SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 11 Min.
Directed by Jake Castorena, this episode first aired in the U.S. on May 20, 2017. Ingeniously pitting the Justice League vs. five foul-tempered Red Lanterns at the Watchtower, a scheming Lobo succeeds in swiping a mystical weapon. It’s no surprise that Lobo obnoxiously likes his odds facing a 10-1 disadvantage.
Lobo: John DiMaggio
Superman / Red Lantern Dex-Starr: Jason J. Lewis
Batman: Kevin Conroy
Wonder Woman / Red Lantern Bleez: Rachel Kimsey
Cyborg: Khary Payton
Atrocitus: Michael Dorn
Red Lantern Zilius Zox: Armin Shimerman
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:
Aside from a Star Trek: Deep Space Nine reunion for voice actors Michael Dorn and Armin Shimerman, what stands out most is John DiMaggio’s grumbly Lobo. Allotted plenty of screen time, it’s obvious that DiMaggio is merely recycling his Yosemite Sam voice from The Looney Tunes Show. Still, the voice cast chemistry is otherwise terrific, including Jason J. Lewis doubling as the blue feline Dex-Starr.
The normally chintzy animation, which gives Justice League Action its distinctive web series-like look, actually looks pretty good when paired with this comic book-worthy script. The League’s action sequences vs. the Red Lanterns and against Lobo are excellent for this series. Considering the target audience is the undemanding age 10-and-under crowd, even adult fans should like this top-tier Justice League adventure.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7½ Stars
Note: This episode is on the Justice League Action: Superpowers United! 2-disc DVD set (which collects the first half of the series).
