The following contains spoilers for Young Justice: Phantoms Episode 18, "Beyond The Grip of the Gods!," now streaming on HBO Max.

When Season 3 of Young Justice debuted on the now-defunct streaming service DC Universe, long-time fans of the show were delightfully surprised to see that the show was taking on a more nuanced look at the lives of its ever-growing cast. Season 3, known under the subtitle Outsiders, quickly showed that the restraints that the show had when it aired on Cartoon Network were no longer present, allowing for the use of more diverse and relatable themes about what it means to come of age.

Since the show frequently jumps forward in time, following the lives of young superheroes as they grow up, audience members have the chance to see their favorite characters mature and be put in situations that reflect real-world issues, making this version of the DC universe perhaps one of the most relatable versions seen on TV. The creators of Young Justice have indicated that the representation of diverse human experiences is an integral part of the show. The last two seasons have prioritized storylines that tackle issues such as religion and gender identity with the character of Halo and polyamory with Lagoon Boy. The latest story arc now focuses on Rocket, a superhero and a single mother of young Amistad, who is seemingly on the autism spectrum.

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Rocket (Raquel Ervin) and Amistad Ervin in Young Justice

Amistad made his first appearance during Season 3 when he was only three years old. During the latest episode of Young Justice, which takes place almost two years later, viewers saw Rocket, whose real name is Raquel Ervin, trying to juggle being a superhero and a member of the Justice League while also co-parenting her son with his father, Noble Davis.

The episode opens with Raquel preparing to drop off Amistad at his dad's house before she leaves for an intergalactic mission with the Justice League. Raquel struggles to get Amistad ready, as he insists on finding a hat to wear before they leave the house, then vocally expresses his dislike for the perfume the lady next to him wears in the subway and finally becomes distressed by getting off on a different stop than the one they usually get off due to construction work.

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Amistad Ervin on Young Justice

When Raquel and Amistad finally arrive at Noble's house, the two parents start discussing the possibility of getting Amistad into an individualized special education program, but Raquel seems to be apprehensive about the idea. She expresses her concern that the staff at Amistad's current school do not see how clever he is. However, her attitude indicates that Raquel might be struggling to accept that her son has autism. Raquel's complicated feelings towards her son's autism and her insistence on avoiding properly dealing with it hint that the show might be planning to delve deep into the complexities of what it means to be a parent of a child with autism.

Once again, Young Justice puts at the forefront stories that represent the intricacies of real-world situations by not just introducing a character on the spectrum but also delving into the challenges a parent goes through as they try to figure out the best way to support their children.

Young Justice: Phantoms is now available to stream on HBO Max.