About Justice League Unlimited

Justice League Unlimited is an animated series that was first released in 2004, as an expansion of its predecessor, Justice League. The series is based on heroes from the DC Comics universe. Compared to the initial Justice League series, Unlimited has a larger ensemble of characters. The plot revolves around the Justice League, a group of superheroes, facing various threats to the world, with threads of overarching narratives throughout the seasons.

Making / Production

The series is a production of Warner Bros. Animation and supervised by producer Bruce Timm, who is well known for his contributions to the animated Batman and Superman series. The animation style is similar to these earlier shows, maintaining a consistent design across the DCAU (DC Animated Universe).

Actors

• George Newbern as Superman - Newbern voices the iconic superhero with a balance of power and humility.
• Kevin Conroy as Batman - Recognized by many as the definitive Batman voice, Conroy brings a dark, brooding quality to the character.
• Susan Eisenberg as Wonder Woman - Eisenberg portrays the Amazonian princess with a balance of toughness and compassion.
• Michael Rosenbaum as Flash - Rosenbaum provides a lighter, comedic performance, emphasizing the Flash's youthful energy.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Justice League Unlimited increased the core team roster to 50 members, allowing for many lesser-known characters to be featured.
• The series presents standalone stories along with larger plot arcs, striking a balance between episodic and serial storytelling.
• The show has connections with its predecessors, Batman: The Animated Series and Superman: The Animated Series, forming a larger, cohesive DCAU.

Awards

Justice League Unlimited was nominated for several Annie Awards, which are accolades for accomplishments in animation. While the show did not win any, the nominations underline its quality.

Quotes

• Batman: "I once thought I could protect the world by myself. But I was wrong."
• Flash: "Speed isn't everything. Timing is."
• Wonder Woman: "Justice is about harmony. Revenge is about the satisfaction of the person who's been hurt."

Music, Soundtrack

• The series' theme song was composed by Michael McCuistion, Lolita Ritmanis, and Kristopher Carter, also known as "Dynamic Music Partners".
• The soundtrack is mostly orchestral, capturing the epic feel of superhero action.
• An original soundtrack album was released containing music from various episodes.