"Young Justice" News & Discussion Thread, Part 22 (Spoilers)

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Series Description: Young Justice: Invasion continues as the team (Aqualad, Kid Flash, Superboy, Miss Martian and Artemis), now led by Nightwing, and its new members (Robin, Blue Beetle, Beast Boy, Lagoon Boy, Wonder Girl, Bumblebee, Batgirl) go deeper and more covert than ever before. As team rivalry and personal conflicts arise, the team must band together to fight the real threat that faces Earth. This all-new series is produced by Warner Bros. Animation and based upon characters from DC Comics. Sam Register (Teen Titans, Ben 10, Batman: The Brave and the Bold) is the executive producer. Brandon Vietti (Batman: Under the Red Hood, Superman Doomsday, The Batman) and Greg Weisman (Gargoyles, The Spectacular Spider-Man, W.I.T.C.H.) are the producers.

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-News & Discussion Thread, Part 21

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Spoiler

SEASON 2: INVASION
Teasers

1. 1:16 trailer DC Nation 4/20/12
2. SDCC 2012 Trailer + Screengrabs
3. TV Guide Magazine SDCC Special
4. 1:21-2:00 mark DC Nation 9/28/12
5. 00:31 Saturday morning promo 12/15/12

General
New Characters

1. Some never animated before USA Today 3/2/12 (5:50 clip)
2. 1 new character brings Phil Bourassa's animation career full circle. WF 3/2/12
3. At least 9 alien races from DC Comics Newsarama 3/17/12
4. A ton of new characters but fans will have to get to know them on the fly because staff is pushing through to get to the end of this big, big story IGN 4/27/12
5. Hidden WildStorm character Ask Greg 7/18/12
6. Some get a brief spotlight, some a larger role CBR 9/26/12
7. Will be a term for those with super powers by end of Season 2 Ask Greg 9/10/12
8. 2 cut from "Satisfaction" Ask Greg 11/27/12

DC Characters

1. 145 name characters Ask Greg 2/7/12
2. 62 new name characters Newsarama 3/17/12

Authorized Guests

1. A-01 is someone who appeared in season 1 (by "Secrets") Ask Greg 1/25/12
2. A-02 will be revealed in season 2, though in a way fans have already met A02 Ask Greg 1/25/12

Timeline

1. 6 months pass Ask Greg 2/2/12
2. Weisman's master timeline is at 205 pages Ask Greg 10/4/12

Ongoing subplots

1. Impulse comes from a post-Reach Apocalypse. Ask Greg 8/28/12
2. Revelations over next couple episodes will hint at what took place during 5 year gap CBR 9/26/12
3. Will revisit some characters haven't seen much of in season 2 CBR 9/26/12
4. Mal Duncan and Karen Beecher Urban Daily 9/27/12
5. Impulse has a role to play but it's the tip of the iceberg WF 10/2/12

Script Length

1. Shortest: 30 pages (216) Ask Greg 2/7/12
2. Longest: 36 pages (201, 220) Ask Greg 2/7/12

Dialogue

1. Line counts ranged between 197 lines per script (203) and 255 (214) Ask Greg 2/7/12

Actors Used

1. Used per episode ranged between 6 (202) and 24 (220) Ask Greg 2/7/12

Specific
New Characters

1. Virgil Hawkins Talkin Toons with Rob Paulsen #36 (53:14-53:32)
2. Deathstroke SDCC 2012 Trailer
3. Despero SDCC 2012 Trailer, WF 10/2/12
4. Black Beetle SDCC 2012 Trailer
5. Catwoman Grey DeLisle Tumblr 11/5/12

Couples

1. Will explore Green Arrow and Black Canary's relationship in series and comic Ask Greg 12/5/11

Justice Society of America

1. Will see more of the JSA (and All-Star Squadron) in the comics. Ask Greg 12/9/11
2. Will be cameos of other members Youtube - DC Nation Panel 3/18/12
3. Staff has stories in mind for JSA and A-SS WF 10/2/12

The Team

1. Some new characters will be added, won't join, or will join but won't make the cut Newsarama 3/17/12
2. Forced into a frontline position of defending Earth from invasion Youtube - DC Nation Panel 3/18/12
3. Original team will no longer hide in the shadows TV Guide 7/17/12
4. Tempest was B-10, Aquagirl was B-11, Zatanna confirmed as B-08, Rocket confirmed as B-09, Batgirl confirmed as B-16, Lagoon Boy confirmed as B-18, Wonder Girl confirmed as B-21, Impulse revealed to be B-23, and a hint of three more members to join. B-12 to B-15 remain unknown. Ask Greg 8/28/12
5. Focus will return to original 6, esp. Aqualad and Artemis Urban Daily 9/27/12

Flash/Jay Garrick

1. Will have a much larger role Newsarama 3/17/12

Dr. Fate

1. Definitely going to play a significant role down the line. Ask Greg 12/9/11

Green Lanterns

1. Show/comic will reveal more about them Ask Greg 12/28/11

Captain Marvel

1. The role of Billy Batson was recast because of age Ask Greg 9/20/12

Atom

1. A leading physicist in his field and his scientific knowledge will come in handy Ask Greg 7/24/12

Black Lightning

1. Will be speaking eventually Ask Greg 9/20/12

Rocket

1. Presence will be felt in show and comic. Given enough issues/episodes, will learn more about her Ask Greg 9/24/12

Tempest

1. Garth as Tempest joined and left the Team during the 5 year gap Ask Greg 3/6/12 and Comics Online (3:37-3:43) 6/11/12

Blue Beetle

1. Will have a pretty big role Newsarama 3/17/12

Red Arrow

1. Will be going through a personal journey of who he is KSite TV Interview 4/26/12
2. Red Arrow's caches can be found in the Young Justice: Legacy video game (see below section). They contain journals detailing more about his search for Speedy. YouTube 6/9/12

Madame Xanadu

1. More to her story than revealed so far Ask Greg 4/12/11

Cissie Jones

1. Given enough episodes and/or comic book issues, will return Ask Greg 8/15/12

The Light

1. More to come in terms of young ops teams Ask Greg 9/4/12

Episodes
"Before the Dawn"
Episode 10 (36 overall)

1. On a covert mission to rescue some of its own, The Team, Blue Beetle and Miss Martian uncover shocking secrets and devastating truths!
2. Written: Kevin Hopps

"Cornered"
Episode 11 (37 overall)

1. The Team is trapped inside the Hall of Justice for a cage match against a brutal alien gladiator!
2. Written: Nicole Duboc

"True Colors"
Episode 12 (38 overall)

1. When the Reach forms a devil's alliance with Lexcorp, Robin leads a squad undercover to investigate.
2. Written: Paul Giacoppo

"The Fix"
Episode 13 (39 overall)

1. Written By Greg Weisman

Episode 2x20 (46 overall)

1. 24 voice actors total Ask Greg 2/7/12
2. 35 speaking roles Ask Greg 2/7/12
3. 77 characters likely appearing Ask Greg 2/7/12

Production Updates

As of October 24, 2012 Brandon Vietti Tweet

1. Episode 20 is done, Season Two is done.

As of October 20, 2012 Brandon Vietti Tweet

1. Episode 20 is in the mix stage.

As of October 8, 2012 Brandon Vietti Tweet

1. Episode 19 is complete.

As of October 5, 2012 Brandon Vietti Tweet

1. Completed the sound mix on Episode 19. Will be finalized and delivered on Monday.

As of September 26, 2012 Brandon Vietti Tweet

1. Editing on Episode 20 started

As of September 18, 2012 Ask Greg

1. Episodes 08-18 are ready to air
2. Episode 19 is back from overseas, and staff will be calling retakes and locking picture this week
3. Episode 20 is due in from Moi late this week

As of June 13, 2012 Ask Greg

1. Episodes 8-10 are ready to air
2. Episode 11 has been edited and spotted for music and sound effects
3. Episode 12 is being edited
4. Episodes 13-18 are all overseas being animated
5. Episodes 19-20 are also overseas being animated, but there a few more color models in Burbank left to be completed and approved

As of April 27, 2012 Brandon Vietti Blogspot

1. Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti reviewing the last storyboards and designs for Episode 20

As of April 16, 2012 Ask Greg

1. Episodes 1-6 are ready to air
2. Episode 7 had music score previewed, mixing on Thursday, and should be done Tuesday at the latest
3. Episode 8 had music spotted. Should be done the week after Episode 7
4. Episode 9 comes back from overseas for retakes and editing
5. Episodes 10-11 should be back from overseas, need to do ADR with an actor for both
6. Episodes 12-16 are being animated overseas
7. Episode 17 shipped to overseas
8. Episode 18 is in storyboard revision
9. Episode 19 is awaiting notes on storyboards
10. Episode 20's board is being cleaned up for notes

As of March 5, 2012 Ask Greg

1. Episodes 1 and 2 are done.
2. Episode 3 has mixed. The online will be done tomorrow and then that will be done
3. Episode 4 is in post-production. Locked picture last Friday and spotted the music today.
4. Episode 5 is in post-production. Called retakes for it last week.
5. Episode 6 should come in for post, pretty much any minute.
6. Episodes 7-9 have all been fully shipped overseas for animation.
7. Episodes 10-14 have also shipped though some of the color work on BGs and models is still being completed at WBA.
8. Episode 15 should ship this week.
9. Episode 16 is in board revision and notes.
10. Episode 17 is in slug.
11. Episodes 18-19 boards are going to slug and notes ASAP.
12. Episode 20 clean boards should come in early this week.

As of February 7, 2012 Ask Greg

1. Most of Episode 20 recorded, cast party held

As of February 3, 2012 Ask Greg

1. Episode 1 is in post-production and crew is locking the final cut in editorial today
2. Episode 2 is in post-production awaiting retakes
3. Episode 3 is in post-production and retakes called today
4. Episode 4 is being animated overseas but should be shipped to WBA next week
5. Episodes 5-7 are overseas being animated
6. Episode 8 is overseas being animated while WBA finishes color models
7. Episode 9 is overseas being animated while WBA works on color models
8. Episodes 10-11 are both overseas being animated, WBA crew working on color models, will record one voice (who was out sick) in ADR during post-production (Weisman temped in the lines for the actor)
9. Episode 12 is overseas being animated while WBA crew has color models to work on
10. Episode 13 storyboard is in track and checking
11. Episode 14 storyboard is in revision and track
12. Episode 15 storyboard is in notes
13. Episode 16 storyboard is in and going to slug
14. Episode 17 storyboard is in
15. Episode 18 is in storyboard and still have two actors to pick up
16. Episode 19 is in storyboard and fully recorded
17. Episode 20 is in storyboard, crew picked up a couple actors earlier today, and tentatively recording the rest of the cast Tuesday February 7th

As of November 22, 2011 Ask Greg

1. Episodes 1-7 are being animated in Korea
2. Episodes 8-13 are in storyboard and design.
3. Episodes 8-9 are fully recorded, Episodes 10-12 require a few more voice actors to record
4. Episode 13 script is done, recording set for Tuesday after Thanksgiving
5. Episode 14 script currently being edited by Greg Weisman
6. Episode 15 by Jon Weisman is done, to be edited by Greg Weisman
7. Episodes 16-18 outlines done by Kevin Hopps, Brandon Vietti and Peter David respectively and to be edited by Greg Weisman
8. Episode 19 is to be written by Greg Weisman
9. Episode 20 is in outline, being done by Kevin Hopps

As of November 1, 2011 Ask Greg

1. Episodes 1-6 are being animated in Korea
2. Episodes 7-9 have been recorded and are in storyboard and design
3. Episodes 10-11 are partially recorded and are in storyboard and design
4. Episode 12 has a first draft script waiting for notes
5. Episode 13 has an outline approved waiting for Greg Weisman to script
6. Episode 14 has an outline that Weisman should finish editing tonight
7. Episode 15 has an outline waiting for Weisman to read and edit
8. Episodes 16-20 are all in outline based on approved beatsheets

As of October 4, 2011 Ask Greg

1. Episodes 1-3 shipped to Korea
2. Episodes 4-8 in storyboard
3. Episodes 9-10 in script
4. Episodes 11-20 in outline

As of September 14, 2011 Ask Greg

1. Episodes 1-2 shipped to Korea
2. Episode 3 ships this week
3. Episode 4 in storyboard revisions and Greg Weismana and Brandon Vietti only need to do notes on last act
4. Episode 5 is waiting on storyboard notes
5. Episodes 6-7 in storyboarding
6. Episode 8's script went final and recording will be next week
7. Episode 9's script is being currently edited by Greg Weisman
8. Episode 10 is in script
9. Episode 11's outline is waiting to be edited by Greg Weisman
10. Episodes 12-14 are in outline
11. Episodes 15-17 have been handed to writers for outline today
12. Episodes 18-20 will be handed to writers next week and beatsheets are done.

As of August 29, 2011 Ask Greg

1. Episode 1 shipping to Korea at end of the week
2. Episode 2 in timing
3. Episode 3 in storyboard clean-ups
4. Episode 4 waiting for board notes
5. Episodes 5-6 in storyboard
6. Episode 7 records on August 30, 2011
7. Episode 8-10 are all in scripting
8. Episodes 11-20 approved into production, pitching arc to DC, CN, and WB on August 31, 2011
9. Episodes 11-14 assigned at 1st writers meeting on September 1, 2011 if pitch approved
10. Episodes 11-16: beatsheets are complete
11. Episodes 17-20: beats on index cards

As of August 19, 2011 Peter David Blog

1. Episode 6: Recording session

As of August 1, 2011 Ask Greg

1. Episodes 1-4 in storyboard
2. Episode 5: Recording on August 2, 2011
3. Episode 6: Weisman editing script
4. Episode 7: Waiting for notes
5. Episode 8: Weisman to write outline
6. Episode 9: Weisman to read writer's draft on the outline
7. Episode 10 in outline
8. Episode 11-12: beat outlines complete
9. Episode 13 in middle of breaking story on index cards

As of July 12, 2011 Ask Greg

1. Episodes 1-2 fully recorded, in storyboard
2. Episode 3 almost recorded, 1 actor left to record, in storyboard
3. Episode 4 will record this week, in storyboard
4. Episode 5: Vietti turned in draft, Weisman to edit
5. Episode 6: outline edited, went out Monday for notes
6. Episode 7: Hopps turned in outline, Weisman to edit
7. Episode 8: Weisman to start outline
8. Episode 9: Jon Weisman turned in outline, Weisman to edit
9. Episode 10: Hopps working on outline
10. Episode 11: story is broken
11. Episode 12: need to finish breaking story

SEASON THREE (NOT OFFICIAL YET) AND BEYOND

1. At least 7 major characters that staff wanted to add to Season 2 that won't be appearing at all because there just wasn't any room for them. So they'll have to be saved for the comic book and/or a potential Season 3 Ask Greg 5/4/12
2. Would involve another time skip between the last episode of Season 2 and the first of Season 3. Ask Greg 5/15/2012 + Ask Greg 7/16/12
3. The 12th villain from Young Justice: Legacy will play into Season 3 if the show is renewed ComicsOnline (6:33-6:53) 6/11/12
4. Interest in incorporating some characters from Wildstorm Comics Ask Greg 7/18/12
5. Starfire is a character the staff has talked about using GamerFitNation Interview, 8:24-8:28 mark 8/17/12
6. Season 3 is all worked out very much in advance - the basic storyline and the characters, not exactly what would happen in every episode. Aquaman Shrine Interview 9/27/12
7. Enough leftover ideas to carry through to a season four. Vietti Tweet 10/14/12

COMIC
General
On Hold

1. Originally a few more issues were planned before jumping to the Invasion time frame Chris Jones 6/12/12
2. Will see more of Green Arrow and Black Canary's relationship explored in Issue #20-21. Ask Greg 4/16/12
3. Earth-16 version of the DC Showcase short "Green Arrow" Ask Greg 5/8/12
4. The Green Arrow, Black Canary, Artemis, Red Arrow story (set after Episode 1x14) was originally planned for 20-21 but will have to wait and will get to it eventually. Ask Greg 6/13/12
5. Marvel Family story was planned. WF Chris Jones Interview 9/18/12

Upcoming

1. The #9-10 arc revisited eventually Ask Greg 2/13/12
2. Eventually more of Talia Ask Greg 4/16/12
3. The new structure will allow staff to bounce back and forth (even within a single issue) from Season 1-2, to the gap between seasons, and beyond Ask Greg 6/13/12
4. Chris Jones is drawing 4 villains for a future issue. 3 of 4 are his design Chris Jones Facebook 8/28/12
5. Timeline will tread beyond both seasons, past and future. WF 10/2/12
6. Superman/Superboy relationship (including what role M'gann might have played in it) is sub plot in #20-25 Ask Greg 10/4/12
7. Substantial La'gaan character development Ask Greg 11/9/12

Specific
Issue 23 WF 9/17/12

1. Kylstar will be on the cover Chris Jones 8/14/12
2. Batgirl takes on Match - alone!
3. Alpha Squad infiltrates Brainiac's ship as it hovers above Metropolis!
4. Superboy and the Justice League battle their captor, Kylstar!
5. Release Date: December 19, 2012
6. A DC character with red and silver in his/her/its costume will appear Chris Jones Blog 10/9/12

Issue 24 WF 10/15/12

1. Deadshot attempts assassination!
2. Batgirl fights alone against Match!
3. Kylstar decimates Superboy and the Justice League!
4. Nightwing’s team fails against Brainiac!
5. Release Date: January 23, 2013

Issue 25 WF 11/12/12

1. Shows a little bit of what took place in between seasons. Something cool that just happened right after the end of season 1. CBR Interview 9/26/12
2. The heroes make their last stand against Kylstar and Brainiac!
3. Metropolis is still in danger, but now the entire planet risks destruction!
4. Deadshot hits his target!
5. Release Date: February 20, 2013
6. Final Issue

Production Updates

As of December 4, 2012 Chris Jones Tweet

1. Issue 25 script received by Chris Jones

As of November 15, 2012 Chris Jones FB

1. Issue 24 is being worked on by Chris Jones

As of November 6, 2012 Chris Jones FB

1. Issue 23 is nearly all inked by Chris Jones

As of October 29, 2012 Chris Jones FB

1. Inking Kylstar's Ship

As of October 9, 2012 Ask Greg

1. Issue 25 script is finished and turned in earlier this morning

As of September 18, 2012 Ask Greg

1. Issue 21 is being colored by Zac Atkinson
2. Issue 22 is being penciled by Chris Jones
3. Issues 23-24 are both fully scripted and await penciling
4. Issue 25 is plotted. Greg Weisman will start on the script tonight.

As of August 30, 2012 Chris Jones Twitter 8/30/12

1. Issue 21, currently finishing inking

As of August 28, 2012 Chris Jones Facebook

1. Issue 21, Beast Boy is being inked.

As of June 13, 2012 Ask Greg

1. Issue 17 is done
2. Issue 18 is being inked
3. Issue 19 is being pencilled
4. Issue 20 is scripted and ready for pencilling
5. Issue 21 is being scripted now
6. Issue 22-25 are all loosely plotted

YOUNG JUSTICE: LEGACY
Release Date

1. March 2013 YJ:L FB

Development

1. In production since October 2011 The Gameslave 6/4/12
2. As of E3 2012, the game is in Pre-Alpha stage and not even in first staging stage yet. The screenshots posted online are not final. Angry Joe Interview 6/15/12 (11:55, 13:24-13:26)
3. Game reached Pre-Alpha this weekend and half the game's content is up and running. YJ:L 9/2/12
4. Greg Weisman has done a bit of polishing on some of the dialogue to make sure it's consistent with the show. Ask Greg 9/18/12
5. Sharon Scott waiting on final WB approvals on the last couple scripts for last two areas of game. Should receive it in the next week or two, then moving onto voice recording. YJ:L Facebook 9/24/12
6. Game's story is complete, it was approved earlier this year. YJ:L Facebook 9/24/12
7. Greg Weisman edited another dialogue script for cut scenes Ask Greg 9/24/12
8. Second version of website went live with a blog section, featuring more on Story Lead Sharon Scott, a screenshots section, and sections for heroes and villains, including biographies and turnarounds of character models. YJ:L Facebook 9/27/12
9. Voice over recording begins week of October 22nd. YJ:L Facebook 10/22/12
10. Khary Payton recorded on October 22nd Payton Tweet 10/22/12
11. Sharon Scott's initial story concepts YJ:L Blog 10/26/12
12. Kelly Hu, Danica McKellar, Nolan North, Vanessa Marshall, Phil LaMarr and Lacey Chabert recorded on October 29th. Already recorded are Stephanie Lemelin, Bruce Greenwood (the last sound mix for Episode 2x20), Yuri Lowenthal, Jason Spisak and Thom Adcox. Ask Greg 10/29/12
13. Mark Rolston, Eric Lopez, Jesse McCartney and Cameron Bowen recorded on October 30th. Ask Greg 10/30/12
14. Nick Chinlund and Kevin Michael Richardson recorded on November 5th. Cree Summer recorded on November 6th. Ask Greg 11/6/12

1st Playable Build at E3 2012

1. 1 Minute Clip: Santa Prisca, Cliffs section YouTube 6/7/12 + Screengrab
2. 3 Minute Clip: Bane YouTube 6/8/12
3. 9 Minute Clip: Santa Prisca YouTube 6/9/12
4. 2 Minute 15 Second Clip: Bane YouTube 6/10/12
5. 6 Minute 18 Second Clip: Cliffs and Bane YouTube 6/13/12

Interviews

1. 4 Minute 16 Second Q&A Nerdyshow interviews Little Orbit's Doug Panter
2. 14 Minute 55 Second Interview with Sharon Scott, Brandon Vietti, and Greg Weisman Angry Joe Interview 6/15/12
3. 11 Minute Interview with Greg Weisman ComicsOnline 6/11/12
4. 12 Minute Interview with Sharon Scott, Brandon Vietti, and Greg Weisman GamerFitNation 8/17/12
5. Interview with Sharon Scott and Reed Livingston Comic Book.com Blog 11/28/12

Staff

1. Doug Panter
2. Sharon Scott - Story Lead/Editor
3. Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti - Story Consultants
4. Reed Livingston - Producer

Voice Cast

1. Khary Payton, Kelly Hu, Stephanie Lemelin, Bruce Greenwood, Yuri Lowenthal, Jason Spisak, Thom Adcox, Danica McKellar, Nolan North, Vanessa Marshall, Phil LaMarr, Lacey Chabert Ask Greg 10/29/12, Payton Tweet 10/22/12
2. Mark Rolston, Eric Lopez, Jesse McCartney and Cameron Bowen Ask Greg 10/30/12
3. Nick Chinlund, Kevin Michael Richardson, and Cree Summer Ask Greg 11/6/12

Screenshots

1. Nightwing fights a Shadow on Santa Prisca. YJ:L 5/12/12
2. Artemis fires at a robot on Santa Prisca. YJ:L 5/14/12
3. Superboy, Aqualad, and Artemis fighting robots on Santa Prisca with Shadows closing in. YJ:L 5/20/12
4. Kid Flash vs. Bane on Santa Prisca YJ:L 6/1/12
5. 3 Photos from E3 YJ:L 6/8/12
6. Artemis, Nightwing, and Aqualad battle Cheshire in Greece YJ:L 11/7/12
7. 10 new screenshots WF 11/8/12

Game

1. PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, and Nintendo 3DS. YJ:L Facebook 4/30/12, YJ:L Facebook 6/7/12
2. Multiplayer modes include online and local WF 2/21/12
3. 12 playable heroes and 12 villains to defeat. WF 2/21/12
4. Action RPG format where players control multiple characters in a squad created from 12 possible team members to explore, fight, gather experience, and level up. It will feature both solo and multiplayer missions that follow an epic plotline spanning many locations all across the DC Comics world of Earth-16 YJ:L Facebook 4/2/12
5. 3DS version of the game in the works that will play more like "Final Fantasy Tactics" RPG Fans 6/7/12
6. Each character has 2 distinct skill trees, for example, Artemis can be built to cause massive damage to individual targets or to focus more on group attacks. RPG Fans 6/7/12
7. When playing solo, you can switch between the characters at the push of a button. RPG Fans 6/7/12
8. Anything mechanical spawns and kind of like the old Gauntlet spawners and can fight those hordes endlessly until you kill the spawner RPG Fans 6/7/12
9. There will be unlockable Challenge Modes. YouTube 6/9/12
10. There will be cutscenes in the Mission Room between major areas of the game to support the ongoing story, as well as story through-lines that are addressed within specific missions. YouTube 6/13/12 + YJ:L Facebook 9/23/12
11. There will be playable demos on XBLA and PSN near launch date YJ:L Facebook 6/19/12
12. There will be in-game dialogue ComicsOnline (5:32-5:34) 6/11/12
13. Certain characters are present on certain missions (where some of the major story events take place). Squad Leaders that could be used for each of the 5 areas of the game are "locked" YJ:L Facebook 9/23/12
14. Cutscenes created with in-game assets, 3D animated YJ:L Facebook 9/24/12
15. Special Team Boost system that will temporarily give your squad a huge bonus to their offensive abilities, but it’ll require a bit of coordination to pull off. Comic Book.com Blog 11/28/12

DLC

1. 4 additional characters will be available in a DLC pack at launch. In terms of continuity, these 4 weren't on the Team yet nor available. YJ:L Facebook 6/8/12 + YJ:L Facebook 6/11/12

Story

1. It will revolve around an original storyline set between seasons 1 and 2 WF 2/21/12
2. The story will be written in collaboration with Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti. WF 2/21/12
3. The tagline is "One will rise. One will fall. One will die." WF 2/21/12
4. The final villain to be revealed will be a major part of the storyline. YJ:L Facebook 5/5/12
5. The game focuses on what is initially a search for a missing archeologist, but turns into something much bigger The Gameslave 6/4/12
6. Tells a major, very crucial, and important story that takes place during that gap, about a year before the start of season 2 RPG Fans 6/7/12, YouTube 6/9/12
7. The death in the game has to do with the point in time the story takes place ComicsOnline (8:57-9:00) 6/11/12
8. Story starts 4 years into the 5 year gap. Both Nightwing and Robin are both part of the Team by this time. YJ:L Facebook 9/23/12
9. Game tells at least one major story that is alluded to in Season Two YJ:L Facebook 9/23/12
10. The Light is exploiting Dr. Sandsmark's expertise to locate fragments of an ancient statue of legendary power YJ:L Overview
11. The statue is from a myth and culture more ancient than Grecian YJ:L Blog 10/26/12
12. A little over a year before the events of Season Two Comic Book.com Blog 11/28/12
13. The action takes place in Team Year Five Ask Greg 12/11/12

Characters

1. There will be cameo appearances by Justice League heroes and villains. WF 2/21/12
2. Aqualad, Superboy, Miss Martian, Robin, Kid Flash, and Artemis are first 6 of 12 playable characters YJ:L Tweet 3/7/12
3. 6 villains revealed: Black Manta, Cheshire, Icicle Jr., Killer Frost, Lex Luthor, and Sportmaster WF 4/2/12
4. Each character will have signature moves and skills that make them unique to the player's squad. TZ post 4/2/12
5. Villains are not playable, but they will be featured in their own showdown at the end of each mission during the game YJ:L Facebook 4/2/12
6. 3 playable heroes revealed: Zatanna, Tempest, and Beast Boy YJ:L Facebook 4/29/12
7. 3 villains revealed: Psimon, Riddler, and Blockbuster YJ:L Facebook 4/29/12
8. 3 playable heroes revealed: Robin (Tim Drake), Rocket, and Batgirl. YJ:L Facebook 5/5/12
9. 2 villains revealed: Bane and Klarion YJ:L Facebook 5/5/12
10. Robin (Dick Grayson) changed to Nightwing. Miss Martian's design changed to Invasion version. YJ:L Facebook 5/5/12
11. The final villain to be revealed was created just for the game with feedback from the series creators. YJ:L Facebook 5/5/12
12. Will explain how the characters got to be where they are in season two, such as "Robin (Dick Grayson) becoming Nightwing and Robin (Tim Drake) being introduced The Gameslave 6/4/12
13. Story eventually involves members of the Justice League The Gameslave 6/4/12
14. Spider-Bots on Santa Prisca are Lex Luthor's YouTube 6/9/12
15. For the 12 playable characters, you have to unlock them as you progress in the game YouTube 6/9/12
16. Characters will have 3 outfits - Nightwing has his classic costume and Artemis has a Huntress costume YouTube 6/9/12
17. Red Arrow's caches can be found. They contain collectibles and upgrades for the Team and journals detailing more about his search for Speedy. YouTube 6/9/12
18. During this story, Lagoon Boy and Bumblebee were on another mission YJ:L Facebook 6/11/12
19. Black Canary will be a trainer in the game Angry Joe Interview 6/15/12 (10:26)
20. Red Tornado will be the equipment guy to go to Angry Joe Interview 6/15/12 (11:59)
21. Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, and Superman will support the Team Angry Joe Interview 6/15/12 (12:02-12:24)
22. Donna Troy's status may or may not be addressed in the game. Ask Greg 9/10/12
23. Game begins with the core six (Nightwing, Superboy, Miss Martian, Kid Flash, Artemis, Aqualad). The other members are unlocked in a variety of ways, including game progression, achievements, and side quests. YJ:L Facebook 9/23/12
24. Zatanna plays a key role in the events toward the end of the game. YJ:L Facebook 9/23/12
25. The missing archeologist is Dr. Helena Sandsmark YJ:L Overview 9/27/12
26. The Green Lantern appearing is John Stewart YJ:L Facebook 9/25/12
27. Lex Luthor is the only character among the 23 revealed with a new look. YJ:L Facebook 9/27/12

Missions

1. One of the locations visited will be Santa Prisca. Players assemble their own squad for a series of missions that explore a specific part of the island that hasn't been seen in the series. YJ:L Facebook 5/11/12
2. Greece and Siberia will also be locations The Gameslave 6/4/12
3. Battling on top of high, interconnected spires in the middle of a Santa Prisca jungle RPG Fans 6/7/12
4. Sections marked Temple, Elevator, and Black Manta. YouTube 6/9/12
5. Batman will assign missions YouTube 6/9/12
6. Three missions where player fights alongside Justice League members such as Superman and Green Lantern YouTube 6/9/12
7. In some missions, player will fight all villains on the roster Angry Joe Interview 6/15/12 (12:37-12:41)
8. 17 Missions and 20 Hours of Gameplay Angry Joe Interview 6/15/12 (12:48-12:56)
9. There are 5 areas in the game and 3 missions in each area, which totals 15 missions. YJ:L Facebook 9/26/12
10. For the most part, there is one level per mission, though as you move toward the end of the game story, it will probably feel like more. YJ:L Facebook 9/26/12
11. Areas when the Team works with a Justice League member are called "Mentor Missions" YJ:L Sharon Scott Blog #2 10/5/12

ARCHIVED INFORMATION

Master Timeline

1. Weisman's master timeline was at 139 pages Ask Greg 12/3/10
2. 149 pages Ask Greg 1/28/11
3. 185 pages Ask Greg 11/18/11
4. 191 pages KSite TV Interview 4/26/12
5. 201 pages Ask Greg 9/4/12

DC Characters

1. By Episode 16, 135 DC characters have appeared Ask Greg 8/23/10
2. By Episode 17, 147 DC characters have appeared Ask Greg 9/3/10
3. By Episode 24, 174 DC characters have appeared MTV 1/14/11
4. By Episode 26, 179 total DC characters have appeared. But that includes omitted characters like Catherine Cobert. Ask Greg 2/24/11 + Ask Greg 2/7/12

The Master List - Potential Teen Heroes to join the Team (50-60)

1. Bombshell Ask Greg 11/10/10
2. Raven Ask Greg 12/12/11
3. Cyborg Ask Greg 12/12/11
4. Starfire Ask Greg 12/12/11
5. Beast Boy Ask Greg 12/12/11
6. Supergirl Ask Greg 2/22/12
7. Wonder Twins Ask Greg 5/1/12

The Master List - Potential Members of The Light (100+)

1. Count Vertigo Ask Greg 1/16/12
2. The Joker Ask Greg 1/16/12
3. Ultra-Humanite Ask Greg 1/16/12
4. Atomic Skull Ask Greg 1/16/12
5. Poison Ivy Ask Greg 1/16/12
6. Black Adam Ask Greg 1/16/12
7. Wotan Ask Greg 1/16/12 + Ask Greg 4/12/12
8. Felix Faust Ask Greg 4/12/12
9. Blackbriar Thorn Ask Greg 4/12/12
10. Wizard Ask Greg 4/12/12

Characters Off Limits at Start of Series But Not Anymore

1. Wildstorm imprint Ask Greg 7/18/12
2. Donna Troy Ask Greg 7/17/12
3. Cassie Sandsmark Ask Greg 7/17/12

 

[spartanx54]

I'd agree with this assessment, though I think Kid Flash is due for some major development. This was the kid who literally blew himself up in order to become a hero, and of the original six he's the one who struck me as the most genuinely excited about being a hero. Come season 2 he's pretty much burned out, but we don't really know exactly why yet. I'd bet it has something to do with confidence issues over his speed and/or the deaths of Jason Todd and Tula, but that's all speculation at this point.

I'm pretty sure all the deaths during the course of timeskip really hardened Wally. Like Blue Beetle said "Heroes aren't immortal", I wouldn't worry about the amount of development for Wally this season. I think Greg and the writers have a clear character arc for Wally this season. My guess is that Barry dies in the last episode of season 2 and his legacy motivates Wally to get back in the game as The Flash. Because face it guys, Barry's death is inevitable. He has one of the most important deaths of comic history. It's kind've important to Wally's character and his history. But that's just what I think.

 

[Skaddix]

True Barry was a Signature Death.

I agree that they have clear arc in mind for Wally. its just in the first half of this season he has been less relevant then Impulse and Blue Beetle and far less then the other 6. But yeah I do actually get the feeling that they know where they are taking the alums of S1 and they have done a much better job spreading the screen time.

 

[KYO'NYUU IMOUTO]

While I don't think Dick has done a bad job as leader, I can kind of see the writers setting Wally or Conner up to take over primary leadership of the black-ops team should Dick choose to step down.

 

[Northern Sun]

Because face it guys, Barry's death is inevitable. He has one of the most important deaths of comic history. It's kind've important to Wally's character and his history. But that's just what I think.

I'm not much of a comics person, so I have no knowledge of Barry's death(s) in them, but from a purely YJ perspective it seems odd to me that they would make an entire episode about him not dying to kill him off anyway. I do think Wally's eventually going to at least partially get over his issues and be willing to resume hero work, which could be ironic since there's a decent chance that her undercover work as Tigress(not to mention the good chance she'll be socially ostracized by the League/Team) will sour Artemis' opinion of hero work. Her and Wally will most likely work it out, but as a "spitfire" fan I find the prospect interesting.

 

[spartanx54]

True Barry was a Signature Death.

I agree that they have clear arc in mind for Wally. its just in the first half of this season he has been less relevant then Impulse and Blue Beetle and far less then the other 6. But yeah I do actually get the feeling that they know where they are taking the alums of S1 and they have done a much better job spreading the screen time.

Very true. Superboy and Miss M haven't been getting as much screen time this season.

Spoiler

But yeah ever since the last scene in Before the Dawn things look to be escalating very quickly.

So I'm guessing Wally's role get bigger as the season progresses.

Also, is it just me, but have you guys been enjoying season 2 more season 1? I sure have. I loved season 1, but season 2 leaves me salivating to see what happens in the next episode. That's why hiatuses suck.

 

[Cleg25]

True Barry was a Signature Death.

I agree that they have clear arc in mind for Wally. its just in the first half of this season he has been less relevant then Impulse and Blue Beetle and far less then the other 6.

You could arguably add Arsenal to the list as well.

As for Barry, I don't really see the point in saving him in "Bloodlines" and delaying Wally's ascent to the Flash if that's what they have planned down the road. I think there's obviously got to be some consequences for Bart's actions, but I don't think Barry dying is a given. I think it's just as likely that Bart robbed Wally of his destiny (as the Flash) by saving Barry and Wally's the one that ends up paying the price.

 

[spartanx54]

it seems odd to me that they would make an entire episode about him not dying to kill him off anyway.

which could be ironic since there's a decent chance that her undercover work as Tigress(not to mention the good chance she'll be socially ostracized by the League/Team) will sour Artemis' opinion of hero work. Her and Wally will most likely work it out, but as a "spitfire" fan I find the prospect interesting.

It's called foreshadowing dude.

I agree on the Artemis part. From that comic con trailer it looks like Artemis is being traumatized by her experiences as Tigress.

 

[Skaddix]

While I don't think Dick has done a bad job as leader, I can kind of see the writers setting Wally or Conner up to take over primary leadership of the black-ops team should Dick choose to step down.

I hope not. Connor not speaking up on Miss Martian is a major failing. Clearly shows he cannot separate personal feelings from the job. Although I suppose if new leader has to be from the Main Six, he is the only option. If not then Batgirl has my vote.

I'm not much of a comics person, so I have no knowledge of Barry's death(s) in them, but from a purely YJ perspective it seems odd to me that they would make an entire episode about him not dying to kill him off anyway. I do think Wally's eventually going to at least partially get over his issues and be willing to resume hero work, which could be ironic since there's a decent chance that her undercover work as Tigress(not to mention the good chance she'll be socially ostracized by the League/Team) will sour Artemis' opinion of hero work. Her and Wally will most likely work it out, but as a "spitfire" fan I find the prospect interesting.

Well it depends on how they want time travel to work. Assuming the timeline self corrects itself then Barry dies anyway because he has to die and that cannot be changed. Or it could be Impulse introduces a new variable that just means Barry dies some time else because Bart coming back changed the whole game.

Very true. Superboy and Miss M haven't been getting as much screen time this season.

Spoiler

But yeah ever since the last scene in Before the Dawn things look to be escalating very quickly.

So I'm guessing Wally's role get bigger as the season progresses.

Also, is it just me, but have you guys been enjoying season 2 more season 1? I sure have. I loved season 1, but season 2 leaves me salivating to see what happens in the next episode. That's why hiatuses suck.

Agreed.

 

[spartanx54]

You could arguably add Arsenal to the list as well.

As for Barry, I don't really see the point in saving him in "Bloodlines" and delaying Wally's ascent to the Flash if that's what they have planned down the road. I think there's obviously got to be some consequences for Bart's actions, but I don't think Barry dying is a given. I think it's just as likely that Bart robbed Wally of his destiny (as the Flash) by saving Barry and Wally's the one that ends up paying the price.

Actions and consequences seems to be a major theme of the show. In the Bart Allen/Reach Apocalypse timeline it looks like that things started to go bad when Vandal Savage took control of the JL. That started a chain reaction of bad events

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(Jaime getting the scarab eveantually earth's biggest bad, Miss M mindwiping Kaldur, Mount Justice explosion, etc.)

 

[Yojimbo]

Mod Note: Remember anything pertaining to "Before The Dawn" goes in Spoiler Tags. The ruling from those in charge here is it stays in this thread for the time being.

 

[Geodude]

I doubt Artemis will be "socially ostracized by the League/Team" if/when she returns. At least, not to a significant degree. Plus there's Wally for support. I think most of them will be too relieved that she's actually alive. I think most of whatever trust issues they'll have will be directed at Dick and/or Kaldur.

Along the same vein...what if Artemis wasn't the first fake death they pulled off? What if Tula's not only alive but infiltrated Black Manta's organization even before Kaldur? I know he spent some time in front of her memorial statue in "Darkest" but that could have been to keep up appearances. And I know Wally mentioned her in "Darkest" too but maybe he doesn't know about it, so he was unintentionally making Dick feel even guiltier. Remember, even after 10 (or 11) episodes and two comic issues, we still know nothing about the circumstances of her death. She could be a trump card Dick and Kaldur have up their sleeves.

 

[Marvelman02]

I doubt Artemis will be "socially ostracized by the League/Team" if/when she returns. At least, not to a significant degree. Plus there's Wally for support. I think most of them will be too relieved that she's actually alive. I think most of whatever trust issues they'll have will be directed at Dick and/or Kaldur.

I'm not sure I agree with you...

Spoiler

If I was Jaime, the first thing I would do to Artemis the next time I see her would be to electrocute her and see how much she likes it. Aqualad shocked Jaime. Artemis drugged him. He was then imprisoned and tortured by the Reach. Now, if these kids were leaguers, I might expect them to be more forgiving. But they're not leaguers; they're kids. I'm a huge spitfire fan, but if I was one of these kids, I'd be furious. And I will be disappointed with Greg if he doesn't address this.

 

[Flashbangahah]

I'm not much of a comics person, so I have no knowledge of Barry's death(s) in them, but from a purely YJ perspective it seems odd to me that they would make an entire episode about him not dying to kill him off anyway. I do think Wally's eventually going to at least partially get over his issues and be willing to resume hero work, which could be ironic since there's a decent chance that her undercover work as Tigress(not to mention the good chance she'll be socially ostracized by the League/Team) will sour Artemis' opinion of hero work. Her and Wally will most likely work it out, but as a "spitfire" fan I find the prospect interesting.

Some events in time are so important that they HAVE to happen for the universe to continue on a balanced path.
I recall in the comics, Booster Gold (time travelling superhero) went back in time to undo a significant event. Each time he tried to change it, it ended up happening, but in a different way. I think Barry's death is a similar event. I have a feeling that this is the message Greg will be aiming to get across.

Just as an aside, from my knowledge of DC comics (which is pretty extensive, but not perfect) Barry Allen's death was the longest time a hero has been dead. He death lasted at least as long as I have been alive (25 years, golly, am I too old for cartoons yet?).

I have to say, the thing I love most about this series is that while the characters are similar to their comic book counterparts, they are not so much that I expect certain things to happen (with the exception of Barry's death). It's especially nice because I'm not really into this new 52 right now, mainly due to the lack of Wally.

 

[Gatordragon]

I was just wondering, is anyone thinking about dressing up as a character from Young Justice for Halloween? Because I was thinking about dressing up as Aqualad (in his season 1 outfit) for a Halloween party. Actually I'm choosing between Aqualad, James Heller from Prototype 2, or Cole Train from the Gears of War franchise. James Heller would be easiest, but his clothes are so civilian, that people might think I'm not in costume. Aqualad or Cole Train have more distinct outfits, but it will take time to put them together. I'd love to dress up as Cyborg from the New 52's Justice League or Emile from Halo: Reach (not sure if Emile's black, but he sounds black). However I think their outfits would be too hard for me to make.

Anyone else thinking about dressing up for a Halloween event?

 

[Cleg25]

I'm not sure I agree with you...

Spoiler

If I was Jaime, the first thing I would do to Artemis the next time I see her would be to electrocute her and see how much she likes it. Aqualad shocked Jaime. Artemis drugged him. He was then imprisoned and tortured by the Reach. Now, if these kids were leaguers, I might expect them to be more forgiving. But they're not leaguers; they're kids. I'm a huge spitfire fan, but if I was one of these kids, I'd be furious. And I will be disappointed with Greg if he doesn't address this.

Spoiler

She also took part in blowing up the cave. And that's not even mentioning the stuff she's probably going to have to do now that Kaldur might not be the same. She's probably no longer following orders of someone on the "good" side. Whether that's a memory wiped Kaldur or Deathstroke, she isn't going to be able to pull her punches like she could under Kaldur.

I think the only one of the four that might get cut some slack for this is Wally. He's basically an unwilling participate who has had an inactive role in all this (so far). So I could see him getting a bit of a pass from the others. Not saying they won't be upset with him, but they might be a little more understanding considering he isn't part of the Team and isn't directly involved in the actions taking place.

Of course Paula Crock is probably never going to forgive him for this.

 

[Geodude]

Spoiler

If I was Jaime, the first thing I would do to Artemis the next time I see her would be to electrocute her and see how much she likes it. Aqualad shocked Jaime. Artemis drugged him. He was then imprisoned and tortured by the Reach. Now, if these kids were leaguers, I might expect them to be more forgiving. But they're not leaguers; they're kids. I'm a huge spitfire fan, but if I was one of these kids, I'd be furious. And I will be disappointed with Greg if he doesn't address this.

Spoiler

What if Jaime DOES (at least somewhat) understand/forgive, but the Scarab doesn't? That could even start to lead into what others were saying about the future crisis happening in a different way.

 

[Northern Sun]

All this talk of the blame that's going to go around when Kaldur and Artemis return makes me salivate(metaphorically) for the episode in which it inevitably happens. The "Current News…" list says episode 14 has the most dialogue; if anything's deserving of that distinction, it would be this.

Also, on the topic of inevitability, does that mean the season is destined to end with the League being defeated and the Reach/some other alien species conquering Earth? I find that very hard to believe.

 

[bigdaddy313]

Guys I want to ask a question, do you guys think there is a possibility that Aquaman knows about Keldor and the mission?

That one of the reason's he looked sad was, maybe he is worried for the safety of keldor, maybe Nightwing knows and didn't tell Aqualad.

And that Aquaman send tular to her so called death to motivate Keldor into doing the mission?. The sea is a very big place lol.

What do you guys think? It's a possible theory.

 

[Hordesman]

Guys I want to ask a question, do you guys think there is a possibility that Aquaman knows about Keldor and the mission?

That one of the reason's he looked sad was, maybe he is worried for the safety of keldor, maybe Nightwing knows and didn't tell Aqualad.

And that Aquaman send tular to her so called death to motivate Keldor into doing the mission?. The sea is a very big place lol.

What do you guys think? It's a possible theory.

I think Keldor's face is gonna melt off, leaving a skull behind

Seriously... I'm inclined to think Barry is going to die too, since this is an adaptation of that particular era in comics.