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Young Justice: Independence Day (1)

Robin, Aqualad, and Kid Flash are invited to join the Justice League, but soon discover they are to be treated as junior members. When the League leaves to handle a major threat to the Earth, the three teenagers decide to investigate a fire at Cadmus Laboratories... and discover a conspiracy to create a clone of Superman.


6.3/10 (8 Votes cast)

Episode Info


Episode number: 1x1
Airdate: Friday January 07th, 2011

Director: Jay Oliva
Writer: Greg Weisman


Guest Stars
Nolan NorthNolan North
voiced Superman / Zatara
Recurring
Rene AuberjonoisRene Auberjonois
voiced Dr. Mark Desmond
Recurring
George EadsGeorge Eads
voiced Flash
Recurring
Miguel FerrerMiguel Ferrer
voiced L-1
Recurring
Crispin  FreemanCrispin Freeman
voiced Speedy / Guardian
Recurring
Bruce GreenwoodBruce Greenwood
voiced Batman
Recurring
Phil LaMarrPhil LaMarr
voiced Aquaman / Dubbilex
Recurring
Stephanie Nicole LemelinStephanie Nicole Lemelin
voiced Computer (as Stephanie Lemelin)
Recurring
Yuri LowenthalYuri Lowenthal
voiced Icicle Jr.
Recurring
Kevin Michael RichardsonKevin Michael Richardson
voiced Martian Manhunter
Recurring
Mark RolstonMark Rolston
voiced L-3
Recurring
Keith SzarabajkaKeith Szarabajka
voiced Mr. Freeze
Recurring
Alan TudykAlan Tudyk
voiced Green Arrow
Recurring
Main Cast
Jesse McCartneyJesse McCartney
voiced Robin / Dick Grayson
Danica McKellarDanica McKellar
voiced Miss Martian / M'gann M'orzz
Nolan NorthNolan North
voiced Superboy / Connor Kent
Khary PaytonKhary Payton
voiced Aqualad / Kaldur'ahm
Jason SpisakJason Spisak
voiced Kid Flash / Wally West

Recap

In Gotham City on the Fourth of July, Mr. Freeze launches an attack on citizens picnicking in the park. Robin emerges from the shadows to crack his helmet with a well-thrown Batarang. The villain is unimpressed... until Batman emerges to deliver the final below to shatter his helmet...

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Episode Notes
Cartoon Network aired this and "Fireworks (2)" on November 26, 2010 as a special 1-hour "sneak preview," two months prior to its official premiere in January 2011.



Episode Quotes
Mr. Freeze: The Boy Wonder. The Bat sent you to drag me off to prison. Frankly, I'm underwhelmed.
Robin: Great, but I'm kinda in a hurry here.
Mr. Freeze: Kids. Always in such a rush. I prefer to preserve these moments... forever.
Robin: I'm not talking to you. (Batman arrives)

Man: Is that Batman?
Woman: I see Flash and Flash Jr.
Man: Isn't his name Speedy?
Kid: No, Speedy's Green Arrow's sidekick.
Man: Well, that makes no sense.

Kid Flash: First time at the Hall. I'm a little overwhelmed.
Robin: You're overwhelmed. Freeze was underwhelmed. Why isn't anyone ever just whelmed?

Fireman: It's whats-his-name. Flash Boy!
Kid Flash: Kid Flash! Why is that so hard?

Robin: Okay, I'm officially whelmed.

Robin: I disabled the door, we're safe.
Aqualad: We're trapped.



Cultural References
Guardian: Doc, these aren't your typical meddling kids.

The Scooby Gang in Scooby Doo are typically referred to as "those meddling kids." Usually by the unmasked villain at many of the episodes, where he or she will say, "And I would have gotten away with it, too, if it wasn't for those meddling kids!"



Other Episode Crew

Executive ProducerSam Register
ProducerBrandon Vietti  |  Greg Weisman
EditorJhoanne Reyes
CastingJamie Thomason
Line ProducerDavid Wilcox (2)
MusicKristopher Carter (1)  |  Lolita Ritmanis  |  Michael McCuistion
Production CoordinatorHyun-jung Kim  |  Hyosun Ryu  |  Gina Park
On-Line EditorChristopher Lozinski
Production SupervisorBobbie Page
Voice DirectorJamie Thomason
Production ManagementEd Adams  |  John Bueno Diaz
Main Title ThemeKristopher Carter (1)  |  Michael McCuistion  |  Lolita Ritmanis
Production AccountantAthena Wingate  |  Luisa Guzman
Production AdministratorNicole Martin (2)
Recording Machine OperatorSarah Baluch  |  Jeff O. Collins
Assistant Production ManagerMark McClain Wilson  |  Casey Sandin
Executive In Charge Of ProductionJay Bastian  |  Tramm Wigzell  |  Brian E.S. Jones
Post Production ManagerScott Schnick
Casting AdministratorLiz Carroll
Animation CoordinatorJohn Roback
 

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