Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Superman: The Animated Series had some amazing episodes that represent some of the character's best non-comic representation, from the stunning animation to the thoughtful writing. Set within the same continuity as Batman: The Animated Series, the show has been sadly overshadowed by its sister cartoon, airing four years after the premiere of Batman's similar show while lasting for one less season.
Cast Tim Daly , Jason Marsden Release Date September 6, 1996 Seasons 13 10 Apokolips...Now! Season 2, episode 25 While Darkseid was teased at the end of the first season, the alien tyrant of planet Apokolips made his presence officially known to Superman in the dramatic beginning of the two-part adventure. Superman gets to witness another alien hero crashing to Earth with his introduction to Orion, one of the few heroes Superman can truly relate to.
7 The Late Mr. Kent Season 2, episode 22 Just like Batman: The Animated Series' darkest moments, Superman: The Animated Series was capable of pushing the boundaries of a superhero cartoon. Presenting Clark Kent with a moral dilemma between giving up his secret identity and allowing an innocent man to be executed for a crime he didn't commit, The Late Mr. Kent presents one of the most fascinating kinds of conflict Superman can be embroiled in -- An entirely internal one.
5 World's Finest: Part II Season 2, Episode 16 Being set within the same universe as Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series couldn't resist dipping into Gotham for the occasional crossover, to magnificent effect. In the World's Finest three-part mini-arc, the Joker clashes with the combined might of Superman and Batman after making the mistake of stealing a massive supply of Kryptonite.