SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 11 Min.
Directed by Shaunt Nigoghossian, this episode first aired in the U.S. on June 10, 2017. Hired by the Penguin, mercenary-assassin Deadshot seeks a bounty on a captive Two-Face. Held prisoner by the Justice League while awaiting transport back to Arkham Asylum, Two-Face is impersonated by Plastic Man as a decoy to ward off assassination threats like Deadshot. The League’s ruse, however, takes some dangerous twists.
Plastic Man / Penguin: Dana Snyder
Deadshot: Christian Slater
Batman: Kevin Conroy
Firestorm: P.J. Byrne
Professor Martin Stein: Stephen Tobolowsky
Harvey Dent / Two-Face: Robert Picardo
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:
Ominously voiced by Christian Slater, the masked Deadshot (presumably, Deathstroke wasn’t available) makes an intriguing foe tangling with three Leaguers. Robert Picardo’s vocal take on Harvey Dent / Two-Face adds further luster to this episode. Some humorous bits from Plastic Man and Firestorm make for a fun contrast to the superb Batman vs. Deadshot face-off.
The normally chintzy animation, which gives Justice League Action its distinctive web series-like look, looks pretty good when paired with this comic book-worthy script. Considering the target audience is the undemanding age 10-and-under crowd, even adult fans should appreciate this well-played Justice League adventure.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars
Note: This episode is on the Justice League Action: Superpowers United! 2-disc DVD set (which collects the first half of the series).
