Ep 25. Atom Man's Heat Ray

Superman: The Animated Series season 1 episode 25 "Atom Man's Heat Ray" begins with Superman saving a high-speed train derailment from a sabotaging attempt. As he takes the saboteur to the police, he discovers that someone has stolen a valuable component from the security robots manufactured by LexCorp.

Meanwhile, at S.T.A.R. Labs, Professor Emil Hamilton has developed a new experiment dealing with shrinking technology. However, the experiment goes awry, and it results in the disappearance of one of his assistants, Milton Fine. As a result, Hamilton suffers a nervous breakdown and becomes obsessed with finding Milton, who he believes to be alive in a subatomic sized form.

After the theft at LexCorp, Superman is summoned to investigate the situation, and he picks up the trail of the thief. However, his pursuit leads him to an abandoned LexCorp facility, where he is suddenly attacked by a shadowy figure wielding a heat ray with the strength of Kryptonite. Superman is caught off guard and takes a severe beating from the Atom Man, who then escapes.

Meanwhile, back at S.T.A.R. Labs, Hamilton begins to develop an obsession with Superman's DNA, believing that it is the key to finding Milton. With this obsession, he begins tampering with his shrinking technology and develops a deadly ray gun that can shrink and expand objects in a matter of seconds.

The Atom Man strikes again, this time stealing a massive amount of gold from a LexCorp shipment and going on a rampage around the city. Superman intervenes, but the Atom Man's heat ray proves too powerful for him. After another brutal beating, he is taken to S.T.A.R. Labs in critical condition, where he is saved by Hamilton and his new weapon—the Atom Man's Heat Ray.

Superman begins to suspect that Hamilton may be behind the Atom Man's attacks, and he sneaks into S.T.A.R. Labs to investigate. He discovers that Hamilton has gone mad with power and has become obsessed with destroying Superman. This leads to a final confrontation between the two, with Superman forced to fight the Atom Man and Hamilton's deadly heat ray.

In the end, Superman emerges victorious, but only after a grueling and dangerous battle. Hamilton, who has lost his sanity, is taken away to receive medical treatment, and the mystery of the Atom Man is finally solved.

Overall, Superman: The Animated Series season 1 episode 25 "Atom Man's Heat Ray" is an exciting and action-packed episode that showcases the heroism and bravery of the iconic Man of Steel. With thrilling battles, high-stakes drama, and memorable characters, it is a must-watch for any fan of the classic DC Comics superhero.