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Loved it.
I didn't see a thread for it. So lets discuss it. I loved the series finale ![]() and Speed Demons was a good episode. and it was cool to see Lobo on there. |
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I refuse to watch a series where Superman is stupid and so weak that he goes down every episode.
Batman was excellent, Justice League was good but Superman... boring. |
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Unfortunately I can't get most of the episodes on DVD because they won't release the box sets here. We did get the first three episodes as a movie on DVD. As well as a single disc which included the classic episode of "The Late Mr. Kent". I wish I could get the rest as well as the Batman (they released Volume 1 - that's it), Batman Beyond and Justice League (plus JLU) box sets.
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^agreed, the serie is almost perfection. The very weak Superman disturbed me but I understood the stories wouldn't have been so good with an all mighty Superman. He reminded me of the Superman of the 40es. There was a good balance between Clark, Kal El and superman.
I wish I could name the episodes I like, but I like almost them all : "late Mr Kent" was great, "Double dose" is my favorite, every episode including Luthor are great, "speed demons" was excellent, "fish story" was excellent too! So many ... ![]() ![]() ![]() Good thread! |
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I'm a huge fan of that series. The watered down Superman concept didn't bother me; it actually made the stories more interesting.
My favorite episode on Vol. 3 of the DVD sets is Knight Time where Superman has to aid Robin in finding a missing Batman by masquerading as the Dark Knight himself. The exchange between Supes and Commissioner Gordon was just priceless. ![]() Good times.
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I wasn't particularly fond of Superman's powers being watered-down so much, but while I wouldn't want to see it in the comics, it definitely worked for the series. I absolutely loved Timm's version on most of the villains (especially Brainiac)
Overall, it's not my favorite of the Timm cartoons (that would still be the original BTAS by a long-shot, with JLU coming in second), but it's still a really solid show. |
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Does anyone here remember the Superman Anitmated Series from the late 80s? Does anyone know when that will become available on DVD if at all?
I loved that one too.
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My favorite modernization of the mythos yes I even greatly prefer it to both of the post-crisis origin retellings. It took what I consider to tbe the best elements from every single era put em in a blender and liquified them into greatness. Hands down still my favorite Superman adaptation ever only Superman: The Movie comes close. I wish it was still on the air to this day.
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Yeah the ruby spears show was very cool I liked how they kept music from the movies.
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Glad to know that I'm not the only one; happen to know if it's ever going to be available for DVD?
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He wasn't weak. Name an episode where is was taken down by something other than Kryptonite, large doses of electicity or someone from Apokolips.
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I've seen only bootlegs on DVD and never have heard anything about an official release. It's a shame I would like to have both this and the old filmation Batman animated series on DVD. I have a lot of memories associated with those 'toons.
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TAS was/is great. Superman wasn't so powered down, either - he was powerful enough, but took a beating.
Favorite TAS moment: the scene in Knight Time when Superman (dressed as Batman) kicks the crap out of Bane and the other Bat-villains.
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Oh yes, that's my favorite one too... Commissioner Gordon: "Where in Heaven's name have you been?" Supes/Bat: "AWAY." Commissioner Gordon: "Away? That's all I get?" Supes/Bat nods with chin held high. Also notice how Gordon is checking out Superman's massive chin carefully. ![]() After the exchange it always cracks me up how Superman walks away like Dracula doing the cape thing. ![]() That is a four star ep. ![]()
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Ruby-Spears Superman is MUCH better than Timm's boring version.
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S:TAS was the best show i ever saw and Justice League was awesome too. i mean i don't like that Superman gets taken out easily sometimes but against Darkseid, yeah Superman would have a hell of a time beating him bad, even though he kicked the crap out of Darkseid in "Twilight" on JL.
other than that i loved the show. the team up with Flash, Batman, Green Lantern, Supergirl, etc. were awesome to see especially in "World's Finest". awesome episode but i don't think anything beats "Apokolips Now!" |
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It's always funny from a hindsight perspective, that there are alot of fans displeased with the diluted strength of the Timmverse Superman when I recall not long before STAS had started on network tv way back that people thought the character had become too boring because he was too invincible and a little outdated.
The Spears series of the 80s was awesome and I hold it in high regard but I think that DC/Timm had to shake the mythos up a little with this venture...IMO, it worked.
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Even "Lois & Clark" was better. |
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Lol! Not cool, man...
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