Justice League Unlimited Season 1 Episode 9 – Ultimatum originally aired on November 6, 2004. This episode delves into themes of ethics, responsibility, and the creation of new superhuman beings.

The Justice League encounters a new group of young heroes called the Ultimen, who have been created by Cadmus, a shadowy government organization. The Ultimen start out as media darlings, but as they learn more about their origins and the motives behind their creation, they grapple with their identities and loyalties. The Justice League must step in to uncover Cadmus’s plans and help the Ultimen navigate their newfound reality.

Key Elements:

• Heroes: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Hawkgirl, and Martian Manhunter.
• New Characters: The Ultimen (Wind Dragon, Juice, Downpour, Shifter, and Long Shadow).
• Villains: Cadmus and their agents.
• Themes: Identity, ethics of genetic engineering, and the manipulation of superhuman beings.