DC Nation was somewhat of an animated resurgence for the company - providing Cartoon Network with two incredible shows to continue their comic book bonanza. In its two seasons Young Justice managed to create one of the largest fanbases of a DC property of all time. Its approach to story telling was incredibly emotional, and the maturity in which it tackled it with was simply unbeatable. Portraying adolescence and the trials that come with it earned the show a place in many fans' hearts - which would only lead to heartbreak when it was abruptly cancelled without reason. Young Justice's cancellation also brought to light a worrying trend with network executives. Speaking with Kevin Smith on the splendid 'Fatman on Batman', veteran scribe Paul Dini made the point that during the show's production, Cartoon Network were adamant on shifting its focus to "boys' action" and "goofy boy humour" - under the misconception that girls don't buy merchandise. Obviously the writers didn't heed their calls, but it was ultimately DC Nation's inability to sell toys that resulted in its demise. Everything from the animation to the writing and voice acting was pretty much perfect, with only the occasional hiccup in the casting department proving to be a distraction. Green Lantern: The Animated Series also turned out to be a fan favourite programme, though it followed the same fate of cancellation as other shows before it. Teen Titans: Go! and Beware The Batman simply didn't pack the same punch that its predecessors did, leaving a big DC-shaped hole that needs filling.
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