"Comfort and Joy" is the Christmas episode of the Warner Bros. animated television series Justice League, originally broadcast on Cartoon Network on December 13, 2003.
Synopsis
The story begins on an ice planet where the superheroes are working to build a force-field generator to stabilize the planet's orbit. The gratitude felt by the inhabitants are decided as a good way to start their Christmas vacation back on Earth. Green Lantern and Hawkgirl stay behind to enjoy the planet's wintery weather, and engage in a snowball fight.
Back on Earth, the Flash makes his annual visit to an orphanage, where he promises to procure a rare doll for the children's Christmas wish. As he races all over the planet in search of a store who still has the item in stock, he eventually gets the idea from a Santa Claus window display to go to the source: the toy's manufacturer in Japan. With the last doll in hand, he heads for the orphanage only to be stopped by the Ultra-Humanite who damages the robotic doll in the process. In keeping with the holiday spirit, Ultra-Humanite fixes the toy with a few modifications: instead of farting, the toy now recites classic Christmas literature.
In the heartland of America, Clark Kent arrives home in Smallville, Kansas to spend the holiday with his adoptive parents. He brings with him another alien who didn't grow up with the Christmas traditions, the Martian Manhunter, who struggles to understand the meaning of the season.
Trivia
- At home in Smallville, Clark inquires as to the whereabouts of his cousin Kara, also known as Supergirl. The Kents state that she has gone on a ski trip with Barbara--likely referring to Barbara Gordon, a.k.a. Batgirl.
- Michael Rosenbaum, who voiced The Flash, also portrayed Lex Luthor on Smallville, including its Christmas episode "Lexmas", while Mike Farrell (Pa Kent) was another holiday veteran, having portrayed B.J. Hunnicutt on M*A*S*H*.
Cast
Voice actor | Character |
---|---|
Maria Canals | Hawkgirl |
Phil LaMarr | Green Lantern Shopper (uncredited) |
Carl Lumbly | J'onn J'onzz |
George Newbern | Clark Kent / Superman D.J. Rubber Ducky (uncredited) |
Michael Rosenbaum | Flash |
Ian Buchanan | Ultra-Humanite |
Mike Farrell | Jonathan Kent Store owner (uncredited) |
Shelley Fabares | Martha Kent |
Kimberly Brooks | Mrs. Saunders |
Robert Ito | Mr. Hama |
Steve Wash, Jr. | Little Boy |
Amber Hood | Little Girl |
External links
- DC Animated Universe Wiki: Comfort and Joy
- Template:Tv.com episode