Superman

Plot synopsis:
On the planet Krypton, using evidence provided by scientist Jor-El, the Council sentences attempted insurrectionists General Zod, Ursa, and Non to the Phantom Zone. For this, Zod swears revenge on Jor-El and his family. Jor-El, despite his eminence, is unable to convince the Council that Krypton will soon be destroyed when its red supergiant sun goes supernova. To save his infant son, Kal-El, Jor-El launches a spacecraft containing him toward Earth, a planet with a suitable atmosphere where Kal-El's dense molecular structure will give him superhuman powers. Shortly after the launch, Krypton's sun explodes, destroying the planet.
The ship crash lands on Earth near Smallville, Kansas. Kal-El, who is now three years old, is found by Jonathan and Martha Kent, who are astonished when he is able to lift their truck. They take him to their farm and raise him as their own, naming him Clark after Martha's maiden name.
At 18, soon after Jonathan's death due to a heart attack, Clark hears a psychic "call" and discovers a glowing crystal in the remains of his spacecraft. It compels him to travel to the Arctic, where the crystal builds the Fortress of Solitude. Inside, a holographic vision of Jor-El appears and explains Clark's origins, educating him on his powers and responsibilities. After 12 years of training, with his powers fully developed, he leaves the Fortress wearing a blue and red suit with the House of El family crest on his chest and becomes a reporter at the Daily Planet in Metropolis. He meets and develops an unrequited romantic attraction to co-worker Lois Lane.
Lois becomes involved in a helicopter accident where conventional means of rescue are impossible, requiring Clark to use his powers in public for the first time to save her, and goes on to thwart a jewel thief attempting to scale the Solow Building using suction cups, captures robbers fleeing police in the Fulton Market, depositing their cabin cruiser on Wall Street, and rescues a girl's cat from a tree in Brooklyn Heights. Clark also rescues Air Force One after a lightning strike destroys the port outboard engine, making the "caped wonder" an instant celebrity. He visits Lois at her home the next night and takes her for a flight over the city, allowing her to interview him for an article in which she names him "Superman".
Meanwhile, criminal genius Lex Luthor has developed a plan to make a fortune in real estate by buying large amounts of barren desert land. After learning that the U.S Army and U.S. Navy will launch a twin nuclear missile test, he diverts one missile to a weak point in the San Andreas Fault.
Knowing Superman could stop his plan, Luthor lures him to an underground lair and reveals his plan and exposes him to Kryptonite. As Superman weakens, Luthor further taunts him by revealing that the first missile is headed east toward Hackensack, New Jersey, aware that even Superman cannot stop both impacts. Eve Teschmacher, Luthor's accomplice, is horrified because her mother lives in Hackensack, but Luthor does not care and leaves Superman to a slow death. Knowing his reputation for keeping his word, Teschmacher rescues Superman on the condition that he will deal with the New Jersey missile first. After Superman diverts the eastbound missile into outer space, the other one explodes near the San Andreas Fault. He is able to mitigate the effects of the nuclear explosion, getting rid of the pollution from the fallout and shoring up the crumbling Earth, but the aftershocks damage the Golden Gate Bridge and cause the Hollywood Sign and the Hoover Dam to collapse.
While Superman is busy saving others from the aftershocks, Lois's car ends up falling into a crevice that opens from one of them. It quickly fills with dirt and debris and she suffocates to death. Angered at being unable to save her, Superman defies Jor-El's earlier warning not to manipulate human history, preferring to heed Jonathan's advice that he must be on Earth for "a reason". He accelerates around the Earth, rewinding time, in order to save Lois. He then delivers Luthor and Otis to prison and flies into the sunrise for further adventures.

Tags: revenge, violence

Review:
If it wasn't for the success of Batman the animated series..
If it wasn't for the success of Batman the animated series, it is likely that this series wouldn't have been made.
There was a cartoon Superman series in the early 1940's which is in a class of it's own.
Excluding the 1940's series, the other Superman cartoons look dated and cheezy if you were to watch them now.
This Superman series is brilliant, on par with Batman:The Animated Series.How did people make this series work?
They did exactly what they did with Batman:The Animated Series and did it with this cartoon.
Superman is an intelligent cartoon for adults and children with great plots, humour and plenty of action.
It has been ten years since Batman:The Animated Series made it's debut and it has not aged at all; the same can be said for Superman.I strongly recommend this movie and also, the Batman/Superman team up movie from 1998.
Absolute magic!.
After the success of "Batman: The Animated Series", Superman, who'd been out of the lime light for a while except for "Lois & Clark", finally got a shot at his own series again.
M*A*S*H alum Mike Farrell provided the voice of Superman's Earth dad.Storylines were generally good and voice acting solid (as mentioned above), but the only thing that really marred this show was the animation.
Sadly, this look has been retained for "Justice League".Batman has made guest appearances on Superman from time to time, even did a "movie" with him, which brought their relationship up to date.So all in all, a 9 1/2 out of 10..
Superman best animated series.
When you are watching this series you are feeling Superman is one of the greatest heroes in comics history.
You will learn about his weakness, his enemies and his friends through the episodes.Later in series you will see Superman teaming with another greats superheroes like Batman, Flash, Green Lantern and more.
The episodes of Superman and Batman are excellent because are mixing enemies from both series.
I recommend to watch Word's Finest episodes.Lex Luthor is the main enemy of Superman but you will see in action more enemies like Metallo, Darkseid, Braniac, Joker and more.
But every episodes are great and you don't wanna miss any one of them.I recommend this series..
If one were to gather their knowledge of Superman from these movies they will deduce that Superman's main villains were Lex Luther, Zod, Nuclear Man and Richard Pryor.
Well this animated series was great as it featured a vast assortment of villains, great voice work by Tim Daly, and had interesting stories.
I enjoyed watching this incarnation of Superman as he was actually Superman without being indestructible unbeatable man like he has been portrayed at times.
No here you will see him lose a good friend to the cold Darkseid, help the Green Lantern take on the villainous Sinistro, and battle schemes by Lex involving him creating a cyborg man with kryptonite in his chest named Metallo.
Superman was also in a few DC Comic superhero show spin-offs like "The Batman/Superman Adventures" and "Justice League".
I watched Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, love Christopher Reeve's Superman, and I watched this animated series.
The animated series is a personal favorite of mine along with my favorite super hero, Spider-Man. I loved both these series in the 90's.
The Spider-Man films are perfect along with Christopher Reeve's Superman movies!
Just as good as Batman the animated series.
The relationship between Lois and Superman/Clark is great right from the beginning.
The crossovers with batman are great, and provide some of my favorite episodes.
My favorite episode was when superman went undercover as batman and teamed up with robin because Bruce Wayne went missing.The Animation is great.
While it was not as thin and cheap looking as "The New Batman Adventures" (don't get me wrong, that animation looked great) it wasn't as good as the animation in Batman Animated Series.
While Batman TAS had the best animation, there were some episodes that had HORRIBLE animation, but with Superman this doesn't happen..
Of particular interest and excitement is the introduction of Mr. Mxyzptlk in "MXYZPIXILATED" (released on DVD in Volume 2), Darkseid in "TOOLS OF THE TRADE" (Volume 1) and the Joker (usually a Batman villain) to the series in "WORLD'S FINEST" (Volume 2).
This series still, even though it has long since been cancelled off the air (except for syndication), proves to be a great homage to the Superman universe, and to comic books in general.
It is an excellent example of outstanding ideas, insight, animation, action, a bit of romance, and suspense.THIS REVIEW IS DEDICATED TO ANYONE, LIVING OR DEAD, INVOLVED IN THE PAST, PRESENT, OR FUTURE "SUPERMAN" UNIVERSE..
I thought the animated series was great it had the feel of Superman and best of all it Superman looked like Superman.
It isn't as good as the Batman: Animated Series but still a damn good animated version of the Man of Steel..
Superman: The Animated Series shows once again that lightning can strike twice.
Great animation, stories, and voice-over performances prove that Superman can survive 60 years and still find audiences in this sarcastic television era..
From the pilot episode to further adventures of the Man of Steel, Superman:TAS is another gem of the golden age of superhero cartoons(and that's counting the X-Men and Spider-Man cartoons as well as Iron Man and Fantastic Four).
Like the Batman series, the character driven stories are great with awesome writing and truly spectacular action scenes that sometimes share the spotlight with other well-known stars of the DC Comics spectrum.
The Superman movies were great and all, but the animated series made me more and more infatuated with Superman.
Superman: TAS is one of the best animated properties to come out of DC Comics.
This, even more than the previous Batman animated series, is strongly influenced by the 1940s Max Fleischer cartoons.
It is perhaps more child friendly than the Batman series, with for example, Lois Lane constantly depicted wearing the same clothes, but the makers clearly understand the difference between the two superheroes, Batman is a punisher of the guilty while Superman is a defender of the innocent.The writing, while not so daring as the Justice League series of the same time, is not without innovation.
The one dud of the first series is "the Main man" an ill-considered story which unfortunately straddles two episodes.
The animation is very handsome and detailed, with intriguing character designs(Clark/Superman's big jaw is quite unique).
Perhaps it is not as atmospheric as Batman: The Animated Series, but that is enough of that still.
The characters are wonderful, Superman is a charismatic hero, Supergirl is a great addition, Lois avoids being stereotypical and Lex Luthor and Braniac are great villains.
At first, I wasn't sure I was going to get into it considering I was never much of a Superman fan, but this is a fantastic show that was surprisingly very consistent and contained superb storytelling on par with Batman: TAS.
The best episodes are some of the best in the entire DCAU canon, and this show actually made Superman a compelling character to me to the point where I became a big fan for once.
The music was terrific as well and way ahead of its time in regards to animated series.I think that once Darkseid entered the show, it became even better because the story lines involving him pretty much knocked it out of the park in regards to what the show was capable of (emotion, drama, action, suspense, etc).
Overall, the only other show in the DCAU that comes close in my opinion is Batman: TAS, and I'm happy to own both on DVD along with the rest of the DCAU series.
Animation for bringing me both exactly what expected from The Man of Steel and a lot more, because I feared that I would be bored watching my least favorite superhero in this series.While not as complex as the masterfully crafted characters of Batman: TAS, I was presented with many entertaining characters old and new like the intimidating Darkseid and the destroyer of Krypton himself Brainiac and the hilarious Mr. Mxyzptlk.
Other memorable villains include the business-man Lex Luthor who quickly became my favorite and the tragic case of Bizarro.As a non-Superman fan I still have my own problems with Superman himself, because I think he's quite a bore, but I didn't expect anything else.
Tim Dailey may be "the voice of Superman" for the fans like Kevin Conroy is to Batman fans, but I personally prefer the Justice League series' George Newbern.My praise towards Superman: TAS goes to the colourful animation and the reinvention of the Superman mythos along with the episodes Brave New Metropolis, The Late Mr. Kent and World's Finest.A treat for Superman fans and superhero fans in general and, yes, even a non-Superman fan can occasionally get a new appreciation for the Man of Steel..
Best Superman TV Series ever.
This is truly the best Superman series.
Totally in line with the Superman Mythos, is has so many great episodes, it would take the entire review to list them.
Just a great series and a true telling of Superman..
Well, as a fan of Superman, there's nothing much to say, the 10 out of 10 score will tell you.But since I'm required to write at least 5 lines, here's what I think: This animation series are definitely thumbs up & I actually think that the team must be Einstein's students perhaps.
The First Spiritual (and shared universe) Sequel To Batman: The Animated Series!.
Superman: The Animated Series filled the void left by Superman IV: The Quest For Peace and gave what fans of Batman: The Animated Series wanted: a show focusing on The Man of Steel done in the same manner as that of The Dark Knight's masterful series.
This series launched the wider DC Animated Universe, while Batman: The Animated Series planted the aesthetic foundations for the later shows following its continuity, like Batman Beyond and Justice League.Superman has never looked better than he does here; the sharp Bruce Timm aesthetic is still eye-poppingly gorgeous to look at, and it's great seeing characters like Green Lantern, Batman, The Flash and Aquaman make appearances.
Superman: the Animated Series.
Superman: the Animated Series.
I remember this came out around the same time as Batman the Animated Series started to end.
Unlike Batman the Animated Series, Superman the Animated Series started with his origin.
Well it's not on par with the Batman cartoons it still has its own finesse and some good moments at times.
This is a good but not great incarnation of Superman.
On the other hand, the handful of episodes where Superman has no physical challenge are some of the best and most faithful adaptations you will find in animation or film.Too many of the villains challenge Superman physically.
It seems like every member of Intergang has a laser that can hurt him, every villain, even at one point a wind up boxing kangaroo (Toyman) can challenge Superman physically.
Of the 54 episodes in this series, I'd say a good 40+ of them involve Superman going toe for toe with the villain.
She's a version that seems like a good reporter and not someone who Superman is attracted to for no reason.Watching this series I would rank the top villains as Lex Luthor, Darkseid, Metallo, Mxyzptlk, and Bizarro as the top 5, in that order.
(S2E25-26) - Knight Time (S3E02) - Little Big Head Man (S3E05)All the Batman crossover episodes are good highlights as well..
From the people that brought you Batman: The Animated Series.....
....Comes a show that needs more improvements then I don't know what.This is an okay show with great character development but it needs better stories.
First, it's not great as batman or spider man, the only good thing is the action with villains as darkseid, brianiac, etc.
The thing that I hate in this show is super girl, she looks like a prostitute and I don't understand why they ruin the series like that, and I HATE this Supergirl because she ruined the series of the new adventures of batman, and the series are not the same as BTA, that's the reason that I prefer the series of spider man or iron man, because in spider man when you have seen a spider boy or spider girl?
But I insist the series of superman would have been better without super girl, I think she is worst character that I have seen.
Best Animated Interpretation of Superman Ever!!.
While I am a Batman fan first and foremost and love the animated series, I also love Superman quite a bit.
I've seen every animated series of Superman and as far as I'm concerned, this one is the best of all of them, even though the classic Fleisher cartoons of the 40's give it some competition.Superman: The Animated Series is a more modern looking show than Batman is judging by the cars in the city as well as the technology.
Superman himself and his alter ego of Clark Kent captures that feel more than anybody and I personally enjoyed his vocal performances by Tim Daly and was saddened he was unavailable for Justice League.
Other than Lex Luthor, my favorite Superman villains were: Brainiac, who in this series is from Krypton, Mr Mxyptlk, who voiced over by Gilbert Gottfried, was so damn funny, that I bust a gut laughing at his episodes.
And for a dangerous, undefeatable villain, I choose Darkseid, voiced brilliantly by Michael Ironside.Since I didn't read Superman comics like I did Batman, I got familiar with characters in the animated series like: Anchorwoman Angela Chen, Detectives Maggie Sawyer, and Dan Turpin of the Metropolis SCU.
NOW!, episodes with Supergirl, the final two part episode, Legacy, and I especially love teams ups with Batman, like World's Finest, Knight Time, and the Demon Reborn.
I love everything about the series, the animation quality, the voice over cast, and the great music by Shirley Walker.
I've recently heard that there will be an animated Direct to DVD Superman movie coming out this year.
I'm already anxious to see it and get it.Superman: The Animated Series was superb.
Superman, though a cartoon, had great plots.
Plus, the final episode, unlike the weak ending to, "Batman:  TAS," was great.
Superman The Animated series comes from the creators of Batman The Animated Series and is in many ways a sequel.
Mettalo has much more depth, Parasite absorbs thoughts as well as powers, but best of all Brainiac is a Kryptonian Super Computer.The show is largely an adaption of the 90's Superman Stories, with Lex Luthor the owner of Lex Corp, Pa Kent it still alive and Batman and Superman aren't so buddy, buddy.The show, however, really begins to shine when it adapts older stories.
Superman the animated series was over, but he lived again in Justice Leaue....
superman the animated series is possibly the best we have seen of superman in animation the characters are very well presented.The writers have actually took the time to show us who superman is where he came from and how he came to terms with his powers and becoming the man of steel.The cast of voices are very well done i.e Tim daily aka superman and Clancy brown aka lex Luther.batman even makes a guest appearance in a brilliant episode and you see some classic villains i.e metallo,dark side,the joker.batman the animated series was amazing superman isn't as well written or dark but they are totally different.The action is Briilant and as young kid it made me smile to see superman soaring in the air.
The Man of steel animated series.
This cartoon is like an animated version of Smallville and The Man of steel (which I actually like).This show had great art style, voice acting, and character designs.
I even have a comic of this series somewhere at home.My favorite villains of the show were Metallo, Brainiac, The Unity, Lex Luthor and Luminous.
At about the same time someone else noticed that Batman had replaced Superman, similarly, for the #1 spot.
Superman The Animated Series is without a doubt my favorite version of Superman.
I grew up watching this series along with Batman TAS and Justice League when they aired on Cartoon Network.
It is not quite as good Batman TAS but it is still a great series.Tim Daly, in my opinion, is Superman.
I thought he nailed the character of Superman the same way Kevin Conroy nailed Batman in Batman TAS.
I like his performance as Superman in this and in some of the DC animated movies where he voiced Superman like Superman/Batman Public Enemies, Justice League Doom, etc.
I thought the voice actors did a fine job.I even liked Lana Lang in this series, which is a big surprise.
In fact I think she is even prettier than Lois.The villains are great and a lot of fun.
Some of the villain's stories are different from the comics like Brainiac, but that does not bother me so much.
My favorite of the villains are Lex Luthor (of course), Brainiac, and especially Darkseid.
Out of all the incarnations of Darkseid that I have seen put to screen, this version is the best by leaps and bounds.The animation is pretty good.
It is not as great as Batman TAS, but above average.
This series can be quite dark when it wants to be though.One thing I do not like, however, is how much they depower Superman in both this series and in Justice League.
Writing a story around such a powerful character like Superman can be very challenging.
When I was younger I used to watch this occasionally because it was the same good animation as Batman: The Animated Series, and it was one of the most famous super heroes in a cartoon.