Superman Santa Ornament

December 11th: 14 days and counting…

As mentioned earlier this month, Superman: The Animated Series was another breath of fresh air from network wanna be Fox. Using the same format as Batman: The Animated Series, Superman proved he could hold his own in the animated jungle of Saturday mornings.

While he may have followed Batman on Fox, Superman was first out the gate in 1941 when Fleischer Studios released nine cartoons under their imprint. Each episode cost $50,000, a little over $8,000 minute. Fleischer Studios dissolved a year later and reformed as Famous Studios who animated the remaining eight shorts.

Superman would remain vacant from the animated field for over 20 years until The New Adventures of Superman aired. He later was teamed with Batman for The Batman/Superman Hour. Throughout the 1970s and early 80s, Superman would pretty much partner with his fellow crusaders in various incarnations of the Justice League beginning with The Super Friends in 1973.

So, enjoy the Man of Steel as he helps Santa bring warmth and cheer to all the good boys and girls around the world.