My Adventures with Superman is an American animated superhero television series based on the DC Comics character Superman. The series is developed by Jake Wyatt, and produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios. The series premiered on Adult Swim on July 7, 2023, with episodes releasing on Max the following day.
The story follows Clark Kent, as he builds his secret identity as Superman and explores his own mysterious origins, and Lois Lane, on her way to becoming a star reporter, whom Clark has a crush on. Teaming up with photographer Jimmy Olsen, they break the stories that matter and save the day against many villains.
The series also features: Zehra Fazal as Livewire, David Errigo Jr. as Mister Mxyzptlk, Jeannie Tirado as Lana Lang, Michael Yurchak as Winslow Schott, Michael Emerson as Brainiac, Jake Green as Parasite, Laila Berzins as Heat Wave, Catherine Taber as Silver Banshee, Chris Parnell as Deathstroke and Kiana Madeira as Supergirl.
Episodes[]
Main article: My Adventures with Superman episode list
Production[]
Development[]
In May 2021, it was announced that a two-season order had been placed for My Adventures with Superman, with the series initially planned to air on Cartoon Network and stream on HBO Max. It was revealed that Jack Quaid and Alice Lee would play Clark Kent / Superman and Lois Lane respectively. Jake Wyatt and Brendan Clogher were onboard as co-executive producers, and Josie Campbell was a producer. Sam Register was also an executive producer. No major updates were given until March 2023, when it was announced that the series would no longer air on Cartoon Network, but rather on Adult Swim.
Writing[]
The team behind the show wanted to explore the early years of Clark, Lois, and Jimmy Olsen and their jobs at the Daily Planet, something that Campbell felt had rarely been touched in previous Superman media. Campbell described the three characters as the heart of the show, adding that their bond and time with each other drives "the series and the character arcs for both season one and two." She also expressed the romance between Lois and Clark as being very important to the team and something that would unfold as the series progressed.
Campbell cited Superman (1978) as a huge influence for the series, especially for the interplay between Margot Kidder's Lois and Christopher Reeve's Superman: "We loved their chemistry; we loved how smart and feisty Lois was, and loved the heart and altruism of Reeve’s Superman / Clark Kent. The movie was clever, fun, and modernized Superman in a way that felt organic to the time period, while also respectful of what came before. It truly is one of our favorite pieces of Superman media." Just like the film, they sought for My Adventures with Superman to have a "wide co-viewing audience, where kids, teens, and adults can all sit down and watch together." Additional influences for the series include the 1986 comic book limited series The Man of Steel, as well as the works of Dan Jurgens, Jon Bogdanove, and Louise Simonson.
Casting[]
In June 2022, Michael Emerson announced that he would play Brainiac. In April 2023, it was confirmed that Ishmel Sahid would play Jimmy Olsen.
Campbell greatly enjoyed working with Quaid. She said that he had great comedic timing as Clark but was also able to "sell the kindness, strength, and dignity of Superman."
Release[]
My Adventures with Superman premiered on Adult Swim on July 7, 2023 with a 2-episode premiere, and on Max the next day. It then encored on the network's Toonami programming block on Saturday nights with reruns on Cartoon Network’s ACME Night. The first season consisted of 10 episodes. On September 4, 2023, the series has been renewed for a 10-episode second season, which premiered on May 25, 2024 on Adult Swim with a 2-episode premiere, and on Max the next day. On June 14, 2024, the series has been renewed for a third season.
Marketing[]
A teaser trailer was released in April 2023. A full-length trailer announcing the premiere date released on June 5, 2023. A promotional clip of season one was revealed on June 29, 2023.
Reception[]
Critical response[]
The series received mostly positive reviews from critics. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the series has a rating of 100% based on 12 reviews, with an average score of 8.6/10. Polly Conway of Common Sense Media rated the show 4/5 stars, describing the show as "a lighthearted and fun fresh start for the classic superhero", and adding that "kids who aren't quite ready for serious superhero movies will be thrilled with the battles and challenges the crew must face." Samantha Nelson of IGN rated the show an 8/10, saying it "fuses DC Comics canon and shonen anime tropes to put a fresh and charming spin on the Man of Steel", and adding that "while there are a few weaker characters, the show's first seven episodes show huge potential driven by weird villains, complex fights and a tight ensemble." Lauren Sarner of the New York Post described it as "nothing revolutionary, or especially clever, but it's lighthearted and peppered with some amusing moments." Michael Thomas of Collider stated that "while the series does have a few pacing issues, and a lack of a strong supporting cast, it more than makes up for it with its slick art and strong leading trio."
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