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Superman: The Animated Series, Vol. 3

Superman

Superman: The Animated Series, Vol. 3

Warner Bros. (Sep 19, 1998)
DVD
NR (Not Rated)
012569754423
TV Series | Action | Animation | Children | Family
USA | English | Color | 06:36

"Superman" was an animated series that premiered on September 6, 1996. The series was created following the success of "Batman: The Animated Series", Superman was based on the popular Superman comics created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The series focused on the adventures of Superman an incredibly powerful crime fighter from the planet Krypton who defends Metropolis from a variety of supercriminals that include Lex Luthor, Brainiac, Metallo, The Parasite, Livewire, The Toyman, Mr. Mxyzptlk, Bizarro, Darkseid, Lobo, Jax-Ur, and Mala. Superman's secret identity is Clark Kent a mild-mannered reporter for the newspaper "The Daily Planet". There Superman worked with fellow reporter Lois Lane and photographer Jimmy Olsen.

The series opened with an hour and a half long show that featured the origin of Superman and the exploits of Superman's Kryptonian father who was attempting to save his planet from world-wide catastrophe and the planet's artificial intelligence Brainiac. In latter seasons, the show feature guest appearances by a variety of other famous comic book heroes including Supergirl, Batman, Robin, The Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman, The New Gods and Steel. In 1997, episodes of "Superman" were broadcast alongside episodes of "The New Batman Adventures" and reruns of "Batman: the Animated Series" under the title "The New Batman/Superman Adventures".


Episodes View details

1 Where There's Smoke 22 min | Sep 19, 1998

While hunting the pyrokinetic supervillainess Volcana, Superman learns of a mysterious organization seeking her as well.

2 Knight Time 21 min | Oct 10, 1998

When Batman goes missing, Superman takes up the mantle of the Dark Knight to keep Gotham City's supervillains from running amok.

3 New Kids in Town 22 min | Oct 31, 1998

Three members of the Legion of Super-Heroes from the 30th century travel back in time to stop Brainiac from killing Clark Kent in his youth.

4 Obsession 22 min | Nov 14, 1998

A mysterious fashion model is stalked by an obsessed supervillian smitten with her.

5 Little Big Head Man 21 min | Nov 21, 1998

In an attempt to sidestep his agreement to stay away from the third dimension, Mr. Mxyzptlk convinces Bizarro to return to Earth and attack Superman.

6 Absolute Power 21 min | Jan 16, 1999

Superman comes to a planet under the control of the Phantom Zone prisoners Jax-Ur and Mala, but feels he cannot interfere.

7 In Brightest Day... 22 min | Feb 06, 1999

When Green Lantern Abin Sur fatally crash lands on Earth, his power ring selects a young artist as a replacement.

8 Superman's Pal 21 min | Feb 20, 1999

Jimmy Olsen finds his life complicated when his friendship with Superman publicly blows out of proportion.

9 A Fish Story 21 min | May 08, 1999

Lois and Jimmy investigate a series of bizarre marine animal attacks.

10 Unity 21 min | May 15, 1999

Upon returning from Metropolis, Kara finds the Kents, and most of the population of Smallville as well, under the thrall of a strange itinerant preacher.

11 The Demon Reborn 21 min | Sep 18, 1999

A desperate Ra's Al Ghul comes to Metropolis with designs on Superman and only Batman can help.

12 Legacy: Part I 21 min | Feb 05, 2000

Superman is brainwashed to believe he is the adopted son of Darkseid and now has orders to conquer Earth.

13 Legacy: Part II 22 min | Feb 12, 2000

Now free of Darkseid's influence, but in US military custody after being subdued; Superman breaks free to retaliate against the New God despot.

Cast View all

Tim Daly Superman
Dana Delany Lois Lane
David Kaufman Jimmy Olsen
John Rubano Houston Control
Corey Burton Brainiac
William H. Macy Director
Peter Mark Richman Abin Sur
Robert David Hall Reporter
Melissa Joan Hart Saturn Girl
Shelley Fabares Martha Kent
Clancy Brown Lex Luthor
Tress MacNeille Pilot
Dennis Haysbert Doctor #1
Jason Marsden Young Clark Kent
Mike Farrell Jonathan Kent
Peri Gilpin Volcana
John Mariano Short Order Cook
Nicholle Tom Supergirl
Frank Welker Krypto
Ted Levine Sinestro
Michael Ironside Darkseid
Jennifer Jason Leigh Cetea
Edward Asner Granny Goodness
Jennifer Hale Additional Voices
Charles Napier General Hardcastle

Edition details

Edition DC Comics Classic Collection
Packaging Custom Case
Nr Discs 2
Screen Ratios Fullscreen (4:3)
Audio Tracks Dolby Digital Surround [English]
Dolby Digital Stereo [English]
Dolby Digital Stereo [French]
Dolby Surround [English]
Subtitles English (Closed Captioned) | French | Spanish
Distributor Warner Brothers Home Video
Layers Single side, Dual layer
Edition Release Date Jun 20, 2006
Regions Region 1