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Zombie writes...

1. How did Count Vertigo retain his diplomatic immunity after openly unleashing giant mutant plants on the world for a huge ransom? Surely the international political fallout would force Vlatava to revoke it, or risk starting a war with one or more nations. I certainly can't see the USA turning a blind eye to a nation who had one of their diplomats openly committing what amounts to terrorist acts on American soil.

2. Who created the Kobra Venom? At the end of Drop Zone Brain says they can reverse engineer it, which I assume means it wasn't Brain. Is Kobra a scientist, or does he have a minion who is, and they created it?

3. Did the Team ever find out that Miss Martian mindblasted them into unconsciousness in Image? I realise this might be a spoiler request, but with the five year skip I'm not sure whether it was ever intended that it was going to be addressed.

Greg responds...

1. He released no plants in Vlatava. (It's more complicated than that, of course, but Perdita's hands were legally and politically tied.)

2. SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT.

3. SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT.

Response recorded on October 29, 2012

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Voice Actor fan writes...

Hi Mr Weisman, I read your response a while back about how you pay your voice actors for their roles and after watching the episode 3 of season 2 I realized something. I noticed that Aquaman is voiced by Phil Lamar who previously voiced Green lantern John Stewart in Justice League, where as you have Kevin Michael Richardson voicing him. I was just wondering if you were aware of the fact and if, when first auditioning actors, thought about getting some of the previous actors to reprise their previous roles. I know that in some of the direct to DVD movies some of the former cast from previous works did voice the same character again.

Greg responds...

We didn't audition any Justice Leaguer except Superman. (And only him, because we wanted an actor who could play both Superboy and Superman.)

I am very aware of who played characters in the past, and we LARGELY chose to AVOID direct comparisons to previous works by NOT using the same actor in the same role. There were a few exceptions, such as Bruce Greenwood's Batman, where we felt the actor wasn't already over-identified with the part. But for the major leads from the old Justice League/Justice League Unlimited series, the truth is that if they played the role there, it all but eliminated our interest in having them play the rolls in YJ.

Response recorded on October 29, 2012

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Charly writes...

Was the "shazam" from Auld Aquaintance a reused sound from an earlier episode?

Greg responds...

No. That's not allowed by SAG rules.

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SpazzyLazzy writes...

Just a couple questions:

1. Are Lagoon Boy's puns/slang something common to where he came from (I assume some city-state in Atlantis), or is it a style of speech unique to himself?

2. Seeing as Martians' shapeshifting occurs at a cellular level (as Miss M demonstrated in Image), does that mean they're "immune" to certain human diseases like AIDS?

Thanks in advance!

Greg responds...

1. It's a combo.

2. Um... maybe?

Response recorded on October 29, 2012

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Arrow writes...

1 How old was Green Arrow when he started his career?
2 Was he ever marooned on Starfish Island on Earth-16?
4 Did he always have the mustache and beard, or did he get those after he lost his fortune like in the silver age?

Greg responds...

1. Twenty-three.

2. SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT.

3. I refuse to answer this question. I find it insulting.

4. He did not always have the mustache and goatee, but I'm not saying when he got it.

Response recorded on October 29, 2012

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Dee writes...

Hi Greg,

Although on your show, Superman is not portrayed as the all-powerful space jesus that most people are used too (and some love!), is he still the most durable to harm when directly compared to the other league members?
Is he, in your opinion, still the one that can take the most hits and keep on going?

I'm asking because it's kinda a main trait of his, being the "Man of Steel" and all! :)

(Judging by the amount of questions you have to get through, you can answer this one with a quick yes or no if you like!!!)

Thanks

Greg responds...

1. Yes, basically.

1a. Yes, basically.

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Marco Cool Dude writes...

Hi, Greg. Love your show, never miss it.

Was Dick ever kidnapped (both as Robin and as Dick Grayson) at any point before the series began? If yes, would you have an estimate of how many times it occurred?

Greg responds...

Nine-hundred and ninety-four times.

Response recorded on October 29, 2012

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Reiena Grayson writes...

I was curious if you were able to provide a full list of the Zeta Tube designations. I only ask because I keep track of it for my own fanfictions, and I can't have some characters enter the cave in a story because I don't have thier code, and I don't want to be inaccurate. I research everything before I actually start a story, but some of the codes are just unknown as of right now.

Greg responds...

ASKED AND ANSWERED. But have you checked out the Young Justice Wiki? Cuz they have most of them.

http://youngjustice.wikia.com/

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Maerc Ruos writes...

Why does Superboy wear a belt when he's facing villians, while other times he doesn't wear a belt?

Greg responds...

Really? Is that true?

Guess, he REALLY doesn't want his pants to fall down in the middle of a fight.

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Anonymous writes...

Can you post a rundown of the frames used in the opening sequence of each episode like you do with the credits? That would be cool.

Greg responds...

Huh?

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J writes...

If you brought the characters power levels back to their first apperances does that mean Wonder Woman has that neck problem?-in her original comic amazons could be rendered unconcious by a blow to the back of the neck.

Greg responds...

I think I can be rendered unconscious by a blow to the back of the neck.

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Young Justice Fan writes...

Hey Greg -- big fan of Young Justice and especially the Season 2 time skip. I found that Season 2 has colored my view of Season 1. The Season 1 episodes seem more poignant -- almost tragic in hindsight, knowing where some of the characters end up. But seeing a character like Robin grow up is like watching a nephew get older. One second they're a toddler, and a few blinks later they're 18 -- time flies!

I'm also impressed by the fact that the early YJ episodes are actually better in the context of the entire series. I find that many serial shows negate their earlier episodes when mysteries are solved and long-running plotlines come to a head. Young Justice is definitely NOT one of those shows.

Anyway, I remember reading an interview in which you stated you had about 7 months of development time on Young Justice. Here's my question:

1) How much of the series (Season 1, 2 and more) was conceived during this phase (plotting, characterization, designwork) and how much came after you got the greenlight?

Thanks -- you and your crew rock!

Greg responds...

1. All the plotting of Season One and most of the basic ideas for Season Two came during this period. Design work for the main teens (Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Superboy, Miss Martian, Artemis, Speedy/Red Arrow) and some adults (Red Tornado, Black Canary, Batman, Superman, Mister Twister, plus a few more) were done - though not final. General characterization also done.

Response recorded on October 29, 2012

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Anonymous writes...

Why were Mike Norton, Zac Atkinson, Franco Aureliani and Art Baltazar replaced after issue 6 or 7?

Greg responds...

Zac is still on the book, doing really great work, by the way.

Mike Norton left after issue four, I believe. I'm not sure why.

Art and Franco were ALWAYS scheduled to leave after issue six. They were helping us out until Kevin Hopps and I were able to take over.

Response recorded on October 29, 2012

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CGYJ writes...

Mr. Greg Weisman,

I'd like to say that as much as I respect the old DC cartoons shows (the ones which were collectively known as the DC Animated Universe), I feel that Young Justice has, thus far, done MUCH, MUCH better in many ways (which would be too much for me too list). I am enjoyed the fact this parallel DC Universe, better known as Earth-16, is similar to the mainstream DC universe, and yet, you are always finding numerous ways to create so many unique twists in the characters and the storylines. It makes it very exciting to watch. I'll let you know that, as I might have said in some postings, that I am continuously praying to God every night that Cartoon Network be very generous to you and renew Young Justice for future seasons. A show as good as Young Justice should never, EVER, end.

Thanks for taking the time to read about how I feel about Young Justice so far. As always, keep up the great work!

Greg responds...

Thanks for your kind words. I'd happily continue doing this series ad infinitum.

Response recorded on October 29, 2012

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mrs.west writes...

hi gref , just wanted to ask a wierd question Does wally like twinkies? YES,NO,MAYBE SO.....??????

Greg responds...

I guef so.

Response recorded on October 29, 2012

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Michael writes...

Why wasn't Wonder Woman part of the JSA?

Greg responds...

Who said she wasn't?

I said she wasn't a founder, which had more to do with timing than anything else.

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Anonymous writes...

why did the light want rhelasia reunited?

Greg responds...

Not just reunited, but reunited under Lex Luthor's influence.

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Ryan writes...

1. When did John Stewart join the Justice League on Earth 16?
2. When did Black Canary join the Justice League on Earth 16?
3. When did Green Arrow join the Justice League on Earth 16?
4. When did Captain Atom join the Justice League on Earth 16?
5. When did Red Tornado join the Justice League on Earth 16?

Greg responds...

3. Green Arrow, Hawkman and Hawkwoman joined the League in Team Year Negative Six.

1, 2. 4, 5. Zatara, Captain Atom, Black Canary, Green Lantern (John Stewart), Captain Marvel and Red Tornado joined the League in Team Year Negative Two.

Response recorded on October 29, 2012

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Ryan writes...

1. What type of energy are Icon's pulse blasts?
2. What are T.O. Morrow and Professor Ivo's area of expertise in respectively?
3. Who invented the Inhibitor collars?
4. Why doesn't the Martian Manhunter use his telekinesis for moving objects as much as Miss Martian does?
5. Is Devastation a Wonder Woman villain on Earth 16?

Greg responds...

1. Pulse energy. ;)

2. Robotics.

3. I did.

4. Who says he doesn't?

5. Generally, although on Earth-16 - also generally - heroes and villains are less territorial about each other.

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Mike writes...

1. When did Hal Jordan become a Green Lantern on Earth 16?
2. When did John Stewart become a Green Lantern on Earth 16?
3. When did Guy Gardner become a Green Lantern on Earth 16?
4. When did Alan Scott find the malfunctioning power ring on Earth 16?
5. How effective was Alan Scott's malfunctioning ring compared to the other Green Lantern ring's.

Greg responds...

1. SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT.

2. ASKED AND ANSWERED with SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT.

3. See above.

4. 1940.

5. Effectiveness was not a problem, if you're talking about the super-power aspect. It was the ring's artificial intelligence and data base that was off-line.

Response recorded on October 29, 2012

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Doctor What writes...

Sorry, one last question:
1. Throughout season one of Young Justice, the Light seemed to be behind almost every plot. Has anyone ever jokingly compared the Light to Zanatos?

Greg responds...

1. Not so jokingly.

Response recorded on October 29, 2012

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rider4898 writes...

1) were dick and artemis friends while at gotham academy?

Greg responds...

Eventually.

Response recorded on October 29, 2012

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skye4376 writes...

hi again, i just wanted to ask you a few questions in your earth 16 dc universe, if you have the answers of course...

1) how old was clark kent when he started working at the daily planet?

2)how old was bruce wayne when he took over Wayne Enterprises?

3)how old is jon stewart, and how long has he been a green lantern?

thanks

Greg responds...

1. Twenty-one.

2. SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT.

3. ASKED AND ANSWERED.

3a. SPOILER REQUEST. NO COMMENT.

I want to make a point here, explaining why I'm willing to answer question 1 and not 2 or 3a. Clark graduating college and starting work at the Planet, is just a matter of course. Not that I couldn't tell an interesting story about his first day on the job, but the FACT of him starting work there is only that. A fact.

But how the orphaned Bruce Wayne took over Wayne Enterprises and how Jon Stewart became a GL are STORIES by definition, and so are not going to get answered here.

Response recorded on October 29, 2012

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Zergrinch writes...

Hi Greg:

I have a few questions that pertain particularly to Amazo. As I believe his story is over, I'm hoping none of these questions will run afoul of the spoiler rules.

1. Amazo's powers appear to be based on technology (when he replicated the Canary cry, there was a sonic cannon in his mouth. Given this, would he have been able to replicate powers that are hard to replicate with technology, such as the Green Lantern ring, Martian Manhunter's telepathy (he didn't mind-read Superboy's intentions when he was accessing Martian Manhunter), or Zatarra's incantations?

2. It was never shown on-screen, but does Amazo also have the attendant weaknesses when he is accessing a specific hero (say, Kryptonite to Superman or fire to Martian Manhunter)?

3. Given that Professor Ivo was revealed to be a Light agent, why didn't he build more Amazos to do all that work on Rimbor? Wouldn't it have been easier to do so, than to try to infest the League and the Team?

4. The Amazo display in the Hall of Justice museum (in Alienated) has an intact head. Is this a replica of the original? If it is a benign replica, why is it shown in a disassembled state?

Thanks!

Greg responds...

1. These are fair questions, but I'm not sure I know the answer. But I'm going to say... yes, some powers are more difficult to copy than others. For example, even though he encountered Green Arrow, we didn't show him shooting arrows... because he didn't have access to a bow.

2. I'm going to say no. Unless the weakness is inherent in the power, i.e. density-shifting around an invulnerable solid object.

3. How is that easier let alone convincing?

4. It's the real thing. So obviously, another Amazo was built during the timeskip.

Response recorded on October 29, 2012

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Jake the Fearless Leader writes...

First thing's first: give credit where credit is due. Congratulations on the completion of Season 1. What an action packed final two episodes! I was very disappointed when CN decided not to air them back to back. I was literally sitting on pins and needles for a week between "Usual Suspects" and "Auld Acquaintance." The revelations, the fight sequences, the plot! Everything was incredible. You and your entire team deserve a pat on the back.

Now, onto Season 2. I'll admit, after the opening segment, I was completely thrown for a loop. I did not expect a time skip like that. A few days, possibly. 5 years, absolutely not. I had believed that it would be way to soon to make that kind of a risky move. So when I saw it happen, I was naturally very worried. Now, three episodes in, I am pleased to say that I have officially been drawn into the new season and am anxious to see where the story goes from here.

I suppose the concern came from my love of all things Dick Grayson. He is my favorite hero of all time. It's been a long time since we've seen a young Dick tackling the streets of Gotham as Robin the Boy Wonder (last series that covered Dick as Robin for an extended period of time was "The Batman"). Seeing him advance to Nightwing so soon made me nervous, seeing as he usually becomes less of a focus whenever Tim Drake comes onto the scene. There were so few Dick moments last season (well, in comparison to the others, at least) that I didn't want to see who I believe is the best DC character get shoved to the sidelines too soon, but seeing as he's Team leader, obviously not gonna happen.

So, onto my question: Were you prepared for the audience's reaction to Season 2? Or has all the negativity towards the time skip surprised you?

Greg responds...

Okay, so (a) I don't agree that Dick got short shrift last season and (b) not that there hasn't been some negativity, but in general it hasn't been that bad, and mostly the response has been positive, particularly among those who were willing to be a little patient and give us a few episodes to show that it was still the show they had come to love.

Response recorded on October 29, 2012


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