SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 11 Min.
Directed by Shaunt Nigoghossian, this episode first aired in the U.S. on July 29, 2017. At a secluded manor home, Courtney Whitmore/Stargirl’s routine gig babysitting little Timmy Anderson goes awry when Klarion the Witch Boy shows up. Klarion resorts to malicious deception to obtain the absent Professor Anderson’s mystical spell book known as the ‘Magdalene Grimoire.’ Batman and John Constantine may be Stargirl’s only chance of thwarting Klarion.
Stargirl / Courtney Whitmore / Timmy: Natalie Lander
Batman: Kevin Conroy
John Constantine / Professor Anderson: Damian O’Hare
Klarion the Witch Boy: Noel Fisher
Teekl: Uncredited
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:
Besides doubling as ‘Timmy,’ voice actress Natalie Lander is terrific as Courtney Whitmore/ Stargirl. In addition to Kevin Conroy’s reliable Batman, Lander receives solid support from Noel Fisher’s snarky Klarion. Hence, this episode is a satisfying follow-up to Klarion’s previous appearance in Episode 13: “Trick or Threat.”
Only Damian O’Hare’s John Constantine is slightly off, as he’s too much of a British caricature. Still, the gag re: Constantine repeatedly being called a ‘hobo’ is spot-on. Further, an implied sub-plot re: Constantine’s demonic womanizing may be amusing for adults, but this minor gag seems ill-fitted for what’s supposed to be a kid-friendly script.
The chintzy animation, which gives Justice League Action its distinctive web series-like look, works well enough for this episode. Considering this episode’s target audience is for ages 10-and-under, kids should enjoy “Supernatural Adventures in Babysitting,” as it delivers a nice showcase for Stargirl.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7 Stars
Note: This episode is on the Justice League Action: Battles from Beyond! 2-disc DVD set (which collects the series’ second half).
