Justice League War Abridged

"*They may just be a bunch of witches, and goths, and Hawaiians, but damn it, they're American!*"
—Superman's thoughts on the Justice League

## Description

*Justice League War Abridged* is the first movie in the DC Abridged Universe. It was uploaded to YouTube on November 15th, 2014. The first part can be watched here.

## Plot

In the year 2000, the world is being terrorized by the alien invader Superman, who has burned down all the TacoBells in five cities. Green Lantern tries to track down Batman, but finds a Parademon instead. The real Dark Knight arrives to take down the monster, teaming up with Lantern to find and take down the Man of Steel.

At S.T.A.R. Labs, Dr. Silas Stone runs experiments on another object of alien origin, a Mother Box, brought to him by the hero Flash. In Metropolis, Stone's son Victor plays at a football game, disappointed that his dad is not there to see it. Young orphan Billy Batson sits in Silas' seat. Victor and Billy form the beginnings of a friendship. Meanwhile, Batman and Green Lantern struggle to battle Superman, his immense power proving too much for them. Batman manages to end the fight by revealing he knows the Man of Steel's secret identity. The three heroes end up cooperating on stopping the Parademons, investigating the purpose of the Mother Boxes.

Victor angrily arrives at S.T.A.R. Labs to question why his father didn't come to his game. Silas ends up revealing that he doesn't support his son in his dream of pursuing a professional football career. Suddenly, all the Mother Boxes are activated, opening portals for more Parademons to travel through. Victor is mortally wounded by the explosion, but his father manages to save his life with outdated technology, transforming him into Cyborg. The Flash arrives to help. Batman, Green Lantern, and Superman battle the Parademons in Metropolis while the new hero Wonder Woman is present to battle them in Washington, D.C.

Cyborg learns that the ruler of Apokolips, Darkseid, is behind the invasion of Parademons. Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Cyborg, and Captain Marvel, Billy's superhero form, all gather to battle the aliens. Darkseid arrives on Earth to complete his invasion. He reveals that the only reason he's there is to kidnap Justin Timberlake. Batman refuses to let anyone die, despite the fact that Darkseid only wishes to lock the singer in a birdcage to entertain him.

Superman is taken by the aliens. Green Lantern tries to rush in and save him, but Batman stops him, telling the hero that his "lone, hotshot maverick" act is going to cost everyone their lives. Inspiring leadership in Hal, Batman heads up to the mothership to rescue the Man of Steel while he leaves Lantern to take command of the heroes. The Dark Knight battles a mind-controlled Superman while the heroes fight Darkseid on the ground.

Deciding that the best way to kill the New God is to take out his eyes and disable his Omega Beams, the heroes stab them. With the help of Captain Marvel, Cyborg sends the Parademons back to Apokolips by accessing the Mother Box technology. Superman and Batman arrive to help finish Darkseid, sending him back as well. However, the citizens of the city are very upset by the property damage, causing the heroes to run from the mob.

The President thanks the heroes for their service. Convinced that the world needs a group of heroes that can inspire people, the seven decide to form a team. Superman announces them as the Justice League of America, despite the heroes' complaints.

In a post-credits scene, Ocean Master is angered to learn of all the damage the invasion caused to sea life. He decides that the time will soon come for Atlantis to wage war with the surface world.

## Cast

* LordJazor as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Thomas Morrow, Anthony Ivo, John Madden, Desaad, and Orm/Ocean Master
* Starbeastrave as Clark Kent/Superman, Pat Summerhall, Steve Trevor, and the President
* Milkpiece as Diana/Wonder Woman
* Alejandro Saab as Hal Jordan/Green Lantern
* Midgettoe2000 as Barry Allen/The Flash and Darkseid
* Malcolm X-Ray as Victor Stone/Cyborg
* daRKIERAWR as Captain Marvel
	+ EileMonty as Billy Batson
* Sehanort as Silas Stone
* Redmiel as Serling Roquette and Hera
* TallestSilver as Hannah Grace
* DemonGroceryStore as Parademons

John Stewart/Green Lantern, Carol Ferris, and Alfred Pennyworth are also mentioned.

## Trivia

* Superman's question to Diana about snapping someone's neck is a reference to *Man of Steel*.
* When Cyborg sees a video of Darkseid and Desaad, the theme of Lord Zedd plays.