Superman: The Animated Series
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Superman : The Animated Serieshad some amazing episodes that represent some of the fiber ’s good non - mirthful delegacy , from the stunning vivification to the paying attention piece of writing . prepare within the same continuity asBatman : The Animated Series , the show has been sadly overshadowed by its baby cartoon , publicize four years after the premiere of Batman ’s similar show while hold out for one less season . The series ' brevity and lack of realization betray its unbelievable timber , with some standout installments that rival thebest episodesBatman : The Animated Serieshadto go .
Like other projects along theDC Animated Universe timeline , Superman : The Animated Serieswas known for its evocative artistic creation deco animation and background that left each framing absolutely seeping in timeless style . Beyond just looking pretty , the show also was n’t afraid to dive into the deeper elements of Superman ’s psyche , his difficulties as an alien live among world , and the constant world - ending threats faced by Metropolis . Of of course , the serial also have some of the expert incarnation of characters like Lois Lane and Lex Luthor as well , who both feature heavily in the show ’s strong episode .
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Superman : The Animated Series is a cartoon centered around the Man of Steel ’s many risky venture . beam from 1996 to 2000 , it is part of Warner Bros. ' DC Animated Universe , set in the same persistence as Batman : The Animated Series and Justice League : limitless .
10Apokolips…Now!
Season 2, episode 25
While Darkseid was teased at the end of the first season , the foreign despot of planet Apokolips made his comportment officially known to Superman in the dramatic outset of the two - part adventure . Superman gets to see another exotic hero crashing to Earth with his introduction toOrion , one of the few heroes Superman can genuinely relate to . Hunter acts as an ill messenger for the menace of Darkseid , tempering audience expectations with his critical combat injury . Between Orion ’s warnings , the swarms of Parademons , and the return of Intergang , the episode sell Darkseid ’s terror feels almost more special than his eventual defeat .
9Brave New Metropolis
Season 2, Episode 12
Brave New Metropolisspawned the estimate of a Superman that turn evil after fall back Lois Lane years before theInjusticeseries was ever conceived . After finding herself in a parallel property thanks to an stroke at S.T.A.R. labs , Lois Lane has to voyage a elbow room home from a reality in which Superman becomes a ruthless tyrant after his version of Lois pop off . Beyond the tippy reveal of just how much Lois mean to Superman , this sequence has some of thebest Lois Lane momentsin the whole series , try that she ’s more than a damsel in distress .
Superman has had many TV and movie appearances , and each of them offer their own spin on the metropolis of Metropolis .
8Legacy
Season 4, Episode 2
The next-to-last episode of the serial does an astonishing job atshowcasing just how dangerous Superman could be as a threat to humanity . After being brainwash by Darkseid , Superman believes himself to be the alien despot ’s follow son , nigh razing the satellite to the background in preparation for his master ’s final invasion of Earth . Beyond the terrific fulfillment of a premise in which Superman and Darkseid influence together against man , date Clark ’s underlying personality unfold amid the demoralize companionship of Darkseid ’s forces make the first part ofLegacya truly beguile episode .
7The Late Mr. Kent
Season 2, episode 22
Just likeBatman : The Animated Series ' black moments , Superman : The Animated Serieswas capable of pushing the limit of a superhero animated cartoon . exhibit Clark Kent with a moral dilemma between giving up his secret identity and allowing an guiltless man to be execute for a offence he did n’t commit , The former Mr. Kentpresents one of the most fascinating kinds of dispute Superman can be embroiled in – An entirely internal one . The matured committal to writing , intense paper , and delightful noir atmosphere of the episode is the perfect counterpunch - line of reasoning against those who find Superman story " boring " .
6Mxyzpixilated
Season 2, Episode 8
Not everySuperman : The Animated Seriesepisode needed to be a heavy fictitious character study on Clark Kent , and the series was sometimes undeniably at its safe tackling a scrumptiously camp premise with an earnest secure metre . go into Mr. Mxyzptlk , fifth - dimensional rapscallion and recurring baddie of Superman who bears the hilarious burden of use his awesome realism - specify power to annoy the Man of Steel into submission . With the irreplaceable voice piece of work of Gilbert Gottfried as Mxyzptlk himself , the instalment was a great demonstration of Superman ’s cunning , able to do more than just bank on his powers .
With the unreplaceable vocalism work of Gilbert Gottfried as Mxyzptlk himself , the instalment was a great demonstration of Superman ’s foxiness , able to do more than just rely on his powers .
5World’s Finest: Part II
Season 2, Episode 16
Beingset within the same universe asBatman : The Animated Series , Superman : The Animated Seriescouldn’t jib dipping into Gotham for the occasional crossover , to magnificent effect . In theWorld ’s Finestthree - part miniskirt - electric discharge , the Joker clash with the combined might of Superman and Batman after making the mistake of stealing a massive supplying of Kryptonite . The second part of the triple in finical has some terrifically tense moment as Superman race straight into Joker ’s sand trap to save the abduct Lois Lane , only to be heartbroken by a difficult conversation as Clark Kent .
4The Main Man
Season 1, Episode 9
Introducing one of thebest scoundrel ofSuperman : The Animated Series , The Main Manwent on to not only work Lobo ’s grandness within the DC Animated Universe , but drastically increase his popularity as a character in general . Lobo ’s irreverent personality and astonishing ability to arrest his own against Superman create this episode a true spectacle , and the curious machination of the Preserver and his collection chip in some smashing tinge into the wide-eyed cosmic lore of the DC cosmos . Of course , the genuine highlight is Lobo ’s satisfying betrayal , do up an excellent follow - up installment .
3World’s Finest
Season 2, Episode 15
As with child as the other entries in theWorld ’s Finestthree - episode III are , nothing can compare to the legendary first meeting of the DC Animated Universe variant of Superman and Batman . From the two ’s immediate distrust of one another , discovering each other ’s clandestine identity in unique ways , to their begrudging team - up that winds up forming the fundament ofthe DCAU ’s best shows , World ’s Finestis rife with memorable beat . The real star of the show is the alchemy between Kevin Conroy and Tim Daly , playing off of each other in an endlessly entertaining rivalry .
2Knight Time
Season 3, Episode 2
It ’s tough to include that one of the best episode ofSuperman : The Animated Seriesis basically just an episode ofBatman : The Animated Series , but the most full intersection over of worlds between Superman and Gotham offers so much more . get to feel Batman missing and Robin exhausted from taking on Gotham ’s criminals by himself , Superman is tasked with doing some detective work of his own . But the most challenging aspect of the episode is Superman disguising himself as Batman to help Gotham out , lead in a particularly memorable encounter with Bane .
1Legacy: Part II
Season 4, Episode 3
A rare exploit for any TV show , let alone an animate serial publication , the finale ofSuperman : The Animated Seriesends up being one of its best . basically an encapsulation of Superman ’s struggles throughout the entire run of the show , Superman must face his due for the destruction he caused under Darkseid ’s control condition . anticipate into interrogative sentence Superman ’s legitimacy as a hero and ethics while still preserve his ultimate demand to do the correct thing no matter the monetary value , Legacy : Part IIisn’t just the best episode ofSuperman : The Animated Series , but some of the undecomposed Superman television ever made .
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