Justice League Unlimited – Season 3, Episode 3: “Chaos at the Earth’s Core”
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Justice League Unlimited Season 03 Episode 03 part 01
Justice League Unlimited Season 03 Episode 03 part 01
- Air Date: October 8, 2005
- Written by: Matt Wayne
- Directed by: Dan Riba
Plot Summary
The episode follows Supergirl, Green Lantern (John Stewart), Stargirl, S.T.R.I.P.E., and Green Arrow as they journey to Skartaris, a hidden prehistoric land inside Earth’s core. They are summoned by Travis Morgan, the Warlord, who needs their help to stop the sorcerer Deimos from using a powerful weapon.
Key Events
- Arrival in Skartaris
- The Justice League members respond to a distress signal and find themselves in Skartaris, a lost world filled with dinosaurs, magic, and ancient civilizations.
- They meet Warlord (Travis Morgan), a heroic warrior who protects Skartaris from threats.
- Deimos and His Evil Plan
- The villainous Deimos has obtained an advanced energy weapon, which he intends to use to rule Skartaris.
- He is also working with Metallo, the Kryptonite-powered cyborg, who is immune to Supergirl’s attacks.
- Green Lantern & Warlord Team Up
- John Stewart, Warlord, and Green Arrow attempt to disable the weapon while facing Deimos’ barbarian warriors.
- Green Arrow, despite being out of place in a fantasy setting, proves useful with his archery skills.
- Supergirl vs. Metallo
- Supergirl and Stargirl battle Metallo, but his Kryptonite core weakens Supergirl.
- Stargirl uses her cosmic staff to hold him off, while S.T.R.I.P.E. provides backup.
- Final Battle
- Deimos tries to activate the energy weapon, but Warlord destroys it before he can use it.
- Metallo is defeated and left stranded in Skartaris.
- Resolution
- With the weapon gone and Deimos defeated, Skartaris is safe again.
- The Justice League members return to the surface, reflecting on the strange adventure.
Key Characters & Voice Cast
- Supergirl (Kara Zor-El) – Voiced by Nicholle Tom
- Green Lantern (John Stewart) – Voiced by Phil LaMarr
- Green Arrow (Oliver Queen) – Voiced by Kin Shriner
- Stargirl (Courtney Whitmore) – Voiced by Giselle Loren
- S.T.R.I.P.E. (Pat Dugan) – Voiced by Lex Lang
- Warlord (Travis Morgan) – Voiced by Paul Guilfoyle
- Deimos – Voiced by Robert Englund
- Metallo (John Corben) – Voiced by Corey Burton
Notable Moments & Trivia
- First appearance of Warlord in the DCAU.
- Skartaris is a DC Comics location inspired by the Hollow Earth theory and Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Pellucidar stories.
- Metallo’s appearance is a callback to Superman: The Animated Series, where he was a recurring villain.
- Green Arrow’s humorous moments contrast with the fantasy setting, adding levity to the episode.
Reception & Legacy
- Fans appreciated the mix of fantasy and sci-fi elements, making it a unique episode.
- The introduction of Warlord and Skartaris expanded the DC Animated Universe’s scope.
- The battle against Metallo reinforced Supergirl’s vulnerability to Kryptonite, a key theme in her character arc.