It Takes More than the Suit…
Lemme get this straight! Its not enough that the Man of Steel saves civilization from volcanoes, giant robots and skyscraper melting deathrays — now he has to chase down every penny ante crook wearing a second hand Superman costume? What’s next — jaywalkers? Does Metropolis even need a police force? I mean, what the heck do THEY do?
ReFrederator continues our “Strictly Super Week” with a 1942 episode, “Showdown” — a bit short on spectacle, but superbly directed by I. Sparber with a keen eye for exotic lighting and nice character touches. The two villains are more fully developed than usual, particularly the oily fat cat — he looks a lot like old movie favorite Marvin Miller! Of all the original Superman cartoons, “Showdown” most clearly anticipates the feel of the great 1950’s TV show, which Fred was reminiscing about yesterday.
We’re up, up and away again with a story that’s more than a little larger than life.
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On June 27th, 2006 at 12:00 am
Notice that in this one Supe doesn’t say his “this looks like/is a job for Superman” line. This time, it’s personal: “Well, my double’s in for some trouble!”
On June 28th, 2006 at 12:00 am
Actually, I had never noticed that. Nice observation — helps explain why the Big Guy is messing around with these small timers! I guess it’s possible to get under that impervious skin!