Superman: The Animated Series, Volume 3 (DC Comics Classic Collection)

In case you don't know what I'm talking about, "Superman, the Animated Series: Volume 3" and "Superman: Brainiac Attacks" both come with a free movie pass to see "Superman Returns" on theaters.Anyway, some reviewers have ranked this product low because their box-set did not come with the free movie pass. I don't know how this could have happened because I myself received the free movie pass inside the DVD case. Also, I really would not mind not receiving the free movie pass because I bought this for the episodes. Who would spend about $20.00 on this just because it came with a free movie pass? It's cheaper at the theaters! Like anyone who actually likes and enjoys watching Superman, I bought this because it contains the final 18 episodes of the animated television series.....not because it's supposed to contain a free movie pass!!! Plus - correct me if I'm wrong, but usually animated series end up being better than the live-action movies. Remember "Batman: Mask of the Phantasm" (great animated movie) and "Batman & Robin" (bad live-action movie). I'm not saying that "Superman Returns" is going to stink (I actually look foward to seeing it), but I'm just saying that you really, really, really should purchase this final superman box-set because it concludes the series we all loved as a kid.Like I said before, the episodes are absolutely great, and they should be the true meaning on why you're spending your money on this product. Here are the episodes included on this box-set, a short description of them, along with the grade that I give them.DISC 1:1. "Warrior Queen" (A spoiled ruler from another planet intends on making Superman her husband). A2. "Apokolips...Now! - Part 1" (Darkseid and his troops invade Earth). A-3. "Apokolips...Now! - Part 2" (Superman must stop Darkseid). A4. "Little Girl Lost - Part 1" (Kara becomes Supergirl). A+5. "Little Girl Lost - Part 2" (Supergirl must foil Granny Goodness' machine in order to stop Darkseid from destroying Earth). A+6. "Where There's Smoke" (Volcanna, a woman with the mental ability of starting a fire, is running away from the government and causing trouble). ADISC 2, SIDE A:7. "Knight Time" (When Batman goes missing, Superman must go to Gotham City to help Robin find him). A+8. "New Kids In Town" (Brainiac goes back in time to destroy young Clark Kent, so he would never turn into Superman). A+9. "Obsession" (The Toyman tries to kidnap a super model, but why?). A+10. "Little Big Head Man" (Mr. Mxyzptlk convinces Bizarro into destroy Superman). A+11. "Absolute Power" (After escaping from the Phantom Zone, Mala and Jax-Ur become the new rulers of a planet). A12. "In Brightest Day..." (Superman must help a new Green Lantern from escaping Siniestro, a villain). A+DISC 2, SIDE B:13. "Superman's Pal" (Jimmy Olsen is believed to be "Superman's best friend," and that brings him to big trouble when an old villain shows up!). A+14. "A Fish Story" (Aquaman is captured by Lex Luthor and must escape). A15. "Unity" (Superman and Supergirl must save Smallvile from alien parasites that take over people's mouths!). A+16. "The Demon Reborn" (Ra's Al Ghul, a villain from Batman, tries to steal Superman's strengh when he becomes old). A+17. "Legacy - Part 1" (Darkseid brainwashes Superman, and tricks him into taking over Earth). A+18. "Legacy - Part 2" (Freed from Darkseid's control, Superman goes to Apokolips to fight and destroy Darkseid once and for all!). A+SPECIAL FEATURES:1. Audio commentary on the episode "Apokolips...Now! - Part 2"2. Audio commentary on the episode "New Kids In Town"3. Audio Commentary on the episode "Legacy - Part 2"4. "Superman: Behind The Cape," a behind-the-scenes with the show's creators and the voice of Jimmy Olsen.5. "Look, Up In The Sky! The Amazing Story Of Superman," a documentary on some different Superman shows.6. Trailers/Previews7. Spoken Lanuages: English & French (episodes only)8. Subtitled Languages: French & Spanish (episodes only)Overall, these episodes are fantastic! If you like Superman, or if you like Batman, or if you like comic books, or if you like The DC Animated Universe, or if you like good quality animation, or if you like old and great telivision shows, or even if you don't like any of these wonderful things - buy "Superman, the Animated Series: Volume 3." This is the kind of show that will be enjoyed by parents and children for centuries! With great plots, complex characters, and awesome action - this is definitely (without doubt) one of the best things that you can buy in the ENTIRE amazon.com website! Trust me. If you're looking for something good to buy, this it it!Note: The "Apokolips...Now" 2-parter and the "Legacy" 2-parter as well as the episode "Unity" might be too strong for little children, in some parts.

Celebrate the Man of Tomorrow's triumphant return today with Superman: The Animated Series - Volume Three! Introducing guest-star superheroes Supergirl, Green Lantern, Aquaman, Orion and the New Gods, Legionnaires Cosmic Boy, Chameleon Boy and Saturn Girl (plus new characters Maxima and Volcana), this 2-disc set contains the 3rd (and final) wave of 18 episodes from the show's 54-episode series run.From the far reaches of Apokolips comes the ultimate threat to planet Earth as mankind faces its most powerful enemy, the evil lord Darkseid. Darkseid's obsession with humiliating Superman and dominating the Earth feature prominently in the three excellent multi-part arcs "Little Girl Lost" (Supergirl debut), "Apokolips...Now!", and "Legacy." Also paying tribute to legendary comics writer/artist Jack Kirby and his Fourth World is the underrated Jimmy Olsen episode "Superman's Pal" (a homage to the "Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen" comic which Kirby used to introduce the Fourth World concept and characters) featuring the debut of the special ultrasonic frequency Superman signal watch.The Toyman returns with an "Obsession" with a Barbie-perfect supermodel (a storyline which later concludes in the Static Shock season three episode "Toys in the Hood"), while evil Kryptonians Jax-Ur (voice of Ron "Hellboy" Perlman) and Mala (voice of Sarah Douglas, "Ursa" from Superman II!) return with "Absolute Power." Mr. Mxyzptlk is the "Little Big Head Man" pulling Bizarro's super-strings in a revenge plot against the Man of Steel. The episodes "Unity" (featuring a Superman/Supergirl team-up) and "New Kids in Town" (featuring three members of the Legion of Superheroes) are fine tales that would translate well as special episodes of WB's Smallville, just as "A Fish Story" (introducing Aquaman) was tweaked for the Smallville "Aqua" episode. Superman takes a walk on the dark side (under Robin's tutelage) when he masquerades as Batman in "Knight Time," while villain Ra's Al Ghul takes on both heroes in "The Demon Reborn."As always the voice casting is nothing short of brilliant. Steve Sandor, who was the voice of hero Darkwolf in the cult feature "Fire and Ice" supplies vocals for Orion in "Apokolips...Now!" Former TV heartthrobs Chad Lowe (Life Goes On), Jason Priestley (Beverly Hills, 90210) and Melissa Joan Hart (Sabrina, the Teenage Witch) voice Legionnaires Cosmic Boy, Chameleon Boy and Saturn Girl respectively; Sharon Lawrence (NYPD Blue) channels her Gwen Leonard character from NBC's short-lived sitcom "Fired Up" for Maxima in "Warrior Queen"; Peri Gilpin (Frasier) lends her smoky vocals to Volcana in "Where There's Smoke"; "In Brightest Day" (introducing Green Lantern Kyle Rayner) features the voice of Ted Levine (The Silence of the Lambs) as the most menacing version of Sinestro to date; and Miguel Ferrer (Robocop) voices both ends of the spectrum as hero Aquaman in "A Fish Story" and villain De'Cine in "Warrior Queen".Superman - The Animated Series, Volume Three is a 2-disc collection that features Full-Frame video, English Dolby Surround Stereo 2.0 audio, English closed captioning, French, Spanish subtitles. The contents of this 3rd (and final) super-set are as follows:Disc 1:Warrior QueenApokolips...Now! Part 1Apokolips...Now! Part 2Little Girl Lost Part 1Little Girl Lost Part 2Where There's SmokeDisc 2, Side A:Knight TimeNew Kids in TownObsessionLittle Big Head ManAbsolute PowerIn Brightest DayDisc 2, Side B:Superman's PalA Fish StoryUnityThe Demon RebornLegacy Part 1Legacy Part 2Special Features:Commentary: On "Apokolips...Now! Part 2", "New Kids In Town," and "Legacy Part 2" by the series creators and directorsFeaturette: "Superman: Behind The Cape": David Kaufman (voice of Jimmy Olsen) takes you behind-the-scenes on how a show comes togetherEaster Egg: Bonus CommentaryHighly Recommended!

Excellent. This is the third (and final) season of 'Superman: The Animated Series'. As this season ends, the Justice League starts ... and so the wider DC Animated Universe continues.This 3rd season of Superman is the darkest of the show. Yet it's still suitable for kids. For the most part, each episode is a one-shot adventure. There are a few double episodes ... and there's an underlying plot that develops throughout the season. Really good storytelling.Each Superman season consists of 18 episodes, along with lots of extras.I thoroughly enjoyed this show. It is my favourite incarnation of the Man of Steel. And this season contains my favourite episode (in which Superman has to pretend to be Batman, as Bruce Wayne has gone missing. Watching Bane attack Superman, who's dressed as Batman, was hilarious).Fully recommended

Great set of episodes, finish the series off nicely and help fill out some of the back story of the characters that get touched upon in the later JLU series.

Great product over all!!The Superman Animated Series is a classic!! very well done!! would stand up to any modern day series in storytelling. A must have for any die hard Superman fan and for anyone that watched it on TV back in the original airing days! I recommend all three volumes equally to anyone that has not seen any of the episodes.This was my first exposure to superman as a child, and in someways I always compere any new show/movie involving superman to this.

Pas besoin de présenté "Superman The Animated Series". C'est un bijou de l'animation Warner. Pas besoin de descriptions ou de tartines vis à vis de ce coffret qui est réussi et fantastique.C'est un Zone Free visible sur tous les supports : consoles, lecteurs DVD et BLURAY, ordinateurs !Il F-A-U-T l'acheter si vous adorez les comics !!!!!!!

Something was wrong with this set. The "Disc 3" side was printed twice, once on the opposite side of Disc 1 and also the opposite side of Disc 2. Also, the final episode on Disc 2 titled "In Brightest Day" only plays for about 4 minutes before it stops working.