"Justice League: Season Two" DVD/Blu-ray Talkback (Spoilers)

[James Harvey]

Justice strikes back! The last 26 episodes of Justice League has arrived on a deluxe four disc DVD set.


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Synopsis: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter and Hawkgirl - they have all used their unique powers to fight evil across the galaxy. These 7 super heroes unite to become the Justice League. Dangers across the galaxy threaten Deep-rooted feelings of mistrust and insecurity surface and plague the Justice League, causing internal strife and leaving them vulnerable to attacks from their enemies. But when one of their own commits the ultimate betrayal, it could be the end of the Justice League and Earth forever!

Extras Include:
-Justice League: Declassified: Phil LaMarr (the voice of Green Lantern) takes you behind the scenes with the show's creative team.
-Audio Commentary: Audio Commentaries on 3 select episodes with the creators and directors of the series ("Twilight" Part 2, "A Better World" Part 2, "Starcrossed" Part 3).
-Easter Eggs: Easter Egg "Not too Savage", A Never Seen Before Deleted Scene with an Introduction by Producer Bruce Timm
-Trailers

Please post all discussions, comments, etc, about the DVD here! Please discuss the episodes featured on the DVD in the proper talkbacks, links provided below:

#50-51-52. Starcrossed (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=112318), #48-49. Wild Card (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=96463), #47. Comfort and Joy (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=97093), #45-46. The Secret Society (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=95193), #43-44. Hereafter (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=95830), #41-42. Eclipsed (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=93937), #39-40. The Terror Beyond (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=94567), #37-38. A Better World (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=93287), #35-36. Hearts and Minds (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=92659), #33-34. Maid of Honor (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=92031), #31-32. Only a Dream (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=91307), #29-30. Tabula Rasa (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=90619), #27-28. Twilight (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=80567)

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-"Justice League: Season One" DVD Talkback (Spoilers) (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=162750)

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[Harley_Quinn]

Finally, I can watch Wild Cards again!

[Joker1238]

The shows are good, outside of Season 1 package, I put the DVD's in a more protected cover. Season 2 is the better season. Dont get me wrong season 1 is pretty good, But season 2 just up the level of EVEYTHING. I loved Wild Cards, and as a Joker fan, my all time favor.

There is ONE thing that nags me. The box cover seems rush. I put in DVD 4 to watch Secret Society, (As it STATES Clear on the DVD cover case,) to watch it, I was going up in like 5 or so mins, and COULD not find.

It was ONLY after seeing Here After on DVD 4 title line, I kinda of guess they got the 2 mix up. NO other DVD set in the series from BTAS, to STAS, To BB, to JL season 1, has that mix up.

So its loseing points right there.

Would be a ten set, base on season 2 alone, but season one package, and the mix up titles on DVD vs Box brings it down to a 7 imo.

[J-Ranger]

I just sampled the menu and a little bit of Twilight, and I'm already in love. I can't wait to get into this set further more. Expect a full review from me by the end of the week.

[Zero X Marquis]

You know what's funny.

I ranted against this not being anamorphic... and yet I have a TV that will get rid of the black bars and not lose quality or distort the image. As soon as I got it I switched to that option, and well, I switched it back to see if it really did look better with the black bars... and well, it does. For some reason, it seems more epic with them (but because of a WS TV, the image is stretehed, and my 13 inch full is too small)

[The Hulk]

This is when the JL starts to get good. No uber-weak Superman getting beatin up in every episode and the stories get better and better. Anyone know when vol.3 is coming starting the JL Unlimited episodes? And if so, how many volumes will this series have? I'm thinking 5 total. Let me know.

[Fone Bone]

For Justice League Season two go to disc three and access Special features. Access Justice League Declassified and press right. A JL symbol will appear. Click onto it and Bruce Timm will introduce a first draft of a scene from Maid of Honor with Vandal Savage cheesily putting on a crown!

[warmachine04]

JUSTICE LEAGUE: SEASON TWO

(+) The Entire Season
(+) Great video quality and sound
(+) Special Features - Audio commentaries, Justice League: Declassified & Voices of Justice

(-) Non anamorphic presentation
(-) Printing mixup on Box

:) :) :) :) 1/2 / :) :) :) :) :)

[DisneyBoy]

Very keen on seeing this, and had to restrain myself from picking it up today, as I need to put the money towards other things....

[Crow]

Sound!

What does the sound sound like on this set? Darkseid's boots/Destiny's spooky voice/the Mass Driver/Icthultu - I can't wait to hear what some of this stuff sounds like in dolby digital sound! How different is Starcrossed's sounds from the original DVD, if at all?

I was watching The Savage Time the other day and the speakers were utilised very well indeed. Should be even better on Season 2.

[WadeWilson]

I read on toymania that there was 4 lithographs with this set of releases, any truth to that? Just curious so that when I go to grab Supes and whatever tomorow I look for lithograph ones; they often have ones without them here in Canada, so I'd wait and grab it in the US if there were indeed ones with lithographs. A quick response would be great, thanks much guys!:anime:

[Soir]

This will be the first season dvd set that I will actually buy. I missed so many wicked parties back in 03' because I was geeked in front of the television waitng for the new JL episodes to air on Saturday. It'll be nice scoping these beauties in premium quality and on my own time.

gonna go steal 45 dollars from my grandma and pick this up tomorrow:D

[Bird Boy]

Sound!

What does the sound sound like on this set? Darkseid's boots/Destiny's spooky voice/the Mass Driver/Icthultu - I can't wait to hear what some of this stuff sounds like in dolby digital sound! How different is Starcrossed's sounds from the original DVD, if at all?

I was watching The Savage Time the other day and the speakers were utilised very well indeed. Should be even better on Season 2.

It sounds pretty awesome. I've been watching it in surround while I screengrab (hooray for optical out!) and theres some really nice speaker play. Of course it's all because of Pro Logic IIx, but it still sounds awesome.

-BB

[Yojimbo]

For Justice League Season two go to disc three and access Special features. Access Justice League Declassified and press right. A JL symbol will appear. Click onto it and Bruce Timm will introduce a first draft of a scene from Maid of Honor with Vandal Savage cheesily putting on a crown!

You're still the coolest of cool. Good to see you up and about, Fone Bone.

[Maxie Zeus]

For Justice League Season two go to disc three and access Special features. Access Justice League Declassified and press right. A JL symbol will appear. Click onto it and Bruce Timm will introduce a first draft of a scene from Maid of Honor with Vandal Savage cheesily putting on a crown!

ROTFLMAO!

Dum, da da DUM! IMPERIAL! (http://www.tvparty.com/g2c/imperial.ram)

[TRUE]

This set is great. A superman Returns movie ticket and a mini comicbook came with it.

[Lef T]

Finally, I can watch Wild Cards again!

Me too!

I haven't seen "Wild Cards" since its original broadcast. I don't even remember the plot. Why did this particular episode air only once? I just recall something about a timer displayed on the screen at some point.

Picking up the set on Friday for weekend enjoyness! Can't wait.

...and with the ticket I get to see Superman Returns for free! Sweet.

[Joker1238]

Boomerang aired it a week back. So it aired 2 times.

I sure many may have goteing aired once, Comfort and Joy was not on at all either.

[Lef T]

Question for those who already have the set:

Is the ticket included for Superman Returns valid for old release date of June 30th or June 28th?

Just curious because I want to see it on opening day.

Actually, now that I think about, some theatres don't allow passes the first week a movie opens.

[Harley_Quinn]

Question for those who already have the set:

Is the ticket included for Superman Returns valid for old release date of June 30th or June 28th?

Just curious because I want to see it on opening day.

Actually, now that I think about, some theatres don't allow passes the first week a movie opens.
I think it's good as soon as the movie opens, regardless of when it opens, althought I do think there's an expiration date, july 31 if I remember correctly, since I got this set and the Brainiac movie me and the hubby get to see Superman Returns free!:anime:

P.S. I've never had a problem with these packaged tickets and we always go see movies right when they come out

[Zero X Marquis]

Question for those who already have the set:

Is the ticket included for Superman Returns valid for old release date of June 30th or June 28th?

Just curious because I want to see it on opening day.

Actually, now that I think about, some theatres don't allow passes the first week a movie opens.

Well, in Canada, we didn't get the tickets, so yeah. But speaking as someone who worked in a theatre (although it was a Canadian one and the same rules may not apply) Movie Money isn't a pass. A pass is something that no one get's money for, but with movie money someone is covering the tab, so it should be okay

[DisneyBoy]

A superman Returns movie ticket and a mini comicbook came with it.

Only in the STATES, though, I'll bet.

:shrug: :mad: :crying: :(

*mutter/grumble*

[Wonderwall]

Yea I picked up both Superman and Justice League yesterday and all I got was Man of Steel#1 but with different colors. I felt jipped:p .

[MacGyver]

I read on toymania that there was 4 lithographs with this set of releases, any truth to that? Just curious so that when I go to grab Supes and whatever tomorow I look for lithograph ones; they often have ones without them here in Canada, so I'd wait and grab it in the US if there were indeed ones with lithographs. A quick response would be great, thanks much guys!:anime:

Yeah, but here in the States the Circuit City weekly flyer said that you get all 4 when you buy any Superman DVD released that day. Not true. You get one cel in each set. And you have no clue as to which cel is in each set, assuming it's not random (I doubt it is, but you never know). But if it helps, STAS vol.3 and JL season 2 have different cels. Happy hunting for the others.

[TRUE]

^^^ Bestbuy had a comic book and a movie ticket with theirs.

[MacGyver]

^^^ Bestbuy had a comic book and a movie ticket with theirs.
Everyone has the movie ticket. But weren't all the comics the same, but with different covers? I'd rather pay an extra 3 bucks per set and get different cels in each set.

[J-Ranger]

I bought my set at Best Buy and I didn't get a ticket or a comic :( So it definitely has to be an American thing.

Also my JL Declassified had no Phil Lamar to be found, only Hillhouse, which I found disappointing. Especially since I enjoyed the Kauffman featurette on the Superman DVD.

EDIT: I found the "Voices of the League" feature with Laamar on it. My DVD advertises it as Phil Laamar hosting the panel discussion

[Harley_Quinn]

That sucks, if I would have know about the cell I would have gotten my DVDs from Circut City, what do the cells look like?

[otter]

Yeah, but here in the States the Circuit City weekly flyer said that you get all 4 when you buy any Superman DVD released that day. Not true. You get one cel in each set. And you have no clue as to which cel is in each set, assuming it's not random (I doubt it is, but you never know). But if it helps, STAS vol.3 and JL season 2 have different cels. Happy hunting for the others.

What do the 2 cels that came with S:TAS & JL look like? I believe the cel that came with the Krypto dvd is the same one shown in the weekly ad. If they're not randomly packed, I'm thinking we can sort out which cels come with what sets and avoid getting doubles. Now we just gotta find someone on these boards who bought Brainiac Attacks from CC...

[Nightwing]

Everyone has the movie ticket. But weren't all the comics the same, but with different covers? I'd rather pay an extra 3 bucks per set and get different cels in each set.

I believe different stores are doing different things with the Superman Bulk that's coming out on DVD this week (Lois and Clark, Superman Animated, Volume 3, Justice League Season 2).

I THINK Circuit City is doing an Animation Cell thing, but I'm not sure how reliable that is because I saw one poster say their's didn't come with anything.

Best Buy is doing the comic book and Superman Returns movie pass. Judging from the stuff I read inside my copies, it seemed like each DVD set (Justice League Season 2, Lois and Clark Season 3, etc) comes with its own different cover ON the comic.

Yeah I would have liked the cells better, but Circuit City is so wonky with me. Then again, BEST BUY called JL season 2 "Justice League of America." (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7821093&type=product&id=1534257) Didn't Timm or someone not like the America part and wanted to leave it off the show's title when it's referenced? :p

[MacGyver]

What do the 2 cels that came with S:TAS & JL look like? I believe the cel that came with the Krypto dvd is the same one shown in the weekly ad. If they're not randomly packed, I'm thinking we can sort out which cels come with what sets and avoid getting doubles. Now we just gotta find someone on these boards who bought Brainiac Attacks from CC...

I've no idea how to post a picture, but if someone told me how, I'd be more than happy to post them.


I THINK Circuit City is doing an Animation Cell thing, but I'm not sure how reliable that is because I saw one poster say their's didn't come with anything.

Well, I for one can say with certainty that my local Circuit City has them.



Yeah I would have liked the cells better, but Circuit City is so wonky with me.

I've got problems with Best Buy not Circuit City.

[Revelator]

Has anyone come across the set at CostCo? I don't think they've ever carried any DCAU box-sets. I've only seen them carry two-fers of DCAU movies.

[MilkManX]

Has anyone come across the set at CostCo? I don't think they've ever carried any DCAU box-sets. I've only seen them carry two-fers of DCAU movies.

Sams club had JL season 1 a few weeks ago. They might have JL Season 2.

[Wade Kruse]

You know, I have to say, there is not a single bad episode on this set. I know some of you are going to bring up Hearts & Minds and Eclipsed...but honestly? They may be weaker than the rest, but they'll still good shows. Eclipsed in particular is just plain fun.

What a fantastic season.

[Joker1238]

I agree, I enjoy them all, not one bad showing, and Hearts and Minds ROCK.

"Despero I presume, and with a backup group no less". :D

In all, I enjoy it all, of couse the first ONE I watch was Wild Cards. Than the others. In the speical features, I think Bruce Timm was a bit to hard on season 1. But thats his option I suppose.

But season 2 OVERALL is better than season 1.

[WadeWilson]

Yeah, but here in the States the Circuit City weekly flyer said that you get all 4 when you buy any Superman DVD released that day. Not true. You get one cel in each set. And you have no clue as to which cel is in each set, assuming it's not random (I doubt it is, but you never know). But if it helps, STAS vol.3 and JL season 2 have different cels. Happy hunting for the others.

We got the short end of the stick again. :-/ No cels, no ticket, no comic; nowhere here is giving away a free thing with ANY of it. How sad. I'll probably go to the USA and grab the sets at Circuit City; how long are the lithographs going to be included?

I remember a few years ago free stuck was to be found everywhere; I got a DD and Elektra bobblehead with the purcahse of the Daredevil DVD; the fullsize large ones too. Same thing with the purchase of the X2 boxset, Nightcrawler and Wolvie. LOTR got you a free ring, anger management a free stress ball and a free glass hand thingy...uhh, I'm all out. Then the free stuff degraded to a lunchbag with toystory and now nothing except price increases on products.

PS, do the movie passes specify if they're only US or for use in Canada? Some free passes would be nice.

[Bird Boy]

PS, do the movie passes specify if they're only US or for use in Canada? Some free passes would be nice.

The ones I got specify US only. However, Jim Harvey (who lives in and bought his sets in Canada) got sets with movie cash for Canada, so it may just depend on your area.

-BB

[Harley_Quinn]

You know, I have to say, there is not a single bad episode on this set. I know some of you are going to bring up Hearts & Minds and Eclipsed...but honestly? They may be weaker than the rest, but they'll still good shows. Eclipsed in particular is just plain fun.

What a fantastic season.

I agree, Season 2 is just nirvana for me

[MacGyver]

We got the short end of the stick again. :-/ No cels, no ticket, no comic; nowhere here is giving away a free thing with ANY of it. How sad. I'll probably go to the USA and grab the sets at Circuit City; how long are the lithographs going to be included?

While supplies last. So, the sooner you get the US the better.

I think I'm gonna cave and get Brainiac Attacks and Krypto, to see if I get the last 2 cels. I didn't want to get Brainiac Attacks, but...

[Zero X Marquis]

We got the short end of the stick again. :-/ No cels, no ticket, no comic; nowhere here is giving away a free thing with ANY of it. How sad. I'll probably go to the USA and grab the sets at Circuit City; how long are the lithographs going to be included?

There are actually a couple of reasons for this.

1. Per capita Canadians buy more DVDs (or at least they did in 2004, I'm not too sure about that now)

2. Per capita Canadians see more movies then Americans (that was in 2004 as well, I really need to update my stats)

3. Less obvious reason, but per capita Canadians buy the most HDTVs (back in 2005). Which means that we'd be more inclined to buy a WS presentation.

All that said, there's no reason to throw anything in to entice us (Canadians) to buy the movies, and well, odds are those that bought the Justice League/Superman sets for the tickets will still likely pay to see the movie. The only reason why Best Buy has that comic is to entice people to buy it there opposed to other places. You know what sucks though, even though our dollar is catching up to the American buck, our buying power per dollar hasn't changed all that much relative to the US; prices have either gone up, or stayed the same in most cases.

[Steven C]

I bought my set at Best Buy and I didn't get a ticket or a comic :( So it definitely has to be an American thing.

Also my JL Declassified had no Phil Lamar to be found, only Hillhouse, which I found disappointing. Especially since I enjoyed the Kauffman featurette on the Superman DVD.

EDIT: I found the "Voices of the League" feature with Laamar on it. My DVD advertises it as Phil Laamar hosting the panel discussion

Yeah I was expecting to see Phil Lamar like the box said.
Which disc is the "Voices of the League" feature on?

Question for everyone: Why was the JL season 1 box "flat" while all the other DCAU animated DVDS the boxes are puffy. Its not a big deal, but wouldnt you think WB would want all the boxes uniform?

[otter]

Question for everyone: Why was the JL season 1 box "flat" while all the other DCAU animated DVDS the boxes are puffy. Its not a big deal, but wouldnt you think WB would want all the boxes uniform?

Huh. Didn't notice that. I'm actually more annoyed that they altered the logo size on the spine of STAS v.3 so it doesn't match the previous releases. It still looks fine, but it's juuuust significant enough to bug me when I look at my DVD shelf.

[Br'er Lappin]

Huh. Didn't notice that. I'm actually more annoyed that they altered the logo size on the spine of STAS v.3 so it doesn't match the previous releases. It still looks fine, but it's juuuust significant enough to bug me when I look at my DVD shelf.

And the fact that it says "Volume 3" instead of "Volume Three" like the other 2 volumes.

[David64]

Anyone wish Kevin Conroy and Michael Rosenbaum would have been included in the "Voices of the League" feature. It would have been great to see all the voice actors for the original 7.

[Wonderwall]

Anyone wish Kevin Conroy and Michael Rosenbaum would have been included in the "Voices of the League" feature. It would have been great to see all the voice actors for the original 7.

Maybe they thought Conroy had already been in enough featurettes, or he was busy, etc. Rosenbaum doesn't actually voice with the rest of the cast for the most part I believe. From what I understand he does his lines over the phone. He does have more of a commitment to Smallville as hes in all the episodes as opposed to JL.

[Silly McGooses]

I had never seen Wild Cards before...MAN was that a great episode!

Some good features...

OK, bad news...I think the video is pretty bad. The interlacing is awful as usual. Perhaps much of it has to do with the digital production, but I cringe every time there is a pan. I haven't watched it on my widescreen TV so I don't know how bad that will be.

[Bird Boy]

OK, bad news...I think the video is pretty bad. The interlacing is awful as usual. Perhaps much of it has to do with the digital production, but I cringe every time there is a pan. I haven't watched it on my widescreen TV so I don't know how bad that will be.

It...is? I noticed some interlacing on the first two discs, but not so much on the third and fourth. Nothing that I'd pick up on a TV set though...

-BB

[Silly McGooses]

I've only watched the first two discs, maybe it gets better.

[TheGrayGhost]

I bought this box-set and Volume 3 of STAS on Tuesday. Since I've never seen it before, I was looking forward to Wild Cards, but I was very disappointed after watching it. I'm a bit annoyed that both The Joker and Batman were so poorly written and animated; I expected so much more. But I guess that's my fault. Maybe it will change my mind after a second viewing.

All in all, I've got to say that I regret both of my purchases thus far; I haven't gotten through all of the episodes of the two box-sets, but I jumped ahead of the order and watched all of the episodes that many of you guys seem to like. I liked A Better World and Starcrossed, but Twilight and Hereafter were awful. But the biggest let down of them all came in Volume 3 of STAS. Legacy was such a half-assed story.

So I'm just going to take a break from the DCAU DVD's and return to them in a few months or so because if I see another awful story or missed opportunity, I don't think I will continue on to buy the rest of the DCAU DVD's. Hopefully my opinions will change upon a second viewing of these stories.

[Toddman]

Maybe they thought Conroy had already been in enough featurettes, or he was busy, etc. Rosenbaum doesn't actually voice with the rest of the cast for the most part I believe. From what I understand he does his lines over the phone. He does have more of a commitment to Smallville as hes in all the episodes as opposed to JL.

I got to wondering about the "hows" and "whys" of the assembled cast for the "Voices of Justice" feature, and I have a theory:

It seemed pretty obvious that the footage of the cast speaking lines from certain Season 2 episodes (like Newbern doing Superman's lines from "Twilight" or Eisenberg and Hale reciting dialogue from "Secret Society") were reinactments of their actually performances. Their clothing and the out-of-sync lip movement from the animation are dead giveaways.

If that's the case, then those actors were together at some point after Season 2. I guess it's possible that they all came together just to tape the "Voices of Justice" special feature for the DVD, but I have a feeling they were in the studio to do some real work on an actual episode. There are a couple of shots of Andrea Romano in the director's chair with a few other sound technicians and engineers. And there's also the appearance of Bruce Timm himself in the feature. He looked like he was actually working in his role as the show's producer (along with lending his own voice talents).

It's b.t.'s presence inside the sound booth to provide direction for the "wala" recording that got me thinking about which episode of JLU the cast and Romano might have been working on. Timm seems to be saying that the "wala" needed for the crowd scene was in reaction to the possibility of being smashed by a "giant ball."

So, which episode of JLU included the voice talents Lamar, Newbern, Eisenberg, Canals, & Hale and featured a crowd of people running from a "giant ball"....?

Well, I could be wrong, but I think all of us fans may have gotten a little peek at the very last recording session of JLU for the episode Destroyer.

That would very cool! But I would have to chime into b.t.'s sad "awwww" once Romano declared, "That's a wrap!"


T:(ddman

[Steven C]

so which disc has "Voices of the League"?
Its not advertised on the box

edit: I found it.

[Joker1238]

ok Joker was poorly anmation on wild cards, BUT STILL, it was pretty alsome showing.

After watching Joker thought BTAS-TNBA-STAS-JL.

Joker more than any one else has a history of always off model. Joker was badly off model in Laughing Fish, Harley and Ivy and others. Joker for the most part was on model in TNBA, but that was because there was hardly anything to draw. I would perfer a off model Joker that looks like the Joker, than a on model Joker, that loses luster.

Batman Return of Joker came, and change the Joker's look, of couse he was still off model in a few scenes, like the window scene.

Joker was on model in Injustice for All, but way off on Wild Cards.

Do I let that bother me?? No, I dont because the Joker for the most part is a hard guy to put in movement in cartoons. I can deal with it, and it does not bother me either way on or off model. Wild Cards was just at its worse, when compare to others. Hard guy to draw with movement. Ok. I understand, I dont hold it against the cartoon for that.

[b.t.]

Anyone wish Kevin Conroy and Michael Rosenbaum would have been included in the "Voices of the League" feature. It would have been great to see all the voice actors for the original 7.

obviously, we would have LOVED to have all of the "original 7" for the featurette...but scheduling conflicts intervened...michael shooting "smallville" in vancouver, kevin living in new york, carl not being able to get away from "alias"...ah well...

[Crow]

I should have my copy within one week, along with STAS Volume 3. I'll watch that first, as I haven't seen any of those episodes. It's a wonderful coincidence that the first one on JL S2 is the Twilight episode.

Thanks guys for not outright saying where these easter egg things are, I'm still able to read this thread and not know exactly where they are.

[TheGrayGhost]

ok Joker was poorly anmation on wild cards, BUT STILL, it was pretty alsome showing.

After watching Joker thought BTAS-TNBA-STAS-JL.

Joker more than any one else has a history of always off model. Joker was badly off model in Laughing Fish, Harley and Ivy and others. Joker for the most part was on model in TNBA, but that was because there was hardly anything to draw. I would perfer a off model Joker that looks like the Joker, than a on model Joker, that loses luster.

Batman Return of Joker came, and change the Joker's look, of couse he was still off model in a few scenes, like the window scene.

Joker was on model in Injustice for All, but way off on Wild Cards.

Do I let that bother me?? No, I dont because the Joker for the most part is a hard guy to put in movement in cartoons. I can deal with it, and it does not bother me either way on or off model. Wild Cards was just at its worse, when compare to others. Hard guy to draw with movement. Ok. I understand, I dont hold it against the cartoon for that.

Well, The Joker's poor visuals weren't the only reason I didn't like the two episodes. In fact, aside from the two lines in his forhead and the shape of his eyes, I thought he was fine. I think most of the problem is in the two-episode format; not all stories deserve two-episodes, and when a weak plot such as this is used, it shouldn't be dragged out into a whole hour. I found myself very bored while watching it, which really shouldn't happen if The Joker is the feature villain. The pace of the story also needed work; it was too linear. And Mark Hamill's performance as The Joker was very lame. But it really isn't his fault, the writing wasn't witty or edgy enough.

Now, I think I need to get this off my chest:

I didn't get Cartoon Network until after Season 2, so I didn't get to watch it on television. The creators and the fans hyped it up so much that I really thought it was going to be the strongest of the seasons. I guess I got caught up in the hype. Don't get me wrong, I'll always respect, appreciate, and love these episodes, but they aren't nearly as good as I thought they were going to be. Some were great, but most just barely made it. Interestingly enough, I think the stories and themes they tackled were intriguing, but the crew approached these stories and themes with not much drama or spectacle. I think the same problem occured with Legacy. The story is groundbreaking and phenomenal, but it wasn't told very well. I'm very glad that the creative team decided to go back to the one-episode format in Season 3.

And just out of curiosity, aside from A Better World and Starcrossed, which episodes were supposed to be the good ones again?

I'm still hoping that my opinions of these stories will change after a second viewing.

[WadeWilson]

There are actually a couple of reasons for this.

1. Per capita Canadians buy more DVDs (or at least they did in 2004, I'm not too sure about that now)

2. Per capita Canadians see more movies then Americans (that was in 2004 as well, I really need to update my stats)

3. Less obvious reason, but per capita Canadians buy the most HDTVs (back in 2005). Which means that we'd be more inclined to buy a WS presentation.

All that said, there's no reason to throw anything in to entice us (Canadians) to buy the movies, and well, odds are those that bought the Justice League/Superman sets for the tickets will still likely pay to see the movie. The only reason why Best Buy has that comic is to entice people to buy it there opposed to other places. You know what sucks though, even though our dollar is catching up to the American buck, our buying power per dollar hasn't changed all that much relative to the US; prices have either gone up, or stayed the same in most cases.

I'm still going to buy the DVDs most definately, but I'm still a totally for free stuff no matter how cheap it is; just something cool to have (i.e. the free cheap plastic green lantern ring that came with Corps #1).

Weird that we buy more HDTVs and DVDs, I found that really suprising, same with the WS info especially since I know a lot of people with the mindset of: "Its a DVD who cares if its special edition or widescreen its a DVD" and these are people that buy a fair amount of DVDs.

One thing you said confused me though: when you say people that bought it for the movie pass would still pay for the movie do you mean people that wanted the pass, but didn't get one, or do you mean people that bought it, GOT a pass, but decided to pay to go to the movie instead and the pass went in the garbage? I'm really hoping that you meant the latter.

The whole deal with our dollar is getting ridiculous. Comics are the same price, DVDs haven't moved and if they have they've gone up, and games remain at the same overpriced standard. I rarely buy DVDs here anymore and wait and get all of them in the US if not for the price then for there not being any french littered all over the box/alliance atlantis releasing it there. The only reason I buy comics here is because I get them for US cover but the taxes are still too high.

Do you know what store Jim Harvey got his at, and which part of Canada he's in? I should call around tomorow, since I checked HMV and Blockbuster and neither had it, and theres no mention in Futureshop or Best Buy, and I doubt FS got it.

Finally one last question for anyone: The first set of JL, when you looked at the side-opening all you could see was the material of the digi-pack. With JL v2, its like all the old releases of Batman v1-v4, and Superman v1-v2. HOWEVER, Superman v3 has the digi pack material on the open side like JL v1, and unlike Superman v1-v2. Any logic/reasoning behind this besides them not wanting Supes to match?

[WadeWilson]

While supplies last. So, the sooner you get the US the better.

I think I'm gonna cave and get Brainiac Attacks and Krypto, to see if I get the last 2 cels. I didn't want to get Brainiac Attacks, but...

I'll be calling and putting a set on hold, then if I can't make it I'll call back and have it not put on hold. THen again last time I had something held at Circuit City it was Beast Wars season 1 and they decided that writing HOLD on a piece of paper WHILE placed on the box, with the last copy in most of the city, was a brilliant idea. Needless to say I didn't want my name engraved on my box so I went and paid more at Media Play (we never got the BW sets in Canada.) I'll have to specify this time.

[The Hulk]

Does anyone know when the next volume will be out? And how many there will be in all?

[David64]

carl not being able to get away from "alias"...ah well...


I knew I forgot someone. :sad: How can I forget the Matian Manhunter?!?!

[Bat Bruce]

Does anyone know when the next volume will be out? And how many there will be in all?

The next volume will be JLU season 1, so there are most likely 3 more. I think season 1 is scheduled for December along with BB season 2

[Wade Kruse]

Wild Cards and Twilight are bad episodes?

I say hell no to that.

Both are fantastic...just like nearly every episode in season two.

[MilkManX]

Wild Cards and Twilight are bad episodes?

I say hell no to that.

Both are fantastic...just like nearly every episode in season two.

Agreed!

Overall 90% of Season 2 are gems. I was floored when I first saw Twilight.

[JEWCY]

I ordered mine today and on Amazon's Action and Adventure DVD's Justice League is ranked 3rd and 4th overall on DVD purchases with Superman coming in at 5th on action and adventure and 6th overall in dvds. So some good news from these sales is well appreciated.

[Zorak Masaki]

I got mine at wal-mart,,and it didnt come with a movie ticket and/or comic book. BTW,,why is "comfort and joy" BEFORE "wild cards"? Even if theyre going by production code, it makes no sense story-wise.

[Joker1238]

because Comfort and Joy hit the airways first if I recall.

[Wonderwall]

I got mine at wal-mart,,and it didnt come with a movie ticket and/or comic book. BTW,,why is "comfort and joy" BEFORE "wild cards"? Even if theyre going by production code, it makes no sense story-wise.

When they aired season 2 here in Canada they aired Comfort and Joy before Wild Cards. I always thought it was better that way because it showed them being more friendly and and then when they finally kiss in Wild cards they had a really nice set up with the episode before. Also after Wild cards is Starcrossed so it makes it tragic that after a good long while of GL and Shyera teasing, they finally come together only to be split up. Maybe Im a little biased cuz that sorta thing happened to me, just replace invading hawk people with a crazy mom:D .

[TheGrayGhost]

Can anyone please tell me which episodes were commonly held as the best episodes of Season 2?

[Toddman]

Can anyone please tell me which episodes were commonly held as the best episodes of Season 2?

"A Better World", "Twilight" and "Starcrossed" seem to receive the most consistant acclaim from season 2.


Toddman

[Doomsday]

Amazing set. There is not one episode on here that I don't like and its great that I can watch them in great picture and sound anytime I want. Hopefully the set can keep me busy until JLU comes out.

[TheGrayGhost]

"A Better World", "Twilight" and "Starcrossed" seem to receive the most consistant acclaim from season 2.


Toddman

It's a shame that there are so few great episodes in the first two seasons of Justice League. After this disappointing season, I'm starting to doubt the quality of JL/JLU as a series. It seems that the only thing it has going for it are Starcrossed, the Cadmus story-arc, and a select few other episodes.

[awh1978]

It's a shame that there are so few great episodes in the first two seasons of Justice League. After this disappointing season, I'm starting to doubt the quality of JL/JLU as a series. It seems that the only thing it has going for it are Starcrossed, the Cadmus story-arc, and a select few other episodes.

Perhaps it would be cheaper to rent the dvds and see if they are worth buying. In my opinion, if you dislike most of season 2 you probably won't like any of JLU, although purchasing season 2 of JLU will get you a lot of the Cadmus arc.

[Silly McGooses]

Just watched Hereafter. Awesome episode! Other than the voice recasts...

[Mr. Maverick]

So I'm thinking, should I watch Superman or JL first. Well, JL's first episode is with Darkseid, so I'll watch the lead-in's from Superman (Apocolypse, Little Girl Lost, Legacy). I get to Twilight, and I knew everyone said that JL Season 2 was way better then Season 1, but I couldn't believe it when I turned it on. Superman is hit by something...and he keeps coming. :eek:

That's when I knew I was in for something good.

Other episodes were good, but Twilight was one of my tops.

I loved Only A Dream, seeing Batman waste the Doc. :evil:

I wasn't overly excited about Hearts and Minds or The Terror Beyond, but that's just me.

Starcrossed was really good, though Superman in the meeting at the end seemed a little out of character.

Eclipsed and Hereafter were just plain awesome.

<SPOILER ALERT> (Highlight)

In A Better World, I found it very ironic that Bats was the only one to not get taken down by Luthor ('specially since he really couldn't lose anything, if I got that right). He seems like the logical guy to realize they're in error. One Batman is good. Two Batmans is pure joy.

<END SPOILERS>

My only real complaints are the box info was poorly done: Phil LaMarr didn't host "Declassified" and Hereafter and the Secret Society were not on the dvd that the box said. Still, when you get a free ticket to Superman Returns, all this sweet stuff, you can forgive a little bit. ;)

[JHillhouse]

I told you those boxes were gonna be the bane of my existence. Half the reviews I've seen don't even know there is another piece (and, oddly enough, don't seem to notice that I'm not Phil).

To echo bt, obviously we would haved loved to have had as many folks as we could get in the Voices piece. That said, it makes us appreciate the time that people have given us over the years on all of the features. And, incedentally, bt has been there for all of this mess (as his various hairstyles will attest) and Lord knows the man has a day job. So, while it would be cool to get everyone in on different things and it's a bit dissappointing when we can't, don't take the cool participation we do get for granted. Nobody HAS to do anything. Imagine me and a bunch of sock puppets...

(steps down from soapbox)

Point is, I'm glad everyone seems to dig the Voices feature. It's somethig we have wanted to do for a while.

And, I'll tell ya, that Toddman sure does some thinkin'...

[The Hulk]

The next volume will be JLU season 1, so there are most likely 3 more. I think season 1 is scheduled for December along with BB season 2


December????? That freakin long!! Man, that sucks!!!!

[Joker1238]

I pretty happy now, I got the BACKGROUND of the DCAU cartoons on DVD now.

Batman, Superman and JL.

I dont think there was one bad show in JL, hell I even loved War World and EVEYTHING on season 1 set, and the same applies to season 2.

All season 2 did was up the deep storys and made it a classic.

So far I am not sure what is the best show on season 2.

[Yojimbo]

And, I'll tell ya, that Toddman sure does some thinkin'...

It's the only thing we do after signing off.

A very comedic peice to do is a Jeopardy parody starring the staffers to see who knows/remembers the most. That'd make my day over and over.

[kashpoing]

I'd love to see yojimbo's idea as a feature . overall I loved this set all the episodes were great the extras good but getting to see all the episodes I missed (hereafter , secret society and comfort and joy) was the best .
I cant wait to get JLU S1 since I missed nearly ALL of it making them all basicly new to me. Did anyone else notice on the fourth discs episode menu it doesnt show starcrossed .

[Randy K. Hassan]

I'm going to post quibbles only...

I missed English subtitles. I don't remember whether they were on the season 1 box or not, but both my seven-year-old and I rely on them pretty frequently.

Also, I glanced at my "Starcrossed" DVD, wondering whether to trade it in, and saw the Hawkman documentary thingy (which I remembered) and deleted scenes (which I didn't). Would have liked to see those on the box.

[John Cage]

To echo bt, obviously we would haved loved to have had as many folks as we could get in the Voices piece. That said, it makes us appreciate the time that people have given us over the years on all of the features. And, incedentally, bt has been there for all of this mess (as his various hairstyles will attest) and Lord knows the man has a day job. So, while it would be cool to get everyone in on different things and it's a bit dissappointing when we can't, don't take the cool participation we do get for granted. Nobody HAS to do anything. Imagine me and a bunch of sock puppets...

From one huge DCAU fan to another I just want to say a big thank you Messr. Hillhouse. The features on the DVDs have gotten better with each set and the JL season two and STAS volume three sets are great. It's fantastic having the cast talk about the show too, and the extra commentary on the Superman set was a very plesant surprise. Thanks for doing a great job with these sets.

... But if you could find a way to get commentaries on every episode I would give you any non-essential organ you needed and/or take a bullet for you. (Where else but on an animation-comic book forum could such an offer not seem completely insane.)

Have a good day.
John Cage

[warmachine04]

I had quite day finding this DVD set. I went to two BestBuys, one Circuit City, one Walmart and one Target and didnt find a copy. I managed to find a copy in another Target but the discs were loose and scratched. I managed to get my money back since that was their only copy available. I got lucky the next day when I stopped in another Bestbuy that was fully stocked DCAU DVDs There are no scratches in this set.

It was worth it seeing all those episodes once again.:)

[John Cage]

I had quite day finding this DVD set. I went to two BestBuys, one Circuit City, one Walmart and one Target and didnt find a copy. I managed to find a copy in another Target but the discs were loose and scratched. I managed to get my money back since that was their only copy available. I got lucky the next day when I stopped in another Bestbuy that was fully stocked DCAU DVDs.

I had this kind of experience when I was getting Batman Beyond season one and JL season one. Thankfully this time around the Future Shop I went to planned for a Superman Returns rush and ordered about four times as many copies as they did in March. Good thing too. The four people ahead of me in line were snapping up the various DVDs out last Tuesday too. One had all the Superman sets -- Adventures of Superman seasons 3 & 4, Lois and Clark season 3, Superboy season 1, Superman TAS volume 3, and Brainiac Attacks. I thought about telling him he missed JL season 2 but I thought the better of it.

Have a good day.
John Cage

[Revelator]

One of the fun features of the set is Butch Lukic's mordant presence on the commentary, especially on Starcrossed--when everyone else got caught up in Hawkgirl-love he began raining on the parade. Though I'm fond of Shayera, I laughed when he said he agreed with Diana.

[Toddman]

And, I'll tell ya, that Toddman sure does some thinkin'...

It's what I do when I'm not polishing my own Darth Vader helmet...



T:Dddman

[Lef T]

These discs are golden! The picture quality on these are amazing. Is it just me or have the special effects been tinkered with? Like the laser blasts on Supes' chest at the beginning of "A Better World" or on Light Ray as he descends at the end of "Twilight".

Anyway, haven't gotten through the every episode because I jumped around to my favorite eps but I am fully impressed. The audio is something else that blew me away. On my video copy of "Twilight" I couldn't hear Batman yell "Just do it!" in "Twilight". But on the disc his voice is isolated and comes out the left speaker. JLU treated with TLC.

And what exactly is the problem with widescreen? I think it looks pretty good!

[A.J]

Could anyone post pics from STARCROSSED from this set compare to STARCROSSED from the movie single release so we could compare them and notice (or not) any differences between them due to the WS and anamorphic release??? thanks!

[Wonderwall]

These discs are golden! The picture quality on these are amazing. Is it just me or have the special effects been tinkered with? Like the laser blasts on Supes' chest at the beginning of "A Better World" or on Light Ray as he descends at the end of "Twilight".


Nah, thats how they appeared in the original broadcasts. Maybe the transfer to DVD made them look a little cleaner but they didnt go in and tinker with anything.

[Wonderwall]

Ok I have a question and it regards what was said in the commentary for Starcrossed part 3. When Hro Talek backhands Shyera, Bruce Timm says theres a special white flash. I see the flash, and he says if you freeze frame it then you'll see something. But for the life of me I cant seem to pause it the exact second it happens, so does anyone know whats so special about it?

[Trevor Balena]

Ok I have a question and it regards what was said in the commentary for Starcrossed part 3. When Hro Talek backhands Shyera, Bruce Timm says theres a special white flash. I see the flash, and he says if you freeze frame it then you'll see something. But for the life of me I cant seem to pause it the exact second it happens, so does anyone know whats so special about it?
I think this might be it, though if so Karkull has it on his "Starcrossed" Screen Grabs page in the wrong order:

http://jl.toonzone.net/episode25a/090.jpg

[JHillhouse]

From one huge DCAU fan to another I just want to say a big thank you Messr. Hillhouse. The features on the DVDs have gotten better with each set and the JL season two and STAS volume three sets are great. It's fantastic having the cast talk about the show too, and the extra commentary on the Superman set was a very plesant surprise. Thanks for doing a great job with these sets.

... But if you could find a way to get commentaries on every episode I would give you any non-essential organ you needed and/or take a bullet for you. (Where else but on an animation-comic book forum could such an offer not seem completely insane.)

Have a good day.
John Cage


No Thank YOU, John Cage (if that is your real name, and either way congratulations on it). Not only for the kind words, but for the interest in the show and what we do on the side.

I'm good on organs right now (insert Darth Vader joke here) and may need to take you up on the bullet thing, but you have to belive me when I say that you probably don't want what you wish for. I'm afraid it would be overkill (and not in the cool Men At Work kind of way). The well would run dry and Bruce would probably pay Butch to pick me up and throw me into traffic if we ever presente the idea of dozens of commentaries at a time. However, I will say here and now for the record that I like the commentaries and could stand to have more of them.

[Redemption]

I think this might be it, though if so Karkull has it on his "Starcrossed" Screen Grabs page in the wrong order:


No, it's in the correct order. Talak is about to smash GL, Hawkgirl runs in, Hro smacks her (flash) and then she ignites her mace.

[Sue]

My copy finally arrived today. I haven't watched the entire thing yet, but so far, so good :cool: I'd have given it five stars if the episodes were edited as one, but that's the only problem I have with this set. I especially enjoyed the sit-down with the actors on disk one. Very insightful. The episodes themselves of course are a treat too. I haven't seen most of them in a couple of years.

[Batlaw]

Love Love Love this set!
One funny and really cool thing my wife actually caught on to (but I'm sure some have already put together?) The Royal Flush Gang members in the "Wild Cards" Eps are all voiced by the Teen Titans voice actors!
:) how neat

[Nobuyuki sama]

However, I will say here and now for the record that I like the commentaries and could stand to have more of them.
As long as you can get everyone participating in the commentaries and special features to "ring the bell", I'll be more than satisfied. ;)

[Yojimbo]

I'm going to post quibbles only...

I missed English subtitles. I don't remember whether they were on the season 1 box or not, but both my seven-year-old and I rely on them pretty frequently.

Also, I glanced at my "Starcrossed" DVD, wondering whether to trade it in, and saw the Hawkman documentary thingy (which I remembered) and deleted scenes (which I didn't). Would have liked to see those on the box.

From the last release of JL Season One and Batman Beyond, there weren't English subtitles, I loved using those, it really helps you follow the story and for me to log down info. We need to lobby to bring the English subs back.

[awh1978]

On the Starcrossed commentary they mentioned how they felt that having Talak break GL's ring was going to cause some people to complain because the ring is supposed to be indestructible. I'm a little surprised that they didn't mention how considerate Talak was, since it would have been far easier to chop off GL's hand instead of using a precision slice to break the ring. Of course, since his axe doesn't have the same cauterizing properties as a lightsaber, I'm not sure how they could have had any shots of GL after that since he would have had blood gushing out of his stump. Still, it would have been kind of cool to see John walking around with an energy construct to replace his hand in JLU.

[Bat Bruce]

Did anyone order this online, and have you got it yet? I preordered it online about a month ago and i havent heard a thing about a dispatch notice. Whoever said good things are worth waiting for is a liar!

[bastilashanweb]

I was wondering if anyone can make screencaps of the DVD xtras were Phil Lamarr and Jennifer Hale chat about the series. If this is possible. :)

[Toddman]

However, I will say here and now for the record that I like the commentaries and could stand to have more of them.

It looks like there are usually only two commentaries for the 13 episode sets, as oppossed to three or more for the 18+ episode sets. And even though it would appear that the JLU sets will contain 13 episodes, it would be great to see three commentaries for the JLU sets also.

The cast of the show is so large and the flavor of many of the episodes is so diverse (in content as well as production) that hearing b.t. and company's thoughts on more than two shows per set would be a real treat.


Toddman

[Simpler Simon]

The cast of the show is so large and the flavor of many of the episodes is so diverse (in content as well as production) that hearing b.t. and company's thoughts on more than two shows per set would be a real treat.

Especially since these episodes have been produced so much more recently, and it takes less effort to dig up interesting things to say than for a BTAS episode ten years old.


I'm a little surprised that they didn't mention how considerate Talak was, since it would have been far easier to chop off GL's hand instead of using a precision slice to break the ring.

broadcast standards aside, i think Talak's hit was meant to break GL's hand, and the ring breaking was just a side effect. agree an energy construct hand would've been a nice visual for the character.

still haven't picked up this release yet, torn between this one and superman vol 3. superman seems to have a bit more special features for the lower price tag, but its the JL episodes i really wanna see in widescreen. decisions, decisions...

[FireWarrior]

still haven't picked up this release yet, torn between this one and superman vol 3. superman seems to have a bit more special features for the lower price tag, but its the JL episodes i really wanna see in widescreen. decisions, decisions...


Why not get both?

[Duke]

To all who were confused about where the special features were (including the reviewers): Well, you should've watched everything in order. :P Then you wouldn't have had that kind of confusion. That's what I did, and the only slip-up on my end was thinking Hereafter was next when it was Secret Society.

The lesson here: don't skip around. :P

[Simpler Simon]

Why not get both?

Money is tight, now moreso than ever as my residence just billed me for damages they should've cared about before i moved out.

i did a bit of price comparison over the weekend, and a lot of stores were either sold out of both or some didn't even get their JL season 2 shipments in yet. strange.

[Yojimbo]

Money is tight, now moreso than ever as my residence just billed me for damages they should've cared about before i moved out.

i did a bit of price comparison over the weekend, and a lot of stores were either sold out of both or some didn't even get their JL season 2 shipments in yet. strange.

I noticed that, too, in Hawai'i. Ever since, the last release of JL and BB, the dvd's are selling out faster, to point I have to camp out on Tuesday to get them. I understand the money situation all too well, with inflation chugging things up from sales tax to gas. It hurts the semi-part time college student such as myself the most.

[Sue]

Did anyone order this online, and have you got it yet? I preordered it online about a month ago and i havent heard a thing about a dispatch notice. Whoever said good things are worth waiting for is a liar!I ordered mine from Amazon about Thursday or Friday, and it arrived Monday. If you haven't already done so, make sure your order info. (name, address, payment type, etc) is up-to-date. I had that problem, and it delayed my orders in the past.

[Bat Bruce]

I ordered mine from Amazon about Thursday or Friday, and it arrived Monday. If you haven't already done so, make sure your order info. (name, address, payment type, etc) is up-to-date. I had that problem, and it delayed my orders in the past.

It's not my details, ive ordered from this place several times, it's not just that site either as a few i've looked at say they are waiting for a delivery of stock. I'm happy the set is selling well, but sell wel AFTER i've got my copy!

Edit: I've just got a dispatch notice, I will now do a merry little jig around my other boxsets

[Wonderwall]

I was just listening to the commentary for Starcrossed part 3 and they mention about the symbolism of the two statues in Krager's head( and with the broken Hawkgirl one ). Now Ive been thinking about this for a few days and also watching the other first 2 parts and Im getting the feeling that well Kragger might be gay. Now Im not speaking out against anything Im just wondering if anyone else got this vibe or am I just late realizing it:p

[Duke]

The latter. You're so late, we're all asleep. :P

[Yojimbo]

For Justice League Season two go to disc three and access Special features. Access Justice League Declassified and press right. A JL symbol will appear. Click onto it and Bruce Timm will introduce a first draft of a scene from Maid of Honor with Vandal Savage cheesily putting on a crown!

Did anyone else find Easter Eggs? I am sure I found zippo on Disc Two.

[Wonderwall]

The latter. You're so late, we're all asleep. :P

Yea I thought so:p , I had only seen Starcrossed once so even if I thought it then I completely forgot. And yes I found the easter egg on disc 1 or 2, I think its 1.

[Yojimbo]

Yea I thought so:p , I had only seen Starcrossed once so even if I thought it then I completely forgot. And yes I found the easter egg on disc 1 or 2, I think its 1.

Was it another section edited out of an episode like the Savage one?

[Wolf Boy2]

I didn't get a ticket. :_(

No chapter stops either? This blows. Superman Vol 3 didn't have them either.

Oh well, c'est la vie. Other than that the set rocks!

[Anarky]

I was just listening to the commentary for Starcrossed part 3 and they mention about the symbolism of the two statues in Krager's head( and with the broken Hawkgirl one ). Now Ive been thinking about this for a few days and also watching the other first 2 parts and Im getting the feeling that well Kragger might be gay. Now Im not speaking out against anything Im just wondering if anyone else got this vibe or am I just late realizing it:p

here we go:rolleyes:
it's most likely Kragger wanted Shayera out of the way so that he can rise in the ranks within Talek's division. Even though she's be on recon for many yrs, she probably outranked him

[Revelator]

here we go:rolleyes:

You might want to take that back. Timm has said at least twice that the Talek/Kragger relationship was patterned on the one between James Mason and Martin Landau in Hitchcock's North By Northwest. In that film, Landau is Mason's assistant, and the clear subtext is that he's got an attachment to his boss and is jealous of any woman who gets near him. In Northwest, Landau reveals with much relish that Eva Marie Saint has been untrue to Mason, and Mason strikes him for it, just as Talek struck Kragger for revealing Shayera's betrayal. So yes Wonderwall, your suspicions were correct.

[Wolf Boy2]

You might want to take that back. Timm has said at least twice that the Talek/Kragger relationship was patterned on the one between James Mason and Martin Landau in Hitchcock's North By Northwest. In that film, Landau is Mason's assistant, and the clear subtext is that he's got an attachment to his boss and is jealous of any woman who gets near him. In Northwest, Landau reveals with much relish that Eva Marie Saint has been untrue to Mason, and Mason strikes him for it, just as Talek struck Kragger for revealing Shayera's betrayal. So yes Wonderwall, your suspicions were correct.
Oh God, it's film class all over again. Why do people have to look for homoerotic crap in EVERYTHING??? Jesus.

[Silly McGooses]

Well, in this case, those undertones are definitely there..

[Gl_link]

I'm kinda sad to see that there is no commintary on the episode of Cthulu but oh well. At least I'll finaly be able to catch those episodes and hereafter since I missed them first time around

[Duke]

Oh God, it's film class all over again. Why do people have to look for homoerotic crap in EVERYTHING??? Jesus.
Usually when the guy who basically runs the show implies a homosexual relationship (or, at least, wants there to be one), then there is one. Obviously, Hro doesn't share the same feelings.

[Simpler Simon]

Finally got this set today. Got the comic book (the STAS volume 3 also had one with a different cover), but no movie cash or cels.

Pros:
-the lack of anamorphic transfers still bugs me, but for now these episodes look amazing. This is the first time I'm seeing most of these episodes in widescreen, so its like a whole new viewing experience.

-the voice-talent featurette was excellent. Mr. Hillhouse, you've really nailed it with this one. Less reliance on needless video effects and more straight editing as the cast talk about their work.

-I've only listened to the "better world" commentary so far, but it's pretty good. hope the other two are equally enjoyable.

-easter egg: funny stuff.

Cons
-I can understand the time restraints meant losing the fancy animated menus and interior art, but could they at least have picked a different color for each disc? I know not many people on this board will mix up the two blue discs or the two reds, but a green or purple disc might've worked. (yes, I'm nitpicking)

-the featurette that Mr. Hillhouse hosted himself felt short. Yes we got to see those nice background pieces, but a little more time at the roundtable could've been cool too. The inclusion of the voice-acting piece does balance things out to a degree, but I was disappointed with this one as a stand-alone.

-no chapter stops?

-the listings on the menu for that singer superman doc are waaay too long compared to the short title for the voices featurette and other extras.

overall though, great set. this one's gonna be in the player for awhile.

[Cortez2301]

Finally got this set today. Got the comic book (the STAS volume 3 also had one with a different cover), but no movie cash or cels.

Pros:
-the lack of anamorphic transfers still bugs me, but for now these episodes look amazing. This is the first time I'm seeing most of these episodes in widescreen, so its like a whole new viewing experience.

-the voice-talent featurette was excellent. Mr. Hillhouse, you've really nailed it with this one. Less reliance on needless video effects and more straight editing as the cast talk about their work.

-I've only listened to the "better world" commentary so far, but it's pretty good. hope the other two are equally enjoyable.

-easter egg: funny stuff.

Cons
-I can understand the time restraints meant losing the fancy animated menus and interior art, but could they at least have picked a different color for each disc? I know not many people on this board will mix up the two blue discs or the two reds, but a green or purple disc might've worked. (yes, I'm nitpicking)

-the featurette that Mr. Hillhouse hosted himself felt short. Yes we got to see those nice background pieces, but a little more time at the roundtable could've been cool too. The inclusion of the voice-acting piece does balance things out to a degree, but I was disappointed with this one as a stand-alone.

-no chapter stops?

-the listings on the menu for that singer superman doc are waaay too long compared to the short title for the voices featurette and other extras.

overall though, great set. this one's gonna be in the player for awhile.Can you tell me where I can find the easter egg?

[Br'er Lappin]

Can you tell me where I can find the easter egg?

I don't know how to do the hidden spoiler thing, so just check out this link...

http://www.dvdreview.com/eastereggs/pages/834.shtml

[Cortez2301]

I don't know how to do the hidden spoiler thing, so just check out this link...

http://www.dvdreview.com/eastereggs/pages/834.shtmlthanks alot man.

[Toddman]

Even though she's be on recon for many yrs, she probably outranked him

Aren't Kraggar and Sheyera the same rank? It looked like the Thanagarians uniforms were color coordinated by rank, with the regular soldiers in red, the officers in blue and the commanding officer in green.

And I could be wrong, but I think they were both called "Lieutenant."


Toddman


Oh God, it's film class all over again. Why do people have to look for homoerotic crap in EVERYTHING??? Jesus.

Ahem. (http://forums.toonzone.net/showpost.php?p=2204719&postcount=18)



Toddman

[Wolf Boy2]

Ahem. (http://forums.toonzone.net/showpost.php?p=2204719&postcount=18)

Toddman
Owww. Pwned.:o

Although no one ever did answer my question....

[Yojimbo]

Owww. Pwned.:o

Although no one ever did answer my question....

Becaue people are willing to note homoerotic behavior on television as a fictional tool but never next door as a reality?

Sure, we had to accept Kragger admired Hro, a military hero and Paran Dul was a total B but a flashback might have helped characterize them more.

[GuardianKid13]

I just got the DVD (from amazon), I can't wait to watch those episodes again (especially A Better World :D )....
..and it came with a ticket to Superman Returns (or something like that).

[Cortez2301]

I just got the DVD (from amazon), I can't wait to watch those episodes again (especially A Better World :D )....
..and it came with a ticket to Superman Returns (or something like that).This boxset is much better than season 1.Just telling you.

[GuardianKid13]

This boxset is much better than season 1.Just telling you.The episodes or the way the boxset was designed?

[Joker1238]

season 2 is stronger than season 1, but as "Boxsets". They did a better job on season one.

Mostly its the misslable of shows on wrong DVDs's(Hear After) and less content. Also I like the main menu better on Season 1. Season 2 main menu was dull, and lifeless.

[Cortez2301]

The episodes or the way the boxset was designed?The entire thing.also special features here are cooler.

[DisneyBoy]

Just picked this up over the weekend and have watched more than half of it. Fantastic season...with a few shortcomings.


I'd really forgotten how angry Diana was all the time in S2 until rewatching most of the episodes. You'll be hard-pressed to find more than a handfull of scenes where she's not scowling. *sigh* She didn't need to be so edgy!

I'd also forgotten how much beautiful Dong Yang A Team animation there was. *Drools*

Fantastic bonus features! Love them! Interesting, though, that the roundtable season two chat was pretty much four minutes long, and rather dull, followed by looking at print outs of digitally painted backgrounds. The B:TAS would have looked better "in person". The JL ones look better on our screens...

[Helena Wayne]

Just finished watching the set and all I can say is 'WOW!'. I had no idea how awesome these episodes were. I hadn't seen a lot of them due to Cartoon Network's constant shuffling with its schedule. Also, they'd air like 4 new episodes and then repeat the hell out of them for months and it was rather annoying. Try as I might, it became quite hard to tune in when all you'd get were repeats. It made the lack of new episodes more frustrating.

In any case, I am so glad to finally have this set. This really shows the league in all its glory. Not one single dud in the set. I also appreciated the voice actor featurette since I had not known what most of the cast looked like. I did miss Michael Rosenbaum and Kevin Conroy, but I'm familiar with these chaps already so it wasn't that much of a downer.

A note to Jason Millhouse - Thanks for all you've done to get us extras on these sets. It is truly appreciated and is not taken for granted. Of course, fans' appetite for these things is insatiable, so please don't take the requests for more features as a note of not being appreciated. Chalk it up to over-enthusiasm. You've done well and I can't thank you enough. Here's to many more in the future!

Ed

[the greenman]

Yeah, I recently picked this set up, and it's one of my best TVDVD's so far.

I love almost all of the episodes, some were pretty quirky, but for the most part, this is one of the best seasons of any show I've seen live-action or not. Really, it's that good. I can't wait for JLU, though judging from the info on these boards, I really wish they had recorded some commentary for the Cadmus stuff.

All in all, this Season 2 set is great. I did notice some interlacing on the first disc. Anyone know if WB will replace them?

[Helena Wayne]

All in all, this Season 2 set is great. I did notice some interlacing on the first disc. Anyone know if WB will replace them?

Hmmm, I'm a bit confused. What is interlacing? Is there a defect of sorts on the first disc? If so, where? I played all of my discs and didn't notice anything wrong. Info anyone?

Ed

[Bird Boy]

All in all, this Season 2 set is great. I did notice some interlacing on the first disc. Anyone know if WB will replace them?

Doubtful. Interlacing is common on animated releases and really isn't worth re-encoding for the studio.

It's not nearly as bad as other animation releases though, I've seen much worse.

Helena Wayne - If you watch the DVDs on a regular TV (hell I've watched them on an HDTV and still don't notice it that much), you won't notice the interlacing. It's when you watch it on a PC monitor or other higher-quality picture device that you start noticing it.

-BB

[Helena Wayne]

Helena Wayne - If you watch the DVDs on a regular TV (hell I've watched them on an HDTV and still don't notice it that much), you won't notice the interlacing. It's when you watch it on a PC monitor or other higher-quality picture device that you start noticing it.

OK, that may account for why I didn't notice it on mine, since my TV is a regular one, but I still don't know what it is exactly. Anyone care to share?


Ed

[pjay]

Well I think the problem on this set is not all the Episodes are encoded evenly. Some episodes like Twilight Part 1, Wild Cards Part 2 look excellent on HDTV and PC Monitors with very little if any Anti-aliasing, while Episodes like Twilight Part 2 and Wild Cards Part 1 have tons of Anti-aliasing. Not sure why they did it this way. I remember it was like this on the last JL season set, but I atributed that to WB reusing the same transfers off the JL Single Disc Releases which only had Season 1 episodes. Season 2 episodes with the exception of Starcrossed never got released in Single Disc form (atleast not to my knowlege) so I assumed all the episodes on the Season 2 DVD set would not have as much Anti-aliasing on the episodes. But I was wrong.:mad:

[Batman Fan]

I was finally able to pick this up and it's been one of my favorite DVD's from the DCAU yet. Most of these episodes were new to me, and this is probably the strongest season, next to JLU's Season 2 IMO. To not repeat what others have said, the episodes in themselves are all fantastic, the only one that really didn't sit well with me was Hearts and Minds (mostly because of the second part). The special features are nice and informative and I was pretty much pleased with the presentation of the episodes. Great set and it's great to see all these episodes for the first time, especially, Starcrossed!

*****

[ShadowStar]

This set boasts an excellent assortment of episodes. I got a real kick out of most of season 2 as it was airing, a few slightly disappointing stories aside ("Hearts and Minds", "Eclipsed", and possibly "Maid of Honor"), but even those episodes seemed more enjoyable on DVD than they had been when I was following them on Toonami. I guess viewing both parts together made a difference in the case of those stories. Most of the other stories are just phenomenal.

One question I've been meaning to ask on this thread for awhile now is whether anyone else has the same quality issues with this set that I have. During the Batman/Clayface fight in "Secret Society part 1" and when one of Joker's technicians starts to lose his mind and imagine his hands melting away in "Wild Cards part 2", a white line appears across the bottom of the screen (just above where the bottom black bar is) and remains there for a few seconds. It also flickers slightly (if I remember right), before disappearing. Has anyone else encountered this problem? It's so distracting and annoying.

There's also the occasional stutter (you know, like a really short pause) in a few places on this set, as well as on my JL season 1, JLU season 1 and S:TAS volume 3 sets. Is that a problem that's avoidable? Is it down to the DVD player or something?

[ShadowStar]

Can anyone help with the question I have about "Secret Society part 1" and "Wild Cards part 2"?

[Dusty]

That sounds like there is a problem with your DVD player, but before you take my word for it, try and play the DVD's on different player (if you have another one of course) and see if that actually is the problem,


D.

[Bat Bruce]

Can anyone help with the question I have about "Secret Society part 1" and "Wild Cards part 2"?

Ah ShadowStar, seems you & I have done this so many times with these DVD sets.
Anyway I checked for you & yes its on mine too. I must admit until you mentioned it I've never noticed it
(I will likely see it everytime from now on though & curse your name to the heavens ;))

[James Harvey]

The second season of Justice League arrives in High-Definition with this two-disc Blu-ray collection!



http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/jl/releases/bluray/seasontwo/t-bluslip.jpg (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/jl/releases/bluray/seasontwo/) http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/jl/releases/bluray/seasontwo/t-bluback.jpg (http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/jl/releases/bluray/seasontwo/)
Justice League: Season Two
Studio: Warner Home Video
Release Date: July 26th, 2011

Synopsis: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter and Hawkgirl - they have all used their unique powers to fight evil across the galaxy. These seven super heroes unite to become the Justice League. Dangers across the galaxy threaten Deep-rooted feelings of mistrust and insecurity surface and plague the Justice League, causing internal strife and leaving them vulnerable to attacks from their enemies. But when one of their own commits the ultimate betrayal, it could be the end of the Justice League and Earth forever!

Extras Include:
-All-New Featurette: “The Justice Lords and Beyond” – An in-depth exploration of the alternate reality concept, the use of this physical theory in the DC Comics Universe and the alternate Earth created in the fan-favorite Justice League episode “A Better World.”
-Featurette: "Justice League: Declassified" – Actor Phil LaMarr (the voice of John Stewart/Green Lantern) takes you behind the scenes with the show's creative team.
-Easter Egg: "Not Too Savage" – A never-before-seen deleted scene with an introduction by producer Bruce Timm.
-Commentary on Three Key Episodes: “Twilight, Part II,” “A Better World, Part II” and “Starcrossed, Part III” -- Producers Bruce Timm and James Tucker, director Butch Lukic and the late writer/story editor Dwayne McDuffie provide fans with keen behind-the-scenes insight on three important episodes.
-Trailers

Please post all discussions, comments, etc, about the Blu-ray here! Please discuss the episodes featured on the Blu-ray in the proper talkbacks, links provided below:

#50 - 52. Starcrossed (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=112318), #48-49. Wild Card (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=96463), #47. Comfort and Joy (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=97093), #45-46. The Secret Society (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=95193), #43-44. Hereafter (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=95830), #41-42. Eclipsed (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=93937), #39-40. The Terror Beyond (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=94567), #37-38. A Better World (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=93287), #35-36. Hearts and Minds (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=92659), #33-34. Maid of Honor (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=92031), #31-32. Only a Dream (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=91307), #29-30. Tabula Rasa (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=90619), #27-28. Twilight (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=80567)

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[jkoolpe]

Had to get this on the Blu-Ray :) !

Only had a chance to watch a little last night, but the picture quality, as one might expect from Blu-Ray, is excellent and clearly (no pun intended :D) better than the standard DVD release. Super-rich colors, crisp detail...right away I saw things in the background of some scenes that I had not noticed previously. The black bars were gone, too...I'm told it's full 16:9 wide screen which again is just epic to behold.

But the biggest improvement might just be the sound quality...it's in 5.1 surround (finally!!), and it just sounded so good...the explosions, the fisticuffs, the soundtrack/music...it all sounded so much cleaner and crisper coming out of my system speakers in this new mix! And all of the speakers were getting a workout which was just adds so much to the various scenes, whether they entail epic fights or poignant moments or anything else. I can really tell this is so when my wife complained almost immediately that it was too loud ;) .

Having such niceties as actual chapter stops within the episodes and also onscreen menus accessible during playback are nice upgrades, too..can't remember now if the standard DVD had the chapter stops, but most DC animated DVD releases have not had these which always seemed cheap on WB's part...I can't imagine it would have been difficult to include these, but they are there now in the Blu-Ray set!

Didn't get a chance to see the new featurette, but it is new so another nice item to justify the upgrade.

Bottom line: If you enjoyed this show, do not hesitate to upgrade (or buy it for the first time). You won't be disappointed, plus the more that buy it, the more likely we'll see more Blu-Ray releases for JLU!!

Cheers,

Jon

[Shadow_X]

Hi,

Have anyone seen this release(blu ray) in stores?, I went to Best Buy last Tuesday, but they didn´t have any copy there, I believe they only have it online, and I really want to get this edition in a physical store, I know that I can get it at Amazon(at a very good price BTW) but I always prefer to buy boxsets in stores so I can choose the box, I like to have my DVDs/Blu Rays boxes in mint condition.

Anyway if anyone have seen this release in a store(Wal-Mart, Target, FYE) please let me know, if not I´m guessing I´m going to have to buy it online and hope that it arrive in good conditions.

Thanks!

Later...

[suss2it]

Hi,

Have anyone seen this release(blu ray) in stores?, I went to Best Buy last Tuesday, but they didn´t have any copy there, I believe they only have it online, and I really want to get this edition in a physical store, I know that I can get it at Amazon(at a very good price BTW) but I always prefer to buy boxsets in stores so I can choose the box, I like to have my DVDs/Blu Rays boxes in mint condition.

Anyway if anyone have seen this release in a store(Wal-Mart, Target, FYE) please let me know, if not I´m guessing I´m going to have to buy it online and hope that it arrive in good conditions.

Thanks!

Later...

Amazon sells the boxes in mint condition. I've never gotten a damaged box by them, and if you do they let you exchange it.

[A.J]

Would you please or anyone else confirm is this release includes the SPANISH dub? Thank you!

[suss2it]

Would you please or anyone else confirm is this release includes the SPANISH dub? Thank you!It doesn't.

[FireWarrior]

Oh wow I totally forgot that this came out. I need to get this ASAP!

[Spider-Man]

Hi,

Have anyone seen this release(blu ray) in stores? I found copies at both Wal-Mart and Best Buy! Did you find any copies yet? I had no problems finding this but still can't find Young Justice: Season 1 Volume 1!

[BlueRocketBoy]

I was hesitant to upgrade after the lackluster season one Blu-ray transfer, but season two is well worth it. I got mine in the mail today, and the picture and sound are amazing--like watching the show all over again with fresh eyes. I'm totally pumped for Blu-ray releases of "JLU"; someday (hopefully soon).

[Chaz]

I am ASTOUNDED that my local Wal-Mart had this! Not only that, they had like 10 copies.

[Dusty]

I was hesitant to upgrade after the lackluster season one Blu-ray transfer, but season two is well worth it. I got mine in the mail today, and the picture and sound are amazing&mdash;like watching the show all over again with fresh eyes. I&rsquo;m totally pumped for Blu-ray releases of &ldquo;JLU&rdquo; someday (hopefully soon).
Hmmm, I thought Season One was transfered almost perfectly, the sound was spectacular! even without added speakers. But the picture/animation...



...was absolutely perfect! I saw no interlacing or color bleeding from the lines, everything was where it should be. Really, the only thing I noticed (and this is only if you look up close at the screen) was a little pixelation when the color Red was on screen, but again other than that, there were no issues at all, from what I could see. But whatever, I myself was just about to purchase this but there are really only 5 or 6 episodes worth buying in HD IMO, I really want this released on Itunes but in HD (granted it's only 720 P.) It still looks good when I hook it up to my TV, plus I want to put some JL episodes on my Ipad, and also take HD screengrabs, but I doubt Itunes will release season one or two in HD... Le Sigh.... ;)


D.

[BlueRocketBoy]

Hmmm, I thought Season One was transfered almost perfectly, the sound was spectacular! even without added speakers. But the picture/animation...

I am referring to season one being transferred in fullscreen (4:3) rather than widescreen (16:9, in this case cropped) format, as was the creators' original intent. This explains it in more detail: http://jl.toonzone.net/widescreen/widescreen.htm

[Shadow_X]

Hi,


I found copies at both Wal-Mart and Best Buy! Did you find any copies yet? I had no problems finding this but still can't find Young Justice: Season 1 Volume 1!

Thanks for the tip!, I went to Wal-Mart today I found two copies there, and of course I bought one :anime:

Needless to say that the video looks beautiful and sounds awesome!, and finally watching this season in anamorphic WS is great!, I can´t wait to see the Starcrossed episodes :anime:

BTW, I did not see any YJ DVD either.


I am ASTOUNDED that my local Wal-Mart had this! Not only that, they had like 10 copies.

I went to 2 Wal-mart today, and in both they only had 2 copies, so I´m also astounded that your Wal-mart had 10 copies :anime:

Anyway, getting back on topic, I think the only thing that bug me about this release is the packaging, I would´ve preferred a packaging like the DVD releases, but if a digipack was not on budget at least a slipcover like the ones on the DVDs, you know the one where you store the blu ray box from the side, but ohh well, on the bright side I think we are lucky that we got a standard slipcover :sweat:


Would you please or anyone else confirm is this release includes the SPANISH dub? Thank you!

Like suss2it confirmed it , this release does not include a Spanish Dub :sad:, but the extras have spanish subs!:), I don´t remember the DVD have any subs on the extras, so that´s a plus:anime:

Anyway, I´m very happy with this release, and I hope we can see JLU on BR soon :anime:

Later...

[Dusty]

I am referring to season one being transferred in fullscreen (4:3) rather than widescreen (16:9, in this case cropped) format, as was the creators' original intent. This explains it in more detail: http://jl.toonzone.net/widescreen/widescreen.htm
Sorry I must have mis-read your post, and thanks for the link, but I get what you mean. I myself am glad they released Season One the way it was originaly animated, I would not have been happy knowing that part of the image was missing. The same goes for any show, but again I guess I just mis-read your post, I thought you meant the image quality and audio wasn't good on the Season One Blu-ray.



D.

[Temple Fugate]

The black bars were gone, too...I'm told it's full 16:9 wide screen which again is just epic to behold.
Wow! So the set isn't window-boxed? There was some concern of this happening prior to the set's release but after release but I couldn't find confirmation about it one way or the other.

If it's actually in 16:9, I'm more than likely going to upgrade to the Blu-ray set. It's frustrating watching these great episodes window-boxed or zoomed in at lower quality.