Earlier this week saw the debut of the first episode of Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett‘s Justice League: Gods and Monsters Chronicles, a prelude series of webisodes that will lead up to the full-length film being released towards the end of July (and my guess, probably debuting at SDCC).
The first episode was a pretty dark affair that focused on Michael C. Hall‘s vampire Batman as he tries to take out Harley Quinn. The newest entry, released yesterday, takes a look at the new Superman, voiced by Benjamin Bratt, as he battles Brainiac.
Witness a divergent reality where the Justice League protects the planet – but answers to no one but themselves. Employing methods of intimidation and fear, this Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman deal brute force in the name of justice. From the creative genius of executive producer Bruce Timm and co-producer Alan Burnett comes an original story where the world’s greatest triumvirate of super heroes has distinctly different origins. Superman was not raised by the Kents in Smallville, the Caped Crusader is not Bruce Wayne, and Wonder Woman is not an Amazon warrior of Themyscira. They are as likely the world’s saviors as Earth’s despotic rulers. When a group of famed scientists experience untimely “accidents,” a government task force follows the trail of clues to the Justice League – but is there a more powerful player operating from the shadows? It’s a high stakes game of intrigue, mystery and action that asks the question: How do you serve justice to those above the law?
“Bomb” actually reminded me a lot of the segment of the JLU episode “Epilogue” with Batman and the psychic-child version of Ace of the Royal Flush Gang.
I have never had a huge interest when it came to superman, but this was something I did not expect. I realize that the dark and grim/gritty aesthetic is not for everyone, but I do like this ! It’s a much more realistic superman. FYI it’s just my opinion.
Timm should be in charge of DC. Simply put, he gets the feel of these characters so well that even these reimagined riffs get the essence right. In 6 minutes! Impressive economy of means.
awesome..I agree with solo500…as much as I have enjoyed the Marvel movies..DC animations are still the best..shame they can’t movies as good..
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