DVD : Superman - The Animated Series, Volume Two (The New Superman Adventures) (DC Comics Classic Collection)

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- Confused about the complete package.

When the Superman The Animated Series aired on television I missed it and so my information may be incorrect. I checked a Superman website that gives a complete listing of the episodes and it appears to me that the four episodes listed below are missing form this second and I was assuming final boxset.

APOKOLIPS NOW PART I
APOKOLIPS NOW PART II
WARRIOR QUEEN
LITTLE GIRL LOST

I am curious because no one has mentioned this fact in any of the reviews.

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- This is a Job for Superman
When trouble brews in the heart of Metropolis, the mighty Man of Steel responds at a moment's notice in "Superman: TAS - Volume Two". Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! You know the rest. The lone survivor from the doomed planet Krypton develops superhuman abilities on Earth and grows to be the world's strongest superhero. In this collection of action-packed episodes, Superman continues to protect Metropolis from such dangerous super villains like criminal mastermind Lex Luthor, the cruel warlord Darkseid, the troublesome prankster Mxyzptlk and the deadly cyborg Metallo. "Superman: TAS" is another excellent comic book adaptation from the creators of the award-winning "Batman: TAS". The animated series has some very amusing storylines, interesting characters, wonderful voice acting, a lively music score and engaging comic book excitement. The animation is brighter and more colorful than the unique gothic style in "Batman: TAS". This fine collection includes such standout episodes as "The Late Mr. Kent", "Ghost in the Machine", "Brave New Metropolis" and the entertaining three-part crossover adventure "World's Finest".

If you've enjoyed the previous release, then you'll be well satisfied with "Superman: TAS - Volume Two". All 18 episodes are presented in their original full screen format. The 2-Disc DVD contains a bright video transfer with some minor bits of dust, and a good 2.0 Dolby Digital sound. Its supplemental extras include audio commentaries by series creators on three episodes (Brave New Metropolis, Myxzpixilated & World's Finest Pt.1), the revealing "Menaces to Metropolis: Behind the Villains of Superman" featurette and colorful interactive menus. Overall, "Superman: TAS" scores an amusing "B".

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- Solid animated superhero action
While Warner Bros. Superman animated series never lived up to the excellence of the Batman animated series, this second volume of the series contains plenty of solid animated superhero action for all ages. Tim Daly once again provides the voice for the Man of Steel, while Dana Delany is Lois Lane once again, and the always excellent Clancy Brown is once again the nefarious Lex Luthor. The episodes collected here include the 3-part "World's Finest" arc (which is also included on the upcoming Batman animated series Vol. 4 DVD set) in which we see the first cross-over event with Superman and Batman as they take on the Joker and Luthor. Also featured here are the first animated appearences of allies Dr. Fate and Steel, and Supes faces off against Bizzaro, Mr. Mxyzptlk, Metallo, Darkseid (voiced by Michael Ironside), and others as well, including a smashing episode where Lois finds herself in an alternate and dark future where Luthor and Superman teamed together to form a totalitarian world. While many of the episodes here are more or less aimed towards a younger audience, the strikingly mature "The Late Mr. Kent" finds Superman faking the death of his reporter alter-ego to find a killer, with the end results being a bit of a shock. All in all, just like the previous volume, the Superman animated series is solid superhero excitement that all ages can enjoy, and there's actually some decent extras here including some great commentaries by the crew.

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- Superman:TAS Season 2
This would be a good Christmas present,I also don't have Superman:TAS Vol 1. or Superfriends 2.I wish Disney would put out Seasons 1,2,and 3 of Kim Possible.

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- Another great Superman volume
Like several other reviewers, I am looking forward to this release. I only recently finished Volume 1 of "Superman" and cannot wait for more episodes.

Just to clarify something a previous reviewer mentioned...the three-part episode "World's Finest" (cross-over with Batman) originally aired as three episodes of "Superman: The Animated Series" and IS part of this show. The single-disc "Batman/Superman Movie" was released before WB started putting out season sets of "Batman" and "Superman."

I'm looking forward to the other Batman cross-over episodes, as well as appearances from Aquaman and Green Lantern in future volumes, as well as the great episodes coming in Volume 2.

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