Legion of Super Heroes: The Karate Kid

Disappointed in the lack of competent Legion tryouts, Superman seeks out a new member: Karate Kid, aka Val Armorr. However, the other Legionnaires are concerned that Karate Kid has no super-powered abilities, and may prove more of a liability than an asset as they battle Grimbor the Chainsman.

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Episode Info

Episode number: 2x5
Airdate: Saturday October 27th, 2007

Director: Brandon Vietti, Scott Jeralds
Writer: Eddie Guzelian

Starring Roles

Yuri Lowenthal voiced Superman Recurring	Alexander Polinsky voiced Chameleon Boy / Calamity King Recurring
Andy Milder voiced Lightning Lad Recurring

Guest Stars

Shawn Harrison voiced Security Guard Recurring	Wil Wheaton voiced Cosmic Boy Recurring
Lex Lang voiced Grimbor / Referee Recurring	Keith Ferguson voiced Karate Kid / Nemesis Kid

Recap

Aboard a space station, Grimbor the Chainsman steals a scientific prototype. Cosmic Boy, Superman, and Chameleon Boy are on hand to try and capture him, but their powers prove useless after Grimbor distracts Superman and ensnares Cosmic Boy. He uses a holographic projector to distract Chameleon Boy long enough to make his escape...

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Episode Quotes

Karate Kid: For every obstacle there is a solution.

Chameleon Boy: Tough break, you must be pretty bummed.
Karate Kid: I was. But then, I just reminded myself there is a solution for every obstacle.
Chameleon Boy: Yeah, did you get that from the motivational posted in the break room?

Karate Kid: For every obstacle, there is a solution.
Chameleon Boy: Oh, thank you for that, Lacking-A-Firm Grasp-On-Reality Lad.