The Fastball Special[1] is a tactical move executed by the Team. It involves two people, wherein the stronger team member hurls the other onto their opponent, thus employing impact force from the generated momentum.
Superman and Superboy refer to it as the Combo, with Superboy typically aiming to bounce into multiple targets, such as a "triple combo".[2][3]
Documented uses[]
- Superboy used centripetal force to launch Robin towards the mind-controlled Batman.[4]
- Superman boosted Superboy towards four Krolotean Mechs.[2]
- Superboy threw Forager into a group of Parademons.[5]
- Superman hurled Superboy towards Dru and Lor-Zod.[3]
See also[]
Background information[]
- The "Fastball Special" is a maneuver from Marvel Comics. First used in X-Men #100, it involves one super-strong hero throwing a smaller teammate. It was originally and most commonly used by Colossus and Wolverine, though others have used it was well.
References[]
- ↑ Weisman, Greg (2012-05-14). Talk:Maneuver Seven. Young Justice Wiki. Retrieved 2016-08-29.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hopps, Kevin (writer) & Zwyer, Mel (director) (May 12, 2012). "Alienated". Young Justice. Season 2. Episode 3. Cartoon Network.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Weisman, Greg (writer) & Heuck, Vinton (director) (June 9, 2022). "Death and Rebirth". Young Justice. Season 4. Episode 26. HBO Max.
- ↑ Weisman, Greg (writer) & Chang, Michael, Montgomery, Lauren (directors) (April 21, 2012). "Auld Acquaintance". Young Justice. Season 1. Episode 26. Cartoon Network.
- ↑ Weisman, Greg (writer) & Zwyer, Mel (director) (July 30, 2019). "Quiet Conversations". Young Justice. Season 3. Episode 20. DC Universe.