Marvel to step in. As his popularity in the political field rises, especially due to his endorsement of the powerful but naïve Captain Marvel, Superman becomes more and more convinced that he’s up to no good. It’s well established that Lex Luthor’s greatest weapon is his mind, and nowhere is that better displayed than in his manipulation of both the public and Superman himself. At least until he stumbles onto a new danger that could threaten everyone and everything…and he’s the only one available to handle it! For those who didn’t know what Booster was all about, this was a great introduction to his character - a loveable buffoon who has to learn that being a hero isn’t about the spotlight. While the rest of the Justice League deals with an actual threat, the fame-chaser from the future is relegated to crowd control. Good ol’ Booster Gold, always ready to help…even when it’s not necessarily wanted. Goes to show that despite their corny exterior, the classics of the genre can still hit just as hard as they did back then. ![]() Naturally, not everything is as happy-go-lucky as it seems, and soon it’s revealed that this world of yesteryear is nothing more than a grim illusion brought about by suffering and trauma. Teleported to a picturesque world, Green Lantern and company encounter heroes straight out of the Silver and Golden Age of comics. Yikes.īoth a gripping elseworld mystery along with a touching tribute to industry legend Gardner Fox, who co-created the Justice League and Justice Society of America. Then on the other you’ve got Mordred’s horrendous fate for going against mother dearest. On one side, you’ve got the adorable interactions between BatBoy and Wonder Girl. In order to counter this, Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman and Green Lantern are turned into kids, and have to go about stopping the pint-sized conjurer with substantially reduced powers. A burst of childish rebellion leads Mordred to defy his sorceress mother and remove adults from the world. Leave it to Justice League to take a premise that should at its best be boring and at its worst downright irritating, and turn it into a macabre magical journey that even succeeds in splashing some great humor. Okay, that last one might be a tad excessive, but it’s the thought that counts! Superman shows Martian Manhunter the joys of the season by having him spend Christmas in Smallville, whereas Green Lantern and Hawkgirl celebrate by getting into an alien barroom brawl. The Flash speeds across the world to get toys for an orphanage, even enlisting the help of the Ultra-Humanite at one point. A series of vignettes that display how the members of the Justice League choose to spend Christmas, each is more heart-warming than last. ![]() Now for something wholesome and light-hearted. Hey, this was a big deal back in the day! The battles against the Imperium are certainly fun, but what really set fans’ minds ablaze was the integral moment the world’s greatest heroes decided to form their own team to better protect the planet. What better way to start than at the beginning? When a collective of parasitic aliens launch their attack on Earth, Batman and Superman find themselves teaming up with some fellow costumed crusaders, including the likes of Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Hawkgirl, and the Martian Manhunter. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 20 Best Justice League Episodes.įor this list, we’ll be looking over the greatest episodes from what many consider to be the greatest animated superhero series of all time! Did we gloss over a DC gem of an episode? Let us know in the comments! Also be on the look out for a few superpowered spoilers ahead.
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