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Anonymous writes...

Will a 20 second intro for Invasion (like that of season 1) be made for use on the eventual DVD release(s)?

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Greg Weisman says:

"We never did a long version for Season Two."

[Response recorded on September 4, 2012.]

"I have no control over what appears on the DVDs. None."

[Response recorded on July 24, 2012.]

Response recorded on September 30, 2012

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Akif Khan writes...

hi greg i was wondering when the complete first season of young justice will come out on blu ray. why is it taking so long.

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Greg Weisman says:

"I have no idea."

[Response recorded on October 20, 2011.]

Response recorded on September 30, 2012

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Anonymous writes...

This isn't really about the show, I was just wondering what your opinion of the New 52 is? I personally think it's all horrible.

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Greg Weisman says:

"...I have NOT had the time to read the New 52, so I will not comment on that specifically. Whether or not it works creatively depends more than anything else on execution. Since I haven't seen the execution, I can't respond to how it works creatively. But I KNOW that commercially it's been a HUGE hit. I like to believe that it wouldn't have done quite so well, if it wasn't executed well too."

[Response recorded on February 15, 2012.]

Response recorded on September 30, 2012

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Anonymous writes...

So is Mercy a robot...or does she just have a weapon for an arm?

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Greg Weisman says:

"Cyborg."

[Response recorded on September 20, 2011.]

Response recorded on September 30, 2012

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Anonymous writes...

Queen Mera's fighting style resembles waterbending from Avatar. Did you draw inspiration from there or it's a coincidence?

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Greg Weisman says:

"Well, not really, because I've seen that stuff for years before I was exposed to A:TLAb. For example, W.I.T.C.H. But you know, it's all in there, I guess."

[Response recorded on January 10, 2012.]

Response recorded on September 30, 2012

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longbowhunter writes...

Has anyone mentioned or planned Full-Season DVD releases for YOUNG JUSTICE?? I would LOVE to get the show collected in some nice season sets with a ton of extras....I am NOT a big fan of the DVD's with just a few episodes on them.

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Greg Weisman says:

"I have no control over what appears on the DVDs. None."

[Response recorded on July 24, 2012.]

Response recorded on September 30, 2012

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Anonymous writes...

Is Tim ever going to talk?

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TIM DRAKE: "Just happy it worked."

[From "Young Justice" episode 201, "Happy New Year." Originally aired April 28, 2012.]

Response recorded on September 30, 2012

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GH writes...

1. When did Wally and Artemis started to have feelings for each other?
2. When did they realised it?

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Greg Weisman says:

"To begin with, I think you need to go back to Artemis' introduction in 'Infiltrator'. She saw a cute boy enter and that made her insecure, so she cracked a joke. He reacted VERY badly to being embarrassed, and that put them at odds, but I think that both were attracted to each other from moment one. We tried to show that without telling it - or at least without being on the head about telling it.

Then they challenged each other. Not just her challenging him, but him challenging her. And I think she came to admire his intellect - even when it was misdirected, as in 'Denial'. There has to be a reason that she kept at him. If he was of no interest to her, why would she bother? Then you have Kent Nelson. Both Wally and Artemis HEARD what Kent had to say, and it wasn't lost on them. But they didn't want to cop to it, because both felt the other didn't like him or her. So that insecurity pushed them both further into denial.

Then you have 'Bereft'. Here, as I've discussed before, they meet again for the first time without the negative first impression. They genuinely like each other, trust each other and are attracted to each other. When their memories return, so do their insecurities - neither will risk being the first to admit they like the other. But it's not like they forgot that (positive) time spent together. And it's not like their deaf to Robin's 'Get a room' line either.

And so on. Artemis saved the day in 'Homefront'. But she couldn't have done it if Wally hadn't provided the science. (And given her interest in science, revealed in "Denial", I think that would mean something to her.)

Plus, let's not forget the double-whammy of 'Failsafe' and 'Disordered'. Here we reveal just how intensely Wally feels for Artemis, and just how much interest each has in the other. The trick is neither is prepared to take a risk. Rejection from Superboy (such as it was) is nothing compared to the fear Artemis has over being rejected by Wally.

Wally meanwhile is afraid to admit his strong feelings for Artemis, so maintains focus on the safer Miss Martian. Artemis does the same toward Superboy. Both then have to be disabused of the notion that their crushes are viable. I tend to think that deep down, the revelation about Conner and M'gann's relationship was less of a shock to each then it seemed. They didn't want to admit to themselves what they were probably sensing deep down. One reason for Artemis' extreme reaction to the knowledge, I think, is that she was trying SO hard to think that Superboy was a possibility BECAUSE Wally clearly seemed NOT to be, and so she wanted to have something she could use to push Wally out of her mind.

So in 'Coldhearted', Wally learns some big lessons. Miss Martian is out of the picture - and that helps clear his mind. But mostly, he matures solidly in the episode. Now he's ready to behave differently. And in 'Insecurity', he's willing to take a risk. And Artemis rewards that risk taken, by meeting him part way. But she has other bigger insecurities in the way, and they REALLY get in the way, so that by the time we get to the beginning of 'Usual Suspects' - they're still at odds. But one of the reason they are SO at odds, is because for them, the stakes seem very high.

So when the truth finally comes out, it's a HUGE relief. She sees that he accepts her. He doesn't even have to say it. She can see that he does. And he sees that the reason she's been a pain have little to do with him. The deck is cleared.

Then they partner up in 'Auld Acquaintance', and they're a good team. All of which leads really easily into the kiss on New Year's Eve. (Another excuse to do something that they otherwise might have been scared about.)

From there, it's fairly clear sailing. I'm not saying there weren't any ups and downs during the five year gap, because there were. But they both know they have a good thing now. And they stick with it.

The irony is that a lot of fans seemed to think this was about opposites attracting. But we never saw it that way. In fact, we saw it as quite the reverse. Artemis and Kid Flash had so MUCH in common, it was nearly impossible for them to get together. But once they did, it felt very right."

[Response recorded on August 29, 2012.]

Response recorded on September 30, 2012

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Basil writes...

Do Atlanteans consider blond hair bad/cursed/unlucky in Earth 16?

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Greg Weisman says:

"Not in my mind."

[Response recorded on January 4, 2011.]

Response recorded on September 30, 2012

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Anonymous writes...

Did Wally and Artemis ever have a tiny break up during the 5 year gap, or have they been going strong for 5 years?

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Greg Weisman says:

"From there, it's fairly clear sailing. I'm not saying there weren't any ups and downs during the five year gap, because there were. But they both know they have a good thing now. And they stick with it."

[Response recorded on August 29, 2012.]

Response recorded on September 30, 2012

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Anonymous writes...

Hi Greg

1) I was wondering, do you visit, or keep tabs on any young justice fansites? I got the feeling you're pretty internalized on how the fans feel, but do you visit, or does someone in the crew visit and report?

2) How does that work in terms of getting feedback, or do you just use ratings and comments here to gauge the fans' reactions?

Thanks

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Greg Weisman says:

"I've lurked at a number of sites, including but not limited to Toonzone, YoungJustice.Net, Superherohype, Comic Book Resources, Jinxworld and others.

A lot depends on how much I'm procrastinating."

[Response recorded on November 16, 2011.]

"Ultimately, what people post on any other site is really none of my business. I may lurk there and find myself frowning, but that's on me. I've been doing this long enough that I can (generally) let most of it wash off my back. Some of the criticism is valid, of course. Some of it is only valid in the moment. Once the critics sees the bigger picture, they may or may not change their minds. Some of the criticism is, in my opinion, flat-out ridiculous. (But that's just my opinion.) And some of it is flat-out wrong, for example when they criticize us for something we literally didn't do, or criticize us for not doing something that we objectively did do."

[Response recorded on December 9, 2011.]

Response recorded on September 30, 2012

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Louissa writes...

Hey, Greg, why don't you do a site like this for Young Justice too? I mean, with a blog and all. It would be awesome for us, fans(And many fangirls, we have an army. I'm serious, I've created an army of fangirls from all around the world)

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Greg Weisman says:

"ASK GREG has - since its inception - been part of the larger Station 8 site. I believe S8 began as a more general fan site, but I'm afraid Gargoyles slowly but surely took it over. But really that's a question for Gorebash, who has graciously allowed me to park here on HIS PROPERTY and rant for over a decade now."

[Response recorded on September 19, 2012.]

Response recorded on September 30, 2012

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Louissa writes...

Um, hi, again, I've asked a question before, I have another one(no, duh!). What's with the number 16? I mean, it's because of the fact that the events take place on Earth-16? I can tell many moments when number 16 was used. And it's the hiatus going to last 16 weeks? Just wondering and doing simple maths, I came up with that result.

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Greg Weisman says:

"<chuckles evilly>"

[Response recorded on August 16, 2010.]

Response recorded on September 30, 2012

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Joe! writes...

Why did the League allow the team to keep an artifact as powerful (and as potentially malicious, considering the whole body stealing thing) as Fate's helmet in the cave? Wouldn't it have been more secure locked up in the Watchtower?

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Greg Weisman says:

"It's dangerous to have it anywhere."

[Response recorded on December 28, 2011.]

Response recorded on September 29, 2012

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Kim writes...

Do you take letters from fans? A bunch of us on Fanfiction have composed a letter for you and I just wanted to see if there is any way to get it to you. Don't worry! It's not hatemail! I promise! It's just our feedback as to the direction that you are taking in Young Justice Invasion

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Greg Weisman says:

"Other than this forum, I can only suggest you send it by snail mail to

WARNER BROS. ANIMATION
411 N. Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505
United States"

[Response recorded on September 26, 2012.]

Response recorded on September 29, 2012

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Kristopher "K-Dog" H. writes...

Will the comic book series of Gargoyles continue, or is it over? And if it is to be continued, when do you think the next issue is likely to be released?

One more: will there be a chance of Gargoyles returning to the TV screen at some point?

Thanks for your time! Love this series!

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Greg Weisman says:

"The comic is officially over for now, but I haven't given up on bringing it back."

[Response recorded on April 28, 2010.]

"Love to. Not up to me."

[Response recorded February 10, 2012.]

Response recorded on September 29, 2012

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Guy McLimore writes...

Will the Young Justice comic stay in the early-team time period for awhile, say, until YJ-INVASION is aired in total? It would be a nice way to see some of what happened during the missing five years...

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Greg Weisman says:

"*Issue #20 hits the stands this week. It's the start of a six-part story that is BIG. REALLY BIG. It updates the book, bringing in our Season Two cast, and is set one month prior to the start of Season Two with flashbacks to a couple untold - or only hinted at - tales from the Season One era, plus, by the end of the six-parter, a little story from immediately after Season One. Christopher Jones is just doing some stellar work on the book. And I'm pretty proud of the story and script, if I do say so myself."

[Response recorded on September 18, 2012.]

Response recorded on September 29, 2012

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Maki P writes...

How long has Martian Manhunter been on Earth?

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Greg Weisman says:

"It was a Zeta-Beam accident that took place during an experiment conducted by Dr. Erdel (the namesake of the Erdel Initiative where Adam Strange and Eduardo Dorado, Sr. work). This was in 1955, i.e. almost half a century before the founding of the Justice League in 2003."

[Response recorded on July 27, 2012.]

Response recorded on September 29, 2012

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Anonymous writes...

Could you post the episode ratings for Young Justice?

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Greg Weisman says:

"That's not a consistent prospect.

I don't know.

I don't know this either. We occasionally get ratings reports from our bosses or from CN. But that's inconsistent too."

[Response recorded on September 26, 2012.]

Response recorded on September 29, 2012

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Fan21 writes...

Will the comics show what happened during the time gap or it will go stright to season 2

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Greg Weisman says:

"*Issue #20 hits the stands this week. It's the start of a six-part story that is BIG. REALLY BIG. It updates the book, bringing in our Season Two cast, and is set one month prior to the start of Season Two with flashbacks to a couple untold - or only hinted at - tales from the Season One era, plus, by the end of the six-parter, a little story from immediately after Season One. Christopher Jones is just doing some stellar work on the book. And I'm pretty proud of the story and script, if I do say so myself."

[Response recorded on September 18, 2012.]

Response recorded on September 29, 2012

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Anonymous writes...

The DCU has such a long, rich, diverse history, with so many changes so why do some people even come here to demand you need to write something this way or that way? Nothing is written in stone. Boy, it aggravates me when I read people trying to tell creators how to do their jobs.

I think this is an excellent show. I am just going to add my voice here with some others. I think you should do a Justice League series but based on the new 52 and with the new versions...eg Superman is the social crusader and little brasher and tougher in Action Comics and Justice League. Have you read the new Justice League btw?

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Greg Weisman says:

"...I have NOT had the time to read the New 52, so I will not comment on that specifically. Whether or not it works creatively depends more than anything else on execution. Since I haven't seen the execution, I can't respond to how it works creatively. But I KNOW that commercially it's been a HUGE hit. I like to believe that it wouldn't have done quite so well, if it wasn't executed well too."

[Response recorded on February 15, 2012.]

Response recorded on September 29, 2012

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Zach writes...

Greg Do you think The Spectacular Spider-Man would ever be continued in a comic?

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Greg Weisman says:

"I did propose a Spectacular Spider-Man comic book, but Marvel didn't bite."

[Response recorded on August 28, 2012.]

Response recorded on September 29, 2012

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lamberto writes...

someone asked about the theme during the end credits, but i wanted to ask about the opening to "invasion". thus far, we've only seen the titles and short burst of music. is there a longer version like in the first season?

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Greg Weisman says:

"We never did a long version for Season Two."

[Response recorded on September 4, 2012.]

Response recorded on September 29, 2012

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Evan writes...

I know this is a weird question, but did Lex Luthor lose his hair naturally, or did he shave it? Or maybe something happened during a battle with Superman?

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Greg Weisman says:

"Well, at this point, I think he shaves."

[Response recorded on October 26, 2011.]

Response recorded on September 29, 2012

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Make a 6 Inch Miss Martian Figure!!!!!!! writes...

What is the Team's name?
I know the show is called "Young Justice" but Dick & co. are always just referred to as "the team".
Batman, Wonder Woman, Hal Jordan, etc. are the "Justice League".
Vandal Savage, Klarion the Witchboy, Black Manta, etc. are "The Light".
Does "the team" even have a name? "Teen Titans"? "Young Justice"? "Team Venture"? ...anything?
PS. Season 1 was awesome. *ahem* Cheers!

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Greg Weisman says:

"Young Justice is the title of the series, NOT the name of the Team, which is simply called 'The Team.' As it's not a public team, there's no need for a fancy name. Besides, we figured all those folks who are still mad at us because we're not doing the comic book Young Justice might appreciate that we weren't compounding the mistake by referring to the Team by this 'unearned' name. Though they probably won't appreciate it."

[Response recorded on May 16, 2011.]

Response recorded on September 29, 2012


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