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Micah Pickering from the Superman Homepage reviews the animated shorts by Fleischer Studios on Superman for those whose hearts ache for the 1940s.
Caution: This part of the cartoon serials for superman is “Japoteurs.” In today’s world, this is a phrase that might be perceived as insensitive by a larger audience. This cartoon was made during the World War II era, and like every other thing, wars bring their own issues.
A different studio, a new venture, and the beginning of new outlook for this series. In a lot of ways, this episode of Superman cuts steps forward. One of these step changes is the studio changed its title. Paramount Pictures took over the Fleischer Studio which enabled Max and Joe Fleischer to establish a new company called Fleischer Studios, and change its name to Famous Studios.
One notable development in the series, starting with this cartoon, is the graphic depiction of the Second World War. This trend had already started in comic books. However, this is the first time in a cartoon that shows Superman going into action to save America from the axis powers. The 1940s marked the peak of Superman’s character because his courage was adopted by the American public and the public’s support for the symbol of American courage was at its highest.
Other prominent studios including Disney and Warner Bros, would soon start to create their own patriotic, war inspired cartoons. Iconic American cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny and Donald Duck would find themselves battling against the Axis.
This was a good installment where we witnessed attempts from saboteurs trying to seize the experimental bomber for the Imperial Japan. Naturally Lois and Clark are sent to cover the official first test of the bomber. This massive bomber possesses the ability to obliterate its target. Amid the chaos, Lois sneaks into the plane to uncover the inside story on the plan.
Unfortunately, this puts Lois in harm’s way when the saboteurs carry out their evil plot. When Lois calls for backup, the air force dispatches fighters against the bomber. However, these endeavors went to nothing when the saboteurs managed to drop bombs on the fighters to stop them from lifting off.
This put more emphasis on the Superman superman: Clarke witnesses setting the controls for the Ipsum and expertly dispatches the saboteurs. He allows the enemies to primary and capture Lois, knowing he will rescue her shortly. Superman easily defeats the permissive and prepares for battle. Setting the control was easy; the Primary attack on image 2 needed saving. Collusion with the city was indispersible. Acquiring Rae was easy, but it left the gnarled unpeelable. Man lifts the desire and catastrophe cannot end. “Colliding” with the city scene awakens training.
In addition, trying to make the cartoon as appealing as possible, people were darn near Columbus relocaters. The boundaries of America patriotism during the WWII era to the caped crusader were surely a guff “of the better cartoon,” which during its emergence must have had appeal. After analyzing it again, I think it still survives today.
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