The New Adventures of Superman

The New Adventures of Superman (1966-1968)

EndedAnimation showAction, Adventure, Children

The New Adventures of Superman was an animated series that premiered on September 10, 1966. The series was produced by Filmation Associates and ran for three seasons. It was based on the popular Superman comics created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The series focuses on the adventures of Superman an incredibly powerful superhero from the planet Krypton who defends Earth from all sorts of dangers. Superman's secret identity is Clark Kent a mild-mannered reporter for the newspaper "The Daily Planet". There Superman worked under newspaper editor Perry White with fellow reporter Louis Lane and photographer Jimmy Olsen. The first season of the series ran from 1966 to 1967 under the title The New Adventures of Superman and featured two six minute Superman cartoons with one six minute Superboy cartoon played between them. Thirty-six Superman shorts and eighteen Superboy shorts were produced.

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Scheduleevery Saturday (30 min)

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The Japanese Sandman (2)
Season 3Episode 1630 min

The Japanese Sandman (2)

Superman must stop the Sandman and deal with a saboteur before they can cause any more damage. When they finally meet, Superman fights off the Sandman's powerful sleeping sand and rescues Jimmy from a trap set by the saboteur. In the end, Superman captures the saboteur and defeats the Sandman.
nov. 2, 1968

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E16The Japanese Sandman (2)nov. 2, 1968
S03E15The Japanese Sandman (1)nov. 2, 1968
S03E14The Ghost of Kilbane Castle (2)oct. 26, 1968
S03E13The Ghost of Kilbane Castle (1)oct. 26, 1968
S03E12Luminians on the Loose (2)oct. 19, 1968
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did The New Adventures of Superman premiere?

The New Adventures of Superman premiered on September 10, 1966.

Who played Superman/Clark Kent in the show?

Bud Collyer played Superman/Clark Kent in The New Adventures of Superman.

Who voiced the character Lois Lane in the show?

Joan Alexander voiced Lois Lane in The New Adventures of Superman.

Who was the main villain in the episode "The Threat of the Thrutans"?

The main villain in the episode "The Threat of the Thrutans" was Zor-El.

Which famous comic book artist was the character Wildman Weiderman based on?

Wildman Weiderman was based on famed comic book artist Jack Kirby.

What was the name of the criminal mastermind who battled Superman in the episode "The Deadly Rock"?

The criminal mastermind who battled Superman in the episode "The Deadly Rock" was Morgana.

Who played Jimmy Olsen in the show?

Jackie Cooper played Jimmy Olsen in The New Adventures of Superman.

What happened in the episode "The Phantom Ring"?

In "The Phantom Ring", Superman helps retrieve a stolen ring that had the power to transport people through walls.

Who voiced the character Perry White in the show?

John Hamilton voiced Perry White in The New Adventures of Superman.

What was the name of the episode in which Clark Kent was disguised as a millionaire?

The episode in which Clark Kent was disguised as a millionaire was called "The Billionaire Bachelor".

Who played actress Lorraine Marsh in the episode "The Prodigal Daughter"?

Carolyn Jones played actress Lorraine Marsh in the episode "The Prodigal Daughter".

What was the name of the episode that introduced the villain Bizarro?

The episode that introduced the villain Bizarro was called "The Chimp Who Made It Big".

Cast

Bud Collyer

Bud Collyer

voices Clark Kent / Superman
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Characters

Clark Kent / Superman

Clark Kent / Superman

voiced by Bud Collyer
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Also known as

  • The Superman/Batman Adventures
  • The Batman/Superman Hour
  • The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure

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