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| Based on | Characters byDC Comics |
| Developed by | Brandon Vietti Greg Weisman |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 98(list of episodes) |
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| Running time | 23–28 minutes |
| Production companies | DC Entertainment Warner Bros. Animation |
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| Network | Cartoon Network |
| Release | November 26, 2010 (2010-11-26) – March 16, 2013 (2013-03-16) |
| Network | DC Universe |
| Release | January 4 (2019-01-04) – August 27, 2019 (2019-08-27) |
| Network | HBO Max |
| Release | October 16, 2021 (2021-10-16) – June 9, 2022 (2022-06-09) |
Young Justice is an Americansuperheroanimated television series developed byGreg Weisman andBrandon Vietti forCartoon Network and laterHBO Max, based loosely on a broaderrange of characters from theDC Universe. Set onEarth-16 within theDC Multiverse, the show focuses on the lives of teenage superheroes andsidekicks, particularly thecore characters,Robin (voiced byJesse McCartney),Kid Flash (Jason Spisak),Aqualad (Khary Payton),Superboy (Nolan North),Miss Martian (Danica McKellar), andArtemis (Stephanie Lemelin), who operate as acovert team under the supervision of theJustice League. Across its four seasons, the series evolved from ateen drama-spy series into anadult drama that explores more mature topics.
Development began between 2008 and 2009, based on anamalgamation of DC characters, particularlyYoung Justice andTeen Titans, and initially set during the early days of the superhero era, before much of the establishedDC continuity. It serves as areboot, focusing on the formative years of the DC Universe through selected characters reflecting that timeline. Later, the series evolved into exploring more characters and various storytelling across its seasons.
The series premiered on Cartoon Network in 2010. It ran for two seasons before beingcanceled in 2013. However, following strong fan support, it wasrevived for a third season,Young Justice: Outsiders, which premiered onDC Universe in 2019, followed by a fourth season,Young Justice: Phantoms, on HBO Max in 2021. Although the series has not been officially canceled, no new season has beengreenlit, despite the creators confirming they have plans for seasons five through seven.
The series was critically acclaimed for its mature, complex storytelling, and it became acult favorite and one of Cartoon Network’s highest-rated shows during its original run. It was also one of the top, most in-demand digitaloriginal series in the United States from 2019 to 2025.
Young Justice spans four seasons, with each episode dated to reflect its place in the timeline.[3] Set within theDC Multiverse, specifically onEarth-16,[a] the series centers on a team of youngsidekicks fighting to make a name for themselves:Robin,Kid Flash,Aqualad,Superboy,Miss Martian, andArtemis, who operate ascovert agents under the guidance of theJustice League.[3][7] Although the Justice League exists in the show, they are mostly kept in the background.[3] The first season unfolds over roughly six months, during a time when superheroes are still a "relatively new phenomenon."[3] It focuses on how these sidekicks come into their own, gradually introducing the characters and ultimately bringing the team together.[7]
The second season, subtitledYoung Justice: Invasion, picks up "a minute" after the first season ended,[8] and shortly after introduces new characters who would join the team, includingBarbara Gordon,Garfield Logan,Blue Beetle, andLagoon Boy.[9] Other characters would also join, though they would not make the final cut.[9] This season revolves around analien invasion, during which the team departs Earth to undertake a mission on an alien planet called Rann.[9] Justice League remains present but with reduced involvement as they face their own challenges. Co-producer Vietti explained that this shift was designed to "force the team into the frontline position of defending Earth, giving more space for the characters to grow and "come into their own as adults."[9]
The third season, subtitledYoung Justice: Outsiders, takes place a few years after the events of season two.[10] It centers on an internationalarms race involving thetrafficking of teenagemetahumans, the story expands further with the introduction ofDarkseid and the planetApokolips, launching the team into intergalactic and global conflicts.[10][11] Fourth session subtitledYoung Justice: Phantoms focuses on the core characters from the first season—now adults—while continuing to expand the roster with new heroes. Structured around sixinterconnected-arcs, it follows them as they navigate adulthood, personal trauma and other topics.[12][13]
| Season | Subtitle | Episodes | Originally released | |||
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| 1 | Young Justice | 26 | November 26, 2010 (2010-11-26) | April 21, 2012 (2012-04-21) | Cartoon Network | |
| 2 | Invasion | 20 | April 28, 2012 (2012-04-28) | March 16, 2013 (2013-03-16) | ||
| 3 | Outsiders | 26 | 13 | January 4, 2019 (2019-01-04) | January 25, 2019 (2019-01-25) | DC Universe |
| 13 | July 2, 2019 (2019-07-02) | August 27, 2019 (2019-08-27) | ||||
| 4 | Phantoms | 26 | 13 | October 16, 2021 (2021-10-16) | December 30, 2021 (2021-12-30) | HBO Max |
| 13 | March 31, 2022 (2022-03-31) | June 9, 2022 (2022-06-09) | ||||
The firstcrossover occurred in theTeen Titans Go! (2013-present) episode "Let's Get Serious" (2015), where members of Young Justice, criticize theTitans for being immature. The Titans then attempt to act more serious.[14] ProducerAaron Horvath noted that the episode served as a "meta"commentary on fan criticisms comparingTeen Titans Go!’scomedic tone to the more seriousYoung Justice, describing it as a direct response to those complaints.[15] A second crossover appeared inYoung Justice: Outsiders (2019), in the episode "Nightmare Monkeys," where Beast Boy experiences ahallucination of a fictional cartoon calledDoom Patrol Go!, animated in the style ofTeen Titans Go!.[16]
Characters based on the show versions ofZatanna, Artemis Crock, Wonder Girl, and Miss Martian, make acameo appearance as home viewers inScooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery (2014).[17] In 2020, Young Justice characters made another cameo inTeen Titans Go! in the episodes "Justice League’s Next Top Talent Idol Star: Second Greatest Team Edition" and "Justice League’s Next Top Talent Idol Star: Justice League Edition."[18]
The first season features 179 characters from the DC Universe, with the second season increasing the total to 241 characters.[9] The initial sixmain characters were selected by the producers from a pool of 50 to 60 potential teenage superheroes from DC Comics.[19] The following is a list of core characters:[3][20]
The series begandevelopment between 2008 and early 2009, just afterGreg Weisman finished producingThe Spectacular Spider-Man (2008–2009) andBrandon Vietti directed the DC animated filmBatman: Under the Red Hood (2010).[4][19] Around that time,Sam Register, executive vice president of creative affairs ofWarner Bros. Animation,[26] approached them to develop a new animated series, and after several early concepts were shelved, Register proposed a show based on the concept of a cross between theTeen Titans andYoung Justice (1998–2003) series of comics, but was not solely anadaptation of one or the other,[27][28][19][29] withGeoff Johns,chief creative officer ofDC Entertainment, and Phil Bourassa, lead character designer for the show, also played a role in the conception and development process.[19]
The title chosen for the show wasYoung Justice, as Weisman explained that it was meaningfully aligned with the concept the creative team had in mind.[29] Although it shares a name with the 1998–2003 comic series, the show is not a direct adaptation.[3] Instead, the show is loosely based on the comic,[7]Teen Titans, and a broaderrange of characters and stories from theDC Universe, serving as anamalgamation with a particular focus on thesidekicks of that world,[3][7] rather than on "classic heroes."[30] A newtie-in comic series ofthe same name was also released alongside the show.[3]
The series is set during the early days of the superhero era, before much of the established DCcontinuity. In that sense, it serves as areboot,[3] focusing on the early years of the DC Universe through characters likeWally West andDick Grayson, who were chosen overBart Allen andTim Drake to reflect that earlier timeline.[3][31] There are several differences in the team’s line-up compared to the comics.Miss Martian was added because the timing of her arrival on Earth fit within the show's early-universe concept.[19]Aqualad, rather thanRobin, is established at the beginning as the team’s leader. The version of Aqualad featured in the show is an entirely new character, created by producers Weisman and Vietti, with Bourassa designing the character.[32]
Additionally,Artemis Crock was introduced in place ofArrowette, as the producers' desire to focus on her storylines.[33][34] Some characters also had their ages adjusted from their original comic versions;[21] though the spirit and intent of the characters remained intact.[31] Characters from theTeen Titans comic roster also appear in the series, includingGarth,[22][33] the originalAqualad who later becomes the thirdTempest in DC Comics;Arrowette,[33][22] the team's archer in the Young Justice comic series; andWonder Girl, who was initially excluded due to legal restrictions but was later allowed to appear.[33][31]
Weisman and Vietti came up with ideas, characters, andplot points for at least two seasons.[19] Although there were several characters the producers were not allowed to use in the first season (a list that became shorter along the course of the development), they were usually in charge of the decisions determining which DC Universe character would or would not be used.[35]Peter David, who penned a majority of the comic book issues ofYoung Justice, was approached to write several episodes.[36] Also attached to write were Weisman, Kevin Hopps, Andrew Robinson,Nicole Dubuc, Jon Weisman, and Tom Pugsley, with Vietti heavily involved in the book writing process.[37] The series combines traditionalsuperheroics withspace opera, drawing heavily from the cosmic conflicts imagined byJack Kirby.[2]
For the first season, the producers aimed for a more "grounded andrealistic" tone, while balances its darker tone with humor and romance, withJoss Whedon's work cited as a major influence[3] It was described as ateen drama,[38] and "youth-centric" show, its tone is lesslighthearted than series "likeThe Batman (2004-2008) orSuper Hero Squad (2009-2001), but is more in keeping withThe Spectacular Spider-Man (2008-2008)."[30] It was also noted for being "more of aspy affair in the vein ofMission: Impossible."[39] A central theme throughout is "secrets and lies," with the "Justice League keeping secrets from the team, the young heroes hiding things from each other, and even from themselves."[3] Thoughaction-packed, the season occasionally features a more "frivolousnarrative."[30][8]
Season 2 shifts direction, incorporating "all kinds of crazyscience fiction stuff" and focusing on alien invasions andextraterrestrial threats.[9] It was described as "a single story," where each episode stands alone as a self-containedadventure, yet contributes to a larger narrative. It plays like anovel, with a stronger drive, faster pace, and heightened intensity.[8] Weisman noted that the characters' dynamic also shifts from a mentor–protégé structure in Season 1 to a senior–freshman hierarchy in Season 2, with original members taking on leadership roles as newer heroes are introduced.[8] The tone would skew more adult to reflect the characters' growth as they age.[40] The move from Cartoon Network to the streaming service gave the producers and writers the freedom to explore different aspects of the Young Justice universe.[40] Vietti said "There’s more creative room here for moreadult themes and more sophisticated and challenging stories for our characters. We have a little more room to write for that now."[40] Producer Bourassa said that Register once told the creative team they had created the "perfect show for streaming," just five years too early, citing the series’ strongcontinuity, which made it ideal forbinge-watching.[41]
For Season 4, there's a significant shift in tone as the series continues further into "theApokolips storyline." Weisman teased, "We've got a real slow burn on Apokolips, but it builds every season. We've had a couple of seasons in a row that have been epicly plot-focused, but I think we're pushing back to a little more of a character focus in Season 4. There will be new characters — I won't say who — but we're going to focus in more on a smaller cast."[42] It was noted that theshowrunners seem torn between letting the series evolve into a moreadult drama and staying grounded in stories about teenagers balancing their dual identities as individuals and superheroes, while also trying to push the show into a more socially conscious age.[13]
The producers intended to create costumes based in reality to match the tone of the series while keeping consistent with traditional DC Universe continuity.[43] A majority of the art direction was led by Vietti, who established that the costume designs should not only reflect the physical needs of the wearer, but also his or her personality, with Bourassa incorporating these ideas into his designs.[43] In the case ofKid Flash's suit, for instance, the padding serves to reduce the force of impact experienced during skids and collisions, and the leathery texture stabilizes his "human cannonball" momentum.[43]
Vietti cites the differences between the respective costumes of Aqualad andRobin to best illustrate what he calls "unique tailoring". Aqualad's costume is designed for the purposes of quick movement in water, and is composed of a "slick and textureless material", giving the costume its "nearly seamless and shiny" appearance. Robin's costume provides bodily protection (even against bullets) in the streets ofGotham City, and is padded and stitched with seams and sewn-in materials.[43] Batman'sbatsuit matches the extra stitching lines of Robin's outfit for similar functions, except that the batsuit is more military in style whereas Robin's costume draws additional influence from athletic outfits to match his youthful energy.[43]
Artists at the U.S. animation studio in Los Angeles,[44] Warner Bros. Animation, drewstoryboards; designed new characters, backgrounds, and props; drew character and background layouts; and madeanimatics.[45] However, Greg Weisman notes that some storyboards were done inSeoul.[44] South Korean animation studios MOI Animation, Inc. and Lotto Animation drew thekey animation andinbetweens.[44][45][46] Critics noted that the first season, features nods toSuper Friends and the Justice League’s comic book history, along with a brief visual homage to the anime-influencedTeen Titans series.[47]
Certain episodes ofYoung Justice: Outsiders were animated byDigital eMation, another international animation studio located in South Korea.[48] In the final stages,ink and paint and editing were done by Warner Bros. Animation.[49][45]
In January 2013, Cartoon Network had meetings with potential clients and promotional partners in which they announced their 2013–14 programming lineup.[50] The network had confirmed that the remaining episodes of the second season,Young Justice: Invasion, had aired entirely.[51] Warner Bros. officially stated[52] that they were not open to a third-partycrowdfunding-campaign, intended to result in a third season ofYoung Justice. Therefore, the ending of the Apokolips storyline was not likely to get resolved.[52] In December 2013,Kevin Smith andPaul Dini addressed the 2013 cancellation of several series, includingYoung Justice, claiming that network executives did not want girls watching the programs because "they don't buy toys," and wanted more boys watching.[53] However, Weisman in 2014 denied that the show's female viewership was a factor in its cancellation.[54]
In January 2016, Weisman revealed the reason for the show's cancellation,[55] saying that the show's funding was based on a toy deal withMattel. The toys were not selling enough so Mattel cancelled the toy line, pulling the funding for the show. With no sources of income large enough to replace the money from Mattel, the show was not picked up for a third season. In February 2016, in response to the second season of the show being released onNetflix, Weisman posted a tweet advising fans that the chances for a third season could be helped by watching on Netflix or buying the Blu-ray releases.[56] When asked if he thought a third season was possible, producer Brandon Vietti replied, "I don't know. That's the best answer I can give you. I'd be happy to do another one; Greg [Weisman] would be; Phil Bourassa, the character designer. We'd all in a heartbeat come back to do a third season if the Powers-That-Be feel they want to do that."[57] Weisman clarified in subsequent tweets that while Warner Bros. (or Netflix) had not expressed interest in a third season, a strong showing on Netflix could motivate WB into action on a potential third season.[58]
In March 2016, apetition was made to convince DC Comics and Warner Bros. to revive theYoung Justice comic book line, written by Christopher Jones and Greg Weisman.[59] On June 26, 2016, Weisman commented that the possibility ofYoung Justice returning for a third season is "very real," but noted that fans need to keep the show trending to convince Netflix and Warner Bros. to pick it up for a third season.[60] On August, 2016, David clarified on his website that when he was having lunch with Weisman a few weeks before, he stated that Weisman told him that Netflix is "seriously considering" a third season.[61] On September 9, 2016, Weisman gave response to questions on his websiteStation Eight regarding the possibility of Netflix picking up the show for a third season. He stated, "I think there's a decent chance of the show coming back. Not a guarantee, mind you, but a solid decent chance. I don't say that lightly either."[62]
On November 7, 2016, a third season was officially announced. Sam Register, President of Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Digital Series stated, "The affection that fans have had forYoung Justice, and their rallying cry for more episodes, has always resonated with us. We are excited to bring the show back for this loyal fanbase and to provide an opportunity for new viewers to discover this excellent series." The original showrunners, Brandon Vietti and Greg Weisman, will be returning.[63] On February 7, 2017, Khary Payton, who plays Aqualad in the series, confirmed toComicBook.com that he would return to voice the character in the third season.[64] On February 27, 2017, Phil Bourassa,Young Justice's lead character designer, revealed, viaInstagram, that he had begun working on the third season,[65] and a week later, also revealed that some scripts have been completed.[66]
On July 20, 2019, while at San Diego Comic-Con, it was announced by series creators Vietti and Weisman that DC Universe had renewed the series for a fourth season.[67] On September 12, 2020, atDC FanDome: Explore the Multiverse, Weisman and Vietti announced that it would be titledYoung Justice: Phantoms,[68] released on HBO Max.[69]
On August 17, 2022, it was reported that HBO Max only ordered one season of the series andWarner Bros. Discovery had no current plans to order a new season. However, no official statement regarding the show being officially cancelled has been issued from Warner Bros. Discovery.[70][69] The creators confirmed in 2023 that they already know their plans for a fifth, sixth, and seventh season, but none of them have beengreenlit for production.[71]
Young Justice was first showcased atNew York Comic Con 2010, alongside other Warner Bros. Animation projects at the time.[72] The series debuted as a one-hour pilot on Cartoon Network and then air regularly starting in January 2010.[3][72] The series resumed in 2012 with Cartoon Network launchingDC Nation, a DC Comics-themedprogramming block that included new episodes ofYoung Justice and other Cartoon Network series. The hour-long block premiered on Saturday, March 3, 2012.[73] The second season, titledYoung Justice: Invasion and featuring six fewer episodes than the previous one, premiered on April 28, 2012.[74]
Thethird season premiered on the streaming platformDC Universe,[11] with three episodes released weekly on Fridays beginning January 4 2019.[10][75] Amid-season finale consisting of four episodes aired on January 25, with the remaining 13 episodes scheduled to resume in June 2019,[10] and concluded in July of 2019.[76] Thefourth season was officially announced atDC FanDome with the surprise release of atrailer and the season's debut on the same day.[12] The first two episodes premiered onHBO Max immediately following the announcement.[12] New episodes began streaming weekly every Thursday starting October 21, 2021.[12]
Three volumes of four episodes each were individually released to cover the first half of the first season, and later sold together as a "fun-pack".[77] The remainder of the first season was released as a single package with all 14 episodes. The second season was released as two different 2 disc volumes containing 10 episodes each. The first part of the second season, "Young Justice: Invasion Destiny Calling", was released on January 22, 2013. The second part of the second season is called "Young Justice: Invasion Game of Illusions" and was released on July 16, 2013. The Blu-ray releases were handled byWarner Archive Collection. The first season's Blu-ray was released on August 12, 2014.[78] The second season,Invasion was released on Blu-ray on December 2, 2014.[79] The third seasonOutsiders was released on DVD and Blu-ray on November 26, 2019, byWarner Home Entertainment and Warner Archive Collection respectively.[80]
Warner Bros. also released Volume 1 as part of theJustice League: 3-Pack Fun box set, which also includes theJustice League episodes "The Brave and the Bold" and "Injustice For All", and theJustice League Unlimited episodes "For the Man Who Has Everything", "The Return", and "The Greatest Story Never Told".[81]
| DVD title | Release date | Episodes | Number of Discs |
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| Young Justice: Season One, Volume One | July 19, 2011 | 1–4 | 1 |
| Young Justice: Season One, Volume Two | October 25, 2011 | 5–8 | |
| Young Justice: Season One, Volume Three | February 21, 2012 | 9–12 | |
| Young Justice: Dangerous Secrets (Season 1, Part 2) | July 31, 2012 | 13–26 | 2 |
| Young Justice Invasion: Destiny Calling (Season 2, Part 1) | January 22, 2013 | 1–10 | |
| Young Justice Invasion: Game of Illusions (Season 2, Part 2) | July 16, 2013 | 11–20 | |
| Young Justice (Blu-ray) | August 12, 2014 | 1–26 | |
| Young Justice: Invasion (Blu-ray) | November 18, 2014 | 1–20 | |
| Young Justice: Outsiders (DVD/Blu-ray) | November 26, 2019 | 1–26 | 3 |
During its initial run, the series was one of Cartoon Network’s highest-rated shows.[82] In March 2012, theDC Nation programming block achieved double- and triple-digit ratings gains compared to the previous year.[83] The second season averaged 1.9 million viewers every Saturday after returning to Cartoon Network, with theseries finale, "Endgame" becoming the network's top-rated show for the week of March 11–17, 2013, surpassing other popular series such asRegular Show (2010–2017),Adventure Time (2010–2018), andDragons: Riders of Berk (2012–2018).[84]
In early 2019, thedata analytics company Parrot Analytics reported that the third season was one of the top two most in-demand digitaloriginal series in the U.S., alongsideTitans (2018–2023).[85][86] However, both series experienced a decline in demand as they entered a "hiatus" that year.[86] In May 2023, a study by Parrot Analytics found thatYoung Justice is 15.2 times more in demand among U.S. viewers than the average TV series.[87] The study using data from streaming, downloads,social media engagement, and fan and critic ratings, ranks the show in the top 2.7% of all programs in the U.S., with a 94.1% rank in the action/adventure genre.[87] By May 2025, it maintained strong popularity with 12.3 times the average audience demand and ranked in the 97.7% within thedrama genre, despite a slight 0.1% decline in demand.[88]
Young Justice became acult-favorite animated series,[89] and it was praised for handling mature and complex storylines.[82] It developed a strongfanbase that successfully rallied for its revival after the second-season cancellation in 2013.[82] Following this cancellation, the show was described as a "mature, intelligent" series that was replaced by the "juvenileTeen Titans Go!."[52] The series also placed at number 20 on IGN's "Top 25 Comic Book Shows of All Time," in 2011,[90] and took third place in aTV.com readers' poll for the "Best Animated Series" of 2012[91] and placed fifth in 2013 even after being cancelled.[92]
Geoff Johns took a liking to Kaldur’ahm as Aqualad,[32] which led to the character being introduced into mainstream comic continuity inBrightest Day #4 as the second incarnation of themantle. In the comics, he appears asJackson Hyde, a teenager from New Mexico largely unaware of hisAtlantean roots.[93] On the programConan,Conan O'Brien visitedBruce Timm during one of his segments and they developed a super hero namedThe Flaming C.[94] However, on several occasions, their original creation would be animated in preexisting sequences fromYoung Justice using the voice acting of whichever character Flaming C was placed over. These scenes were taken from "Fireworks",[95] "Welcome to Happy Harbor",[96] "Schooled",[97] and "Denial".[98]
| Year | Award | Category | Notes | Result | Refs |
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| 2011 | Emmy Awards | Outstanding Individual in Animation | Awarded to Phillip Bourassa for characters Character Design in "Independence Day" | Won | [99] |
| 2013 | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Sound Mixing – Animation | Carlos Sanches | Nominated | [100] |
| 2014 | Daytime Emmy Awards | Nominated | [101] |
Young Justice has atie-in comic book series of the same name, written by Weisman and Kevin Hopps—both part of the show’s writing team—with Vietti overseeingcontinuity.[102] While children of all ages are said to be able to enjoy the series, it is specifically aimed at teenagers.[103]
The comic is set between episodes and expands on events mentioned in the show.[104][3] The writesArt Baltazar andFranco Aureliani confirmed they introduced the Joker in the comic to set up his eventual appearance on the show.[105] Starting with issue #20, the series was rebrandedYoung Justice: Invasion to align with the show's second season. The series concluded with issue #25 in November 2012.[106]
The comics were later republished in twoomnibus editions:Young Justice Book One: The Early Missions (2019),[107] andYoung Justice Book Two: Growing Up on May 18, 2021.[108] On April 6, 2022, a six-issuedigital-firstminiseries,Young Justice: Targets, was announced as a follow-up toYoung Justice: Phantoms. The first issue released on June 14, 2022, onDC Universe Infinite, with a physical release on July 26, 2022.[109]
| Title | Material collected | Year | ISBN | Refs |
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| Young Justice Vol. 1 | Young Justice #0–6 | January 2012 | 978-1-4012-3357-0 | [110] |
| Young Justice Vol. 2: Training Day | Young Justice #7–13 | November 2012 | 978-1-4012-3748-6 | [111] |
| Young Justice Vol. 3: Creature Features | Young Justice #14–19 | 13 February 2013 | 978-1-4012-3854-4 | [112] |
| Young Justice Vol. 4: Invasion | Young Justice: Invasion #20–25 | 11 December 2013 | 978-1-4012-4288-6 | [113] |
| Young Justice Book One: The Early Missions | Young Justice #0–13 andFCBD2011 Young JusticeBatman Brave and the BoldSampler | 8 October 2019 | 1-77950-141-2,978-1-77950-141-7 | [107] |
| Young Justice Book Two: Growing Up | Young Justice #14–25 andYoung Justice: Outsiders #1–2 | 18 May 2021 | 1-77950-924-3,978-1-77950-924-6 | [108] |
| Young Justice: Targets | Young Justice: Targets #1-6 | 18 July 2023 | 978-1-77951-857-6 | [114] |
A video game based on the show calledYoung Justice: Legacy was released in November 2013, forNintendo 3DS,Microsoft Windows,PlayStation 3 andXbox 360.[115]Young Justice: Legacy was originally going to be released on theWii andWii U consoles as well, but these versions of the game were canceled due to quality issues.[116] AYoung Justice-themeddownloadable content pack was released forLego DC Super-Villains on May 14, 2019. The pack adds several playable characters from the series, along with a bonus level based on the second-season episode "Summit".[117]
Additionally, several products based on the series were licensed for release.Mattel released lines of characteraction figures and accompanyingplaysets, among other toys and games.[118] In addition to toys for the six lead characters, figures of Cheshire,Icicle Jr., Black Canary, Batman, Aquaman, the Flash andRa's al Ghul have been confirmed as well.[24] Starting March 13, 2011,McDonald's restaurants began featuringYoung Justice toys in theirHappy Meals. Figures include Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Superboy, Superman, Batman, and the villainsCaptain Cold andBlack Manta.
TheMaking ofYoung Justice: Outsidersdocumentary series was premiered on January 8, 2019. Hosted by voice actorWhitney Moore, it ks a five-part series features 10-minute episodes offering abehind-the-scenes look at the production of Season 3.[10] Prior to the official announcement ofYoung Justice: Phantoms, select members of the voice cast, performed an originalradio play titledYoung Justice: FanDome – Season 3.9, Episode 1: "The Prize."[68] Written by Weisman, the play served as an early preview ofPhantoms, setting up plot elements that would later unfold in the season. It's a special event helped maintain fan engagement, teased the continuation of the series, and provided a narrative bridge betweenOutsiders andPhantoms.[68]
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