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History of Superman (Max Fleischer
Series):
From 1941 to
1943 there were 17 theatrically-released Superman cartoon
shorts first done by Max Fleischer Studios and later Paramount's Famous
Studios. These are absolutely, by leaps and bounds, the best
superhero cartoons you will ever see! The animation is absolutely
beautiful and the stories are ideal for the 7-8 minute format.
The movements of the characters are so realized and the detail of the
backgrounds so intricate that you'll wonder why more superhero cartoons
are not drawn like this! In addition to being
really well-done animation-wise, these Superman cartoons also had
a lot of funny moments. They aren't entirely serious
pictures. If you are a cartoon fan of any sort, watch these
Superman cartoons!
Quick Facts:
Filmography:
Studio: Max Fleischer/Paramount Famous Studios
Episode Review:
5. The Bulleteers: The Bulleteers, a gang of men in a bullet-shaped super-car, terrorize Metropolis in order to collect a heavy ransom.
In a lot of ways, this cartoon seems to borrow from the earlier episode, "The Billion Dollar Limited". Again we have a gang of men in a super-car pulling off some kind of heist. I like both of these cartoons very much. The bullet car in "The Bulleteers" is way cool!
6. The Magnetic Telescope: A scientist's giant magnetic telescope brings a fiery comet to Earth.
8. Volcano: Superman stops an erupting volcano.
10. Japoteurs: Japanese spies steal a giant American bomber plane.
11. Showdown: A Superman copycat goes on a crime spree.
12. The Eleventh Hour: Superman sabotages the military forces of WWII Yokohama, Japan.
15. Jungle Drums: Nazis posing as African jungle gods capture Lois Lane.
Voice Cast:
Clayton "Bud" Collyer as Clark Kent/Superman
Joan Alexander as Lois Lane
Quick Facts:
Filmography:
Studio: Max Fleischer/Paramount Famous Studios
| Episode
No. |
Title |
Original
Release
Date |
| 1 |
Superman |
|
| 2 |
The Mechanical Monsters |
|
| 3 |
The Billion Dollar Limited |
|
| 4 |
The Arctic Giant |
|
| 5 |
The Bulleteers |
|
| 6 |
The Magnetic Telescope |
|
| 7 |
The Electric Earthquake |
|
| 8 |
Volcano |
|
| 9 |
Terror on the Midway |
|
| 10 |
Japoteurs |
|
| 11 |
Showdown |
|
| 12 |
The Eleventh Hour |
|
| 13 |
Destruction, Inc. |
|
| 14 |
The Mummy Strikes |
|
| 15 |
Jungle Drums |
|
| 16 |
The Underground World |
|
| 17 |
Secret Agent |
Episode Review:
5. The Bulleteers: The Bulleteers, a gang of men in a bullet-shaped super-car, terrorize Metropolis in order to collect a heavy ransom.
In a lot of ways, this cartoon seems to borrow from the earlier episode, "The Billion Dollar Limited". Again we have a gang of men in a super-car pulling off some kind of heist. I like both of these cartoons very much. The bullet car in "The Bulleteers" is way cool!
6. The Magnetic Telescope: A scientist's giant magnetic telescope brings a fiery comet to Earth.
8. Volcano: Superman stops an erupting volcano.
10. Japoteurs: Japanese spies steal a giant American bomber plane.
11. Showdown: A Superman copycat goes on a crime spree.
12. The Eleventh Hour: Superman sabotages the military forces of WWII Yokohama, Japan.
15. Jungle Drums: Nazis posing as African jungle gods capture Lois Lane.
Voice Cast:
Clayton "Bud" Collyer as Clark Kent/Superman
Joan Alexander as Lois Lane