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The New Adventures of Superman is a series of six-minute animated Superman adventures produced by Filmation that were broadcast on CBS between 1966 and 1970. The 68 segments appeared as part of three different programs during that time, packaged with similar shorts featuring The Adventures of Superboy and other DC Comics superheroes.

First Aired

1966-09-10
Last Aired

1968-11-02
Creator

Lou Scheimer
Genre

Animation
Seasons

3
Episodes

68
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

CBS

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superhero based on comic super power

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1. The Force Phantom

An alien ship uses an energy creature to attack Earth.

An alien ship uses an energy creature to attack Earth.Less

7mins 1966-09-10

2. Mermen Of Emor

Scuba divers are captured for sport by malevolent fish beings led by Triton.

Scuba divers are captured for sport by malevolent fish beings led by Triton.Less

7mins 1966-09-10

3. The Prehistoric Pterodactyls

Two giant flying monsters are freed from frozen suspension.

Two giant flying monsters are freed from frozen suspension.Less

7mins 1966-09-17

4. Merlin's Magic Marbles

Lex Luthor uses a temporal communicator to discover magic powers.

Lex Luthor uses a temporal communicator to discover magic powers.Less

7mins 1966-09-17

5. The Threat of the Thrutans

An alien space probe trapped in Earth orbit uses force to try to return to its home galaxy.

An alien space probe trapped in Earth orbit uses force to try to return to its home galaxy.Less

7mins 1966-09-24

6. The Wicked Warlock

A male witch called the Warlock must seize a rare gem that contains powerful magic.

A male witch called the Warlock must seize a rare gem that contains powerful magic.Less

7mins 1966-09-24

7. The Chimp Who Made It Big

The fusion of two irradiated pieces of space debris fatefully changes a chimpanzee named Toto on board...More

The fusion of two irradiated pieces of space debris fatefully changes a chimpanzee named Toto on board a space craft.Less

7mins 1966-10-01

8. The Deadly Icebergs

Saboteurs have rigged gigantic icebergs with explosives to rob a luxury liner.

Saboteurs have rigged gigantic icebergs with explosives to rob a luxury liner.Less

7mins 1966-10-01

9. Robot of Riga

Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen are kidnapped by alien hunters whose "zoo" is protected by a giant robot.

Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen are kidnapped by alien hunters whose "zoo" is protected by a giant robot.Less

7mins 1966-10-08

10. The Invisible Raiders

The Sorcerer, a malevolent wizard, uses hirelings using an invisibility field to commit crimes.

The Sorcerer, a malevolent wizard, uses hirelings using an invisibility field to commit crimes.Less

7mins 1966-10-08

11. Neolithic Nightmare

Jimmy Olsen falls into an underground pocket populated by malevolent creatures.

Jimmy Olsen falls into an underground pocket populated by malevolent creatures.Less

7mins 1966-10-15

12. The Return of Brainiac

An alien computer named Brainiac has been capturing different kinds of animals by shrinking them.

An alien computer named Brainiac has been capturing different kinds of animals by shrinking them.Less

7mins 1966-10-15

13. The Magnetic Monster

A magnetic device that melts metal objects is used by alien beings on Earth.

A magnetic device that melts metal objects is used by alien beings on Earth.Less

7mins 1966-10-22

14. The Toys of Doom

Phoning in an anonymous tip to lure Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen to an abandoned factory on the outskirts...More

Phoning in an anonymous tip to lure Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen to an abandoned factory on the outskirts of Metropolis, Toyman captures Lois and Jimmy to help launch a wave of crime and keep Superman away.Less

7mins 1966-10-22

15. The Iron Eater

A shapeshifting alien creature that emerged from a fallen meteorite who devours metal structures raise...More

A shapeshifting alien creature that emerged from a fallen meteorite who devours metal structures raises havoc.Less

7mins 1966-10-29

16. The Ape Army of the Amazon

In South America, an exiled military officer named Colonel Vasta and a disgraced scientist named Dr. R...More

In South America, an exiled military officer named Colonel Vasta and a disgraced scientist named Dr. Rucas control apes with the transmitter on Dr. Rucas' back in a plot to rob an underground treasure.Less

7mins 1966-10-29

17. The Fire Phantom

A living flame from Earth's core appears and sets off a mammoth forest fire.

A living flame from Earth's core appears and sets off a mammoth forest fire.Less

7mins 1966-11-05

18. The Deadly Dish

Lex Luthor traps Lois, Jimmy, and Perry White so he can lure Superman into range of a Kryptonite Trans...More

Lex Luthor traps Lois, Jimmy, and Perry White so he can lure Superman into range of a Kryptonite Transmitter.Less

7mins 1966-11-05

19. Insect Raiders

Criminals who have perfected insect powers must stop Superman from foiling their wave of crime.

Criminals who have perfected insect powers must stop Superman from foiling their wave of crime.Less

7mins 1966-11-12

20. Return of Warlock

The Warlock steals a magic gem to wreak havoc on Superman's friends.

The Warlock steals a magic gem to wreak havoc on Superman's friends.Less

7mins 1966-11-12

21. The Abominable Ice-Man

An ice being freezes tropical Hawaii where Lois Lane is having her vacation.

An ice being freezes tropical Hawaii where Lois Lane is having her vacation.Less

7mins 1966-11-19

22. The Men from A.P.E.

Lex Luthor, The Warlock, Toyman, and Prankster form the organization A.P.E. (short of Allied Perpetrat...More

Lex Luthor, The Warlock, Toyman, and Prankster form the organization A.P.E. (short of Allied Perpetrators of Evil) and combine their powers to defeat Superman.Less

7mins 1966-11-19

23. The Tree Man of Arbora

A tree being brought to life near a meteor crater consumes enormous quantities of water.

A tree being brought to life near a meteor crater consumes enormous quantities of water.Less

7mins 1966-11-26

24. The Image Maker

A master criminal scientist named Luna (AKA Professor Leo Nula) captures Lois in order to send her int...More

A master criminal scientist named Luna (AKA Professor Leo Nula) captures Lois in order to send her into space within his 4D movie as part of his revenge on her for sending him to prison seven years ago.Less

7mins 1966-11-26

25. Superman's Double Trouble

A mid-ocean earthquake releases a giant lobster and a giant alligator.

A mid-ocean earthquake releases a giant lobster and a giant alligator.Less

7mins 1966-12-03

26. The Deadly Super-Doll

The Sorcerer uses a voodoo doll to stop Superman.

The Sorcerer uses a voodoo doll to stop Superman.Less

7mins 1966-12-03

27. Lava Men

In Mexico, a volcano creates living beings of lava.

In Mexico, a volcano creates living beings of lava.Less

7mins 1966-12-10

28. Luthor Strikes Again

Lex Luthor uses Jimmy Olsen as bait to use Kryptonite laser beam weapons against Superman in a paint f...More

Lex Luthor uses Jimmy Olsen as bait to use Kryptonite laser beam weapons against Superman in a paint factory.Less

7mins 1966-12-10

29. Mission to Planet Peril

Alien raiders forced to Earth recruit Superman to rescue hostages on their home world.

Alien raiders forced to Earth recruit Superman to rescue hostages on their home world.Less

7mins 1966-12-17

30. The Pernicious Parasite

While breaking into a science lab, a petty criminal named I.C. Harris is exposed to a radioactive isot...More

While breaking into a science lab, a petty criminal named I.C. Harris is exposed to a radioactive isotope and achieves power to drain physical strength from other men.Less