My Adventures with Superman is an American animated superhero television series based on the DC Comics superhero of the same name, Superman.
Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios, Jake Wyatt developed the series starring Jack Quaid as Kal-El/Clark Kent/Superman, Alice Lee as Lois Lane and Ishmel Sahid as Jimmy Olsen.
The first season premiered on July 6, 2023 on Adult Swim with its first two episodes appearing on Max the next day. As with the first season, the second season premiered on May 25, 2024 on Adult Swim with its first two episodes appearing on Max the next day. The series was renewed for a third season on June 2024.[1]
Season Synopses[]
Season 1[]
My Adventures with Superman is a serialized coming-of-age story catching up with twenty-somethings Clark Kent, the bright and driven Lois Lane, and their best friend Jimmy Olsen as they begin to discover who they are and everything they can accomplish together as an investigative reporting team at the Daily Planet. The story follows Clark as he builds his secret identity as Superman and explores his own mysterious origins. Lois, on her way to becoming a star reporter, teams up with photographer Jimmy Olsen to break the stories that matter. All the while, Clark and Lois are falling in love... as Lois gets closer and closer to uncovering his secret identity!
Our trio share adventures, take down bad guys, stumble over secrets, and discover what it means to be heroes in their own right.[2]
Season 2[]
In the latest season, the three best friends face a host of new threats. Powerful foes will emerge from Clark's alien past, Amanda Waller will take aim at Superman, Lois will grapple with the future, and Jimmy Olsen will spend an unbelievable amount of money. Krypton is coming for our young heroes, and its arrival will test their strength, loyalty, and love like never before.
Cast[]
Main Cast[]
- Jack Quaid as Kal-El/Clark Kent/Superman
- Alice Lee as Lois Lane
- Ishmel Sahid as Jimmy Olsen
- Kiana Madeira as Kara Zor-El/Kara Kent/Supergirl/The Warrior
Recurring Cast[]
Minor Cast[]
- Vincent Tong as Steve Lombard
- Melanie Minichino as Cat Grant
- André Sogliuzzo as Monsieur Mallah
- Jesse Inocalla as Brain
- David Errigo Jr. as Mr. Mxyzptlk
- Kari Wahlgren as Martha Kent/Young Clark
- Reid Scott as Jonathan Kent
- Kenna Ramsey as Ronnie Troupe
- Andromeda Dunker as Vicki Vale
- Michael Yurchak as Winslow Schott/Toyman
Antagonists[]
- Chris Parnell as Slade Wilson/Deathstroke
- Michael Emerson as Brainiac
- Zehra Fazal as Leslie Willis/Livewire
- Vincent Tong as Rough House
- Jake Green as Anthony Ivo/Parasite
- Laila Berzins as Heat Wave
- Catherine Taber as Silver Banshee
- Debra Wilson as Amanda Waller
- Joel de la Fuente as Sam Lane
- Lucas Grabeel as Kyle Nimbus/Mist
Not Yet Appeared[]
Posters[]
Production[]
An early logo for the series.
It was reported on May 2021 that a new series was ordered for two seasons set to air on Cartoon Network and HBO Max, titled My Adventures with Superman, an animated series based on the eponymous DC character voiced by Jack Quaid, accompanied by Alice Lee as Lois Lane.
Co-executive produced by developer Jake Wyatt, Brendan Clogher, Sam Register and produced by Josie Campbell,[3] the series would move its channel to Adult Swim by 2023.[4] The series would release that year on July 6 with a two-episode premiere, with a Max release the next day.[5]
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Reception[]
The series received mostly positive reviews from critics.[6][7] On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds a score of 100% based on five reviews, with an average rating of 9/10.[8] 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."[9] 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."[10]
References[]
- ↑ Gajewski, Ryan (2024-06-14). Anthony Bourdain-Penned Graphic Novels to Become Adult Swim TV Show (Exclusive) (en). The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved on June 14, 2024.
- ↑ “My Adventures with Superman” Premieres July 6 on Adult Swim
- ↑ Del Rosario, Alexandra (2023-04-06). ‘My Adventures With Superman’: Jack Quaid-Fronted Animated Series Gets Two Season Order From HBO Max & Cartoon Network (en). Deadline. Retrieved on April 6, 2023.
- ↑ Exclusive Interview with "My Adventures With Superman" Animated Series Co-Producer Josephine Campbell (en-US) (November 4, 2022).
- ↑ Mitovich, Matt Webb (2023-06-05). My Adventures With Superman Gets Adult Swim and Max Release Dates (en-US).
- ↑ https://www.ign.com/articles/my-adventures-with-superman-review-adult-swim-jack-quaid
- ↑ https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/my-adventures-with-superman-review-clark-kent-shines-bright-in-adult-swim-series/ar-AA1d4b7H
- ↑ My Adventures with Superman (en). Fandango Media. Retrieved on July 5, 2023.
- ↑ Sarner, Lauren (2023-07-01). 'My Adventures With Superman' is a youthful, energetic spin on the hero's tale (en-US).
- ↑ Thomas, Michael (2023-06-26). 'My Adventures with Superman' Review: The Man of Steel Soars to New Heights (en).
