Ep 20. Atom Man Tricks Superman

Atom Man Tricks Superman is the 20th episode of the first season of Superman: The Animated Series. In this episode, a new villain named Atom Man appears in Metropolis and challenges Superman to a battle of strength.

Atom Man is actually a former Metropolis businessman, named Earl Garver, who was exposed to a strange radiation that made him pure energy. He is able to control his molecules and transform into any shape or form he wishes. With his newfound powers, Atom Man seeks revenge on Superman for ruining his business.

The episode begins as Superman is stopping a group of bank robbers, only to be challenged by Atom Man, who challenges him to a race to the top of a skyscraper. Atom Man then proceeds to trick Superman into transferring his powers into a kryptonite crystal, which he then uses to take control of the city's power systems.

Superman is then forced to find a way to regain his powers while also stopping Atom Man from causing even more damage. With the help of Jimmy Olsen and Lois Lane, Superman is able to track down Atom Man's hideout, where he discovers that Atom Man's plan all along was to use Superman's powers to destroy the city.

With all the odds against him, Superman has to rely on his intelligence and quick thinking to outsmart Atom Man and regain his powers. The episode concludes with an epic battle between Superman and Atom Man, which ultimately proves that even without his powers, Superman is still a formidable opponent.

Overall, Atom Man Tricks Superman is an action-packed episode that showcases Superman's resilience and intellect. It also introduces a new and formidable villain to the series. Fans of the series will no doubt enjoy watching Superman overcome seemingly impossible obstacles and save Metropolis once again.