Justice League Action season 1 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Superman confronts Parasite, who's been powering up on cockroaches, as Wonder Woman and the Justice League join to tackle the new threat, Calythos, who aims to transform Metropolis by unleashing a volcano. Calythos absorbs the heroes' powers, but they exploit his unforeseen weakness to fire—courtesy of the Martian Manhunter's traits he absorbed—leading to his defeat. The episode highlights the significance of teamwork and strategy over brute strength, setting the stage for future battles against formidable foes.
Full Episode S01E01 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Superman find out about the distress call?
Superman receives a distress call alerting him to the situation with Parasite.
What is Parasite doing to regain his strength?
Parasite has been absorbing cockroaches to regain his strength.
Why is Jimmy Olsen at the scene?
Jimmy Olsen is trying to capture footage for the Daily Planet, under Lois Lane's directive.
Who arrives to assist Superman and what is her initial task?
Wonder Woman arrives to assist Superman, initially dealing with the threat of a meteor.
What is Calythos' goal?
Calythos aims to raise a volcano with his scimitar, burying everything in magma to restore the world to its pre-human state, starting with Metropolis.
How does Calythos plan to defeat the Justice League?
Calythos absorbs the powers of the Justice League members, planning to use their own strengths against them.
What weakness does the Martian Manhunter contribute to Calythos?
The Martian Manhunter's weakness to fire is inadvertently absorbed by Calythos, providing a critical vulnerability.
How is Calythos finally defeated?
Calythos is defeated by exploiting his new weakness to fire, a vulnerability transferred from the Martian Manhunter when he absorbed his powers.
What does the Justice League learn about the enemies they face?
The Justice League learns there are more enemies like Calythos, indicating future challenges.
What is the significance of the Justice League's victory over Calythos?
The victory demonstrates the importance of teamwork, strategy, and exploiting vulnerabilities, rather than relying solely on physical strength.
