DC Nation Shorts (2012)
Synopsis
DC Nation Shorts are a series of shorts that air on Cartoon Network on Saturdays at 10/9c. 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. 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.
Network
Cartoon Network
Episodes
DC's World's Funnest #1: Superkids
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.
New Teen Titans #1: Burp
The Teen Titans eat pizza and belch.
Boxing Glove Arrow
Anthony De Longis demonstrates Green Arrow's boxing glove arrow.
DC's World's Funnest #2: Heroic Goofballs
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.
Plastic Man in... Super Hero Sketch Artist
Plastic Man uses his stretching abilities to help an elderly woman identify the man who stole her purse.
Batarang
Jack Dagger demonstrates the batarang.
New Teen Titans #2: Utility Player
Beast Boy accidentally washes Robin's utility belt and tries to cover it up just as the team faces Doctor Light.
スーパーマン @ Tokyo #1
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.
Batmobile
NASCAR driver Trevor Bayne checks out Warner Bros.' collection of Batmobiles from the several Batman films.
Super Best Friends Forever #1: Invisible Joy Ride
Supergirl and Batgirl try to convince Wonder Girl to fly Wonder Woman's Invisible Jet.
MAD Presents... Shazamwich!
From MAD, a commercial has Billy Batson transforming into Captain Marvel to try and convince a friend to try the Shazamwich.
Character Profile: Plastic Man
The origin story of Plastic Man is revealed.
DC's World's Funnest #3
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.
Plastic Man in... The Many and the Fowl
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.
Knockout Gas Arrow
Anthony De Longis demonstrates Green Arrow's knockout gas arrow.
New Teen Titans #3: Stream of Consciences
Beast Boy is tempted by a plate of fresh-baked cookies.
スーパーマン @ Tokyo #2
Kenta's mother tries to interview Tokyo's Superman.
Character Profile: Kilowog
The origin story of Kilowog is revealed.
Animal Man #1: Bank Robbery
Animal Man interrupts a bank robbery by Captain Cold.
Animal Man #2: Train
Animal Man races against time to beat a speeding train in order to get a cow off it's track at the time when a woman has been tied to the train tracks.
Super Best Friends Forever #2: Time Waits for No Girl
After waiting for her father Commissioner Gordon to go to sleep, Batgirl hurries across the city to stop Poison Ivy.
Batarang #2
Jack Dagger demonstrates throwing two batarangs at once.
MAD Presents... Green Care Bear
Hal Jordan takes on the legacy of the Green Care Bear.
DC's World's Funnest #4
Batman runs around and Superman talks about constellations.
WonderCon #1
Cosplayers are interviewed at WonderCon.
Plastic Man in... Boobtube
Flatscreen captures Plastic Man in a television.
New Teen Titans #4: Turn Back the Clock
Mad Mod is trying to use a time machine to turn back time in order to regain his youth.
Character Profile: Blue Beetle
The origin story of Blue Beetle is revealed.
Super Best Friends Forever #3: Grounded
Supergirl is grounded and Superman will make sure she stays in her room.
MAD Presents... Teen Titanic
Titanic is parodied with the Teen Titans in this trailer spoof.
WonderCon #2
Cosplayers are interviewed at WonderCon.
Animal Man #3
Black Manta invades the beach. Animal Man saves the day.
Animal Man #4
Darkseid and his Parademons invade Earth as Animal Man scolds a dog's owner for tying his dog to a parking meter.
Robin's Collapsible Bo Staff
A martial artist demonstrates the use of Robin's collapsible bo staff.
New Teen Titans #5: Blackfire’s Babysitter
Starfire is asked to babysit her sister Blackfire's children.
Mad Presents... That's What Super Friends Are For
The rest of the Super Friends perform a song and dance for Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman questioning their group's name.
Character Profile: Animal Man
The origin story of Animal Man is revealed.
Vibe #1: Enter Extremo Pt. 1
Vibe enters a breaking competition.
Vibe #2: Enter Extremo Pt. 2
Vibe battles Dr. Ivo's android Extremo.
Sword of the Atom #1
The Atom crash lands into the jungle.
Super Best Friends Forever #4: Name Game
While battling the Cheetah, the girls debate if they should call their group the Super Best Friends Forever.
Character Profile: The Flash
The origin story of the Flash is revealed.
Sword of the Atom #2: A Choice of Dooms
Atom battles a snake and the Morlaidhans.
New Teen Titans #6: Cyborg the Lifeguard
Cyborg acts as a lifeguard at a pool.
Kid Flash's Dodging
Demonstration of Kid Flash's ability to dodge attacks.
Sword of the Atom #3: Rattling the Cage
The Atom and Taren battle for their lives in the Pit.
New Teen Titans #7: Taped Before a Live Studio Audience
Robin and Cyborg split their lives using duct tape.
Joker's Playing Cards
Jack Dagger demonstrates the Joker's playing cards as a weapon.
Sword of the Atom #4: Battle of the Tiny Titans
The Atom must battle Taren in gladiatorial combat.
Mad Presents... The Curious Case of Benjamin Batman
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is parodied as Batman ages like Benjamin Button in this trailer spoof.
Nightwing's Movement
An athlete demonstrates Nightwing's movement with running and acrobatics.
The Tumbler
Specifications are given about the Tumbler from the Christopher Nolan series of Batman films.
The Bat Man of Shanghai #1: Cat Woman
No description available.
Mad Presents... Batman Family Feud
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.
San Diego Comic-Con
Cosplayers at San Diego Comic-Con International 2012 are interviewed.
The Bat Man of Shanghai #2: Bane
Bane appears and obtains the Scroll of Destiny.
The Bat Man of Shanghai #3: Bat Man
Batman battles Bane and Catwoman for the scroll.
New Teen Titans #8: Red X Unmasked
The Titans capture Red X, but still can't uncover just who he is.
Boxing Glove Arrow #2
Anthony De Longis demonstrates Green Arrow's boxing glove arrow's capability for distance and accuracy.
Character Profile: Batgirl
The origin story of Batgirl is revealed.
Flash's Agility
A demonstration is done with a runner performing as the Flash in an obstacle course inspired by the Trickster.
New Teen Titans #9: Gamma Rays and You
The Titans explain gamma rays.
New Teen Titans #10: Language Lessons / Raven's Date
No description available.
New Teen Titans #11: Titanimal Kingdom
No description available.
New Teen Titans #12: Kids Korner 4 Kids
No description available.
New Teen Titans #13: Groundhog Minute
No description available.
New Teen Titans #14: Apprentice, Part 3
No description available.
Thunder and Lightning #1: Clothes Make the Hero
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.
Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld Level 1: Your Quest
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.
New Teen Titans #15: Bad Dad
No description available.
New Teen Titans #16: Lightning Round
No description available.
Farm League #1: The Boiled Wonder/When the League's Away
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.
Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld Level 2: Village of the Frogs
The origin story of Impulse is revealed.
New Teen Titans #17: Mayhem at First Sight
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.
Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld Level 3: Random Encounter
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.
Farm League #2: Snack Run
Batmongoose is sent out to get snacks only to discover the Croaker, Cat Cat, and Moo-Face drugging the League's water trough.
Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld: Level 6: The Final Battle
Amethyst faces off against Dark Opal.
Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld: Level 7: Time to go Home
Amethyst defeats Dark Opal and returns to her own world.
Farm League #3: Swimming Lessons/Talk to the Lamprey
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.
Farm League #4: Taking Out the Trash
Wonder Wombat and Cybug are fighting with Lex Liger.
Shade #1: Shade, the Changing Man
Shade, the Changing Man, combats madness late at night on a city street.
Aquaman's Swimming Obstacle
No description available.
DC's World's Funnest #6
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.
Character Profile: Amethyst
The origin story of Amethyst is revealed.
Super Pets #1: Jokes on You
Ace the Bat-Hound and Robin Robin must stop Joker Fish's villainous crime wave (or, is that geese chase?).
Wonder Woman's Golden Lasso
No description available.
Tales of Metropolis #1: Bizarro
Bizarro tries to take the place of Clark Kent/Superman when Brainiac attacks Metropolis.
Penguin's Knock-Out Gas Umbrella
Anthony De Longis demonstrates Penguin's umbrella including its knockout gas feature.
DC's World's Funnest #7
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.
Man of Steel Interview: Dylan Sprayberry #1
Dylan Sprayberry is interviewed about playing young Clark Kent in Man of Steel.
MAD Presents... Extreme Renovation House Edition
Ty Pennington and Lex Luthor do an extreme renovation on Superman's Fortress of Solitude.
Man of Steel Interview: Dylan Sprayberry #2
Dylan Sprayberry is interviewed about playing young Clark Kent in Man of Steel.
Super Pets #2: Krypto vs. Streaky
Krypto tries to compete against Streaky to see which could do the most good deeds in the shortest amount of time.
Catwoman's Whip
Mary De Longis demonstrates Catwoman's whip.
Plastic Man in... The Bat and the Eel
Batman relates his encounter with safecracker Eel O'Brian.
Character Profile: Black Lightning
The origin story of Black Lightning is revealed.
Riddler #1: Riddle Me This!
The Riddler places Batman in various death traps while asking him juvenile riddles involving members of the Justice League.
Aquaman's Trident
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.
Wonder Woman #1
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.
Wonder Woman #2
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.
Teen Titans Go! Cast
The cast of Teen Titans Go! is interviewed by their oversized blow-ups at San Diego Comic-Con International 2013.
Wonder Woman #3
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".
Tales of Metropolis #2: Lois Lane
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.
Metal Men #1: Will Magnus Constructs the Metal Men
Will Magnus constructs the Metal Men.
Penguin's Umbrella Gun
Anthony De Longis demonstrates Penguin's Umbrella Gun by shooting paintballs at paper lanterns.
Super Pets #3: World's Finest Bark
Ace and Krypto team with Green Lantern B'dg.
Doom Patrol: Chapter #1 - Challenge of the Timeless Commander
The Doom Patrol protect an alien vessel from getting into the hands of General Immortus.
Metal Men #2: Three Laws of Robotics
Will Magnus tries to teach the Metal Men the Three Laws of Robotics.
Character Profile: Bizarro
The origin story of Bizarro is revealed.
Plastic Man in... Superheroes Wear Pajamas
Plastic Man is entranced by the Tuxedo and appears in public in his Batman pajamas with his teddy bear.
Catwoman's Whip #2
Mary De Longis demonstrates Catwoman's whip on her husband who is wielding a baseball bat.
DC's World's Funnest #8
Batman misses a call on the Batphone because he was in the bathroom.
Superman's Heat Vision
No description available.
Super Pets #4: The League of Just Us Cows
No description available.
Comic-Con 2013: Superman's Powers
Con-goers were asked what they would do with Superman's powers.
Deadman #1
Deadman possesses various bodies in order to save a falling crow that he has tried to scare.
Superman 75th Anniversary Party
Celebrities at the Superman 75th Anniversary Party are asked what would they do with Superman's powers.
Metal Men #3: Identity Crisis
The Metal Men must face a threat despite their heads switched between each other's bodies.
Man of Steel Interview: Dylan Sprayberry #3
Dylan Sprayberry is interviewed about playing young Clark Kent in Man of Steel.
MAD Presents... Zeke and Lex Luthor
Zeke and Luther is parodied when Lex Luthor abducts and replaces Luther in a skateboarding competition.
Character Profile: Metamorpho
The origin story of Metamorpho is revealed.
Superman 75th Anniversary
Zack Snyder and Bruce Timm produced tribute to 75 years of Superman.
Katana's Sword
Katana's katana is demonstrated.
Tales of Metropolis #3: Jimmy Olsen
Jimmy Olsen goes over the problems with being Superman's best (and perhaps only) friend to Clark Kent.
Character Profile: Shazam!
The origin story of Captain Marvel is revealed.
Batman: Strange Days (Batman 75th Anniversary)
A lost tale from Batman's past, the Dark Knight tracks a strange giant to the mysterious lair of Dr. Hugo Strange.
Green Arrow #1 - Ono-Bot
Green Arrow and Black Canary have a competition to see who can destroy more of Onomatopoeia's giant robots.
Batman Beyond (Batman 75th Anniversary)
Terry (Batman) battle a Batman robot in the Batcave with help from Bruce and the Batmobile.
Shazam! #1 - Courage
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 even when he runs into Ibac.
Super Pets #5: Have Your Cake and B'Dg Too
No description available.
Creature Commandos #1: Trailer
No description available.
Green Arrow #2: Brick
No description available.
Details
Original Title
DC Nation Shorts
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
132
Production
Warner Bros. Animation