Friday, May 8, 2015

Fleischer Superman Cartoons, part 1: Peepshow in the Supply Closet!

Max Fleischers Superman: Collector's Edition [Blu-ray]
  • Lois leaps headfirst into trouble: She doesn't let anyone where she is and usually tries to hide her whereabouts. This version is more of a screamer than a fighter. How did she ever manage before Superman could find and save her pretty much anywhere? Even worse, when she finds out about imminent destruction that she can't stop herself, she doesn't call anyone for help. Thanks Lois, for being more concerned about getting the story than saving lives.

  • What ridiculous names and devices: the electrothanasia ray, Bulleteers, Japoteurs

  • Clark changing: Does anyone ever notice the silhouette in the window? Does anyone ever find Clark's clothes discarded inside? Once he changed right outside the Daily Planet building.

  • Perry's intercom? system: It's one system in one episode and looks completely different in another. Why does he even need it? Why not just open the door and yell like J Jonah Jamerson would? Lois and Clark are usually in his office anyway.

  • The Mechanical Monsters: Why does he need so many robots? Why won't Lois tell him where the jewels are when they all fell out anyway? How did the guy expect Lois to give him answers when he gagged her? How did Superman find the base when he lost the robot's trail?

  • Billion Dollar Limited: Why wasn't Clark suspicious of a car nearly running him over and racing after the gold? How did the same guys manage to get ahead of Superman three times to set up bombs and things? Superman left Lois with the bad guys so he could deliver the gold instead. He should know by now that this Lois can't really fend for herself.

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