The DC Animated Superhero Thread

[Dukefrukem]

I was getting tired of posting in the Man of Steel thread and I didn't want to put this in the TV section even though most of the discussion here for the time being will be around the various Animated Series, but we need a place to talk about X-Men TAS, Batman, TAS, Superman TAS and the spin-off movies.

I'm currently watching Justice League on netflix having finished Superman TAS, and the Legend episodes are fantastic.

I so desperately want a live action Seaboard City crossover movie now. Please Hollywood gods, make this happen.

I also was a little bit shocked by the inclusion of Hawkgirl (who I had never heard of before) and Martian Manhunter. Surely you could have found two more Justice League members worthy of including in this series? I don't like how they don't explain where Hawkgirl comes from. Is she an alien? Human? Are her wings real? Like WTF?


But overall, this series needs more Batman.

Completed:
Batman TAS
Superman TAS
Justice League
Justice League Unlimited


Next Up:
Batman Beyond

[EyesWideOpen]

Martian Manhunter is one of the core members of the Justice League (he was an original member in the comics) and pretty much the constant throughout the changes that go on with the roster. He most definitely should be included. He's also fucking awesome. As for Hawkgirl the creators said at the beginning they wanted to have a diverse cast so instead of Hawkman who is a more well known Justice League member they went with Hawkgirl. She is one of the more popular characters on the show.

[Gittes]

If you'll excuse the self-promotion, I guess I might as well post a link to my recent post (http://matchcut.artboiled.com/showthread.php?14-28-Film-Discussion-Threads-Later&p=519673&viewfull=1#post519673) on the Batman: The Animated Series episode, "Beware the the Gray Ghost,'' (and other Batman incarnations) before it fades into the forgotten back pages of the film discussion thread (just in case anyone missed it or is interested).

[Grouchy]

Yeah, Martian Manhunter is the Justice League. Hawkgirl is definitively an odder choice. The standard would be Aquaman.

[Irish]

Manhunter was cool. But: I've never seen a DC animated show that ever figured out what to do with him. The guy had like one story in the original run. After that, they made him Chief Bottlewasher on the station & turned him into Captain Exposition.

[Dukefrukem]

Yeah, Martian Manhunter is the Justice League. Hawkgirl is definitively an odder choice. The standard would be Aquaman.

They ran into him a few times, but they 1) were not surprised by his existence under the water and 2) did not invite him to the league.

[Dukefrukem]

Manhunter was cool. But: I've never seen a DC animated show that ever figured out what to do with him. The guy had like one story in the original run. After that, they made him Chief Bottlewasher on the station & turned him into Captain Exposition.

They can't figure out what to do with him in the series either. He can turn invisible and make rockets shot at him go through him and he can sorta fly. But mostly he just stands around and uses his good logic when Superman isn't around.

[megladon8]

I hold a lot of the DC animated stuff in pretty high esteem.

There's yet to be a live action superhero movie better than Mask of the Phantasm or Return of the Joker.

[Skitch]

Yay to this thread.

[Dukefrukem]

So I know these are "kids" shows, but what is it with WB/DC on not drawing female asses? Did they intentionally do this? Wonder Woman is wearing a leotard and yet when she turns around there's nothing there.

[Alex Weitzman]

Yeah, Martian Manhunter is the Justice League. Hawkgirl is definitively an odder choice. The standard would be Aquaman.

They deliberately didn't want to go that route with Aquaman, partially because it had been done before (Superfriends), and partially because the character had been perceived as such a joke (again, Superfriends). Their take on Aquaman, designed to make him much more badass, also made him much more of a non-joiner.

[Alex Weitzman]

They can't figure out what to do with him in the series either. He can turn invisible and make rockets shot at him go through him and he can sorta fly. But mostly he just stands around and uses his good logic when Superman isn't around.

In the grand scheme of the series, J'onn probably gets the least amount of personal development; in fact, his biggest changes occur off-screen in Season 5. But they still do a few compelling bits and pieces with him, at least as far as his inherent loneliness and deep wells of sadness are concerned.

[Dukefrukem]

Season 5? I only see 2 seasons, unless that's just only what's available on Netflix.

[EyesWideOpen]

2 seasons of Justice League and then it continued for three seasons as Justice League Unlimited.

[Dukefrukem]

DC's next two major animated films revealed: Gods and Monsters, Batman vs. Robin

[number8]

Just wanted to add that Martian Manhunter and Hawkgirl are the focal point of two of my favorite episodes on the show.

[Alex Weitzman]

Just wanted to add that Martian Manhunter and Hawkgirl are the focal point of two of my favorite episodes on the show.

Don't keep us in suspense, you cad.

[Skitch]

Just wanted to add that Martian Manhunter and Hawkgirl are the focal point of two of my favorite episodes on the show.

Definitely.

[Gittes]

There's yet to be a live action superhero movie better than Mask of the Phantasm

I watched this last night for the first time (I remember being so fascinated by this movie as a child and yet, somehow, I never got around to viewing it). Spoilers follow. There's a lot to admire here, but I'll get one glaring flaw out of the way: Andrea ably flips Bruce onto his back, prompting his surprise and vaguely condescending amusement, as well as a countermove, whereby Bruce quickly pins Andrea to the ground, lest the audience believe that a woman could be Bruce's combative equal. The kiss that caps this feat off is just one more dominating flourish, and it renders the whole encounter all the more risible. A conspicuously ridiculous outlier in a film that is otherwise pretty strong. Admittedly, the film kind of challenges the assumptions of this scene by poising Andrea as a formidable threat who can pass for Batman, but that just results in a kind of peculiar dissonance.

I still prefer Batman Returns, but Mask of the Phantasm is otherwise more or less worthy of the praise it received (Shirley Walker's contributions in those opening moments was a very auspicious start, by the way). I don't think I've ever seen another representation of Batman where the burden of his alter ego is given as much consideration, which is an idea that is taken to the point of abject desperation here, with Bruce bargaining with his parents for freedom from a life defined by trauma and vengeance. I recall similar ideas emerging in Batman Forever and The Dark Knight, though, but perhaps not as memorably.

The final confrontation is impressive, as well. At first, it reminded me of the ludicrous heights of a Power Rangers showdown or something, given the way the combatants dwarf the artificial cityscape. In retrospect, I like the way that the dilapidated city of tomorrow serves as a dramatic correlate for the failure of Bruce and Andrea's romantic aspirations. There's tremendous operatic power to be gleaned here, as the tender romance of Bruce and Andrea's flashbacks collide with a strikingly grotesque present, where a masked vigilante faces off against a deranged clown in a nightmarish "city" of unfulfilled promises.

[Grouchy]

Don't keep us in suspense, you cad.
I'm guessing the Christmas episode and Starcrossed.

Hawkgirl was great in the show, by the way - a left field choice that paid off. I think Duke's complaint about MM's role as exposition delivery applies to the comic-books too.

[Dukefrukem]

I just watched an episode where they alluded to Hawkgirl being from another planet.

Also they recently used MM, where he transformed into a dragon monster, which shocked me since I hadn't seen him do anything other than fly, turn invisible and read minds.

And Bruce Wayne dancing with Wonder Woman is fantastic... with the best bookend ever.

Wonder Woman: "You still owe me a dance. "

Batman: <glares/pauses> "I don't know what you're talking about. "

[number8]

Grouchy with the top notch guessing.

[Dukefrukem]

I'm guessing the Christmas episode and Starcrossed.

Hawkgirl was great in the show, by the way - a left field choice that paid off. I think Duke's complaint about MM's role as exposition delivery applies to the comic-books too.

I'm 14 episodes away from the Christmas episode, and Starcrossed is the next episode after that.

[number8]

J'onn has another great moment, too, when he couldn't shut off his telepathy and went crazy (although the overall episode is just ok).

The show does deliberately power down a lot of the heroes in order to maintain a team dynamic in the action scenes (which comics, being more static and put more emphasis on dialogue during, need to do a lot less). In the first season, especially, Superman almost always flies in the front and then gets knocked down after one blast. Flash is always tripping on shit. Green Lantern can't do anything with the most powerful weapon in the universe except to shoot green lasers. Later episodes comment on this sometimes in moments of wink-wink self-awareness, but yeah, I believe the show is responsible for making a lot of casual superhero fans not realize that in the comics, Martian Manhunter is as strong as Superman on top of his shapeshifting/intangible/psychic abilities.

[Dukefrukem]

J'onn has another great moment, too, when he couldn't shut off his telepathy and went crazy (although the overall episode is just ok).

The show does deliberately power down a lot of the heroes in order to maintain a team dynamic in the action scenes (which comics, being more static and put more emphasis on dialogue during, need to do a lot less). In the first season, especially, Superman almost always flies in the front and then gets knocked down after one blast. Flash is always tripping on shit. Green Lantern can't do anything with the most powerful weapon in the universe except to shoot green lasers. Later episodes comment on this sometimes in moments of wink-wink self-awareness, but yeah, I believe the show is responsible for making a lot of casual superhero fans not realize that in the comics, Martian Manhunter is as strong as Superman on top of his shapeshifting/intangible/psychic abilities.

Yeh that episode has him isolated in the woods. I think he ends up saving a lost girl.

The most annoying thing about the show is what Superman gets knocked down. I'm always shocked by it. He also seems to struggle lifting heavy objects like cars and bridges when in the Dark Knight Returns, it feels like he tipped over a rank with his pinkie.

[Dukefrukem]

Oh, I watched another one of my favorite episodes last night- The Justice Lords! Watch Superman Kill and lobotomize enemies with his eye lasers.

Though it didn't make sense on why Lord Batman helped Justice Batman.

Also, deus ex machina ending.

[Irish]

The two Batmans have an interaction that changes Lord Batman's mind.

They're in the Batmobile and they pull up to a park or something. Families. Kids playing. And Batman turns to Lord Batman and says something like, "They'd be proud, don't you think?" "Who?" "Mom and Dad."

And then the moment just sorta hangs there & they look at each other. It's perfectly written and timed and all sorts of awful.

(Pretty sure that's the episode you're talking about. Been awhile).

[Dukefrukem]

Yes it is. To which the real Batman adds on "They'd be so proud of you." (emphasis on so in a condescending way)

Lord Batman glares.... "Just drive".

[Irish]

It's a great two parter. I may have to dig it up again.

Other favorite moment: The shot of Lex watching TV, "It's not them." Very clever character moment. Loved that.

[number8]

That moment was more powerful than you remember, Irish. They didn't pull up next to families in a park.

Our Batman was commenting on how clean their Gotham streets look and Lord Batman says you have to enforce the small rules if you want people to obey the big rules. Then they stopped at a red light next to police brutality, a restaurant customer being arrested by SWAT-geared GCPD for complaining about his service to a waitress. Cue Batman's sarcastic remark.

I always loved that scene. A really beautiful one-two punch of the benefit and consequence of strict law enforcement.

[Irish]

Yes! That's it. My other other favorite part of that is the way each Batman convinces the other that his position is right.

"You grabbed power!" "We made a world where no 8 year old boy has to lose his parents to some punk with a gun."

~40 minutes of story & everything in it is perfect.

[Dukefrukem]

That scene is on youtube


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYMBwqtMht0

[Dukefrukem]

Yeh, Hereafter episodes are fucking amazing.

Can anyone tell me what issues this saga takes palace? If they exist) I'm assuming they're based around a previous story.

[number8]

There isn't. Only one episode was an adaptation, and you'll know which one because it'll say so in the opening credits. The rest are all original stories.

[Dukefrukem]

Oh man. Well done WB/DC.

[Irish]

Yeh, Hereafter episodes are fucking amazing.

This is one of my favorite episodes out of the entire DCAU. Another is the one number8 just referenced. Both of them are ace Superman stories, because they focus on that character and aren't about his powers at all.

I've been rewatching a few episodes because of this thread & ten years on I'm still astounded just how good some of these stories are.

[number8]

Yeah, that other episode gets me misty eyed.

[Dukefrukem]

Starcrossed.

Oh man! So good!

Flash: "What about our secret Identities? I trust you guys but...."
Batman: Wally West, Clark Kent <pulls off cowl>, Bruce Wayne.

[Skitch]

One of the best moments in the series.

[Dukefrukem]

I finished the 2 seasons of Justice League, now I'm going back and re-watching Batman TAS before I go on to season 3. I haven't seen some of these in 20 years. I love the animation.

[MadMan]

When the HUB Network started re-airing Batman TAS I tuned in. Just like I used to as a kid. I haven't seen all the episodes yet but it's one of those special shows that I have found memories of from when I was younger.

[EyesWideOpen]

Some nitpicks about season 1 since I'm almost finished:

Flash has been nerfed big time. There is a five minute scene of him trying to catch a truck driving like 45 miles an hour in one episode.

The heroes are constantly monologuing and allowing the villains to escape.

Tom Sizemore is not a good voice actor. His Rex Mason/Metamorpho doesn't work because of it.

Martian Manhunter uses his telepathy like 3 times in this first season and everytime he gets zapped by the person on the other end.

[Dukefrukem]

So why wasn't the transition from Dick to Tim explained between season 3 and season 4 of Batman TAS. All of a sudden Robin is gone? and then Nightwing shows up in Episode 5 of Season 4. Did I miss something? Or was that intentional.

[Skitch]

"People change."

[number8]

There is an episode that is all about the backstory for that. "Old Wounds." You probably haven't gotten there yet, so I just spoiled it for you.

[Dukefrukem]

"People change."

"Things change."

[Skitch]

"Things change."

:lol: shit, i was close.

[Skitch]

Did anybody watch Assault on Arkham? I thought is a fun little animated trip set in the Arkham game world. Nothing to freak out about though.

[Dukefrukem]

Did anybody watch Assault on Arkham? I thought is a fun little animated trip set in the Arkham game world. Nothing to freak out about though.

I just blind bought it. Was going to watch it after I was done with Season 4 Batman.

[Dukefrukem]

Legends of the Dark Knight- is. Awesome. Wow. Michael Ironside as Bruce Wayne/Batman. It almost sounded like Peter Weller there for a second and I was like... "Whaaaa? They went back to him for the movie??"

[Dukefrukem]

OK done with season 4 Batman. Here are the order of what I have watched the past couple of weeks followed by what I plan on watching.

Superman: The Animated Series - Completed
Justice League - Completed
Batman: The Animated Series - Completed

Next up:

Justice League Unlimited
The New Batman Adventures (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_Batman_Adventures) <-- can't find this anywhere. The only thing that keeps popping up is The New Adventures of Batman. Is this streaming anywhere?

[number8]

You already watched it. Look at the episode list:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_New_Batman_Adventu res_episodes

[Dukefrukem]

You already watched it. Look at the episode list:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_New_Batman_Adventu res_episodes

That I did. I guess I thought they changed the name and added more seasons.

No matter, moving on to JLU.

[Skitch]

JLU is awesome.

[EyesWideOpen]

When you're done with those check out Batman: Brave and the Bold that's another awesome series.

[EyesWideOpen]

I'm a few episodes into JLU and so far it's great. The added rock music is horrendous though. I remember people hating the Edge guitar licks in The Batman but it's just as terrible and jarring in JLU. The Man Who Has Everything is a great episode but that soundtrack is obnoxious.

[Dukefrukem]

Picked up the JLU again. The time travel episode with Batman, Wonder Woman and JL is another gem.

[Dukefrukem]

Picked up the JLU again. The time travel episode with Batman, Wonder Woman and JL is another gem.

Done with JLU. What's next?

[Skitch]

I just finished the Green Lantern Animated series. It wasn't bad once you got past the very computer generated animation style.

Duke have you watched Avengers Earth's Mightiest Heroes? I really liked that series.

[Dukefrukem]

I just finished the Green Lantern Animated series. It wasn't bad once you got past the very computer generated animation style.

Duke have you watched Avengers Earth's Mightiest Heroes? I really liked that series.

Nope. Adding to list. Is there anything in the DC universe I should watch before going to Marvel?

[Skitch]

Looking over your lists...did you watch Batman Beyond yet? If not, thats your next stop.

[Dukefrukem]

Looking over your lists...did you watch Batman Beyond yet? If not, thats your next stop.

Nope. Batman Beyond it is.

[number8]

Technically, Batman Beyond was meant to be watched before JLU.

Young Justice is a great sequel to JLU. It's not a direct continuity because it's made by different people and has its own take on certain characters and organizations, but it works very well as a logical follow up and they obviously used JLU as a baseline.

[Skitch]

Yeah I was surprised how much I enjoyed Young Justice. That title is awful but I really dug it.

[Dukefrukem]

Technically, Batman Beyond was meant to be watched before JLU.


How? I know there was a BB episode in one of the JLU seasons, but why would you need to watch an Old Bruce Wayne before a younger Bruce Wayne?

[number8]

How? I know there was a BB episode in one of the JLU seasons, but why would you need to watch an Old Bruce Wayne before a younger Bruce Wayne?

I guess you don't need to, but that was the order they made them, so of course that's the order it's meant to be watched. The BB episodes in JLU even take place after the BB show.

[Skitch]

As for Batman Beyond, I never watched it originally because I didn't like the concept, or maybe I was just mad that they cancelled the original animated series. I only first watched it a few years ago. And was stunned to discover that it kicks ass!

[Dukefrukem]

Batman: Under The Red Hood was great. I've had this for a while and been meaning to watch it and all the Batman talk lately pushed me over the edge.

What's another great animated Batman movie? And is there a certain order I should be watching them?

Movies on tap:

Batman: Assault on Arkham (looks to be in the video game universe and about the suicide squad)
Gotham Knight (some great animation)
Superman vs The Elite
Justice League Doom
Justice League War
Green Lantern Emerald Knights
Mark of the Phantasm

[Skitch]

JL: Doom would be next highest marks on that list. And I echo the URH love!

[Dukefrukem]

JL: Doom would be next highest marks on that list. And I echo the URH love!

Nathan Fillion as GL? Yes please.

[Dukefrukem]

Just wanted to add that Martian Manhunter and Hawkgirl are the focal point of two of my favorite episodes on the show.

Having watched the series, I can understand why.

The episodes were Manhunter wants to become more in-tune with humanity, and leaves the JL, and shows up later as an old man was pretty great.

The love triangle between GL Vixen and Hawk Girl was also great.

One thing that has bugged me which is why I try to watch the series in chronological order. IN JL: Doom, we have Hal as Green Lantern now. Was there a movie or episode that is supposed to explain the passing of the ring?

And Manhunter gets poisoned- but I had to look up the effects of the poison and why that was such a big reveal in the movie. Is this explained anywhere?

[number8]

All the movies are standalone and have nothing to do with the show or each other.

[Dukefrukem]

All the movies are standalone and have nothing to do with the show or each other.

Which gets confusing because a lot of the voice actors return.

[Skitch]

Big Lots had a bunch of DC animated Blu rays for $2.88 on Black Friday. They still have a bunch of them. Wonder Woman, Green Lantern first flight, Superman doomsday, Superman Shazam.

[number8]

Wonder Woman and First Flight work so well as origin films. That the First Flight script is just a remake of Training Day set in space is inspired. The Ryan Reynolds movie should've just used that script.

[Skitch]

I know! That Ryan Reynolds movie is so frustrating because its not all bad, then totally blows it when it could have been so easy.

[Grouchy]

number8's suggestion also makes sense because the movie is at its best when it's set in Oa. All the Earth stuff is just too mundane and by the numbers.

The best scene, though? "Watch your back". "You know that's impossible".

[Dukefrukem]

List of recent viewings:

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm - Kinda boring and more origin stories with Batman. Villain was pretty terrible.
Batman: Year One - Could have been better. Needs more Batman helping Gordon.
Justice League: The New Frontier: More origin stories...(GL) - Green Arrow is on the cover and he's barely in the movie. I don't understand some of the decisions made in these movies. More of a Green Lantern movie than a Justice League movie.
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse - Doomsday is supposed to be one of the most powerful superman foes- Darkseid clones him and sends him to Earth and they destroy them as easily as Battle Droids. Hated that, but loved the Super Girl story. This really wasn't a Batman focused movie. He shouldn't be in the title.
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies: There's a pretty great battle between tons of villains vs Superman/Batman. I like the Luther involvement.
Justice League: War - Not a justice League movie- It's everyone meeting each other for the first time. The Superman / Batman fight is what I would expect in a live action movie. Superman basically laughing in the face of Batman.
Justice League: Doom - The best on this list- Vandal Savage as the main Legion of Doom figure head is great and the stolen Batman plans was a nice tough. The fights are pretty great.

[Dukefrukem]

Superman vs. The Elite - another meh- Not a fan of this type of animation- a little bit too cartoony. I would have preferred this type of movie to look like Flashpoint Paradox or The Dark Knight Returns. I love the screenplay and think this would be a fantastic live action adaptation.

[Skitch]

The end of that one saved it for me overall. I agree with you though.

[Dukefrukem]

The end of that one saved it for me overall. I agree with you though.

The ending was by far the best part. It really had me turned around.

[Skitch]

rewatching Justice League war. Considering how DC/Warner is taking the quote unquote anti marvel approach by introducing their mega team in one movie vs many origin movies, this would be the way to do it. not saying this is a perfect movie, but the first half hour of introductory compilation it pretty well done. gets everybody introduced in short time, and gets the ball rolling.

[Skitch]

in fact, if the first live-action Justice League movie that we get copies this movie for the first two thirds, I would have zero problem with it. Quickest path to getting everybody introd.

[Dukefrukem]

in fact, if the first live-action Justice League movie that we get copies this movie for the first two thirds, I would have zero problem with it. Quickest path to getting everybody introd.

War didn't introduce Wonder Woman very well. She just kind of appears. Also, the first time Superman and Batman meet, this is exactly how I would expect a live action superman batman fight. With superman basically laughing in Batman's face.

[Skitch]

War didn't introduce Wonder Woman very well. She just kind of appears.

I'm okay with that. Remember its a 79 min animated movie. No JL live action movie will be less than 2 hours, so theres one area they could expand a bit.

[Dukefrukem]

Watched Justice League: Gods and Monsters last night. I want more movies from this alternative universe. But I want both Universes to collide. It was VERY deceiving putting Clark, Diana and Bruce on the movie poster. Was a little bit aggravated about that.

[Philip J. Fry]

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[Ivan Drago]

Oh happy day. :D

[Dukefrukem]

Noice!

https://media.aintitcool.com/media/uploads/2017/dannie_knowles/constantine-poster_large.jpg

[Grouchy]

Whaaaaat? Is that a show or a movie?

[Skitch]

I'll take either!

[Dukefrukem]

Whaaaaat? Is that a show or a movie?

Series on the CW!

[Dukefrukem]

I see they still can't get the name right.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3X19gYJtCA

[Grouchy]

But they got him smoking!

Man, that clip was gorgeous.

[number8]

Series on the CW!

Nay, this is gonna be like the Vixen series. They're web series shorts on CWSeed.com. Each episode is about 5-10 minutes.

[Dukefrukem]

Nay, this is gonna be like the Vixen series. They're web series shorts on CWSeed.com. Each episode is about 5-10 minutes.

Awwwww damn it. :(

[Dukefrukem]

Doesn't look as good as Assault on Arkham, but I'll take it.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPZZvk-wbGE

[Ivan Drago]

This looks fucking awesome.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08dHXfIprYE

[Skitch]

Whoa that is not the plotline I was expecting with this project.

[Dukefrukem]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYAnkdhe9KE

[Dukefrukem]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDTQ0lATCdk

[Milky Joe]

The Death of Superman and Reign of the Supermen are both really good

Gotham by Gaslight was pretty OK.

Gonna watch Justice League vs. the Fatal Five tonight maybe

[Skitch]

https://i.imgur.com/MJ3Vf9T.jpg

Picked this up today, still sealed. I've never seen it. Worth opening?

I have almost all of the Animated Series VHS releases. They look cool together.

[Dukefrukem]

I just watched this recently; On the 18th actually according to Letterboxd. It's not very good. Super slow and short. You can tell this was in the early days of TAS. They don't really touch on much of the backstory and the detective work is shit.

https://letterboxd.com/dukefrukem/film/batman-mr-freeze-subzero/

[Skitch]

It was early? On wiki it says it was a sequel to Mask of Phantasm.

[Milky Joe]

it's from 1997, so not really early for the TV show but early for the DCAU

the VHS aren't worth much if that's what you mean. so it's not worth it not to open it

if i remember right the TAS Mr. Freeze episodes are better

[Skitch]

Thanks. Its less about value for me than the cool factor that "heres a tape that has not been seen once".

[Philip J. Fry]

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=000aP84lPy8

[Grouchy]

So disappointing that it's yet another origin story. I know they won't do a direct sequel to the 2009 movie, but at least it could subtly acknowledge it and skip the intro.

[Skitch]

So disappointing that it's yet another origin story. I know they won't do a direct sequel to the 2009 movie, but at least it could subtly acknowledge it and skip the intro.

Why in the hell are they redoing this?? I like the 09 movie, and it was a perfectly serviceable origin.

[Grouchy]

Why in the hell are they redoing this?? I like the 09 movie, and it was a perfectly serviceable origin.
I guess they just want to do a new WW movie for their new continuity that started with Justice League: War, but it didn't have to be another origin story.

[Philip J. Fry]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSD6Jvq3M7Q

[Skitch]

Hahaha wow okay yeah that's weird but I was amused.

[Philip J. Fry]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMqrRhSVfBE

[Philip J. Fry]

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[Dukefrukem]

So that Constantine movie was pretty good.

And I guess they are making another Justice League Dark one... I approve.

https://media.comicbook.com/2020/02/warner-bros-animation-justice-league-dark-apokolips-war-1208051.jpeg?auto=webp&width=696&height=391&crop=696:391,smart

[Philip J. Fry]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnCkn5xD2jg

[Dukefrukem]

There were six 2019 animated DC films and five of them are good. Wish we got even more than six. They are short and fun.

[Skitch]

Which one didn't you like? Wow seems like there are more than that.

Edit: Oh I missed the 2019 part. Sorry, long day.

[Philip J. Fry]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD3N7hLTrrM
This summer.

[Philip J. Fry]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2dMzlOIVxg
Probably this summer as well.

[Dukefrukem]

Good. I need more.

[megladon8]

Duke I actually had no idea there was a connected DC animated universe of movies until I saw a post of yours a few days ago.

[Dukefrukem]

Duke I actually had no idea there was a connected DC animated universe of movies until I saw a post of yours a few days ago.

I kinda just put it together from watching them all and then I went on wiki to confirm.

I loved what they did with them.

Phillip, Is Man of Tomorrow part of a reboot effort?

[Philip J. Fry]

Phillip, Is Man of Tomorrow part of a reboot effort?
I don't know.

[megladon8]

I would kill for a return to the hopeful Superman of yesteryear.

That trailer gives the vibe, but I can't tell if it is representative of the movie.

[Skitch]

I would kill for a return to the hopeful Superman of yesteryear.

That trailer gives the vibe, but I can't tell if it is representative of the movie.

Would make sense after the way Justice League Dark: Apokolips War ended.

[Skitch]

https://www.superherohype.com/movies/484327-batman-death-in-the-family-interactive-film-puts-robins-fate-in-your-hands?fbclid=IwAR3rIaiU-xRY6UFlz3Ap4r64cPmLSDXHSZJ_Vsz mSpUi9LG8PMtlBWtSXmw

This was such an obvious decision I feel like a damn moron I didnt think of it. :D

[Philip J. Fry]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z41tvF1jcpY
This January.

[Philip J. Fry]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4xXbGFhEFg


Stream it on April 27, 2021 & own it in 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray combo pack & Blu-Ray on May 11, 2021

Awesome.

[Dukefrukem]

Guys, which film was it where they referenced the FLashpoint Paradox?

[Dukefrukem]

Ah it was Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay...

[Skitch]

I just finished ZSJL and felt they set the stage for it a lot.

[Philip J. Fry]

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[Dukefrukem]

Really looking forward to this. Most anticipated since the Dark Knight Returns

[Wryan]

Did someone post the trailer yet?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ7wbwkzNS0

Pleasantly surprised by Ackles. He doesn't sound his usual Supernatural-gruff self.

[Dukefrukem]

OOOOf. I change my anticipation. I do not like this style of animation one bit.

[Skitch]

OOOOf. I change my anticipation. I do not like this style of animation one bit.

Oh I disagree. I like it

[Wryan]

It's got a sort of Archer-by-way-of-Telltale Games look to it. So mileage may vary.

[Philip J. Fry]

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[Grouchy]

I like the animation, I've always considered the comic book lame asides from the drawing style.

[Philip J. Fry]

Did someone post the trailer yet?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ7wbwkzNS0

Pleasantly surprised by Ackles. He doesn't sound his usual Supernatural-gruff self.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2hyHk1CYSo

[Philip J. Fry]

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[Skitch]

Perfect format for it.

[Philip J. Fry]

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[Philip J. Fry]

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Hey, that's my Birthday!

[Philip J. Fry]

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"Somebody saaaaaave meeee!"

[Skitch]

"Somebody saaaaaave meeee!"

I felt that in my soul

[Philip J. Fry]

I felt that in my soulI hope that show has a Smallville joke somewhere.

[Philip J. Fry]

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[Philip J. Fry]

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[Dukefrukem]

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Can't wait.

[Philip J. Fry]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHD6SzeRZgw

[Philip J. Fry]

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[Philip J. Fry]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHD6SzeRZgw14407842678 10725893


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EofvPQAyYp8

[Dukefrukem]

oh damn

[Philip J. Fry]

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYPqTLS_g9c

[Philip J. Fry]

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[Philip J. Fry]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OzP3grTnz8