History WesternAnimation / JusticeLeague

This animated AdventureSeries is Cartoon Network's update of ''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.

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

Banding together for the first time to face powerful alien conquerors, Franchise/{{Superman}}, Franchise/{{Batman}}, Franchise/WonderWoman, TheFlash, the GreenLantern John Stewart, Hawkgirl, and the MartianManhunter 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 SuperFriends (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.

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

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 MythArc was formed telling of a GovernmentConspiracy against the League, picking up from a few previous episodes. This incarnation lasted 39 episodes.

Both iterations of ''JusticeLeague'' 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 JackKirby's [[NewGods Fourth World]] creations were used extensively in ''SupermanTheAnimatedSeries'', SteveDitko's creations got the same treatment in this incarnation.

For the comic this show was based on, see 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 DC Animated Universe, the film retains many of the plot points and themes of the original story.

Banding together for the first time to face powerful alien conquerors, {{Superman}}, {{Batman}}, WonderWoman, TheFlash, the GreenLantern John Stewart, Hawkgirl, and the MartianManhunter 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 SuperFriends (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.

This animated AdventureSeries is Cartoon Network's update of ''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/TheZetaProject'' and ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyond,'' this show continued several story threads from those series and introduced new characters who had not previously appeared.

For the comic this show was based on, see JusticeLeagueOfAmerica. See also ''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 DC Animated Universe, the film retains many of the plot points and themes of the original story.

Banding together for the first time to face powerful alien conquerors, {{Superman}}, {{Batman}}, WonderWoman, TheFlash, the GreenLantern John Stewart, Hawkgirl, and the MartianManhunter officially organize themselves as a team, anticipating having to deal with other threats that they cannot face alone. This incarnation lasted two seasons and [[ArcNumber 52]] episodes (most of which were two-parters, with three three-parters and a single standalone episode). What immediately separated this show from SuperFriends (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.

Banding together for the first time to face powerful alien conquerors, {{Superman}}, {{Batman}}, WonderWoman, TheFlash, the GreenLantern John Stewart, Hawkgirl, and the MartianManhunter 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 SuperFriends (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.

'''The Flash:''' [[MythologyGag What, like a bunch of]] ''WesternAnimation/SuperFriends''?\\

'''The Flash:''' [[MythologyGag What, like a bunch of]] ''{{WesternAnimation/SuperFriends}}''?\\

This animated AdventureSeries is Cartoon Network's update of ''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'' (possibly), ''WesternAnimation/TheZetaProject'' and ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyond,'' this show continued several story threads from those series and introduced new characters who had not previously appeared.

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

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

[[caption-width-right:330:[[NotYourDaddysX This is not]] [[SuperFriends your parents' League.]]]]

'''The Flash:''' [[MythologyGag What, like a bunch of]] ''SuperFriends''?\\

Now has a [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/crowner.php/BestEpisode/JusticeLeague Best Episode Crowner]], a developing [[Recap/JusticeLeague episode guide]], and a [[Characters/JusticeLeague character page]], focusing on the League's Original Seven.

Now has a [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/crowner.php/BestEpisode/JusticeLeague Best Episode Crowner]] and a [[Characters/JusticeLeague character page]], focusing on the League's Original Seven.

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

'''The Flash:''' What, like a bunch of [[MythologyGag Super Friends]]?\\

This animated AdventureSeries is Cartoon Network's update of ''SuperFriends'', with seven core heroes: {{Comicbook/Superman}}, WonderWoman, Comicbook/{{Batman}}, GreenLantern, the {{Flash}}, [[{{Hawkman}} Hawkgirl]] and MartianManhunter. Existing in [[{{DCAU}} the same universe]] as ''BatmanTheAnimatedSeries'', ''SupermanTheAnimatedSeries'', ''StaticShock'', ''TheZetaProject'' and ''BatmanBeyond,'' 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]].\\
'''The Flash:''' Do you have any idea how corny that sounds?

'''The Flash''' Do you have any idea how corny that sounds?

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

''Unlimited'' is also notable for giving us "Epilogue", a FullyAbsorbedFinale to ''BatmanBeyond'' that connects it with events in ''Justice League'' while shedding new light on Terry [=McGinnis'=] origins. The episode can be thought of as the true "finale" of the DCAU as a whole, showing us the last chronological events taking place in the universe while bringing a few plot points full circle.

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

[[caption-width-right:330:This is not [[SuperFriends your parents' League.]]]]