What would be your dream Justice League episode?

[peterparker05]

My dream Justice League episode would involve the return of Braniac. It could be similar to the Panic in the Sky. And it could be really awesome and a place for some great cameos from STAS characters and superheroes previously not seen in the Timm universe.

But enough with what I want to see, what would your dream episode of Justice League be?

[ZorBrak]

My dream Justice League would be to have a crossover with the Marvel Universe for 3 parter, or a battle with the Predators

[Dark Knight]

Well my ultimate dream episode would also be a Marvel crossover but here's my more realistic dream episode:

It would be kind of like the episode of S:TAS where Manheim and his gang get all that Apokolips Technology (I forget the title) only it would take place in Gotham.

Darkseid is looking to incite general chaos and disaster on Earth (wanting it to be destroyed from within being still bitter about his treaty with New Genesis) so he sends an troop of Parademons to Arkham asylum and supplies Batman's whole Rogues gallery with enough Apokolips weaponry to turn all of Gotham into a smoldering Burn-hole.

Naturally the Joker takes the lead and enforces his own brand of sick rule over Gotham (it would be kind of like "No Man's land" w/ no earthquake mixed up with "Emperor Joker" only Joker doesnt have cosimic powers, just a lot of bad *@# weaponry.) The episode would feature all of the main Batman villains with Joker, Harley, Bane, Ivy and Mr. Freeze in Primary Roles and everyone else making secondary appearances; and naturally it would require the entire JL to set Gotham straight again as well as the aid of Robin, Batgirl, and Nightwing.

[Memphis Bleek]

would be four part Crisis of Infinite Earths with guest stars Green Arrow and Impulse. This four parter would be awesome!

[Supermon]

My dream ep would be a Darkseid all out war on Earth story.
It would also have lots of references to Legacy and would be the first time Supes has seen Darkseid since he beat his ace on apokolips.

[Blade1225]

my dream episode would be Diana, Hawkgirl going to fight catwomen and meeting up with supergirl and then having a hot threesome between the 3 heroines, afterwards.....huh?? oh oops

ok my perfect episode would be all 7 memebers and aquaman fighting an evasion of darkseid who commands the injustice league. Basically Lex finds Braniac and strikes a deal with him to rid the JL, braniac says he knows who can help and bring him before darkseid, and then its an all out battle!

[Batman 80]

I would like to see a Panic in the sky type episode.

[The Green Hornet]

my dream episode would be a team up between Ra's Al Ghoul and Darkseid

oh man what a team they would make with each other

one seeks life immortal the other the end to all life

the answer is the same and they both seek it

[Karkull]

I want to see a jailbreak episode where the League has to stop an army of supervillains from getting out.

Oh the guest stars we could have...

[peterparker05]

Originally posted by hot rod
I would like to see a Panic in the sky type episode.

You are so awesome. Thanks for joining the Panic In The Sky band wagon. It could translate so perfectly onto Justice League. Now if we could only get Bruce Timm to realize this, all would be well.

[Batman 80]

I've always been a big fan of the animated version of Brainiac. He was the first Superman animated figure I got.

[Blade1225]

which was "panic in the sky"?? :confused:

[Harvey Dent]

I'd like to see the Justice League take on the Justice League of America.

Everyone else: What???

I want to see how these leaguers would fare against the real Magnificent Seven:

Superman (Byrne version)
Batman
Wonder Woman
Aquaman (PAD version)
The Flash (Barry Allen)
Martian Manhunter
Green Lantern (Hal Jordan)

I'd also like to see the real JSA make an appearance on the show, prehaps in a 3 part episode taking place during WW2 and the present day.

[Blade1225]

some one explain what the difference is between JL, JLA, JSA

[Harvey Dent]

The JL (Justice League) is the animated version of the JLA (Justice League of America). The rosters are similar, except Hawkgirl replaces Aquaman, and John Stewart replaces Kyle Rainer on the show. The JSA (Justice Society of America) is the original DC Superhero group that came together during WW2. Superman and Batman were once members of the JSA, but they were removed when DC rebooted itself during The Crisis.

[Crickett]

Emerald Twilight with Hal Jordan as Parallax and Kyle Rayner as a rookie Green Lantern.

[GL2k2]

I'd like to see them explain what exactly happened to Kyle Raynor. I wish I could write this episode. It would involve Sinestro returning, expecting Kyle Raynor as the Green Lantern, and getting ready to enact his vengeance until he realizes he has been gone a long time. John fights Sinestro and the JLers find Kyle on a different planet with "ahem" a name change and quite mad. I'd also think they need to have a flashback to the Alan Scott Green Lantern. That's my dream episode.

[Crickett]

Originally posted by GL2k2
I'd like to see them explain what exactly happened to Kyle Raynor. I wish I could write this episode.



I don't think it is necessary. Superman: TAS and Justice League apparently have very different continuities (as seen with Aquaman).


And it's Kyle Rayner.


:D

[BeastBoyWonder]

as long as they keep John Stewart, I'm cool.

[GL2k2]

What is so different about the Aquaman episode. A man can change ya know, especially if he lives under water. I've watched the STAS episode and the Justice League episode back to back and there is continuity. How else does Superman know Aquaman's name? There is nothing different about "A Fish Story" and "Enemy From Below". The Superman ep just wasn't mentioned, but it wasn't dismissed either.

[Naraht]

man, a JL - Marvel Crossover would kick so much donkey....
Spiderman, Wolverine & The fantastic four are in NYC when a bad guy zaps them into the JL Universe...

While Mr. Fantastic works with Batman & Prof. Hamilton of Star Labs to get back to the Marvel Universe, Spidey, Logan & the other Fantastic three help the league out with something..

[Kal-el]

I think it would be interesting to see a "JL: One Million" type of multi-part episode or maybe a "Kingdom Come" kind of situation.
Other possibilities that would be interesting: JL members somehow switching bodies and having to make due with different (or no) powers. A Batman-Superman ep where their abilities are traded...and neither of them is totally comfortable with the changeover.
The Marvel crossover would also be very cool.
I guess, as a last resort, there's always the "Death of Superman" storyline.

[ZorBrak]

Originally posted by Crickett




I don't think it is necessary. Superman: TAS and Justice League apparently have very different continuities (as seen with Aquaman).


And it's Kyle Rayner.


:D


wha? Its not the same continuity? no way! it is because I remember Bruce Timm saying that in Secret Origins they were going to refer to past episodes of both shows, but opted not to simply becuase new viewers would be lost, can we all just accept that fact maybe in the animated Universe Kyle died...or retired...or dissapeared or something :p, I think they will make an explanation episode for Hal soon enough...

[KingKoopa]

Let's see, the JL of the Future has to come to the current era and help the current JL stop some huge plot. Terry WOULD come too, even if he neglected a full-time job, Bruce would send him. Then, they all meet together and stop this threat, maybe Darkseid, but instead of just the 7 in the main series there would be every hero in the DC universe all pitching in in this war.

That would be great.

[gregstones]

My dream episode of JL would be one that is actually good. And I mean good like "World's Finest" from the Superman series, or "Over the Edge" from the Batman series. So far, everything JL-related has seemed to cater strictly to comic book readers. What about something for those of us who had never even heard of Martian Manhunter or Hawkgirl until they appeared liflessly and meaningless on our screens?? I would really like the producers to give me a reason to care.

[Dark Knight]

Originally posted by gregstones
My dream episode of JL would be one that is actually good. And I mean good like "World's Finest" from the Superman series, or "Over the Edge" from the Batman series. So far, everything JL-related has seemed to cater strictly to comic book readers. What about something for those of us who had never even heard of Martian Manhunter or Hawkgirl until they appeared liflessly and meaningless on our screens?? I would really like the producers to give me a reason to care.

Hey I've had little to no experience in the comics with Martain manhunter, and John Stewart and Hawkgirl are totally new characters to me, and I think they're great characters so far. I think words like "lifelessly" and "meaningless" are a huge overstatement. Im sure the characters will get even more interesting as the series goes on. For gods sake there've only been 3 1/2 episodes so far and only one of them was even remotely Martian manhunter focused. So far I'm addicted to the characters (even Wonder Woman who I never liked much to begin with.) I seriously dont think JL is catering only to comic book readers. Granted I am one myself but the only characters i went into the series knowing ANYTHING about were the ones that were intorduced in STAS and BTAS. I love it and I dont read JLA, Ive never read JLA. The only DC comics I ever buy are Bat-Books and thats only because the animated shows got me interested in the first place. Personally I cant think of anyone else who can make an action cartoon even a fraction as good as Timm and Co. Let alone any random complaining overcritical fan. No offense, dude. Just dont jump the gun when the shows just started (and personally I think its been a great start.) "The Enemy Below" in my opinion was at least as good as "Over the Edge."

[Domino]

I'd like to see Tower of Babel done for the animated series. All the elements are in place: Batman is being portrayed as the loner on the outside; Ras Al Ghul is already in the animated continuity and does know who Batman is; it's simply a matter of adapting the story to the TV format. I'm amazed that no one thought of this storyline before Mark Waid did. It's like a "duh" story, as in "Duh, I should have thought of that!"

[Dark Knight]

Originally posted by Domino
I'd like to see Tower of Babel done for the animated series. "

I agree. That would be very cool. But its probably something they should save for a later season. I dont think Batman would fund the creation of the Justice League and then immediately decide to figure out counter measures. But if and when Ras shows up in the series I would hope it would be a Tower of Babel story.

[Killtacular]

My dream episode of JL has an interesting, original plot, backgrounds that aren't gradient shaded to look like lego construction sets, characters that aren't as one-dimensional as the computer screen they're drawn into, an actual orchestra performing the music like in the previous shows, Paul Dini on the staff, voice actors that don't speak in tired monotone, a villain that isn't an alien, a robot, or a previously existing comic book character, a Superman with actual powers, a Flash with actual humor, a Green Lantern with actual mystery surrounding him, a Batman that isn't placed in the episode in some contrived form for no reason, convincing dialogue that ISN'T as generic as 60's and 70's cartoons, a sense of maturity that isn't alluded to but directly obvious like the many series that preceded it, and animation that doesn't wildly shift from fluid to choppy with each camera change.

But that's why it's a dream episode.

[gregstones]

I'm with you, Matt. Without Alan Burnett and Paul Dini, the quality and intelligence that once permeated Warner Bros. superhero cartoons is thoroughly dead and gone.

[Batman 80]

I wish people would stop complaining about the show. This is one of the better animated series on tv and we should be thankful we finally got a JL cartoon.

[Naraht]

Originally posted by Batman 80
I wish people would stop complaining about the show. This is one of the better animated series on tv and we should be thankful we finally got a JL cartoon.

hehe, I live in the best damn country in the world...doesn't stop me from complaining about it...it could be betterer...

So we don't complain cause we dislike the show, but cause we do like it....

[Dark Knight]

I just plain hate it when people rip JL appart with overcritism just because they're whimpering that Paul Dini isnt involved. He was an awesome writer. Probably the best that the animated shows had. But that certainly doesnt take away from the talent of everyone else involved. If you watch the show regularly and post about it online you obviously like it. Otherwise you'd be wasting your time with JL just to complain. And that would be silly, now wouldnt it?

[gregstones]

Dark Knight,

I only watched Justice League because I hoped it would be good. It was the same with Batman Beyond. I'm painfully optimistic that way. I remember that even during the movie Batman Forever, I kept thinking to myself, "Okay, NOW it's going to be good...NOW it's going to be good..."

Not that I'm comparing Justice League to Batman Forever. Although...

Never mind.

You will be glad to know that I am officially done watching Justice League, so you won't be hearing any more comments from me.

[Domino]

What I find interesting about this thread is that people have to go so far outside the Justice League's long history to find stories. So many have mentioned Marvel crossovers and Elseworlds stories, yet so few seem to have any memories of Justice League stories that would hold up in the animated series.

I would speculate that one of the reasons is that this Justice League has little to do with the Justice League that we older readers remember. "In Blackest Night" bore so little resemblance to the actual story it was based on it was nearly unrecognizable. Hal Jordan was originally the focus of the story, and instead we got militant John Stewart. Batman was the one who originally solved the mystery, yet he wasn't even in that episode. Today's viewers can't even imagine Batman going off into space, something that happened regularly when the Justice League was in its heyday.

It seems that the characters that are written in today's Justice League are not the ones who made Justice League popular for many years. Superman is a pale imitation of his earlier self; Batman is reclusive to the point of psychosis; Wonder Woman is once again a newcomer to "man's world;" Green Lantern is a militant extremist; the Flash is a wisecracking screwup; Hawkgirl is exceedingly violent. The only character who seems to have survived fairly intact is the least known, the Martian Manhunter. Even Aquaman, in his guest appearance, is portrayed as an overbearing, arrogant monarch.

Before everyone starts screaming "You're too old!" and "Things change! Change with them!" and things of that nature, bear with me a little longer. It seems to me that the writers have Marvelized the characters, giving them extreme personalities and having them at odds nearly all the time. I'm sorry but that's lazy writing. One of the great things about the Justice League of old was that they were altruistic, yet did have personalities and conflicts with one another. Green Arrow and Hawkman had a long-running feud that made them seem more real and three-dimensional, but it didn't interfere with their ability to act as a team for noble purposes. Aquaman was a monarch, but without the chip on his shoulder. Royalty does not necessarily equate with being a jerk.

For some reason, it has become passe' to actually be a morally upright character. One has to have some fatal flaw to be considered "realistic."

I don't know about anyone else, but if I wanted to read this kind of comic book, I would have been reading Fantastic Four all those years, not Justice League of America. Interpersonal conflict can be handled between altruistic characters, and it can be done well. That's why the Justice League concept survived as long as it did. I, for one, would like to see stories about people who overcome their personal problems and excel; who do what they do because it's the right thing to do, and not out of a skewed sense of "might makes right."

Then again, maybe I am too old. ;)

[Killtacular]

I just plain hate it when people rip JL appart with overcritism just because they're whimpering that Paul Dini isnt involved.
That's not the ONLY reason I hate JL for.


But that certainly doesnt take away from the talent of everyone else involved.
When will we get to see this "talent" in the other writers? So far, they've done a good job of half-recycling children's dialogue that has existed in many many other shows. "Nya nyah, missed me." is not talent.


If you watch the show regularly and post about it online you obviously like it.
You can't not watch a show and say you hate it. Actually, a lot of people DO do that, but still. Don't even try that trap. You HAVE to watch a show to know if it's good or not. I watch the show from time to time. It's not good.

[Dark Knight]

"Nya Nya, Missed me" does not represent the entire series up to this point. But you're entitled to your opinion and I am to mine and neither one of us is going to convert the other so I'm done.

[Manhunter]

Getting back to the topic,I have three dream episodes:

-The recent issue of Justice League Adventures with the Daxamites.

-Invasion storyline from the comics.

-Tower of Babel.Anything with R'as Al Ghul.

[Dark Knight]

I'd love to see a JL rendition of "Emperor Joker."

And while the comics werent exceptionally great, a "Last Laugh" story would be fun to see animated.

[G. Wen]

This is going to sound silly.

My dream episode is to have Superman and Batman switch bodies.

Cliched, isn't it?

[Dark Knight]

Originally posted by Desdiablo
This is going to sound silly.

My dream episode is to have Superman and Batman switch bodies.

Cliched, isn't it?

You would think it would be cliched but I dont think ive ever seen it happen... that would be cool to see how Batman deals with having all that power.

[Joe Tully]

I'm sure that must've happened in at least one of the old Golden or Silver Age comics. I kind of feel like I've read that before but maybe it's just my imagination. If they didn't switch bodies, then I think there was at least a situation where Supes lost his powers and Bats gained powers. :confused: Anyways, I agree that it's maybe a cliched idea, but I think that it could still be done in an interesting way. It could expand on some of the things we saw in Knight Time.

[gregstones]

I think it would be interesting to have a half hour episode where all the superheroes were out of costume for the entire show. This would force the writers to show us what the characters are like as people.

[GL2k2]

I don't know about switching identities, but I think a Composite Superman would be a cool episode.

Also, as for the out-of-costume episode. Yes, why the hell not.

Y'know a lot of people forget that WB animation was responsible for controversial and critically acclaimed cartoons like Tiny Toon Adventures, Animaniacs, and Freakazoid. I just have never understood how BTAS, STAS, and Justice League fall behind in pushing the envelope. There are things in Animaniacs and Tiny Toons that would go over any kids head.

I saw some of this in STAS, but they need to bring this attitude back.

[Spider]

Originally posted by gregstones
I think it would be interesting to have a half hour episode where all the superheroes were out of costume for the entire show. This would force the writers to show us what the characters are like as people.

Gregstones,

Agreed. This would greatly aid character development. I liked when, for example, John Stewart was shown in street clothes, shooting hoops, etc. That was an excellent start. :)

Excellent idea. Now only if it would happen....

[JohnStewart-GL]

1. I would like to see a darkseid returns 4 parter were
Superman remebers last time he fought darkseid and what he cost him.
Lois and
Orion could have cameos
2. Any episode with Ras Al Ghul
3.I'd like to see an episode with Sinestro in which explaines what happened to Kyle, they could say Fatality killed him or something.
4.An episope about Fatality

[Harvey Dent]

Originally posted by Joe Tully
I'm sure that must've happened in at least one of the old Golden or Silver Age comics. I kind of feel like I've read that before but maybe it's just my imagination. If they didn't switch bodies, then I think there was at least a situation where Supes lost his powers and Bats gained powers. :confused: Anyways, I agree that it's maybe a cliched idea, but I think that it could still be done in an interesting way. It could expand on some of the things we saw in Knight Time.

Batman and Superman, along with a bunch of others, did switch bodies during Grant Morrison's run on JLA. I believe the story was called "Foreign Bodies", and it involved Kobra. Here's a quote from the story:

Oracle : "So, how is it being Superman?"
Batman as Superman: "Hhh. I'm adjusting. Some minor psychological discomfort from going maskless."
Oracle : "You know what I mean."
Batman as Superman: "Exhilarating. Dangerous. The temptation to fall back on the powers instead of relying on skill, training and intellect could easily lead to an erosion of judgment. I'll be glad to be rid of them when this is over."

[Joe Wagner]

Hmmm.....the ultimate JL toon. Just say the "Rock of Ages" storyline from the JLA comic. Complete with Electric Supes, Aztek and the Atom getting into Darkseids brain to defeat him. Oh yeah! Either that or an episode where the League is taken captive by the Injustice Gang and it's up to the reservist to save them, ala Nightwing, Aztek, the Ray, the Atom, Captain Atom, Steel and Supergirl.

-Joe!

[Anarky]

Originally posted by peterparker05
My dream Justice League episode would involve the return of Braniac. It could be similar to the Panic in the Sky. And it could be really awesome and a place for some great cameos from STAS characters and superheroes previously not seen in the Timm universe.

But enough with what I want to see, what would your dream episode of Justice League be?



We all know a Darkseid story arc is just beyond the horizon.
So let's switch gears to Ra's Al Ghul who's plotting another global genocide. In the BB episode "Out of the Past" we learn that Talia aided Bruce (and possibly the JL) to defeat Ra's in the "Apocalypse of '09." Perhaps that allusion could be used to spark a storyline showcasing Ra's. Besides, David Warner does some of the best voice work in all of animation. He, Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, & the late Roddy MacDowell are (were) great!

A little disclaimer: you may want to consider Batman Beyond as an Elseworlds series. As stated by Dini or Timm, that the events that occured in BB may or may not have occured in the future. It's a POSSIBLE future. Therefore the Joker's death in BBROTJ isn't set in stone.

Other dream stories I have: Rupert Thorne hires the Toyman to kill the Batman. And Bats does what Supes couldn't: he delivers Schott to InterPol. I'd love to see him shatter that domepiece. Plus it'd be nice to see Thorne back. I miss the organized crime element. And John Vernon did great work as the mob king. Trivia: did you know John Vernon played Mr. BIG in the Wayans comedy "I'm Gonna Getcha Sucka"?

Or an alternate story might have the Toyman coming to Gotham to find a new mate. Ever since Darcy left him, he's been lonely. But he's found a new playpal: Harley Quinn. He kidnaps her out of Arkham, against her will. Quinn rejects Toyman out of her total devotion to the Joker (who's been free for a longtime but never bothered to bust out Harley). Well, upon hearing the news that his moll has been stolen, an enraged Joker hits the streets: not to rescue Harley mind you but to avenge his bruised ego. Oh yeah, Batman's on the case too. This whole playful & deadly war ensues between the Joker & Toyman. Joker nearly bites the big one before Bats saves his hide and takes down the Toyman. In the end, an impressive collar by the Batman: Joker & Harley go back to Arkham & Toyman is handed over to InterPol.

Also: some DC/Marvel cross-over flavor: a Batman/Spider-Man team-up vs. the Riddler and Mysterio. Imagine the Riddler's mind joined w/ Mysterio's holographic technology. Oh what merry games await the Dark Knight & the Wallcrawler!!! The highlight would be Batman breaking Mysterio's dome w/ a batarang and Spidey shutting Riddler up by muffling his piehole w/ some of his patented web fluid. Riddle me THAT, Nygma!!!

[Mattashell]

BLOOD MONEY: This would take place in one of the "new" charaters' hometown like Central City or Coast City, in order to help us get a better understanding of one of them. A cult of vampire businessmen are kidnapping youths of the city and keeping them alive to sell the blood. Now vampires from all over the country are flocking to the city to endulge in this luxury. It's up to the JL to do some serious detective work to find out who's behind it.

LEAGUES OF FUTURES PAST: The White Aliens disciver some Martian technology allowing them to go back into time. They invade Metropolis when it is still a growing town. They start replacing citizen's in a Bodysnatchers type of plot. Jonah Hex gets wise and he teams up with Batlash, and five other "Wierd Western" characters to form a "Justice Posse." They are outnumbered and out gunned untill they infiltrait the White Aliens' craft and activate the time device sending the aliens into a distant future. At first they think the device was a bomb and the aliens were blown up, but a local professor shows them evidence that suggests the truth. The Posse writes up a warning telling about everything that happened and buries it in a time capsule under the Metropolis Library which is being constructed. They put down mosaic tiles resembling an alien face on the floor where the message is burried hoping that when the time comes future heroes will recognise the image and find their message. In the distant future the aliens launch an all out assault on Earth. They are no match for the Justice League of this period, which is headed by OMAC and features six other heroes from various DC possible futures. The aliens flee into the past, OMAC and Brother Eye follow. The modern Justice League teams with OMAC and Superman finds the Posse's message which includes info about weaknesses no one knew the aliens had. JL and OMAC use this info to wipe out the White Aliens once and for all. OMAC and Brother Eye return to their own time.

IT'S ONLY A CARTOON: Mxyzptlk traps the Leage in a television set where they must either team up with or fight against The Justice Friends from Dexter's Lab.

and of course I'd like to see a Crisis ep.

Mattashell

[Joe Wagner]

Originally posted by JohnStewart-GL
1. I would like to see a darkseid returns 4 parter were
Superman remebers last time he fought darkseid and what he cost him.
Lois and
Orion could have cameos
2. Any episode with Ras Al Ghul
3.I'd like to see an episode with Sinestro in which explaines what happened to Kyle, they could say Fatality killed him or something.
4.An episope about Fatality

Does anyone remember when there was two Green Lanterns - one for Earth and one for the sector of space that contained Earth? How hard would it be for them to just simply say "Yep Kyle is out in space and John is on Earth." It would be very easy and it would get rid of all of this debate about JL not fitting in with the BTAS and STAS universe.

-Joe!

[Dan Slott]

Originally posted by Karkull
I want to see a jailbreak episode where the League has to stop an army of supervillains from getting out.

Oh the guest stars we could have...

It's not a "jailbreak episode" but Justice League Adventures #6 has got super-villains bursting out of every nook and cranny! (Over 40 DCU bad guys!) It comes out on April 10th!

[kon_el]

I'd like to see an episode based on a Superman/Superboy Annual from a few years back involving the "Super 7" against the Mezza-Rem invaders.