DC Super Heroes: The Filmation Adventures
- Title: DC Super Heroes: The Filmation Adventures
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This two-disc set collects 18 cartoons made by Filmation during the late 1960’s and features some of the heroes of DC Comics. Those familiar with the heroes, and with some affection to them already, should have a good time here as the cartoons give them the respect they deserve. Though they could have used some better (and more varied) stories – and villains. Not one of the classic DC baddies, from any of the characters’ rogues galleries, makes an appearance!
These short episodes were mainly used as filler between the big episodes on The Superman Aquaman Hour of Adventure. There’s only so much you can accomplish in eight minutes, so don’t expect much character development.
Each of the heroes’ episodes have their own intros which, like the show, are narrated by Ted Knight. More than the actual stories themselves these intros are what really stick out on the collection.
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My five favorite comic book heroes in no particular order are Batman, the Silver Surfer, Captain Marvel (Shazam!), Green Lantern (Hal Jordan, except no substitutes), and the Silver Age Flash. The Flash uses the origin and character of the Barry Allen Flash but puts him in modern times while incorporating characters from both the Silver Age Flash and the current Wally West version (such as Tina McGee).