SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 11 Min.
Directed by Shaunt Nigoghossian, this episode first aired in the U.S. on June 17, 2017. At the Fortress of Solitude, Cyborg and the Atom oversee Superman’s microscopic visit to the bottled City Of Kandor. Brainiac seizes an opportune time to stealthily invade the Fortress and reclaim Kandor for his collection. With Cyborg immobilized, a resourceful Atom must ingeniously fight a running battle against Brainiac at the North Pole to recover Kandor (not to mention, rescue a miniaturized Superman).
Atom (Ray Palmer): Jerry O’Connell
Brainiac: John de Lancie
Cyborg: Khary Payton
Superman / Chancellor Al-On: Jason J. Lewis
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:
Having voiced Captain Marvel/Shazam and Superman for other DC animated projects, actor Jerry O’Connell makes it a cool hat trick by adding an entertaining Atom to his repertoire. Though John De Lancie is perfect casting for Brainiac, he isn’t given enough to do here. Instead, the showdown between Brainiac and his lethal robotic sidekick vs. the Atom riding a decapitated Superman robot is an inspired action sequence. Reliably voiced by Jason J. Lewis, Superman’s contributions late in this story are also well-played.
The 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. Considering the target audience is the undemanding age 10-and-under crowd, even adult fans should appreciate this exciting 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).
