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A Homage to Richard Donner Saved Superman's Least Popular Animated Film

Superman: Brainiac Attacks failed fans of the DCAU who were hoping for a real continuation, but it succeeded with a loving tribute to Richard Donner.

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Why The DCAU Superman Killed Lex Luthor in A Nightmarish Dystopia

Superman: TAS redefined characters like Lex Luthor and Lois Lane, who both shined in an alternate reality that featured an evil, murderous Superman.

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Why Superman: The Animated Series Never Had a Christmas Episode

For decades, DC Comics has published special Christmas issues starring Superman. So why didn't Superman: The Animated Series have a Christmas story?

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Lois Lane as she appeared in Superman: The Animated Series.
Before My Adventures With Superman, Lois Lane Excelled in These Animated Classics

Before My Adventures with Superman, the voice role of Lois Lane was most associated with Dana Delany, who portrayed the character for decades.

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Leslie Willis' redesign in My Adventures with Superman.
Who Is Leslie Willis in My Adventures With Superman?

My Adventures with Superman introduces a new take on Livewire, and the villain is quite different from her portrayal in Superman: The Animated Series.

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10 DC Animated Series That Deserve Comic Book Spinoffs

Some DC animated series simply ended too soon. However, certain DCAU shows and beyond could still live on in the form of comic book spinoffs.

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Doctor Fate, Circe and Klarion from the DCAU
10 Most Powerful DCAU Magicians

The DC Animated Universe is home to characters like Doctor Fate, Zatanna, and others with formidable magical powers.

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Superman Just Used a Tactic From the Animated Series to Defeat Parasite - With an Added Twist

Superman #3 features the Man of Steel using a variation of a familiar tactic from his animated series to defeat a classic enemy.

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Superman is Borrowing a Tactic From The Animated Series to Help Gotham

Batman #134 pays homage to one of the most memorable episodes of Superman: The Animated Series during the Dark Knight's absence from Gotham.

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10 DC Animated Stories James Gunn Needs To Bring To The DCU

With the announcement of James Gunn's initial plans for the new DC Cinematic Universe, there are plenty of great DC animated stories he can pull from.

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The 10 Best Quotes From Superman: The Animated Series

From Lex Luthor's sarcasm to Bizarro's declarations of superiority, Superman: The Animated Series is full of memorable quotes.

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10 Of Kevin Conroy's Greatest Performances As Batman

No one will be able to bring the Dark Knight to life quite like Kevin Conroy. These are his best Batman performances.

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9 Best Superman Comics Set In The DCAU

DC's Animated Universe is one of the best franchises in film or television. It's also inspired great stories and even series in DC Comics.

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Superman: The Animated Series' Scariest Villains, Ranked

While it was considered one of the DCAU's lighter shows, Superman: TAS still featured quite a few villains who would terrify Gotham City's worst.

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Maxima, Brainiac and Darkseid are the strongest Superman villains
Superman The Animated Series: The Strongest Villains, Ranked

The titular hero squared off against many formidable foes in Superman: The Animated Series.

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Superman carrying Lois, Batman working alongside Batgirl.
The Biggest Differences Between the Batman And Superman Animated Series

There are several significant differences between the Batman and Superman animated series, and how each approaches their heroes' stories.

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Superman dresses as Batman and fights Lex Luthor and Bizarro
Superman The Animated Series' 10 Weirdest Episodes

Superman: The Animated Series is a fun and exciting show with a few weird episodes under its belt.

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Brainiac, Toyman, and Lex Luthor are smart Superman villains
Superman: The Animated Series' Smartest Villains, Ranked

While Superman is a powerful Kryptonian hero, some of the DCAU villains in Superman: The Animated Series were smart and cunning.

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Superman: The Animated Series Pits the Man of Steel Against S.H.I.E.L.D.

Superman: The Animated Series debuted new adversary Volcana in an episode that referenced S.H.I.E.L.D., James Bond, and even Brian DePalma's The Fury.

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Superman: The Animated Series Once Got a Movie Spinoff - Or Did It?

A gem of DC animation, Superman: The Animated Series received a feature length spinoff that had nothing to do with the much-loved show.

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