Batman Beyond: The Call (1)

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Superman finds proof that one of the Justice League members is trying to kill the others, and brings in Batman as a replacement, hoping they'll be able to sniff out the traitor together. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Hilary J. Bader Rich Fogel Alan Burnett Paul Dini

Director:: Butch Lukic

Stars:: Will Friedle (Terry McGinnis / Batman); Kevin Conroy (Bruce Wayne)

Guest Star:: Chad Einbinder (Father); Wayne Brady (Micron); Shannon Kenny (Inque); Farrah Forke (Barda); Lauren Tom (Green Lantern); Jodi Benson (Aquagirl); Peter Onorati (Warhawk); Christopher McDonald (Superman); Timothy Dang (The Driver)

When Superman spins Inque around everywhere, there is a goof. It shows Terry step and hold Inque on the ground. When he sees that the innocent bystander is really Superman, it shows them both in a full screen shot, but Inque has somehow vanished from the scene. edit »

This episode won a Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Directing in an Animated Television Production. edit »
The Warhawk character is later revealed to be the son of Hawkgirl and Green Lantern/John Stewart. This is stated in the JLU episode "Once and Future Thing (2)." Warhawk sees Jon Stewart and calls him Dad. edit »
According to Bruce Timm, he said that this episode was a test to see if they could do a Justice League series. edit »
We see Aquaman in this episode, while Batman is checking Marina's file, but the design is not the same as the Aquaman from Justice League. Instead, it is the orange-suited Aquaman also seen in Superman: The Animated Series. edit »
Warhawk has a "bird-head� image on his chest that most of the Thanagarian/Hawkpeople superheroes have. Warhawk's armor and costume look very similar to the armor that Hawkgirl had on in her Alternate Universe/Justice Lord appearance (seen in the Justice League season 2 episode "A Better World" - the Justice League of that world become the Justice Lords: considered by their world to be the bad guys because they ruled with an iron fist. Their Flash was dead) edit »

Superman: Bruce, how you feeling?
Bruce: I could use some of that Kryptonian DNA.
Superman: You'll outlive us all, Bruce. You're too stubborn to die. edit »

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clockking515
member since: Jul 11, 2007
The Call (1)
The Bottom Line: "Adventurous"
Batman Beyond meets the JLU, a story that while enjoyable should've been better than it was. ...Continue »
01/29/08 02:32pm | report abuse
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JLUmember1
member since: Aug 7, 2005
The Call (1)
The Bottom Line: "Well written"
The Episode Was Okay, but alot was unsaid. ...Continue »
08/17/05 04:50pm | report abuse
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saiyanman5215
member since: Apr 20, 2005
The Call (1)
The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
there's a traitor in the mist of the JLU... ...Continue »
08/10/05 11:08am | report abuse