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 Justice League - Season Two (DC Comics Classic Collection)
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| Better characterization and epic storylines combined with the usual topnotch voice talent make Justice League's second season even better than the first. Some of the more intriguing story lines involve the League forming an unlikely partnership with Darkseid against Brainiac ("Twilight"); an alternate-dimension Justice League establishing a martial state in order to keep the peace ("A Better World"), which raises an interesting moral question that came up later in DC's Identity Crisis comic series; the death of Superman ("Hereafter"); and the League teaming up with Doctor Fate, Aquaman, and Solomon Grundy ("The Terror Beyond"). Other villains include the Secret Society and the Joker's Royal Flush Gang; Amazo, the android who can absorb the heroes' powers; Vandal Savage; and Eclipso. Most story lines are given two episodes (except the holiday-themed single episode "Comfort and Joy" and the three-part season finale "Starcrossed") and involve some combination of the seven Justice Leaguers: Batman (voiced by Kevin Conroy, continuing his work from Batman: The Animated Series), Superman (George Newbern), Wonder Woman (Susan Eisenberg), J'onn J'onzz (Carl Lumbly), Hawkgirl (Maria Canals), Green Lantern (Phil Lamarr), and the Flash (Michael Rosenbaum). One of the themes developed was an emerging relationship between Hawkgirl and another Leaguer, but it threatens to come apart in the monumental "Starcrossed," when her fellow Thanagarians arrive on Earth to protect humanity from a Gordanian invasion and it turns out Hawkgirl has been keeping a secret from her teammates. Producer Bruce Timm, casting director Andrea Romano, and others also worked on the highly regarded Batman and Superman animated series, and the result is one of the best animated series on television, satisfying for adults and sometimes too intense for kids. DVD features include commentary by producers Timm and James Tucker, director Butch Lukic or writer Stan Berkowitz, and story editor Dwayne McDuffie on three episodes (why they love Hawkgirl: "If she loves you, she loves you with all her heart. If she hates you, she's gonna hit you with that big honkin' mace."), and featurettes on the voice talent and the second season. The series is shown in the widescreen format it adopted for this season, but it's not anamorphically enhanced for widescreen televisions, which is unusual for 2006, especially considering Starcrossed was released in anamorphic widescreen as a stand-alone DVD in 2004. --David Horiuchi Editorial Descriptions are usually submitted by the manufacturers, publishers and authors. Contact us if you are one of them, and wish to change the above description. |
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Author: Guest
This box set is great. My kids love it and my wife and I will watch an episode after the kids are in bed. It's addictive!
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Author: Guest
After viewing Season One, Season Two was exactly what we were craving. My three sons and I have watched these episodes over and over again. They enjoy Justice League so much, that I use it as an incentive for them to try their best on their homework. If they miss three or more problems on their homework, they are not allowed to watch Justice League after their bath. Guess whose three sons made "A" Honor Roll two periods in a row?
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Author: Guest
Most of the episodes are really good; there are a couple that are a bit stupid or boring, but that's not the fault of the animators--it's the fact that DC simply doesn't have as many good villains as Marvel, so some of the threats make you roll your eyes. Nonetheless, it's great to see the Big 7 working together. My biggest gripe would be that the Flash is portrayed as being *a lot* slower than he is/should be. There are times when villains can visually follow him or can act in advance of an attack. In fact, the Flash would have finished his attack before they even got to finish a single breath. I also prefer Kyle to John as the Green Lantern, but the overall characterization of all the characters is really good, and the stories are intelligently written. They don't dumb it down in order to appeal to very young children--someone actually got a clue and realized that kids are much smarter than people give them credit for. This is a worthwhile purchase, and I can highly recommend Justice League Unlimited Season 1, which is actually better again!
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Author: Guest
Outstanding job re-vamping the heroes I loved as a child with personas more in touch with todays times. My boy watches this at least once a month; and it is done well enough that it is a cartoon I enjoy watching with him
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Author: Guest
Justice League is not just an updated copy of the "Superfriends", if you learn anything from this review, know that.
If you've ever picked up a comic book, or know of the genre, you know that any of the superman, batman, flash, etc, all have a dark side to them. From the pain of Bruce Wayne's loss of family to Martian Manhunter's realization that he is the last of his kind, you know there's drama there.
These stories captivate an older audience and delight the younger ones too. They face some real problems, including politics.
The best episode is "The Savage Time", which deals with the very real death of Superman. While not a twisty plot, you can feel that the superheroes have true grit, namely Batman's refusing of acceptance of Superman's death. And, where Superman goes, he learns he no longer has super powers, and must battle in an environment where humans are no longer the top of the food chain.
I hope you enjoy these stories as much as I have.
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