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Jun 25, 2005 · Question Authority: Directed by Dan Riba. With George Newbern, Jeffrey Combs, Amy Acker, Chris Cox. The Question, fearing disaster, decides to kill Lex Luthor to avert it.
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The rogue New God Mantis is rampaging through Metropolis. He proves a handful for the combined powers of Superman and Captain Atom, but Superman manages to open a boom tube and a blast from Captain Atom sends him hurtling back to Apokolips. No sooner has the dust settled than Lois Lane arrives and reminds Superman that they have a date. As Superman...
Superman mentions Mantis's presence on Earth due to a civil war which began after Darkseid's death in the Justice League episode "Twilight" and was the background of "The Ties That Bind".Lois Lane refers to the events of the Superman: The Animated Series finale "Legacy" and to Superman's embarrassing confrontation with Captain Marvel in "Clash".Question is still searching for a link between Lex Luthor and Project Cadmus after being tasked to do so by Batman in "The Doomsday Sanction".Lex Luthor's Kryptonite poisoning that was first diagnosed in the Justice League episode "Injustice For All" is finally cured.Home video releases
1. Justice League Unlimited - Season One (DVD) 2. Justice League - The Complete Series (DVD) 3. Justice League Unlimited - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) 4. Superman/Batman: Public Enemies (Blu-ray only)
Production notes
1. Question's interrogation scene was purported to be carried out by expert psychologist Dr. Hugo Strange. According to Dwayne McDuffie, Strange's cameo in "The Doomsday Sanction" was a set up for this episode but the Bat-embargo made the character no longer available and was replaced by Doctor Moon. 2. Dwayne McDuffie confirmed that the video that Huntress assumed to be fake was the alternate universe White House security tape given by the Justice Lord Batmanto Superman and passed on to the...
Production inconsistencies
1. The first time Mantis is shown rampaging atop a building, he doesn't have his Mother Boxon his hip. In the next scene, it appears. 2. Dana Delanyis listed as "Dana Delaney" in the credits.
The Question descends into despair when he uncovers a scenario that even he can't cope with. So the answer is: murder!
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“Question Authority” features a man who hides his true identity behind a faceless mask, an avatar that lets him voice his opinions while minimizing retaliation. Said man gets brutally beaten and tortured because he challenges those who are calling the shots, those with the master plan.
Sep 4, 2023 · Debuting on June 25, 2005, "Question Authority" is a highlight of not only this series but the interconnected DC Animated Universe. Writer Dwayne McDuffie and director Dan Riba are on top of their game here, balancing a story with a varied cast and dramatic shifts in tone.
- Gene Kendall
- Staff Writer
Jun 25, 2005 · “Question Authority” is essentially the beginning of a four-part event concluding the long-running Cadmus storyline, and as such, offers lots of recap regarding the major moments that led to...
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Debating Superman over whether he can hold onto his ideals better than his Justice Lord counterpart, the Question reminds him of his recent attempt to lobotomize Doomsday. The Question discovers the whole truth about the Justice Lords and confronts Superman about it.
