DC Nation Shorts

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DC Nation Shorts
Format Animation
Action comedy
Shorts
Anthology
Starring Various
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 145
Production
Executive producer(s) Sam Register
Production company(s) DC Entertainment
Warner Bros. Animation
Cartoon Network Productions
Broadcast
Original channel Cartoon Network
Original airing March 3, 2012–present (U.S.)
July 1, 2013–present (Latin America)

DC Nation Shorts are a series of animated shorts featuring characters from DC Comics that air on Cartoon Network on Saturdays at 10/9c.

Production[edit | edit source]

The shorts are a part of the DC Nation block that premiered on March 3, 2012 and are produced by Warner Bros. Animation. The shorts are aired alongside Green Lantern: The Animated Series and Young Justice (with Beware the Batman & Teen Titans Go! in 2013).[1] On June 8, 2012, Cartoon Network announced that it would revive the Teen Titans animated series as Teen Titans Go! based on the New Teen Titans shorts and air it on the DC Nation block in 2013.[2] Despite having one Cartoon Network short Swaroop co-produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC Nation Shorts was the first (and so far, only) Cartoon Network original series co-produced by DC Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Animation.

In addition to these shorts, Sam Register has promised new content every week on the block, "whether that's a new show, or an interstitial or a short".[3]

Known shorts[edit | edit source]

Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld[edit | edit source]

Seven shorts based on Amethyst (voiced by Sophie Oda) as she is brought into Gemworld to fight the forces of Dark Opal (voiced by Eric Bauza).[4][5] The shorts were created by Brianne Drouhard with David Production.

Animal Man[edit | edit source]

Shorts about the DC superhero Animal Man (voiced by "Weird Al" Yankovic) who saves animals instead of the people who are actually in danger.[6][7]

Batman Beyond[edit | edit source]

A short series about Batman Beyond was shown in 2014 during the 75th anniversary of Batman.[8]

Batman of Shanghai[edit | edit source]

Shorts about Batman (voiced by Kirk Thornton), Bane (voiced by Kirk Thornton) and Catwoman (voiced by Stephanie Sheh) reimagined in 1930s Shanghai. Animated by Wolf Smoke.[5]

Batman: Strange Days[edit | edit source]

A short series about Batman (voiced by Kevin Conroy) as he fights Hugo Strange (voiced by Brian George).

Blue Beetle[edit | edit source]

During the premiere of Green Lantern: The Animated Series, the preview for DC Nation included clips from the Blue Beetle trailer starring Garrett Plotkin.[9]

DC Super Pets[edit | edit source]

Shorts based on the Super Pets characters like Krypto (voiced by David Kaye), Streaky the Supercat (voiced by Debra Wilson), Ace the Bat-Hound (voiced by Diedrich Bader), Robin Robin (voiced by Maria Bamford), and B'Dg (voiced by Elisha Yaffe). These shorts was created by Franco Aureliani and Art Baltazar.[10]

DC's World's Funnest[edit | edit source]

Shorts revolving around Batman, Robin, Joker, Catwoman, and Superman.[11] Animated by Rich Webber of Aardman Animations.[5][12]

Deadman[edit | edit source]

Shorts about the Ghost superhero Deadman (voiced by Matt L. Jones). These shorts are produced by C.H. Greenblatt.

Demonstrations[edit | edit source]

Real world demonstrations of tools and techniques employed by superheroes and supervillains featuring professionals like Anthony De Longis and Jack Dagger.[13]

Doctor Fate[edit | edit source]

Shorts about the DC superhero Doctor Fate.[14]

Doom Patrol[edit | edit source]

Shorts about the DC superhero team the Doom Patrol consisting of Chief (voiced by Jeffrey Combs), Elasti-Girl (voiced by Kari Wahlgren), Negative Man (voiced by Clancy Brown) and Robotman (voiced by David Kaye). The Doom Patrol fights different villains including General Immortus (voiced by Clancy Brown).[15]

Farm League[edit | edit source]

Featuring a version of the Just'a Lotta Animals, Farm League[16] stars DC characters as animals including Superman as Supermanatee (voiced by David Kaye), Batman as Batmongoose (voiced by Diedrich Bader), Wonder Woman as Wonder Wombat (voiced by Lauren Tom), Flash as The Flish (voiced by Jason Marsden), Green Lantern as Green Lamprey (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson), Aquaman as Aquamandrill (voiced by Armin Shimerman), Shazam! as Shazham!, Robin as a Robin's Egg (voiced by Lauren Tom), Cyborg as Cybug (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson), Darkseid as Duckseid (voiced by David Kaye), Joker as The Croaker (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson), Catwoman as Cat Cat, Mister Mxyzptlk as Mr. Mxyzchkn (voiced by Jason Marsden), Solomon Grundy as Solomon Bunny, Two-Face as Moo-Face (voiced by Armin Shimerman), Bizarro as Bizarrfo (voiced by Diedrich Bader), Captain Cold as Captain Cod (voiced by Eric Bauza), Sinestro as Sinestropotamus (voiced by Jason Marsden), Lex Luthor as Lex Liger (voiced by Eric Bauza), Brainiac as Craniac (voiced by Armin Shimerman), and Ambush Bug as Ambush Slug.[17][18][19]

Gotham City Impostors[edit | edit source]

The preview for DC Nation included animation of Gotham City Impostors.[9]

Green Arrow[edit | edit source]

Shorts about the superhero Green Arrow (voiced by Will Friedle) and his high-tech bow (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson) as he teams up with Black Canary (voiced by Kari Wahlgren) to defeat Onomatopoeia and his Ono-Bots.

Lego Batman[edit | edit source]

The preview for DC Nation included animation of Lego Batman.[9] This animation was really a pair a cutscenes from Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes.

MAD Presents...[edit | edit source]

Shorts produced by Mad, based on various DC characters, such as the "Shazamwich!" segment by Nate Theis.[20]

Metal Men[edit | edit source]

Shorts by Evan Dorkin and Sarah Dyer with Augenblick Studios about Will Magnus (voiced by Corey Burton) and the Metal Men consisting of Gold (voiced by Tom Kenny), Lead (voiced by Tom Kenny), Platinum (voiced by Hynden Walch), Mercury (voiced by Corey Burton), Iron (voiced by Corey Burton), and Tin (voiced by Hynden Walch).[21]

New Teen Titans[edit | edit source]

Shorts about the Teen Titans. Follow-up to the Teen Titans television series from 2003–2006, with Scott Menville, Hynden Walch, Greg Cipes, Tara Strong, and Khary Payton reprising their roles of Robin, Starfire, Beast Boy, Raven, and Cyborg. They are drawn more in a super-deformed style, but the basic animation style remains intact.[9][22] Due to the popularity of the shorts, Cartoon Network announced that Teen Titans will be revived as Teen Titans Go!, a half-hour show that is more comedic and lighthearted than its predecessor, but still feature the original cast and premiered on April 23, 2013.[2]

Plastic Man[edit | edit source]

Shorts about the DC superhero Plastic Man (voiced by Tom Kenny) in his daily misadventures fighting super villains such as The Tuxedo (voiced by Carlos Alazraqui) and Lady Granite (voiced by Jill Talley) and teams up with Batman (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson). It is based on the Puddle Trouble pilot developed by Andy Suriano, Tom Kenny, and Stephen DeStefano.[23][24]

Riddler[edit | edit source]

Shorts about Batman villain Riddler (voiced by "Weird Al" Yankovic) as he tries to best Batman (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson) with his riddles.

Shade, the Changing Man[edit | edit source]

Shorts about the DC superhero Shade (voiced by Benjamin Diskin).[25]

Shazam![edit | edit source]

Super Best Friends Forever[edit | edit source]

Created by Lauren Faust, Super Best Friends Forever is a series of shorts about Wonder Girl (voiced by Grey DeLisle), Batgirl (voiced by Tara Strong) and Supergirl (voiced by Nicole Sullivan) joining together to fight crime. The series only lasted for 5 episodes.[11][26]

スーパーマン @ Tokyo/Baby Superman[edit | edit source]

Shorts by David Production about a baby named Kenta (vocal effects provided by Jeff Bennett) who is granted the powers of the Superman of Tokyo (voiced by Blair Underwood) upon wearing his cape as a diaper.[5][25][27]

Sword of the Atom[edit | edit source]

Shorts about the DC superhero Atom (voiced by Jason Marsden). These shorts are based on the series Sword of the Atom.[5]

Tales of Metropolis[edit | edit source]

Shorts about the city of Metropolis. Episodes have featured Lois Lane (voiced by Maria Bamford), Jimmy Olsen (voiced by Elisha Yaffe), Bizarro (voiced by David Kaye), Brainiac (voiced by Brian Doyle-Murray), and Batman (voiced by Kevin Conroy).

Thunder and Lightning[edit | edit source]

Shorts about the DC superhero Black Lightning (voiced by Blair Underwood) and his super-powered daughters Thunder (voiced by Cree Summer) and Lightning (voiced by Masasa Moyo). Thunder and Lightning receive their costumes from Peter Gambi (voiced by Jeff Bennett) in order to help their father fight crime.[14][25][28]

Vibe[edit | edit source]

Shorts about the DC superhero Vibe (voiced by Carlos Alazraqui) as he competes in a breakdancing competition with his sidekick Daniel (voiced by Nika Futterman) as Vibe defeats the robot Extreme-O, created by Professor Ivo (voiced by Jason Marsden), who is disguised as the judge of the breakdancing competition.[14]

Wonder Woman[edit | edit source]

Shorts about Wonder Woman (voiced by Susan Eisenberg) and Steve Trevor (voiced by Sean Donnellan) re-imagined in the vein of Starsky and Hutch. Written and directed by Robert Valley. Produced by No Dice INK inc.

Episodes[edit | edit source]

No. Title Original air date
1 DC's World's Funnest #1: Superkids November 11, 2011 (2011-11-11)
Superheroes and villains are reimagined with childlike personalities. The Joker does as many jumps and hops as he can in a minute. Superman explains he's not very sporty. Catwoman discusses her mask. Batman runs and jumps off a table.

Note: Premiered as part of the DC Nation Preview. Aired as part of DC Nation on May 5, 2012 (2012-05-05)

2 New Teen Titans #1: Burp November 11, 2011 (2011-11-11)
The Teen Titans eat pizza and belch.

Note: Premiered as part of the DC Nation Preview. Aired as part of DC Nation on June 30, 2012 (2012-06-30)

3 Boxing Glove Arrow March 3, 2012 (2012-03-03)
Anthony De Longis demonstrates Green Arrow's boxing glove arrow. 
4 DC's World's Funnest #2: Heroic Goofballs[29][30] March 3, 2012 (2012-03-03)
Batman shows off his "superpowers" to Robin. Superman ponders why Robin is called "Robin." The Joker jokes that he prefers not to play jokes on people. Catwoman shows off her long jumping abilities. 
5 Plastic Man in... Super Hero Sketch Artist[29] March 3, 2012 (2012-03-03)
Plastic Man uses his stretching abilities to help an elderly woman identify the man who stole her purse. 
6 Batarang March 10, 2012 (2012-03-10)
Jack Dagger demonstrates the Batarang
7 New Teen Titans #2: Utility Player[29] March 10, 2012 (2012-03-10)
Beast Boy accidentally washes Robin's utility belt and tries to cover it up just as the team faces Doctor Light
8 スーパーマン @ Tokyo #1[29] March 10, 2012 (2012-03-10)
The Superman of Tokyo is defeated by a giant robot in Tokyo and passes on his cape and powers to baby Kenta. Upon wearing the cape as a diaper, Kenta becomes Baby Superman. 
9 Batmobile March 17, 2012 (2012-03-17)
NASCAR driver Trevor Bayne checks out Warner Bros.' collection of Batmobiles from the several Batman films. 
10 Super Best Friends Forever #1: Invisible Joy Ride[29] March 17, 2012 (2012-03-17)
Supergirl and Batgirl try to convince Wonder Girl to fly Wonder Woman's Invisible Jet
11 MAD Presents... Shazamwich![29] March 17, 2012 (2012-03-17)
From MAD, a commercial has Billy Batson transforming into Captain Marvel to try and convince a friend to try the Shazamwich. 
12 Character Profile: Plastic Man March 24, 2012 (2012-03-24)
The origin story of Plastic Man is revealed. 
13 DC's World's Funnest #3[29] March 24, 2012 (2012-03-24)
Superman discusses how Wonder Woman wears very little. The Joker talks about his new shoes. Batman shows how he fights the wind. Catwoman demonstrates how she has to be sneaky. 
14 Plastic Man in... The Many and the Fowl[29] March 24, 2012 (2012-03-24)
Plastic Man tries to pay his electric bill, but first has to deal with the Tuxedo, Lady Granite, and the Fowl when it comes to mailing the payment. 
15 Knockout Gas Arrow March 31, 2012 (2012-03-31)
Anthony De Longis demonstrates Green Arrow's knockout gas arrow. 
16 New Teen Titans #3: Stream of Consciences[29] March 31, 2012 (2012-03-31)
Beast Boy is tempted by a plate of fresh-baked cookies. 
17 スーパーマン @ Tokyo #2[29] March 31, 2012 (2012-03-31)
Kenta's mother tries to interview Tokyo's Superman
18 Character Profile: Kilowog April 7, 2012 (2012-04-07)
The origin story of Kilowog is revealed. 
19 Animal Man #1: Bank Robbery[31] April 7, 2012 (2012-04-07)
Animal Man interrupts a bank robbery by Captain Cold to save a mouse that Captain Cold was about to step on. After Animal Man leaves, Captain Cold continues his bank robbery. 
20 Animal Man #2: Train[31] April 7, 2012 (2012-04-07)
Animal Man races against time to beat a speeding train in order to get a cow off its track at the time when a woman has been tied to the train tracks. After Animal Man saves the cow, the woman slaps Animal Man. 
21 Super Best Friends Forever #2: Time Waits for No Girl[31] April 7, 2012 (2012-04-07)
After waiting for her father Commissioner Gordon to go to sleep, Batgirl hurries across the city to stop Poison Ivy. 
22 Batarang #2 April 14, 2012 (2012-04-14)
Jack Dagger demonstrates throwing two batarangs at once. 
23 MAD Presents... Green Care Bear April 14, 2012 (2012-04-14)
Hal Jordan takes on the legacy of the Green Care Bear
24 DC's World's Funnest #4[31] April 14, 2012 (2012-04-14)
Batman runs around and Superman talks about constellations. 
25 WonderCon #1 April 21, 2012 (2012-04-21)
Cosplayers are interviewed at WonderCon
26 Plastic Man in... Boobtube[31] April 21, 2012 (2012-04-21)
Flatscreen captures Plastic Man in a television. 
27 New Teen Titans #4: Turn Back the Clock[31] April 21, 2012 (2012-04-21)
Mad Mod is trying to use a time machine to turn back time in order to regain his youth. 
28 Character Profile: Blue Beetle April 28, 2012 (2012-04-28)
The origin story of Blue Beetle is revealed. 
29 Super Best Friends Forever #3: Grounded[31] April 28, 2012 (2012-04-28)
Supergirl is grounded and Superman will make sure she stays in her room. 
30 MAD Presents... Teen Titanic April 28, 2012 (2012-04-28)
Titanic is parodied with the Teen Titans in this trailer spoof. 
31 WonderCon #2 May 5, 2012 (2012-05-05)
Cosplayers are interviewed at WonderCon
32 Animal Man #3 May 5, 2012 (2012-05-05)
Black Manta invades the beach and Animal Man defeats him after he had knocked down a crab's sand castle. 
33 Animal Man #4 May 5, 2012 (2012-05-05)
Darkseid and his Parademons invade Earth as Animal Man scolds a dog's owner for tying his dog to a parking meter. 
34 Robin's Collapsible Bo Staff May 12, 2012 (2012-05-12)
A martial artist demonstrates the use of Robin's collapsible bo staff
35 New Teen Titans #5: Blackfire's Babysitter May 12, 2012 (2012-05-12)
Starfire is asked to babysit her sister Blackfire's children. 
36 Mad Presents... That's What Super Friends Are For May 12, 2012 (2012-05-12)
The rest of the Super Friends perform a song and dance for Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman questioning their group's name. 
37 Character Profile: Animal Man May 19, 2012 (2012-05-19)
The origin story of Animal Man is revealed. 
38 Vibe #1: Enter Extremo Pt. 1 May 19, 2012 (2012-05-19)
Vibe enters a breakdancing competition. 
39 Vibe #2: Enter Extremo Pt. 2 May 19, 2012 (2012-05-19)
During the breakdancing competition, Vibe battles Dr. Ivo's android Extremo
40 Sword of the Atom #1 May 26, 2012 (2012-05-26)
The Atom crash lands into the jungle. 
41 Super Best Friends Forever #4: Name Game May 26, 2012 (2012-05-26)
While battling the Cheetah, the girls debate if they should call their group the Super Best Friends Forever. 
42 Character Profile: The Flash June 2, 2012 (2012-06-02)
The origin story of the Flash is revealed. 
43 Sword of the Atom #2: A Choice of Dooms June 2, 2012 (2012-06-02)
Atom battles a snake and the Morlaidhans
44 New Teen Titans #6: Cyborg the Lifeguard June 2, 2012 (2012-06-02)
Cyborg acts as a lifeguard at a pool. 
45 Kid Flash's Dodging June 9, 2012 (2012-06-09)
Demonstration of Kid Flash's ability to dodge attacks. 
46 Sword of the Atom #3: Rattling the Cage June 9, 2012 (2012-06-09)
The Atom and Taren battle for their lives in the Pit. 
47 New Teen Titans #7: Taped Before a Live Studio Audience June 9, 2012 (2012-06-09)
Robin and Cyborg split their lives using duct tape. 
48 Joker's Playing Cards June 16, 2012 (2012-06-16)
Jack Dagger demonstrates the Joker's playing cards as a weapon. 
49 Sword of the Atom #4: Battle of the Tiny Titans June 16, 2012 (2012-06-16)
The Atom must battle Taren in gladiatorial combat. 
50 Mad Presents... The Curious Case of Benjamin Batman June 16, 2012 (2012-06-16)
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is parodied as Batman ages like Benjamin Button in this trailer spoof. 
51 Nightwing's Movement June 23, 2012 (2012-06-23)
An athlete demonstrates Nightwing's movement with running and acrobatics. 
52 The Tumbler July 14, 2012 (2012-07-14)
Specifications are given about the Tumbler from the Christopher Nolan series of Batman films. 
53 Batman of Shanghai #1 - Catwoman July 14, 2012 (2012-07-14)
Set in Shanghai 1930, Catwoman steals an important scroll and must battle to keep it (a cameo is made by Bane). 
54 Mad Presents... Batman Family Feud July 14, 2012 (2012-07-14)
When Batman hears that the Riddler is going to rob a television studio, Batman, Robin, Batgirl, and Alfred enter Family Feud only to risk failure because of their peculiar habits. Batman makes a deal with the Riddler for the questions to skew towards their lifestyle in order to win. 
55 San Diego Comic-Con July 28, 2012 (2012-07-28)
Cosplayers at San Diego Comic-Con International 2012 are interviewed. 
56 Batman of Shanghai #2 - Bane July 28, 2012 (2012-07-28)
Bane appears and obtains the Scroll of Destiny. 
57 Batman of Shanghai #3 - Bat-Man July 28, 2012 (2012-07-28)
Batman battles Bane and Catwoman for the scroll. 
58 New Teen Titans #8 August 4, 2012 (2012-08-04)
The Titans capture Red X, but still can't uncover just who he is. 
59 Boxing Glove Arrow #2 September 1, 2012 (2012-09-01)
Anthony De Longis demonstrates Green Arrow's boxing glove arrow's capability for distance and accuracy. 
60 Character Profile: Batgirl September 22, 2012 (2012-09-22)
The origin story of Batgirl is revealed. 
61 Flash's Agility September 29, 2012 (2012-09-29)
A demonstration is done with a runner performing as the Flash in an obstacle course inspired by the Trickster
62 New Teen Titans #9: Gamma Rays and You September 29, 2012 (2012-09-29)
The Titans explain gamma rays. 
63 Super Best Friends Forever #5: Solomon Grundy Don't Fight Girls September 29, 2012 (2012-09-29)
When Solomon Grundy begins rampaging, the SBFF show up to stop him. Only, Grundy don't fight girls. 
64 Batarang #3 October 6, 2012 (2012-10-06)
Jack Dagger demonstrates the destructive power of the batarang. 
65 New Teen Titans #10: Titans in Love October 6, 2012 (2012-10-06)
Segments include "Raven in Love" and "Robin in Love." 
66 DC's World's Funnest #5 October 6, 2012 (2012-10-06)
Joker captures Robin as Batman comes to the rescue and Catwoman debates Batman's choice of costume. 
67 Character Profile: Cyborg January 5, 2013 (2013-01-05)
The origin story of Cyborg is revealed. 
68 Thunder and Lightning #1: Clothes Make the Hero January 5, 2013 (2013-01-05)
Black Lightning gets a new costume from tailor Peter Gambi when Doctor Polaris interrupts by attacking the city. Leaving behind his daughters Thunder and Lightning, Gambi surprises the sisters with their own costumes. 
69 Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld: Level 1: Your Quest January 5, 2013 (2013-01-05)
A young girl named Amy Winston is playing the handheld video game "Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld." She is unable to defeat the evil Dark Opal with Prince Topaz only to be magically transported to Gemworld as the long-lost Princess Amethyst. 
70 Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld: Level 2: Village of the Frogs January 12, 2013 (2013-01-12)
Dark Opal sends a giant spider that battles Amethyst. 
71 Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld: Level 3: Random Encounter January 19, 2013 (2013-01-19)
Amethyst must take a dip in a lake after an encounter with a slime, but must also battle the enormous centipede-like creature that takes residence in the lake. 
72 Farm League #1: The Boiled Wonder/When the League's Away January 26, 2013 (2013-01-26)
The Boiled Wonder: Supermanatee and the Flish must save Robin's Egg from Lex Liger.

When the League's Away: Shazham protects the Barn of Justice from Duckseid. 

73 Character Profile: Impulse February 2, 2013 (2013-02-02)
The origin story of Impulse is revealed. 
74 Thunder and Lightning #2: Lightning Under the Weather February 2, 2013 (2013-02-02)
While Black Lightning battles the Masters of Disaster and Volcano Man, Thunder has to get herself and Lightning ready for school. Unfortunately, Lightning is under the weather. This turns out to be true to Black Lightning when her sneeze defeats one of the villains that Black Lightning was fighting. 
75 Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld: Level 4: The Turquoise Cave February 9, 2013 (2013-02-09)
Amethyst battles Prince Topaz (who had been turned into a skeleton by Dark Opal in the first short) and earns his treasure after defeating him. Nothing left to hold him back, Amethyst puts Prince Topaz's skeleton back together and urges Prince Topaz to travel the world. 
76 Character Profile: Beast Boy February 16, 2013 (2013-02-16)
The origin story of Beast Boy is revealed. 
77 Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld: Level 5: Battle in the Stormy Peaks February 16, 2013 (2013-02-16)
Amethyst saves the frog Prince from Dark Opal's spell and obtains her pendant's jewel Prince Topaz told her she needed. However, is she prepared to face Dark Opal himself when he shows up in person?. 
78 Farm League #2: Snack Run February 23, 2013 (2013-02-23)
Batmongoose is sent out to get snacks only to discover the Croaker, Cat Cat, and Moo-Face drugging the League's water trough. 
79 Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld: Level 6: The Final Battle March 2, 2013 (2013-03-02)
Amethyst faces off against Dark Opal. 
80 Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld: Level 7: Time to go Home March 9, 2013 (2013-03-09)
Amethyst defeats Dark Opal and returns to her own world. 
81 Farm League #3: Swimming Lessons/Talk to the Lamprey March 16, 2013 (2013-03-16)
Swimming Lessons: The Flish and Robin's Egg have their swim interrupted by Captain Cod.

Talk to the Lamprey: Sinestropotamus attacks the Barn of Justice capturing Cybug and Billy Bacon but is stopped by the Green Lamprey. 

82 Farm League #4: Taking Out the Trash April 27, 2013 (2013-04-27)
Wonder Wombat and Cybug are fighting with Lex Liger. 
83 Shade #1: Shade, the Changing Man May 4, 2013 (2013-05-04)
Shade, the Changing Man, combats madness late at night on a city street. 
84 Aquaman's Swimming Obstacle May 11, 2013 (2013-05-11)
TBA 
85 DC's World's Funnest #6 May 11, 2013 (2013-05-11)
Superman sneezes and rains heat vision on the people of Gotham as the Joker tries to imitate a balloon and Catwoman describes what you can do with a tail. 
86 Character Profile: Amethyst May 18, 2013 (2013-05-18)
The origin story of Amethyst is revealed. 
87 Super Pets #1: Jokes on You May 18, 2013 (2013-05-18)
Ace the Bat-Hound and Robin Robin must stop Joker Fish's villainous crime wave (or, is that geese chase?). 
88 Wonder Woman's Golden Lasso May 25, 2013 (2013-05-25)
TBA 
89 Tales of Metropolis #1: Bizarro May 25, 2013 (2013-05-25)
Bizarro tries to take the place of Clark Kent/Superman when Brainiac attacks Metropolis. 
90 Comic-Con 2013 June 1, 2013 (2013-06-01)
TBA 
91 Farm League #5: Heads or Tails June 1, 2013 (2013-06-01)
In the super villain's silo, Craniac comes up with an brilliant plan. However, Bizarrfo has a plan of his own. 
92 Penguin's Knock-Out Gas Umbrella June 8, 2013 (2013-06-08)
Anthony De Longis demonstrates Penguin's umbrella including its knockout gas feature. 
93 DC's World's Funnest #7 June 8, 2013 (2013-06-08)
Superman describes what he's scared of, The Joker sings Jingle Bells as Batman appears, and Catwoman describes being good at balancing on one leg. 
94 Man of Steel Interview: Dylan Sprayberry #1 June 15, 2013 (2013-06-15)
Dylan Sprayberry is interviewed about playing young Clark Kent in Man of Steel
95 MAD Presents... Extreme Renovation House Edition June 15, 2013 (2013-06-15)
Ty Pennington and Lex Luthor do an extreme renovation on Superman's Fortress of Solitude
96 Man of Steel Interview: Dylan Sprayberry #2 June 22, 2013 (2013-06-22)
Dylan Sprayberry is interviewed about playing young Clark Kent in Man of Steel
97 Super Pets #2: Krypto vs. Streaky June 22, 2013 (2013-06-22)
Krypto tries to compete against Streaky to see which could do the most good deeds in the shortest amount of time. 
98 Catwoman's Whip June 29, 2013 (2013-06-29)
Mary De Longis demonstrates Catwoman's whip. 
99 Plastic Man in... The Bat and the Eel June 29, 2013 (2013-06-29)
Batman relates his encounter with safecracker Eel O'Brian. 
100 Character Profile: Black Lightning July 6, 2013 (2013-07-06)
The origin story of Black Lightning is revealed. 
101 Riddler #1: Riddle Me This! July 6, 2013 (2013-07-06)
The Riddler places Batman in various death traps while asking him juvenile riddles involving members of the Justice League. 
102 Aquaman's Trident July 13, 2013 (2013-07-13)
A man demonstrates Aquaman's underwater movements as he works to get the trident, swim around obstacles, and take down an underwater cut-out of Black Manta. 
103 Wonder Woman #1 July 13, 2013 (2013-07-13)
Steve Trevor crash lands on an island paradise and is pursued by two women in weaponized jeeps before Wonder Woman captures him using a stylized car that turns invisible. 
104 Wonder Woman #2 July 20, 2013 (2013-07-20)
As the two women confront Wonder Woman about interrogating Steve Trevor, Giganta awakes and emerges from the water taking the jeeps as roller skates. Wonder Woman, Steve Trevor, and the two women pack into the stylized car as they try to evade the giant. 
105 Teen Titans Go! Cast July 27, 2013 (2013-07-27)
The cast of Teen Titans Go! is interviewed by their oversized blow-ups at San Diego Comic-Con International 2013. 
106 Wonder Woman #3 July 27, 2013 (2013-07-27)
Wonder Woman defeats Giganta by sending her crashing into the ocean and saves Steve Trevor. Trevor asks where he is, but is not surprised when Wonder Woman replies "Paradise Island". 
107 Comic-Con 2013: Costumes August 3, 2013 (2013-08-03)
TBA 
108 Tales of Metropolis #2: Lois Lane August 3, 2013 (2013-08-03)
Lois Lane follows Batman everywhere to get an interview. Before he defeats Penguin, Batman answers Lois' questions in order of when each one is asked. 
109 Metal Men #1: Meet the Metal Men August 10, 2013 (2013-08-10)
Will Magnus constructs the Metal Men
110 Penguin's Umbrella Gun August 17, 2013 (2013-08-17)
Anthony De Longis demonstrates Penguin's Umbrella Gun by shooting paintballs at paper lanterns. 
111 Super Pets #3: World's Finest Bark August 17, 2013 (2013-08-17)
Ace and Krypto team with Green Lantern B'dg. 
112 Doom Patrol: Chapter #1 - Challenge of the Timeless Commander August 24, 2013 (2013-08-24)
The Doom Patrol protect an alien vessel from getting into the hands of General Immortus. 
113 Comic-Con 2013: Raven & Beast Boy August 31, 2013 (2013-08-31)
TBA 
114 Metal Men #2: Laws of Robotics August 31, 2013 (2013-08-31)
Will Magnus tries to teach the Metal Men the Three Laws of Robotics
115 Character Profile: Bizarro September 7, 2013 (2013-09-07)
The origin story of Bizarro is revealed. 
116 Plastic Man in... Superheroes Wear Pajamas September 7, 2013 (2013-09-07)
Plastic Man is entranced by the Tuxedo and appears in public in his Batman pajamas with his teddy bear. 
117 Catwoman's Whip #2 September 14, 2013 (2013-09-14)
Mary De Longis demonstrates Catwoman's whip on her husband who is wielding a baseball bat. 
118 DC's World's Funnest #8 September 14, 2013 (2013-09-14)
Batman misses a call on the Batphone because he was in the bathroom. 
119 Superman's Heat Vision September 21, 2013 (2013-09-21)
TBA 
120 Super Pets #4: The League of Just Us Cows September 21, 2013 (2013-09-21)
TBA 
121 Comic-Con 2013: Superman's Powers September 28, 2013 (2013-09-28)
Con-goers were asked what they would do with Superman's powers. 
122 Deadman #1: Catch September 28, 2013 (2013-09-28)
Deadman possesses various bodies in order to save a falling crow that he has tried to scare. 
123 Superman 75th Anniversary Party October 5, 2013 (2013-10-05)
Celebrities at the Superman 75th Anniversary Party are asked what would they do with Superman's powers. 
124 Metal Men #3: Identity Crisis October 5, 2013 (2013-10-05)
The Metal Men must face a threat despite their heads switched between each other's bodies. 
125 Interview: Dylan Sprayberry October 5, 2013 (2013-10-05)
Dylan Sprayberry is interviewed about playing young Clark Kent in Man of Steel
126 Cyborg's Arm Cannon October 12, 2013 (2013-10-12)
TBA 
127 MAD Presents... Zeke and Lex Luthor October 12, 2013 (2013-10-12)
Zeke and Luther is parodied when Lex Luthor abducts and replaces Luther in a skateboarding competition. 
128 Character Profile: Metamorpho October 19, 2013 (2013-10-19)
The origin story of Metamorpho is revealed. 
129 Superman 75th Anniversary October 19, 2013 (2013-10-19)
Zack Snyder and Bruce Timm produced tribute to 75 years of Superman. 
130 Katana's Sword October 26, 2013 (2013-10-26)
Katana's katana is demonstrated. 
131 Tales of Metropolis #3: Jimmy Olsen October 26, 2013 (2013-10-26)
Jimmy Olsen goes over the problems with being Superman's best (and perhaps only) friend to Clark Kent. 
132 Deadman #2: Graveffiti November 2, 2013 (2013-11-02)
TBA 
133 Plastic Man in... Untouchable November 9, 2013 (2013-11-09)
TBA 
134 Character Profile: Shazam! November 17, 2013 (2013-11-17)
The origin story of Captain Marvel is revealed. 
135 Doom Patrol: Chapter #6 - Trail of the Terrible Titan November 17, 2013 (2013-11-17)
TBA 
136 Robin's Staff November 23, 2013 (2013-11-23)
TBA 
137 Metal Men #4: Cash for Gold November 23, 2013 (2013-11-23)
TBA 
138 Deadman #3: Kiss November 30, 2013 (2013-11-30)
TBA 
139 DC's World's Funnest #9 December 7, 2013 (2013-12-07)
TBA 
140 Doom Patrol: Chapter #10 - The Spy Within the Doom Patrol December 28, 2013 (2013-12-28)
TBA 
141 Character Profile: Wonder Woman February 22, 2014 (2014-02-22)
The origin story of Wonder Woman is revealed. 
142 Batman: Strange Days (Batman 75th Anniversary) April 9, 2014 (2014-04-09)
A lost tale from Batman's past, the Dark Knight tracks a strange giant to the mysterious lair of Dr. Hugo Strange
143 Green Arrow #1 - Ono-Bot April 16, 2014 (2014-04-16)
Green Arrow and Black Canary have a competition to see who can destroy more of Onomatopoeia's giant robots. 
144 Batman Beyond (Batman 75th Anniversary) April 23, 2014 (2014-04-23)
Terry (Batman) battle a Batman robot in the Batcave with help from Bruce and the Batmobile. 
145 Shazam! #1 - Courage April 30, 2014 (2014-04-30)
Billy Batson transforms into Shazam in order to see an R-rated, scary movie. Maybe not the best idea before a dark and spooky walk home. 

DC Nation Super Spectacular[edit | edit source]

Starting in May 2012, DC Comics released a 64-page monthly magazine called DC Nation Super Spectacular which features strips based on the Young Justice & Green Lantern: The Animated Series television series as well as additional content such as behind the scenes features.[32][33]

Latin America[edit | edit source]

Currently, the DC Nation Shorts are transmitted by Cartoon Network (Latin America) since July 2013.

The DC Nation Shorts are transmitted randomly in commercial breaks, the channel has broadcast shorts this way for years, they are not transmitted within the DC Nation block because CN LA has not been incorporated the DC Nation block.

The currently broadcast shorts are: Tokyo/Baby Superman, DC Super Pets, Animal Man, Vibe and most recently The New Teen Titans.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. CGI ‘Beware The Batman’ Coming to Cartoon Network in 2013 | Screen Rant.
  2. 2.0 2.1 ComicBookMovie.com - PRESS RELEASE: All-New TEEN TITANS GO! Joins DC Nation in 2013!
  3. YouTube: DC Nation and Beware the Batman Preview
  4. potato farm girl: Amethyst of Gemworld
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Q&A With ‘DC Nation Shorts’ Producer & ‘Teen Titans’ Director Ben Jones on Making Saturday Morning Snacks » BuzzFocus.com
  6. DC COMICS ALL ACCESS: IAN SATTLER TALKS MORE DC NATION! | DC Comics (article)
  7. DC COMICS ALL ACCESS: IAN SATTLER TALKS MORE DC NATION! | DC Comics (gallery)
  8. “Superman 75″ Animated Short Nabs New York Comic-Con Debut, Upcoming DC Nation Short Update
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 ComicBookMovie.com - New DC Nation Short Clips: Chibi Teen Titans And Claymation Batman; 1 Minute Clip Of Blue Beetle Footage
  10. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151646713127673
  11. 11.0 11.1 Superheroes-R-Us: Beware the Batman and DC Nation Animated Information
  12. Batgirl, Supergirl and Wonder Girl Are Lauren Faust’s Super Best Friends Forever Alongside Aardman’s Batman - Bleeding Cool Comic Book, Movies and TV News and Rumors
  13. Mary De Longis's photos | Facebook
  14. 14.0 14.1 14.2 First Look: Supergirl, Wonder Girl and Batgirl From DC Nation Shorts « Spinoff Online – TV, Film and Entertainment News Daily
  15. Superhero Shows: First Look at Doom Patrol and Animal Man, Citizens of DC Nation
  16. Cartoon Network Announces Return Of DC Nation With New Press Release
  17. Comic Con 2012: DC Nation | Warner Bros. Comic-Con 2012
  18. 'JL Animals' Shorts Coming to DC Nation Later This Month [Video] - ComicsAlliance | Comic book culture, news, humor, commentary, and reviews
  19. http://dcnation.kidswb.com/video/DC-Nation-Previews/DC-Nations-Farm-League/62886512-2f02-409f-bdfe-dfcc3366864e
  20. DC Nation Animated Short "MAD Presents Shazamwich" - YouTube
  21. METAL MEN To Make Their DC Nation Debut
  22. YouTube: DC Nation Teaser Commercial
  23. A.V. Club - Tom Kenny
  24. Plastic Man TV Pilot - YouTube
  25. 25.0 25.1 25.2 'DC Nation' cartoon superheroines look to be kids' new BFFs – USATODAY.com
  26. The World's Finest: "Beware The Batman" CGI Animated Series Coming For 2013, "DC Nation" Updates
  27. DC Nation Short Preview: Baby Superman - YouTube
  28. Superhero Shows: See DC Nation's Black Lightning and More
  29. 29.0 29.1 29.2 29.3 29.4 29.5 29.6 29.7 29.8 29.9 Cartoon Network March 2012 Premiere Timeslot Schedule
  30. DC Nation: Heroic Goofballs - YouTube
  31. 31.0 31.1 31.2 31.3 31.4 31.5 31.6 Cartoon Network April 2012 Premiere Info
  32. DC NATION ARRIVES ON MOBILE DEVICES AND NEWSSTANDS WITH NEW APP AND MAGAZINE | DC Comics
  33. DC reveals details of kid-friendly DC Nation magazine, mobile app | Robot 6 @ Comic Book Resources – Covering Comic Book News and Entertainment

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