Ep 7. The Greatest Story Never Told

In Justice League Unlimited season 1 episode 7, titled "The Greatest Story Never Told", fans are introduced to a lesser-known hero in the DC Universe, Booster Gold. The episode is centered around the day that Booster Gold was supposed to join the Justice League. Unfortunately for him, he is relegated to crowd control duty, a job that he finds incredibly boring and unimportant.

As Booster Gold goes about his day, events unfold that will put him in the middle of a major battle between the Justice League and an alien threat. While the League battles to save the day, Booster Gold is stuck doing menial tasks that seem insignificant, such as directing traffic and stopping a runaway truck. However, as the episode progresses, it becomes clear that Booster Gold is the hero that is truly saving the day, without getting any credit.

The episode touches on the theme of heroism and the role that society assigns to heroes. In a world where fame and glory are often more important than doing good deeds, Booster Gold's seemingly inconsequential efforts highlight the importance of heroism in its purest sense. The episode is a poignant reminder that sometimes acts of heroism go unseen and unheralded, but they are no less important.

One of the standout qualities of "The Greatest Story Never Told" is the animation, which is top-notch as always in the Justice League series. The episode also has a great sense of humor, with Booster Gold providing some genuinely hilarious moments. Booster's sense of denial at being overlooked is a recurring theme, and it leads to some great comedic moments.

The writing is also excellent in this episode, balancing humor with drama and action. The pacing is excellent, with each plot point building towards the climax of the episode. The climax itself is intense and exciting, with the Justice League battling the alien threat in an epic showdown.

"The Greatest Story Never Told" is an excellent episode of Justice League Unlimited that showcases the importance of heroism and the sacrifices that heroes make in their everyday lives. Booster Gold shines as a hero, even if he doesn't get the credit that he deserves. The episode is funny, action-packed, and heartwarming all at once, making it one of the standout episodes of the season.