Superman: The Animated Series 1996
What is Superman: The Animated Series?
Superman is a fictional character who serves as the archetypal superhero. Created for DC Comics by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, the character is known for wearing an outlandish costume and using a codename to fight evil and avert disasters.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 54
- Runtime
- 21 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 6, 1996
- Last aired
- Feb 12, 2000
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- The WB
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
- Updated
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Superman is a fictional character who serves as the archetypal superhero. Created for DC Comics by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, the character is known for wearing an outlandish costume and using a codename to fight evil and avert disasters. In the animated series, Superman is depicted as an incredibly powerful alien from the planet Krypton who defends the city of Metropolis from various supercriminals. To maintain his secret, he hides his true identity behind the glasses of Clark Kent, a mild-mannered reporter. While working at the Daily Planet newspaper, he collaborates with fellow reporter Lois Lane and photographer Jimmy Olsen. As the Man of Steel, he utilizes his extraordinary abilities to fight a never-ending battle for truth, justice, and a better tomorrow. The character is recognized for his blue uniform and flowing red cape, and he remains a central figure in the industry sparked by his initial creation. His narrative often involves reconciling his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing while protecting the public from harm.
Should you watch it?
“An alien from Krypton defends Metropolis while living as a mild-mannered reporter named Clark Kent.”
- features iconic characters
- explores dual identity
- limited scope in provided text
Watch it if you are interested in the story of an alien hero protecting his city.
The series features superhero action and conflict between good and evil.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Last Son of Krypton (1) Mytharc Sep 6, 1996
- E2 The Last Son of Krypton (2) Core Sep 6, 1996
- E3 The Last Son of Krypton (3) Core Sep 6, 1996
- E4 Fun and Games Core Sep 7, 1996
- E5 A Little Piece of Home Core Sep 14, 1996
- E6 Feeding Time Core Sep 21, 1996
- E7 The Way of All Flesh Core Oct 19, 1996
- E8 Stolen Memories Core Nov 2, 1996
- E9 The Main Man (1) Core Nov 9, 1996
- E10 The Main Man (2) Core Nov 16, 1996
- E11 My Girl Core Nov 23, 1996
- E12 Tools of the Trade Mytharc Feb 1, 1997
- E13 Two's a Crowd Mytharc Feb 15, 1997
Season 2 · 28 episodes
- E1 Blasts from the Past (1) Mytharc Sep 8, 1997
- E2 Blasts from the Past (2) Core Sep 9, 1997
- E3 The Prometheon Core Sep 12, 1997
- E4 Speed Demons Core Sep 13, 1997
- E5 Livewire Core Sep 13, 1997
- E6 Identity Crisis Core Sep 15, 1997
- E7 Target Core Sep 19, 1997
- E8 Mxyzpixilated Core Sep 20, 1997
- E9 Action Figures Core Sep 20, 1997
- E10 Double Dose Core Sep 22, 1997
- E11 Solar Power Core Sep 26, 1997
- E12 Brave New Metropolis Core Sep 27, 1997
- E13 Monkey Fun Core Sep 27, 1997
- E14 Ghost in the Machine Core Sep 29, 1997
- E15 Father's Day Core Oct 3, 1997
- E16 World's Finest (1) Core Oct 4, 1997
- E17 World's Finest (2) Core Oct 4, 1997
- E18 World's Finest (3) Core Oct 4, 1997
- E19 The Hand of Fate Core Oct 6, 1997
- E20 Bizarro's World Core Oct 10, 1997
- E21 Prototype Core Oct 11, 1997
- E22 The Late Mr. Kent Core Nov 1, 1997
- E23 Heavy Metal Core Nov 8, 1997
- E24 Warrior Queen Core Nov 22, 1997
- E25 Apokolips... Now! (1) Core Feb 7, 1998
- E26 Apokolips... Now! (2) Core Feb 14, 1998
- E27 Little Girl Lost (1) Mytharc May 2, 1998
- E28 Little Girl Lost (2) Mytharc May 2, 1998
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Where There's Smoke Mytharc Sep 19, 1998
- E2 Knight Time Core Oct 10, 1998
- E3 New Kids in Town Core Oct 31, 1998
- E4 Obsession Core Nov 14, 1998
- E5 Little Big Head Man Core Nov 21, 1998
- E6 Absolute Power Core Jan 16, 1999
- E7 In Brightest Day... Core Feb 6, 1999
- E8 Superman's Pal Core Feb 20, 1999
- E9 A Fish Story Core May 8, 1999
- E10 Unity Core May 15, 1999
- E11 The Demon Reborn Core Sep 18, 1999
- E12 Legacy (1) Mytharc Feb 5, 2000
- E13 Legacy (2) Mytharc Feb 12, 2000
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The main character is Superman, an alien from the planet Krypton.
What is his human identity?
He hides his identity by working as a reporter named Clark Kent.
Where does he work?
He works at a newspaper called the Daily Planet.
Who are his colleagues?
He works alongside reporter Lois Lane and photographer Jimmy Olsen.
What does he do?
He defends Metropolis from supercriminals.