SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 11 Min.
Directed by Doug Murphy, this episode first aired in the U.S. on August 19, 2017. Wonder Woman diverts an eager-to-please Bizarro on a ‘date’ in Paris playing miniature golf. Meanwhile, the android Amazo abruptly breaches the Justice League’s Watchtower. Rapidly duplicating the League’s massive array of super-powers, Amazo captures six heroes in short order. Amazo’s scheme to overwhelm the entire League may force Bizarro and an unexpected guest to help save the day.
Bizarro: Travis Willingham
Batman: Kevin Conroy
Wonder Woman: Rachel Kimsey
Amazo: Thomas Lennon
Martian Manhunter: Crispin Freeman
Flash: Charlie Schlatter
Space Cabbie: Patton Oswalt
Superman: Jason J. Lewis
Green Lantern (Hal Jordan): Josh Keaton
Notes: 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:
Pitting Amazo vs. Bizarro is an ingenious idea. Bizarro’s ‘play date’ with Wonder Woman also makes for a great gag. Well-played mostly for laughs, the voice cast makes the most of bringing the near-invincible Amazo into Justice League Action continuity.
Travis Willingham’s child-like Bizarro is an added bonus to reliable vocal talents Kevin Conroy, Rachel Kimsey, Charlie Schlatter, and Jason J. Lewis. While Crispin Freeman’s geeky Amazo is amusing, there isn’t enough vocal contrast to make his argument with a similar-sounding Bizarro as hilarious as it could be.
The chintzy animation, which gives Justice League Action its distinctive web series-like look, works well enough for this episode. Considering this show’s target audience is for ages 10-and-under, kids should appreciate “Booray for Bizarro,” as an entertaining homage to Bizarro.
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).
