Cartoon Network's 'Young Justice' is More Superhero than Sidekick

We all know that it's not easy being green, but apparently it's even tougher being a superhero's sidekick. (Don't even get us started on being a superhero's sidekick and being green, like one of the stars of 'Young Justice'.)

If you're a fan of the various animated shows that DC and Warner Bros. have created over the past two decades, chances are that 'Young Justice' was already on your radar -- or maybe this is the first you're hearing about the super new series, an energetic take on some familiar -- and lesser known -- teenage heroes such as Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad, Superboy, Miss Martian and Artemis. Similar in tone to the superb 'Justice League Unlimited' but focusing more on the 'Teen Titans' generation, 'Young Justice' is certain to appeal to fervent DC fans and newcomers alike.

TV Squad was lucky enough to land an advanced screener of the one-hour pilot event airing tonight (Friday, Nov. 26) at 7PM ET on Cartoon Network. Join us after the jump for our advanced review -- there will be light spoilers, but nothing to ruin your enjoyment of the show.

As a reviewer, you're never quite certain what you're going to get with a pilot, which has the unenviable task of establishing characters, building the foundations for a season-long plot, and trying to present a compelling, self-contained narrative all in the space of an hour or less. Luckily, the first episode of 'Young Justice' succeeds on all counts, offering action, humor and some intriguing team dynamics that will clearly develop over time.

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