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.