SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 11 Min.
Directed by Doug Murphy, this episode first aired in the U.S. on June 2, 2018. With the League on an off-world mission vs. the Red Lantern Corps, Plastic Man & Krypto supervise the Watchtower. When Red Lantern Dex-Starr covertly infiltrates the League’s base, only the Dog of Steel realizes the conniving alien feline’s scheme to initiate a Red Lantern invasion. It’s up to Krypto to summon some emergency super-help to battle Dex-Starr and his cohorts.
Plastic Man: Dana Snyder
Superman / Red Lantern Dex-Starr: Jason J. Lewis
Red Lantern Atrocitus: Michael Dorn
Krypto / Streaky: Rachel Kimsey
Supergirl: Joanne Spracklen
Batman: Kevin Conroy
Notes: Wonder Woman; Cyborg; Martian Manhunter; Flash; and Hawkman make non-vocal cameos. 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 an over-reliance on mild potty humor (i.e. several litter box gags), the ultra-likable Pets of Steel deliver an entertaining romp. Too bad that Ace the Bat-Hound isn’t included in this episode, but still two super-pets are plenty in terms of the necessary hijinks.
Plastic Man’s kitchen comedy act with Dex-Starr is a fun bit, but Dex-Starr’s kitty box dilemma is pushed too often. The normally chintzy animation, which gives Justice League Action its distinctive web series-like look, corresponds well with this sitcom. Considering this episode’s target audience extends past the age 10-and-under crowd, even adult fans should get some chuckles out of this cheesy Pets of Steel showcase.
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).
