Ep 12. Dark Victory (1)

In Legion of Super Heroes season 2 episode 12, titled "Dark Victory (1)," the Legionnaires face one of their biggest challenges yet. The episode starts off with the Legionnaires training when they suddenly receive an emergency distress signal from planet Triton. The team quickly arrives on the planet to find that it has been completely destroyed by the Fatal Five, a dangerous group of villains who seem to be growing stronger with each encounter.

As the Legionnaires try to figure out how to stop the Fatal Five, they are approached by a mysterious figure who seems to have a personal vendetta against the group of villains. The figure introduces himself as Validus, and offers to help the Legionnaires defeat the Fatal Five in exchange for their help in finding his true identity.

The Legionnaires are hesitant to trust Validus but decide to work with him anyway, knowing that they need all the help they can get. They formulate a plan to take down the Fatal Five by splitting up into teams and targeting each member individually.

As the Legionnaires begin to set their plan in motion, they quickly realize that the Fatal Five are more powerful than ever. One by one, the members of the Legion are captured or defeated, leaving only Saturn Girl and Validus standing against the villains.

In a desperate move, Saturn Girl uses her telepathy to unlock Validus' memories and discovers that he is actually the lost son of the Legion's oldest enemy, Darkseid. She convinces Validus to use his newfound powers to turn on the Fatal Five and help the Legionnaires defeat them once and for all.

With the Fatal Five defeated, Saturn Girl and Validus are left to deal with the aftermath of their battle. The episode ends with a cliffhanger, as the Legionnaires ponder what their next move should be in their ongoing fight against evil.

Overall, "Dark Victory (1)" is an action-packed episode that sets up the Legionnaires for what promises to be an epic showdown with their greatest enemies. With high stakes, intense battles, and a surprise reveal, this episode is a highlight of the series and a must-watch for fans of superhero cartoons.