Episode 20: Transformation
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"But when my sister had Transformation, she merely turned purple for two days."
- Starfire
Originally aired: February 21, 2004
Written by Rob Hoegee
Directed by Alex Soto


The beautiful alien Starfire has never thought much about her looks. But when a strange red bump appears on her forehead, Star becomes concerned. Raven tells her not to worry -- it's probably just a zit. Or is it? As she grows tusks on her neck, scales on her skin, and hideous clawed fingernails, the question becomes unavoidable: is Starfire turning into some sort of horrible alien monster?


Dee Dradley Baker as Plasmus
Catherine Cavadini as Alien Woman
Tony Jay as Narrator


Starfire mentions that her sister has gone through the transformation; Starfire's sister, Blackfire, has eyeblasts in the episode, SISTERS
Before Starfire eats the fly, it says "help me." - which is a reference to the Jeff Goldblum 1986 remake of "The Fly."
Plasmus retains his acid touch when he appears next in AFTERSHOCKS
Catherine Cavadini provides the voice of Bubbles on "The Powerpuff Girls'; Tara Strong (voice of Raven) provides the voice of Bubbles
One of the kids that laughs at Starfire - the kid in the band hat - is modeled after series producer Glen Murakami
The Cironeilian Chryssalis Eater is named after series director Ciro Neili


In the comic cooks, Plasmus is not a shape-shifter, although his appearance is similar. He has the power to burn whatever he touches. Plasmus gains acid-spewing abilities this episode.

Many fans have remarked that the insect-alien woman looks a lot like the White Queen from the LEGION OF SUPERHEROES comic book 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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