History WesternAnimation / JusticeLeague

''[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb5wZ7ZPXdA Justice League Unlimited]]'' (Seasons Three, Four and Five)

* ''WesternAnimation/JusticeLeagueDoom'': A loose adaptation of the "Tower of Babel" arc, almost all roles are [[RoleReprisal reprised by the animated series actors]]. [[note]]Michael Rosenbaum plays The Flash again, but unlike the DCAU featuring Wally West, The Flash here is Barry Allen. Additionally, Superman is voiced by his original DCAU voice actor, Tim Daly, as opposed to George Newbern.[[/note]]

'''Superman:''' More like a...Justice League.\\

This animated {{adventure series}} is Creator/CartoonNetwork's update of ''WesternAnimation/SuperFriends'', with seven core heroes: {{Franchise/Superman}}, Franchise/WonderWoman, {{Franchise/Batman}}, Franchise/GreenLantern (John Stewart), Franchise/TheFlash (Wally West), [[ComicBook/{{Hawkman}} Hawkgirl]] and the ComicBook/MartianManhunter. Existing in [[{{Franchise/DCAU}} the same universe]] as ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries'', ''WesternAnimation/SupermanTheAnimatedSeries'', ''WesternAnimation/StaticShock'' (post retcon), ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyond'', and ''WesternAnimation/TheZetaProject'', this show continued several story threads from those series and introduced new characters who had not previously appeared.

To date, the series comprises the last installments of the [[Franchise/{{DCAU}} DC Animated Universe]].

For the comic this show was based on, see ''Franchise/JusticeLeagueOfAmerica''. For the films in the Film/DCExtendedUniverse see ''Film/JusticeLeague''. There have been a series of animated movies featuring the Justice League in the WesternAnimation/DCUniverseAnimatedOriginalMovies series, separate from the DCAU but which often use the same voice actors from this show. These films include:

'''The Flash:''' What, like a bunch of [[WesternAnimation/SuperFriends Super]] [[MythologyGag Friends]]?\\
'''Superman:''' More like a...[[TitleDrop Justice League]].\\

* ''WesternAnimation/JusticeLeagueDoom'': A loose adaptation of the "Tower of Babel" arc, almost all roles are [[RoleReprisal reprised by the animated series actors]]. [[note]]Michael Rosenbaum plays The Flash again, but unlike the DCAU featuring Wally West, The Flash here is Barry Allen[[/note]]

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* ''WesternAnimation/JusticeLeagueWar'': An adaptation of the New 52 version of the origin of the Justice League, as they band together to face an invasion of Earth via ComicBook/Darkseid. Loosely a sequel to ''The Flashpoint Paradox''.

For the comic this show was based on, see ''Franchise/JusticeLeagueOfAmerica''. See also ''WesternAnimation/JusticeLeagueCrisisOnTwoEarths'', A DirectToDVD movie which started off as a movie [[TheMovie bridging the gap]] between the end of ''Justice League'' and the beginning of ''Unlimited''. Though not set within the [=DCAU=], the film retains many of the plot points and themes of the original story.

-> '''Superman:''' ''I once thought I could protect the world by myself, but I was wrong. Working together, we saved the planet, and I believe that if we stay together as a team, we could be a force that could truly work for the ideals of peace and justice''.\\
'''The Flash:''' ''What, like a bunch of [[WesternAnimation/SuperFriends Super]] [[MythologyGag Friends]]?''\\
'''Superman:''' ''More like a...[[TitleDrop Justice League]]''.\\
'''The Flash:''' ''Do you have any idea how corny that sounds?''

The successor series, ''Justice League Unlimited'', [[HeroesUnlimited added more heroes from DC Comics]], many of whom had never before been animated. After the events of the second season, the League recruit heroes from around the world to be prepared for the most powerful threats. Instead of the two or three part episodes, this series returned to the single episode format, which allowed for more obscure heroes and minor comic arcs to be spotlighted. To balance this out, a very strong {{myth arc}} was formed telling of a {{government conspiracy}} against the League, picking up from a few previous episodes, not just from the first ''Justice League'' series, but all the way back from ''WesternAnimation/SupermanTheAnimatedSeries''. In addition the villains get desperate as they have to face against a very powerful and well organized Justice League. This incarnation lasted 39 episodes.

!! This series has named the following tropes:
* AndTheAdventureContinues
* TheGreatestStoryNeverTold
* HeroesUnlimited
* WorldOfCardboardSpeech
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The successor series, ''Justice League Unlimited'', [[HeroesUnlimited added more heroes from DC Comics]], many of whom had never before been animated. After the events of the second season, the League recruit heroes from around the world to be prepared for the most powerful threats. Instead of the two or three part episodes, this series returned to the single episode format, which allowed for more obscure heroes and minor comic arcs to be spotlighted. To balance this out, a very strong {{myth arc}} was formed telling of a {{government conspiracy}} against the League, picking up from a few previous episodes. In addition the villains get desperate as they have to face against a very powerful and well organized Justice League. This incarnation lasted 39 episodes.

This animated {{adventure series}} is Creator/CartoonNetwork's update of ''WesternAnimation/SuperFriends'', with seven core heroes: {{Franchise/Superman}}, Franchise/WonderWoman, {{Franchise/Batman}}, Franchise/GreenLantern (John Stewart), Franchise/TheFlash (Wally West), [[ComicBook/{{Hawkman}} Hawkgirl]] and the MartianManhunter. Existing in [[{{Franchise/DCAU}} the same universe]] as ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries'', ''WesternAnimation/SupermanTheAnimatedSeries'', ''WesternAnimation/StaticShock'' (post retcon), ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyond'', and ''WesternAnimation/TheZetaProject'', this show continued several story threads from those series and introduced new characters who had not previously appeared.

'''Superman:''' ''More like a...[[TitleDrop Justice League]]''.

-> '''Superman:''' I once thought I could protect the world by myself, but I was wrong. Working together, we saved the planet, and I believe that if we stay together as a team, we could be a force that could truly work for the ideals of peace and justice.\\
'''The Flash:''' What, like a bunch of "WesternAnimation/SuperFriends"?\\
'''Superman:''' More like a...[[TitleDrop Justice League]].

'''Superman:''' More like a...Justice League.

Banding together for the first time to face powerful alien conquerors, Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, the Green Lantern John Stewart, Hawkgirl, and the Martian Manhunter officially organize themselves as a team, anticipating having to deal with other threats that they cannot face alone. This incarnation lasted two seasons and 52 episodes (most of which were two-parters, with three three-parters and a single standalone episode). A decision was made to not feature every member in every episode in order to allow for character focus; between two and five members would have an episode together and the entire League appeared only a few times. Turning most stories into two or three part episodes allowed for a much larger scope that could not be accomplished in 22 minutes.

The successor series, ''Justice League Unlimited'', [[HeroesUnlimited added more heroes from DC Comics]], many of whom had never before been animated. Instead of the two or three part episodes, this series returned to the single episode format, which allowed for the more obscure heroes to be spotlighted. To balance this out, a very strong {{myth arc}} was formed telling of a {{government conspiracy}} against the League, picking up from a few previous episodes. This incarnation lasted 39 episodes.

-> '''Superman:''' [[TheChosenOne I once thought I could protect the world by myself]], but I was wrong. Working together, we saved the planet, and I believe that if we stay together [[WeWorkWellTogether as a team]], we could be a force that could truly work for the ideals of peace and justice.\\
'''The Flash:''' [[MythologyGag What, like a bunch of]] WesternAnimation/SuperFriends?\\
'''Superman:''' More like a... [[TitleDrop Justice League]].

* JusticeLeague/{{Tropes M-Z}}

* JusticeLeague/{{Tropes A-L}}

Banding together for the first time to face powerful alien conquerors, Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, the Green Lantern John Stewart, Hawkgirl, and the Martian Manhunter officially organize themselves as a team, anticipating having to deal with other threats that they cannot face alone. This incarnation lasted two seasons and 52 episodes (most of which were two-parters, with three three-parters and a single standalone episode). What immediately separated this show from ''Super Friends'' (aside from ''actual'' characterization and the writers' capacity to ''remember what the characters' powers were'') was the decision to not feature every member in every episode. Between two and five members would have an episode together and only a couple of times did the entire League appear. The decision to also turn most stories into two or three part episodes allowed for a much larger scope that could not be accomplished in 22 minutes.

For the comic this show was based on, see ''Franchise/JusticeLeagueOfAmerica''. See also ''WesternAnimation/JusticeLeagueCrisisOnTwoEarths'', which started off as [[TheMovie a movie]] bridging the gap between the end of ''Justice League'' and the beginning of ''Unlimited''. Though not set within the [=DCAU=], the film retains many of the plot points and themes of the original story.

''Justice League'' (Seasons One and Two)

''Justice League Unlimited'' (Seasons Three, Four and Five)

This animated {{adventure series}} is Creator/CartoonNetwork's update of ''WesternAnimation/SuperFriends'', with seven core heroes: {{Franchise/Superman}}, Franchise/WonderWoman, {{Franchise/Batman}}, Franchise/GreenLantern (John Stewart), Franchise/TheFlash (Wally West), [[ComicBook/{{Hawkman}} Hawkgirl]] and the MartianManhunter. Existing in [[{{Franchise/DCAU}} the same universe]] as ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries'', ''WesternAnimation/SupermanTheAnimatedSeries'', ''WesternAnimation/StaticShock'' (post retcon), ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyond'', and ''WesternAnimation/TheZetaProject'' this show continued several story threads from those series and introduced new characters who had not previously appeared.

This animated {{adventure series}} is Creator/CartoonNetwork's update of ''WesternAnimation/SuperFriends'', with seven core heroes: {{Franchise/Superman}}, Franchise/WonderWoman, {{Franchise/Batman}}, Franchise/GreenLantern (John Stewart), TheFlash (Wally West), [[{{Hawkman}} Hawkgirl]] and MartianManhunter. Existing in [[{{Franchise/DCAU}} the same universe]] as ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries'', ''WesternAnimation/SupermanTheAnimatedSeries'', ''WesternAnimation/StaticShock'' (post retcon), ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyond'', and ''WesternAnimation/TheZetaProject'' this show continued several story threads from those series and introduced new characters who had not previously appeared.

Both iterations of ''Justice League'' were distinctive among superhero series for being true ensemble pieces. Pick any member of the core cast and in any given episode he or she might be the main hero of the story, used mainly as part of the larger team, or never even mentioned at all. Supporting cast members rotated out weekly, especially in ''Unlimited''. In addition, while Creator/JackKirby's [[NewGods Fourth World]] creations were used extensively in ''Superman:The Animated Series'', Creator/SteveDitko's creations got the same treatment in this incarnation.

To date, the series comprises the last installments of the [[{{DCAU}} DC Animated Universe]].