[s1e1] Independence Day May 2026

The heroes are captured by Dr. Mark Desmond and his telepathic Genomorphs. They eventually convince Superboy to choose freedom over servitude, leading to a massive battle where Desmond transforms into the monstrous Blockbuster .

This number appears frequently in the series; in this episode, Red Tornado is identified as League member 16, and Superboy is revealed to be 16 weeks old.

The initial trio of Robin, Aqualad, and Kid Flash is a direct reference to the first mission of the Teen Titans in DC Comics. “Independence Day” (pilot) | Young Justice Wiki

The episode won an Emmy for Individual Achievement in Animation, specifically for character designer Phil Bourassa.

Robin (Dick Grayson), Aqualad (Kaldur'ahm), Kid Flash (Wally West), and Speedy (Roy Harper).