Static Shock 036: “Toys in the Hood”

Story by John Semper Jr., Ernie Altbacker
Teleplay by John Ridley
Directed by: Another weird uncredited director
Originally Aired: May 3rd, 2003
DVD: (grumbling)

Summary: Toyman arrives in Dakota on the trail of an old friend, but it turns out that they’re conspiring to threaten Static’s girlfriend.

Arc Notes: Static’s first meeting with Superman. Some loose ends are tied up from Toyman’s second S:TAS appearance, “Obsession.”

Justice League 1×12-13 – “War World”

Written by Stan Berkowitz
Directed by Butch Lukic
Original Airdates: February 24th & March 3rd, 2002
DVD: Justice League, Season One

Summary: A space accident causes J’onn and Superman to be captured and forced to fight in a gladiatorial arena for the pleasure of their captor, Mongul. If you were paying attention to films that won Academy Awards around the time this aired, all of this should seem pretty familiar.