

Of course, die-hard fans may remember that collection as one of the format's worst offerings due to its fatallyīad transfer, lackluster Dolby Digital audio mix, and total lack of bonus features.

These vintage shorts, clearly aimed at a younger crowd,Ĭertainly aren't as sophisticated from a storytelling standpoint but still carry an awful lot of charm.įor an overview and appreciation of Max Fleischer's Superman, please read Jeffrey Kauffman's 2012 review of the public domain-sourced Collector's Edition Blu-ray set Visual aesthetic directly influenced later DC animated shows like Batman: The Animated Series and, of course, Superman: The Animated Series,īoth of which aired during the 1990s and were considered benchmarks in their own right.

including his ability to fly, believe it or not. Introduced several elements to the franchise that are now common parts of Superman lore. Co-produced by Fleischer Studios and their successor Famous Studios, these 10-minute adventures

Reviewed by Randy Miller III, May 10, 2023Ī brief but essential chapter in the Man of Steel's history, Max Fleischer's Superman is a collection of 17 beautifully-animated shorts that Starring: Bud Collyer, Joan Alexander, Jack Mercer Writers: Joe Shuster, Jerry Siegel, Tedd Pierce, Edgar Rice Burroughs The excitement still soars.įor more about Max Fleischer's Superman and the Max Fleischer's Superman Blu-ray release, see Max Fleischer's Superman Blu-ray Review published by Randy Miller III on where this Blu-ray release scored 3.0 out of 5. Superman's adventures in comic books were scarcely three years old when the Academy Award-nominated debut cartoon, Superman, burst onto the screen with its breakthrough look and vitality. Make them exciting and visually bold, make them in brilliantly saturated Technicolor: This is a job for Superman! From their signature bullet-paced prologues to their muscular style to their stories steeped in heroics and wartime topicality, these 17 animated theatrical shorts produced by Max Fleischer (with the first nine directed by his brother Dave) set the tone for future screen versions of the Man of Steel's exploits, inspired animators for decades to come and, best of all, continue to pack a thrilling punch for fans. Max Fleischer's Superman Blu-ray offers decent video and solid audio in this enjoyable Blu-ray release
