DC Animated - Superman/Batman: Apocalypse

[Sawyer]

Just watched. Pretty good. Sure, it was no Under the Red Hood, but then again, neither are the rest of the DTVs.

 

[Mr. Earle]

Power Girl is the Earth-Two counterpart of the Kryptonian Supergirl and first cousin to Kal-L, the Superman of Earth-Two. Possessing her cousin's superhuman strength and ability to fly, she took his place in the Justice Society of America after he entered into semi-retirement to focus on his personal life. Kara-L has since been recognized as an important member of the JSA.
After the events of the Crisis on Infinite Earths and the merging of Earth-Two into New Earth, Power Girl was led to believe that she was a descendant of the Atlantean sorcerer Arion. This was later revealed to be a deception, and Kara's true Earth-Two heritage was revealed to her during the "Infinite Crisis".

During the events of Infinite Crisis, Power Girl was shocked to learn from Arion that her Atlantean origin was a lie. The story was crafted for her own protection, and was created by her foster mother, Lois Lane.
The Psycho-Pirate showed Kara multiple origins in an effort to drive her insane, but eventually revealed that her Kryptonian origin was her true origin. Power Girl was not only a survivor of Krypton, she was also a survivor of the entire Earth-Two universe. It is still unclear why she survived the Crisis retaining her pre-Crisis origin, when other Earth-Two figures, such as Jay Garrick and Alan Scott, did not.

http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Kara_Zor-L_(Earth-Two)

Because BOOBS, that's why. She's basically Supergirl from another dimension. We already have the supergirl from this dimension so i'm assuming they saved her because 1) she's different from Supergirl so its not like we have two of them, 2) boobs.

That said, she's a very enjoyable character to read when under Simone and with Conner's art.

 

[spidermanJLA!~]

This movie was not very good. First off, Superman looks kinda feminine, especially with that eye shadow. The story didn't make a lot of sense to me. I just watched it, and this is certainly a movie I won't be watching for awhile. But the fight scenes were awesome! That's a habit for DCU movies.

 

[Sawyer]

Because BOOBS, that's why. She's basically Supergirl from another dimension. We already have the supergirl from this dimension so i'm assuming they saved her because 1) she's different from Supergirl so its not like we have two of them, 2) boobs.

That said, she's a very enjoyable character to read when under Simone and with Conner's art.

And dont forget teh boobs.

 

[04nbod]

I'm still trying to figure out what Darkseid was trying to pull with that cape-tugging gag...?

Belittling Superman and pissing him off. Its a cute little move.

 

[Nathan]

It was kind off a "Where do you think you sissy are going?" move. Thought it was amusing.

 

[kirbyfan]

I liked the movie, great animation and story.

I really wanted to see this movie because of the Kirby connection. Superman and Batman have been done, redone, and overdone!

I still can't believe that DC hasn't done a full fledged New Gods animated movie, what in the world are they waiting on? I'm tired of being teased with these little appearences here and there! Bring on the real thing!

I didn't like the redesign of the Kirby characters, Kirby has no match when it comes to designing costumes. I did like Barda though, it was very close to Kirbys original design.

I also noticed Batmans rip off of Orions astro glider, why not just put Orion in the movie?

I would have liked to seen an actual appearance of Mister Miracle instead of just his costume.

Yeah, I just want to see an all new animated Movie dedicated to Kirbys characters. It would be awesome to see them use Kirbys style of artwork for it, just like they used Michael Turners for this one!

 

[greenlangtern]

Hello I'm a first time member. I'm a fan of both DC and Marvel comics although I don't personally own comics I follow the general story from online sources and movies/ animated series.
Anywho, I just watched this movie too. It was a great movie, surprised to see that Lex was still president made me lol a little when they just had to mention him in the movie.
I mainly came here because I'm trying to find a justice league movie/ episode that I can't remember what it was called.
It was the one where all the members of the justice league was like in a dream or under hypnosis or something and batman was the only one who figured it out.
I forgot most of it but the one scene I remember clearly was near the end when Batman went to the little girl who was controlling them and sat next to her on the swing set and convinced the little girl to stop. It was a very good film I want to know because I plan on purchasing it. I'm a great fan of the Batman story and series and I thinks its awesome that Batman is on par and even better superhero than all the other heroes even though he's only a human with no super powers.

 

[jondoe]

Hello I'm a first time member. I'm a fan of both DC and Marvel comics although I don't personally own comics I follow the general story from online sources and movies/ animated series.
Anywho, I just watched this movie too. It was a great movie, surprised to see that Lex was still president made me lol a little when they just had to mention him in the movie.
I mainly came here because I'm trying to find a justice league movie/ episode that I can't remember what it was called.
It was the one where all the members of the justice league was like in a dream or under hypnosis or something and batman was the only one who figured it out.
I forgot most of it but the one scene I remember clearly was near the end when Batman went to the little girl who was controlling them and sat next to her on the swing set and convinced the little girl to stop. It was a very good film I want to know because I plan on purchasing it. I'm a great fan of the Batman story and series and I thinks its awesome that Batman is on par and even better superhero than all the other heroes even though he's only a human with no super powers.

Justice League Unlimited "Epilogue."

 

[Stringer]

Wonder Woman was so badass in this movie.

 

[Metamorpho1977]

I agree, it's nice to see Wonder Woman used properly for a change in DC animation. Since the Wonder Woman animated movie a while back they are finally starting to figure out the best way to use her.

 

[Mr. Earle]

The fight with Barda vs the Furries was one of the highlights of the movie!

 

[The Sage]

I thought it was okay.

Spoiler

The fight between Superman, Kara and Darkseid was good but I was expecting Superman to carry Darkseid to the Source Wall like he did in the book.

Best fight was easily Wonder Woman and Barta against the Furies. Just really fantastic.

 

[BritishChap007]

Just wondering, as I am not familiar with the comic series, but:

Why was Jonathan still alive at this point?

Especially since in Public Enemies Superman references to Batman that he "already had" a funeral, implying the movie took place after "Superman: Doomsday". In that film, Jonathan was dead. And in this movie Doomsday showed up, and Superman knew who/what it was. Once again referencing that this takes place after Superman: Doomsday.

I never really like to see a fully established Superman and an alive Jonathan. Just doesn't make much sense.

 

[The Sage]

Just wondering, as I am not familiar with the comic series, but:

Why was Jonathan still alive at this point?

Especially since in Public Enemies Superman references to Batman that he "already had" a funeral, implying the movie took place after "Superman: Doomsday". In that film, Jonathan was dead. And in this movie Doomsday showed up, and Superman knew who/what it was. Once again referencing that this takes place after Superman: Doomsday.

I never really like to see a fully established Superman and an alive Jonathan. Just doesn't make much sense.

The animated movies as far as I know aren't in continuity with each other and exist in their own self-contained universes.

 

[GL's Light]

The animated movies as far as I know aren't in continuity with each other and exist in their own self-contained universes.

Superman/Batman: Apocalypse is a direct sequel to Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, but none of the other movies are in continuity with each other.

I was very disappointed with Superman/Batman: Apocalypse. It's the weakest in the DC Universe line to date in my opinion. On the positive side it had some good fight scenes, Summer Glau did very good voice work as Supergirl, and there was some nifty Kirby-esque designs. On the negative side the story was a mess. It just kind of careened around and what should have been the core story element - Supergirl's character arc - mostly got lost in the mix. The character designs of Batman and Superman's faces were also off-putting.

 

[SPIDERFIST]

I finally got to watch this last night. And I loved it over all with only a couple of exceptions which would be the feminine qualities given to the faces of Batman and Superman. Other than that I thought the movie was great. Great voice acting. Love Batman's line to WW and Supes at Barda's place when she tells them to get over the fact that she's tagging along. And I wholeheartedly agree that WW and Barda's brawl with the Furies was fantastic. I liked it even better than Supes' and Kara's over the top fight with Darkseid. And the Green Arrow mini was sweet! It just needed a little more Black Canary.

But I, too, agree that "Under the Red Hood" set a benchmark that DC Animation needs to always strive to achieve. It and "Mask of the Phantasm" are the brackets everything should fall between IMPO.

 

[Mebius]

Sam Liu has some character designs up on his deviantart site. http://samliu.deviantart.com/

 

[GhostPoet]

Finally saw it. Loved it. I'd rank it right up with Under The Red Hood.

 

[MoPlaYa]

Under the Red Hood > Superman/Batman:Apocalypse

 

[blksuperman2]

Superman/Batman: Apocalypse is a direct sequel to Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, but none of the other movies are in continuity with each other.

I was very disappointed with Superman/Batman: Apocalypse. It's the weakest in the DC Universe line to date in my opinion. On the positive side it had some good fight scenes, Summer Glau did very good voice work as Supergirl, and there was some nifty Kirby-esque designs. On the negative side the story was a mess. It just kind of careened around and what should have been the core story element - Supergirl's character arc - mostly got lost in the mix. The character designs of Batman and Superman's faces were also off-putting.

Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths takes place in the same universe as the Justice League animated series and was supposed to be in between Justice League: Starcrossed and the start of Justice League Unlimited.

 

[DW4]

Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths takes place in the same universe as the Justice League animated series and was supposed to be in between Justice League: Starcrossed and the start of Justice League Unlimited.

No it doesn't. If it did we would of had the VA from the DCAU series.

It was an IDEA they had for it but instead made it an original adaptation.

 

[GL's Light]

No it doesn't. If it did we would of had the VA from the DCAU series.

It was an IDEA they had for it but instead made it an original adaptation.

Exactly right.

 

[Grommers]

I don't think this movie was a sequel to Superman/Batman: Public Enemies..


The art was totally different and yes in comics its a sequel, I did not look at this as a direct sequel to Public Enemies. The only real reference was the luthor as presidency, yet thats just because it happens in the comics.

This movie needed more time I think to make you feel for the characters

 

[GL's Light]

I don't think this movie was a sequel to Superman/Batman: Public Enemies..


The art was totally different and yes in comics its a sequel, I did not look at this as a direct sequel to Public Enemies. The only real reference was the luthor as presidency, yet thats just because it happens in the comics.

It is a direct sequel to Public Enemies. They made that clear through a number of references at the beginning (such as to Luthor's impeachment and to the meteor landing). Plus the creative team spoke about it being a sequel in interviews. The art style was changed to reflect Michael Turner's art since he was the artist on that story arc in the comics.