SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES | A Little Piece of Home Reaction

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  • @WhiteFangofWar
    @WhiteFangofWar 2 роки тому +52

    Introduction of Kryptonite, the element created in the comics to give Supes a weakness and stop him from being too overpowered. Problem is it became ridiculously common for a supposed 'rare element', even developing different colors with varying goofy negative effects. This version never gets quite that silly, just using the normal type being something that Luthor pays to gather as much as possible and weaponize. Nice foreshadowing with Lois playing wastepaper basket ball.

    • @gabrielandriel8960
      @gabrielandriel8960 2 роки тому +11

      🤓 Actually the kryptonite was created in a radio show

    • @Yorishiriamori
      @Yorishiriamori 2 роки тому +10

      A planet light years away from earth blows up but every single piece of debree of it lands on earth, thats just funny.

    • @martianmanhunter37
      @martianmanhunter37 2 роки тому +11

      @@Yorishiriamori In the continuity of this show (and some others like Smallville), a large quantity of kryptonite was caught in the field of Kal-El's capsule when it went into warp speed. That's why there's so much of it spread all over the Earth.

    • @Priceluked
      @Priceluked 9 місяців тому +2

      @@Yorishiriamori Yeah it makes the most sense that Kal-El's ship inadvertently carried the majority of the stuff to Earth.

    • @parkerboy795
      @parkerboy795 8 місяців тому +2

      ​@@YorishiriamoriThankfully in this version and several others, even men like Bruce Wayne and Lex Luthor can only get a small amount because it's so rare.

  • @michaelash8552
    @michaelash8552 2 роки тому +14

    Maybe without realizing it you've pointed out Superman's real disguise. It's not just the glasses, it the fact that Superman is a bold dynamic person and Clark Kent is a mild-mannered reporter. In the early comics Clark would often shrink in fear when confronted making Lois think he was a coward, the total opposite of what she thought of Superman.
    Trivia: The real origin of kryptonite. Back in the 1940's their was Superman radio show that was super popular. The main voice actor needed a vacation but they couldn't stop the show. So they invented Kryptonite that made Superman too weak to even speak, so while the lead actor was on vacation Superman would be moaning in agony from the kryptonite until his vacation ended.

  • @Fatalbeast22
    @Fatalbeast22 2 роки тому +8

    Kryptonite is radioactive to a degree and that specific radiation is what weakens superman, and lead is amazing at blocking radiation, hence why lead.

  • @ChadBenjamin
    @ChadBenjamin 2 роки тому +40

    I wouldn't recommend reading Crisis on Infinite Earths yet, it's a lot for an experienced DC reader let alone a brand new fan. But some beginner friendly Superman comics to read are Superman Smashes the Klan, Superman: Birthright, and Superman: Brainiac. I highly recommend those 3.

    • @rubimoongaming
      @rubimoongaming 2 роки тому +4

      I think you underestimate what Meg can handle. Yes, Crisis on Infinite Earths and Infinite Crisis can be overwhelming to an average fan, but at the same time it gives her a perfect introduction to a lot of characters and the entry way into many great movies and comics. I know not everyone will agree with Crisis this early, but I truly believe that Meg can handle it. She's already absorbing the Batman Arkham games and is eager to learn about many of these characters.
      I talked to a lot of people and while initially I was looking into the Infinite Crisis Omnibus to see if it was something Meg could start with, and it was recommended that I include Crisis on Infinite Earth which I agree with. And ultimately this is actually the journey I took when it comes to delving into the comics. While yes I did have more of a basis from the Animated Series, Infinite Crisis was one of my first experiences in the comics.
      And many others have said the same thing as well. Given that Meg has already learned the Witcher lore and other video game lore, I don't think Crisis is much different at all. I think for Meg's journey this is the perfect direction to go in because she's eager to get into the comics and simply needs some places to start. And the perfect place to start is the pivotal moments in the DC comics. This also allows her to not have to by 1000 comic books before getting into the really good ones. Ultimately this is Meg's journey and I think it's very fitting to her personality and ambitions.

    • @Filbi
      @Filbi Рік тому +2

      Crisis on Infinite Earths was one of the first DC comics I ever read. I had no idea who most of the characters were, but it totally whet my appetite to learn more.

  • @Rocket1377
    @Rocket1377 2 роки тому +31

    Luthor's chauffeur/bodyguard (Mercy Graves) was created for this show, just like Harley Quinn was for Batman: TAS.

    • @Doodle1678
      @Doodle1678 Рік тому +2

      really? I actually didn’t know that funny their both pretty similar in their roles to the villain

    • @emanymton713
      @emanymton713 Рік тому +5

      And just like Ms. Quinn her popularity as a character eventually brought her into the comic books.

  • @validking7926
    @validking7926 2 роки тому +7

    Superman actually has many weaknesses. Kryptonite is just the most common. Writers seem to use that the most. Probably bc it's the most unique.

  • @joshbrosh6626
    @joshbrosh6626 2 роки тому +27

    This version of Lois is my favorite version there is something that makes her great character
    And has a really good design

    • @wolfmantheimpaler
      @wolfmantheimpaler 2 роки тому +8

      Yeah, she's got that good mix of spunk and sass with a good heart

    • @sharpaycutie2
      @sharpaycutie2 2 роки тому +3

      I love her personality and she’s funny and Amos still very feminine is such a HIGE for me.❤❤❤

    • @Kiluei
      @Kiluei Рік тому +1

      She's smart and has a great personality. I'm often disappointed by the many different Lois's I see in Superman movies/shows/animated series. I think this version also has to be my most favorite one. Number 2 is probably Teri Hatcher's version.

    • @southanime
      @southanime 8 місяців тому +1

      They took various aspects from her various incarnations in the comics, except the silver age,which is entertaining for whole other reasons.

  • @markuscriticus8278
    @markuscriticus8278 2 роки тому +20

    Some people say Kryptonite is a silly weakness-they actually tried getting rid of it as early as 1970-but in some ways, it's kind of poignant that what's left of his birthplace is literally poisonous to him, that the death of Krypton followed him home to snatch him with the rest.

    • @Doodle1678
      @Doodle1678 Рік тому +6

      Yeah! And it’s really not that silly
      There are definitely superheroes with Sillier weaknesses
      Green Laterns weakness is literally the color yellow

    • @irfanharithzain3240
      @irfanharithzain3240 4 місяці тому

      @@Doodle1678Apparently it’s because the entity of Fear Parallax was trapped in the Green Lantern’s Central Power Battery.
      And the colour of Fear is Yellow.
      But the Green Lanterns who are able to strengthen their wills are able to overpower their Yellow weakness.

    • @NeverOhVer
      @NeverOhVer 19 днів тому

      @@irfanharithzain3240Alan Scott’s weakness is wood. No weakness can be sillier.

  • @gabrielandriel8960
    @gabrielandriel8960 2 роки тому +2

    14:43 That is the perfect example tho, Metropolis is based on the uptwon NY and Gotham is based around down town NY

    • @brucechmiel7964
      @brucechmiel7964 Рік тому +1

      Depending on continuity. However, this Metropolis is based on greater Chicago. Why else would Bruce Wayne need to fly to get there? Also its a sorta cliché for the small town from the mid-west to move to the windy city to make it big. Now other films like the Snyder-Verse have both cities across the river from each other Which I really, really hate.

  • @TheSmokingSkull
    @TheSmokingSkull 2 роки тому +5

    Pay attention to the guy who talked to Supes and Lois about Kryptonite, Emil Hamilton pops up every now and again in both StAS and Justice League Unlimited......

  • @HeroesKey
    @HeroesKey 2 роки тому +28

    Also I'm glad you made the comparisons between Superman and Batman and Metropolis and Gotham. I do love the contrast between each other with one being more bright, colorful and hopeful and the other being dark and gritty. I can't wait for you to eventually see Bruce and Clark meet and get an understanding about their relationship

  • @DementedDistraction
    @DementedDistraction Рік тому +1

    That's one thing this series did with Lois that to that point (and arguably since) hasn't been done with her.
    It made her more than just a damsel in distress; she actively contributed and stood on her own when the story necessitated it, and this show did it with integrity and authenticity - not with shallow measures or half-hearted placation in mind.

  • @anthonyrangel7239
    @anthonyrangel7239 2 роки тому +4

    Sassy Superman is the defining feature of this version of Superman

  • @KnightofDuroch
    @KnightofDuroch 2 роки тому +7

    This episode might be my favorite introduction to Kryptonite in any version of Superman; it's very well-scripted, doing a fine accidental discovery, and the scientific elements feel grounded. The mechanical dinosaur winds up being the most fantastical thing going on.
    The way Lex in the Donner film basically wills it into existence by being really smart always rubbed me the wrong way, so much so that I made a whole rant video about it.

    • @Doodle1678
      @Doodle1678 Рік тому +2

      Lmao yeah in that Movie Lex is just like Kryptonite exist now cause I invented
      He’s so overly egotistical in that movie it’s pretty funny I love how cheesy that movie is

  • @Vegasbill80
    @Vegasbill80 2 роки тому +3

    The Christian Bale Batman trilogy was shot in Chicago, so I now always see Gotham as Chicago at night and Metropolis is NYC.

  • @Fatalbeast22
    @Fatalbeast22 2 роки тому +2

    So a comment on the comics at the start, of its crisis on infinite earth's, that's not a strictly superman comic, it's an entire DC universe comic but superman plays a big roll, and it's a massive event in comic history. Really hope you enjoy it

  • @klunk279
    @klunk279 2 роки тому +5

    For reccomended reading if you want more superman goodness: superman smashes the klan, superman for all seasons, superman/shazam first thunder, and if you feel more comfortable with the superman mythos All-Star Superman cannot be praised enough.
    Superman red & blue with the exception of a few stories is a beautiful anthology collection

  • @sorin-3510
    @sorin-3510 2 роки тому +8

    I hope you'll react to Justice League and Justice League Unlimited after you finish this series. And, Idk who convinced you to watch Superman TAS before JL & JLU, but he/she did very well. This series is important to understand some things about Superman from JL and JLU.

  • @bizarrebraincomics7819
    @bizarrebraincomics7819 2 роки тому +3

    Kryptonite was created for the radio show in the 40s so that actor Bud Collier could have a vacation and they used pre recorded moans while he was out of action.

  • @ch33les99
    @ch33les99 2 роки тому +15

    If you want more Lex Luthor, read All Star Superman. Peak comic book writing.

  • @blackzaxh384
    @blackzaxh384 2 роки тому +1

    I'm very excited for you to get to the World Finest episodes it was one of my fav cartoon specials as a kid, and it holds up still

  • @Batman88878
    @Batman88878 2 роки тому +2

    "Bro has video game controllers"
    She should see Superman III... not really. It's not good.

  • @donfrecees9892
    @donfrecees9892 2 роки тому +5

    Great reaction i'm happy to see you enjoying lex luthor as a villain i'm sure he will be one of your favorites.

  • @larryclowers
    @larryclowers 2 роки тому +3

    Pencils don't have lead in them anymore. It's graphite

  • @williampressley1162
    @williampressley1162 2 роки тому +8

    Definitely read if you are going to be interested in Reading Superman All-Star Superman and Superman for All seasons those are pretty good stories and also I open the future you start watching some anime

    • @mungobaggins8197
      @mungobaggins8197 2 роки тому +3

      Definitely Superman Smashes the Klan, as well. There’s something to be said for starting with a retro/homage story.

    • @williampressley1162
      @williampressley1162 2 роки тому +3

      @@mungobaggins8197 true
      But there's also another Superman story I forgot I was going to mention that I would like her to read Superman Red son

  • @yodudeyo100
    @yodudeyo100 2 роки тому +4

    This and Smallville are my favorite versions of Clark, Lois, and Lex!

  • @Kiluei
    @Kiluei Рік тому +4

    ''This show is kinda feminist.'' It was made in the era where you had several strong female characters in tv shows/cartoons but they wouldn't write them horrendously bad, like they do nowadays. They would just write them ''normally'' like they would write a male character.
    These days I find the way many characters are written to be very preachy, which leads to the opposite effect of what they are trying to achieve. Female lead character Ripley from Alien for example was a badass, not a ''badass woman'' while these days the writers try to write a ''badass woman'' instead of just writing a badass.

  • @chrisbrown5108
    @chrisbrown5108 2 роки тому +2

    Crisis on infinite earths, I think it’s the start of modern dc universe or the end of I guess classic era. Also, the more you learn about the dc universe, you’ll discover that dc uses sidekicks and legacy characters way more than marvel does.

  • @nicklatallade9344
    @nicklatallade9344 2 роки тому +1

    This makes me glad I got the DVD.

  • @kR-qj7rw
    @kR-qj7rw Рік тому +1

    She could step on me if she wanted to lmfao mood

  • @matthewwaddington2777
    @matthewwaddington2777 2 роки тому +1

    05:09 Lex…Why do you employ scientists!

  • @Godzilla-tu2cd
    @Godzilla-tu2cd 2 роки тому +2

    Sweet the introduction to kryptonite. You'll really like this one

  • @MalcomMcLeod
    @MalcomMcLeod 2 роки тому +6

    You should check out Smallville after this series. That would be a good follow-up.

  • @zainhartono7193
    @zainhartono7193 2 роки тому +2

    If you’re looking to start reading Superman comics, Superman: Birthright is a good place to start. It doesn’t overload you with info, it’s more meditative, I think.

  • @mansonpelep2909
    @mansonpelep2909 2 роки тому +3

    Lex Luthor doesn't listen to his own expert or anyone he's always wants to kill Superman oh by the way I love your reaction you're the best

  • @EmoNem0
    @EmoNem0 2 роки тому +2

    This isn’t really important, but the piece of kryptonite it’s that was found at the end of the episode is not the same one that he threw away. It’s just that several pieces of it fell down to Earth.

  • @validking7926
    @validking7926 2 роки тому +1

    The Lois & Clark: the new adventures of superman show is also a good watch if you want to get more into that relationship

  • @katt-the-pig
    @katt-the-pig 5 місяців тому

    It's been a while since I watched STAS. I had forgotten how capable Lois was, even despite her role as the damsel.

  • @vinsanity40k
    @vinsanity40k 2 роки тому +1

    lex is to superman as the joker is to batman. a good nemesis is one with the ability to defeat (or come close to defeating) the hero.

  • @roderick8167
    @roderick8167 2 роки тому +3

    Yeah to this day I still don't know how people especially Lois haven't found out Clark Kent and Superman are the same person, I mean yeah personality wise as Clark he's meek, arkward and a bit of a pushover and as Superman he's charming, brave , a little cocky and heroic but appearance wise both Clark and Superman are over 6 foot tall, very muscular , and have the same facial structure and sound alike too so yeah I don't know 🤷😂😂

  • @nopsinops7547
    @nopsinops7547 2 роки тому +2

    I can't wait until you get to Batman Beyond and Static Shock

  • @Shuffle-Major-Arcana
    @Shuffle-Major-Arcana 2 роки тому +2

    Did you get the list of suggested episodes I sent?
    I used the e-mail provided in you "About" section.
    I just don't know if you got it.

  • @VforVictory00
    @VforVictory00 2 роки тому +1

    After watching Superman the animated series and Batman the animated series, watch Justice League the animated series. It's a continuation of the two in the same universe. Another show to watch before Justice League is Batman Beyond. It's in the same universe as these shows but takes place about 30-40 years after Batman and Superman. Some Justice League episodes deal with events in Batman Beyond.

  • @N0-1_H3r3
    @N0-1_H3r3 2 роки тому +4

    The recent live-action show, _Superman & Lois_ does a great job of showing the dynamic between Clark and Lois, but it's one that's developed over time: in the show, Clark and Lois are married with two kids, twin sons named Jonathan and Jordan, who are 14.
    There's also the show _Smallville_, which ran from 2001 to 2011, and depicted a young Clark Kent growing into his powers before he becomes Superman. Lois first appears in season 4, and from her first scene she's everything you'd expect from Lois Lane.
    As for how Lois doesn't put it together - the idea was well-depicted in the 1979 live-action movie; Clark's entire demeanour and posture changes when he's Superman vs when he's "Clark", such that he almost looks like a completely different person. For most of the history of the characters - Superman first appeared in comics in 1938 - it was just a thing that Lois never knew Clark's secret identity. That changed in the 1990s - in the comics, Clark and Lois started dating, and Clark revealed his identity to her, and they married a few years later. This was paralleled in the TV show "Lois & Clark" (also called "The New Adventures of Superman" in some countries).
    To be honest, though, there's no rush to consume it all. The DC Animated Universe is plenty of content to be delving into right now, and the best is yet to come.

  • @rubimoongaming
    @rubimoongaming 2 роки тому +2

    Yes, Meg does have Crisis on Infinite Earths and the Infinite Crisis Omnibus. This will allow her to get to the DCAU movies faster without necessarily needing to wait till the end of certain shows. It will also allow her to read a lot of comics that she otherwise wouldn't be able to yet like Wonder Woman by Gail Simone (one of my favorite comic book series) and also potentially Blackest Night :O But one step at a time.
    And yes, I do know that not everyone will agree with Crisis this early as to an average fan it can be very overwhelming with the number of characters that are thrown at you, however given what Meg has expressed and what she has demonstrated to me, I think she can handle it. It's no different from plunging into the Mass Effect or Witcher universe. She didn't get introduced to one character at a time, but a series of characters and backgrounds at once. If Meg can handle the combination of Mass Effect, Witcher, Elder Scrolls, and Assassin's Creed in a manner of months, then she can certainly handle a few characters thrown at her at once. And it's okay if she doesn't know everyone. She definitely won't. But she's gotta start somewhere and I truly think that Crisis is the perfect way to get introduced to a ton of great characters and then followed by Infinite Crisis. She can always go back and read other comics but it'll also allow her to go forward without having to wait a year. It'll also set her up perfectly for the DCAMU as well as unlock many comics and other storylines. And with her getting into Arkham Knight soon, she'll be able to unlock the entirety of the DC Universe and truly be able to find the characters that she relates to and can appreciate even more.
    I would not recommend this approach if I didn't think that Meg could handle it. But Meg has proven time and time again that she can.

  • @2hugebros241
    @2hugebros241 3 місяці тому

    Loooooove the Superman animated series

  • @davidhanson9280
    @davidhanson9280 2 роки тому +1

    Glad to see another Superman episode. Since you're watching Batman as well you can pace the Superman episodes. No spoilers, but for continuity's sake you should be on Batman season 3 by the time you're on Superman's third season

  • @SaucyMcLovin
    @SaucyMcLovin 2 роки тому +3

    I actually think shows were more feminists back then then shows are today. Shows today claim to be feminists but just bad mouth men and make unlikable female characters like MCU she hulk.

  • @shawnmoran4305
    @shawnmoran4305 2 роки тому +2

    Gold kryptonite beast way to kill superman and lex only use green

    • @parkerboy795
      @parkerboy795 2 роки тому +1

      I'd imagine it's even rarer than the green.

  • @danielskinner5346
    @danielskinner5346 Рік тому

    Batman is a gothic hero, Superman is a scifi hero.😊

  • @williampressley1162
    @williampressley1162 2 роки тому +2

    And for Batman you should check out the comics
    Batman long Halloween
    Batman dark victory
    Batman hush
    The Batman who laughs

  • @grendeltech
    @grendeltech Рік тому

    Clancy Brown will always be the voice I think of as Lex Luthor.

  • @reefconvy7291
    @reefconvy7291 10 місяців тому

    I wish Mercy was my bodyguard. How many women do you know who can kick a punching bag off it's mount?

  • @kR-qj7rw
    @kR-qj7rw Рік тому

    Yeah mercy is super hot and confident she's great

  • @danielskinner5346
    @danielskinner5346 Рік тому

    No, Superman has a moral code. An even stronger one that Batman, which puts them at odds. Batman won't kill a crook, but he will beat him damn near to death. Batman metaphorically rules Gotham buy fear, while Superman inspires hope. Which is why Zach Snyder's films sucked because he doesn't understand this.

  • @madnessarcade7447
    @madnessarcade7447 2 роки тому +2

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    Also villains of valley view is fun too
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    Also beyond and siren such criminally underrated shows they need the spotlight on them also kid who would be king
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    • @rubimoongaming
      @rubimoongaming 2 роки тому +2

      PLEASE STOP POSTING THESE. It's extremely rude to ask for 60 shows as well as spamming it. Please stop or you will be banned from the channel.