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.
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“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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Last Son of Krypton (1) Sep 6, 1996
- E2 The Last Son of Krypton (2) Sep 6, 1996
- E3 The Last Son of Krypton (3) Sep 6, 1996
- E4 Fun and Games Sep 7, 1996
- E5 A Little Piece of Home Sep 14, 1996
- E6 Feeding Time Sep 21, 1996
- E7 The Way of All Flesh Oct 19, 1996
- E8 Stolen Memories Nov 2, 1996
- E9 The Main Man (1) Nov 9, 1996
- E10 The Main Man (2) Nov 16, 1996
- E11 My Girl Nov 23, 1996
- E12 Tools of the Trade Feb 1, 1997
- E13 Two's a Crowd Feb 15, 1997
Season 2 · 28 episodes
- E1 Blasts from the Past (1) Sep 8, 1997
- E2 Blasts from the Past (2) Sep 9, 1997
- E3 The Prometheon Sep 12, 1997
- E4 Speed Demons Sep 13, 1997
- E5 Livewire Sep 13, 1997
- E6 Identity Crisis Sep 15, 1997
- E7 Target Sep 19, 1997
- E8 Mxyzpixilated Sep 20, 1997
- E9 Action Figures Sep 20, 1997
- E10 Double Dose Sep 22, 1997
- E11 Solar Power Sep 26, 1997
- E12 Brave New Metropolis Sep 27, 1997
- E13 Monkey Fun Sep 27, 1997
- E14 Ghost in the Machine Sep 29, 1997
- E15 Father's Day Oct 3, 1997
- E16 World's Finest (1) Oct 4, 1997
- E17 World's Finest (2) Oct 4, 1997
- E18 World's Finest (3) Oct 4, 1997
- E19 The Hand of Fate Oct 6, 1997
- E20 Bizarro's World Oct 10, 1997
- E21 Prototype Oct 11, 1997
- E22 The Late Mr. Kent Nov 1, 1997
- E23 Heavy Metal Nov 8, 1997
- E24 Warrior Queen Nov 22, 1997
- E25 Apokolips... Now! (1) Feb 7, 1998
- E26 Apokolips... Now! (2) Feb 14, 1998
- E27 Little Girl Lost (1) May 2, 1998
- E28 Little Girl Lost (2) May 2, 1998
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Where There's Smoke Sep 19, 1998
- E2 Knight Time Oct 10, 1998
- E3 New Kids in Town Oct 31, 1998
- E4 Obsession Nov 14, 1998
- E5 Little Big Head Man Nov 21, 1998
- E6 Absolute Power Jan 16, 1999
- E7 In Brightest Day... Feb 6, 1999
- E8 Superman's Pal Feb 20, 1999
- E9 A Fish Story May 8, 1999
- E10 Unity May 15, 1999
- E11 The Demon Reborn Sep 18, 1999
- E12 Legacy (1) Feb 5, 2000
- E13 Legacy (2) 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.