Episode 10: Targets
Takes place on September 7
Peace talks between North and South Rhelasia (Expies for North and South Korea) break down, and an unidentified mediator is called in. Red Arrow is at the talks in his civilian clothes, presumably to ensure no interference from any outside organizations. Just as the mediator shows up, Cheshire attacks, but Red Arrow, along with the present security forces, manages to take her down. Cut to a stunned Red Arrow (and the media, for that matter) when the mediator turns out to be... Lex Luthor.
Lex assures Red Arrow that he believes peace will give him a shot at increased profits, then hires him to help him ensure the peace talks go smoothly, although Red Arrow refuses the money. Heading to Cheshire's holding cell to interrogate her, Red Arrow witnesses her breakout by Sportsmaster. Tracking them, Red Arrow arrives to find out their boss is none other than Ra's Al Ghul.
Calling in Aqualad for backup, the pair investigate further and manage to stave off the combined efforts of Sportsmaster and Cheshire; however, Lex Luthor saves the day for his cameras when his secretary turns out to be an advanced combat android which shoots down Sportsmaster, which he quickly capitalizes on. Enthralled by the new technology, the two Rhelasias sign an accord under the auspices of Luthor. Annoyed by this turn of events, but happy the situation was resolved peacefully between the two parties, Red Arrow and Aqualad depart for their respective bases - but only after Red Arrow privately admits his respect for Aqualad and his team.
At the very end, Lex Luthor is seen talking to someone about the deal... the camera pans out to reveal Ra's as his partner in crime.
Miss Martian and Superboy attend the first day of school. Miss Martian tries out for the cheerleading squad.
Notes:
- Artemis, Kid Flash and Robin are not seen in this episode.
- Miss Martian and Superboy are not privy to the civilian identity of Superman, Clark Kent. When Martian Manhunter suggests "Kent" as a last name for Superboy, they believe it to be a reference to Dr. Fate, Kent Nelson, whom they have previously met. (J'onn doesn't bother correcting them.)
- Rhelasia was created by Chuck Dixon for the first Birds of Prey one shot.
- Several minor DC characters including Wendy and Marvin from the Superfriends cartoon, Mal Duncan and Karen Beecher from the Teen Titans, and Snapper Carr are seen.
Tropes:
- Are We Getting This?: Cheshire attempts to assassinate Lex Luthor with an RPG but is foiled by Red Arrow, reporter Cat Grant desperately asks her cameraman if he got the shot.
