SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 11 Min.
Directed by Shaunt Nigoghossian, this episode first aired in the U.S. on May 6, 2017. Brainiac threatens to swipe Metropolis for his collection of bottled cities before destroying Earth. Standing against him are Vixen, Cyborg, Batman, and Superman. Rebuffed by the League, Plastic Man takes it upon himself to thwart Brainiac by infiltrating the villain’s starship hovering above Metropolis. Is the wacky Plastic Man willing to sacrifice himself to save Earth?
Plastic Man: Dana Snyder
Superman: Jason J. Lewis
Batman: Kevin Conroy
Vixen: Jasika Nicole
Cyborg: Khary Payton
Brainiac: John de Lancie
Brainiac’s Robots: Fred Tatasciore
Note: For whatever reason, data re: official episode numbers and original air dates for this series vary depending upon its source, so such info should really be taken as a best guess.
REVIEW:
Usually best in small doses, voice actor Dana Snyder’s grating take on Plastic Man holds up surprisingly well in this showcase. Snyder is at his best playing up an undercover Plastic Man’s comedy bits aboard Brainiac’s starship. The voice cast regulars (including Jasika Nicole’s Vixen) are further enhanced by the perfect casting of John De Lancie as a vintage Brainiac.
The normally chintzy animation, which gives Justice League Action its distinctive web series-like look, doesn’t impact the entertaining script too much. Considering the target audience is the undemanding age 10-and-under crowd, even adult Plastic Man fans should like this fun Justice League adventure.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7 Stars
Note: This episode is on the Justice League Action: Superpowers United! 2-disc DVD set (which collects the first half of the series).
