Ep 27. Atom Man Strike's
- TV-NR
- July 24, 1950
- 16 min
In Superman: The Animated Series season 1 episode 27 titled "Atom Man Strikes," audiences watch as Superman faces off against a new villain, Atom Man. The episode kicks off with Lois Lane and Clark Kent investigating a robbery at S.T.A.R. Labs, where they quickly learn that someone has stolen a powerful experimental reactor.
Soon enough, the villain, Atom Man, makes an appearance. Voiced by pioneering science-fiction author Isaac Asimov, Atom Man has been transformed by radiation into a being with vast electrical powers. He quickly proves himself to be a formidable foe for Superman.
As the episode progresses, it becomes clear that Atom Man has a personal vendetta against the Man of Steel. Atom Man, who was once a rival of Superman's alter-ego Clark Kent, had tried to seduce Lois Lane. When Lois rejected Atom Man's advances, he became obsessed with destroying Superman and taking revenge on Lois.
The rest of the episode is a thrilling race against time, as Superman tries to stop Atom Man from using the stolen reactor to blow up the city. Superman also works to protect Lois from Atom Man's danger, and Lois herself proves to be a helpful ally in the battle against the villain.
Throughout the episode, audiences are treated to all the hallmarks of the Superman: The Animated Series cartoon. From the soaring music to the sharp animation style, every aspect of the show is expertly crafted to create a compelling and exciting superhero adventure.
One of the standout elements of this episode is the character of Atom Man himself. Voiced with sly humor by Asimov, Atom Man is a fascinating antagonist with a tragic backstory. He's more than just a one-dimensional villain, and his motivations are well-developed and compelling.
Overall, "Atom Man Strikes" is a standout episode in the first season of Superman: The Animated Series. With its thrilling action scenes, complex characters, and expert production values, it represents everything that made this cartoon such a beloved interpretation of the Superman mythos.
