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"Independence Day" is the pilot episode of the first season of Young Justice. It consists of the first two episodes of the series, Young Justice Wiki | Fandom “Independence Day” | Young Justice Wiki | Fandom

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 [S1E1] Independence Day

After the Justice League is called away to deal with a global threat from the sorcerer Wotan , the remaining trio—Robin, Aqualad, and Kid Flash—decide to investigate a fire at Project Cadmus . "Independence Day" is the pilot episode of the

Inside, they discover a massive underground facility creating "Genomorphs"—genetically engineered living weapons. On sub-level 52, they find Project Kr , a teenage clone of Superman known as Superboy. Mark Desmond and his telepathic Genomorphs

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 .