Superman: The Animated Series (1996-2000)
Following the Emmy-winning success of Batman: The Animated Series, this show lovingly gave the Man of Steel similarly reverent treatment. Tim Daly voices Superman, while Dana Delany and Clancy Brown bring memorable life to Lois Lane and Lex Luthor, respectively. Although Superman has been brought to life in animated form many times over the years, few series capture the scope and spirit of the source material as this one. Melding together a classical style with a more modern approach to his mythos, the show took on many of Superman’s most fearsome foes, including Brainiac and Darkseid, and developed a rich continuity that frequently connected to Batman’s adventures in Gotham City. As it stands, Superman: The Animated Series remains not only one of the best takes of the character ever created but also one of the best animated shows ever based on DC characters.
