Ep 26. Epilogue

In Justice League Unlimited season 1 episode 26, titled "Epilogue," the focus turns to Terry McGinnis, the new Batman of 2040. The episode begins with Terry visiting Amanda Waller, a former government operative, who is now in prison. After receiving some cryptic information from Waller, Terry goes to Bruce Wayne's mansion to confront him about his past.

It's revealed that Bruce Wayne had a secret plan for the Justice League that involves Terry. Bruce and Waller were working on a project called "Batman Beyond," which involved creating a new Batman for the future. Terry was chosen for the project because of his unique genetic makeup.

The episode then flashes back to the events of the Batman Beyond series. Terry's father was murdered, and he sought revenge by stealing Bruce's Batsuit. Bruce eventually took Terry under his wing and trained him to become the new Batman. Throughout the series, Terry faced many challenges and battled many villains, including the Joker.

Back in the present day, Terry is shocked to learn that his entire life was essentially orchestrated by Bruce as part of the Batman Beyond project. He confronts Bruce about it, and the two have a heart-to-heart conversation about what it truly means to be Batman.

The episode concludes with a poignant moment between Terry and Bruce, as Terry accepts the mantle of Batman and realizes that he has a greater purpose and responsibility than he ever imagined.

Overall, "Epilogue" is a deeply satisfying finale to Justice League Unlimited, tying together the threads of the entire DCAU (DC Animated Universe). It's a testament to the writing and character development of the series that even a character like Terry McGinnis, who was only introduced in Batman Beyond, could become a fully realized hero with a meaningful arc. The episode also serves as a fitting tribute to Batman, one of the most iconic and enduring characters in all of popular culture.