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|episode_title=Man of Tomorrow | |episode_title=Man of Tomorrow | ||
| − | |image=[[Image: | + | |image=[[Image:1.01_Man_of_Tomorrow.jpg|250px]] |
|caption= | |caption= | ||
| − | |series=Legion of Super Heroes | + | |series=[[Legion of Super Heroes cartoon|Legion of Super Heroes]] |
|s_ep_no=S1, episode 1 | |s_ep_no=S1, episode 1 | ||
|previous=none | |previous=none | ||
|next=[[Timber Wolf/LSH cartoon/episode|Timber Wolf]] | |next=[[Timber Wolf/LSH cartoon/episode|Timber Wolf]] | ||
| + | |orig_date_us=[[September 23]] [[2006]] | ||
| + | |orig_date_uk= [[March 5]] [[2007]] | ||
| + | |orig_date_other= unknown | ||
|directors=[[Ben Jones]] | |directors=[[Ben Jones]] | ||
|writers=[[Amy Wolfram]] | |writers=[[Amy Wolfram]] | ||
| − | |guest_actors=[[Emerald Empress/LSH cartoon|Emerald Empress]], [[Martha Kent/LSH cartoon|Martha Kent]] | + | |guest_actors=Jennifer Hale as [[Emerald Empress/LSH cartoon|Emerald Empress]], [[Martha Kent/LSH cartoon|Martha Kent]], David Lodge as [[Tharok/LSH cartoon|Tharok]], Carnival Barker |
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| + | [[Man of Tomorrow/Credits|Full list of credits]] | ||
}} __TOC__ | }} __TOC__ | ||
==Story Synopsis== | ==Story Synopsis== | ||
| + | ===TV listing=== | ||
When fearsome villains the [[Fatal Five]] set their sights on the newly formed Legion of Super Heroes, three of the Legion's members go back in time to get help from the greatest hero of all time: Superman. Instead they find Clark Kent, aware of his powers but not yet of his grand destiny. | When fearsome villains the [[Fatal Five]] set their sights on the newly formed Legion of Super Heroes, three of the Legion's members go back in time to get help from the greatest hero of all time: Superman. Instead they find Clark Kent, aware of his powers but not yet of his grand destiny. | ||
| + | ===Expanded synopsis=== | ||
| + | * unknown | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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==Miscellaneous== | ==Miscellaneous== | ||
| − | * [[Flight Ring]] | + | * [[Flight ring/LSH cartoon|Flight Ring]] |
* [[Mission Monitor Board]] | * [[Mission Monitor Board]] | ||
* [[Time Bubble]] | * [[Time Bubble]] | ||
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==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
* 21st century [[Smallville]] | * 21st century [[Smallville]] | ||
| − | * 31st century [[Metropolis]] | + | * 31st century [[New Metropolis]] |
* [[Braal]] (mentioned only) | * [[Braal]] (mentioned only) | ||
* [[Legion Clubhouse]] | * [[Legion Clubhouse]] | ||
* [[Legion Outpost]] (mentioned only) | * [[Legion Outpost]] (mentioned only) | ||
| − | * [[Superman Museum]] in Metropolis | + | * [[Superman Museum]] in New Metropolis |
==Trivia about the episode== | ==Trivia about the episode== | ||
* This is the first episode in the series. | * This is the first episode in the series. | ||
| − | * The series was originally going to show the Legion travelling back in time to get Superman, but overshooting the exact time and landing too far back, in a time before Superman had fully developed his powers. Clark Kent would have taken the name Superboy to fit in with his teammates. However, developments during production regarding legal issues to the Superboy name caused the show to have to be rewritten to | + | * The series was originally going to show the Legion travelling back in time to get Superman, but overshooting the exact time and landing too far back, in a time before Superman had fully developed his powers. Clark Kent would have taken the name Superboy to fit in with his teammates. However, developments during production regarding legal issues to the Superboy name caused the show to have to be rewritten to have Superman instead of Superboy. |
| − | * Booster Gold and Skeets are seen in a scene where Clark Kent races to get the Superman costume. Booster Gold is a janitor in the Superman museum, similar to his original appearance as a museum janitor in the 25th century. | + | * [[Booster Gold]] and Skeets are seen in a scene where Clark Kent races to get the Superman costume. Booster Gold is a janitor in the Superman museum, similar to his original appearance as a museum janitor in the 25th century. |
| − | * Several aliens in the streets of 31st century [[Metropolis]] were designed to resemble several [[Green Lantern]] races. | + | * Several aliens in the streets of 31st century [[New Metropolis]] were designed to resemble several [[Green Lantern]] races. |
* [[Interlac]] is correctly used in a scene where Superman is lifting progressively heavier weights. | * [[Interlac]] is correctly used in a scene where Superman is lifting progressively heavier weights. | ||
* The [[Mission Monitor Board]] symbols of many Legionnaires are seen in the opening credits. | * The [[Mission Monitor Board]] symbols of many Legionnaires are seen in the opening credits. | ||
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==Adaptations== | ==Adaptations== | ||
| − | This episode features concepts similar to those in [[Adventure Comics 247|Adventure Comics #247]] in which a trio of Legionnaires travel back to Smallville, where they recruit Kal- | + | This episode features concepts similar to those in [[Adventure Comics 247|Adventure Comics #247]] in which a trio of Legionnaires travel back to Smallville, where they recruit Kal-El (before he becomes Superman) to the 30th century to be a Legionnaire. The Legion recruited him for not only his powers but as a tribute to the legacy he would leave as Superman. |
[[Category:LSH cartoon]] | [[Category:LSH cartoon]] | ||
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Contents
Story Synopsis
TV listing
When fearsome villains the Fatal Five set their sights on the newly formed Legion of Super Heroes, three of the Legion's members go back in time to get help from the greatest hero of all time: Superman. Instead they find Clark Kent, aware of his powers but not yet of his grand destiny.
Expanded synopsis
- unknown
Cast
Legionnaires
The following appear in the episode:
- Bouncing Boy
- Brainiac 5
- Lightning Lad
- Phantom Girl
- Saturn Girl
- Superman, joins in this episode
- Triplicate Girl
The following are mentioned but not seen:
Villains
The Fatal Five:
- Emerald Empress, leader
- Tharok
- Persuader
- Mano
- Validus
Other Characters
- Booster Gold and Skeets (cameo)
- Martha Kent
Miscellaneous
Locations
- 21st century Smallville
- 31st century New Metropolis
- Braal (mentioned only)
- Legion Clubhouse
- Legion Outpost (mentioned only)
- Superman Museum in New Metropolis
Trivia about the episode
- This is the first episode in the series.
- The series was originally going to show the Legion travelling back in time to get Superman, but overshooting the exact time and landing too far back, in a time before Superman had fully developed his powers. Clark Kent would have taken the name Superboy to fit in with his teammates. However, developments during production regarding legal issues to the Superboy name caused the show to have to be rewritten to have Superman instead of Superboy.
- Booster Gold and Skeets are seen in a scene where Clark Kent races to get the Superman costume. Booster Gold is a janitor in the Superman museum, similar to his original appearance as a museum janitor in the 25th century.
- Several aliens in the streets of 31st century New Metropolis were designed to resemble several Green Lantern races.
- Interlac is correctly used in a scene where Superman is lifting progressively heavier weights.
- The Mission Monitor Board symbols of many Legionnaires are seen in the opening credits.
- The Legion Clubhouse is once again modeled as half of an upside-down rocketship.
Quotes
- unknown
Adaptations
This episode features concepts similar to those in Adventure Comics #247 in which a trio of Legionnaires travel back to Smallville, where they recruit Kal-El (before he becomes Superman) to the 30th century to be a Legionnaire. The Legion recruited him for not only his powers but as a tribute to the legacy he would leave as Superman.
