Episode 17: Only Human
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"Fool! Did you actually think you could defeat Atlas? I am all robot... and you are only human."
- Atlas
Originally aired: Jan. 31, 2004
Written by Adam Beechen
Directed by Alex Soto


Back when Cyborg was a fully human athlete, he loved trying to do more than he thought he could do. He always gave 110%. But now that his muscles are mechanical, Cy's limitations are built-in. No matter how hard he tries, 100% is all he's got. But when the other Titans are captured, Cyborg is forced to fight a giant robot called Atlas. This cocky, competitive fighting machine is bigger, faster, and stronger -- and it looks like Cy doesn't stand a chance. Can Cyborg exceed his limitations and save his friends?


Keith David as Atlas
John DiMaggio as Spike


Keith David is no stranger to animation. He voiced the lead character in HBO's "Spawn," Goliath in "Gargoyles" and Despero in a "Justice League" episode, "Heart and Minds"
Spike may sound familiar as well; John DiMaggio provides the voice of Bender on "Futurama"; He also provides the voice for Brother Blood in season three
The name Derrick Wyatt - used in this episode - is a reference to the series character designer of the same name


Cyborg mentions his past as an athlete; In the comics, Cyborg had a promising athletic career in front of him, until a tragic accident that required cybernetics to save his life.

The scene where Cyborg tests his limits of endurance is very similar to a scene in TALES OF THE TEEN TITANS #42 [1984].

Atlas and Spike were created specifically for the animated series.

For more information on the comic book versions of the characters - including many images - visit titanstower.com's meeting room page.

 
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