Animation Fascination

"Look up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman!"From the groundbreaking Fleischer Studios shorts of 1941 to today’s modern takes, Superman has had an incredible journey in animation. In this episode of Animation Fascination⁠, we explore 85 years of the Man of Steel on screen, examining iconic moments, legendary voice actors, and the evolution of Superman’s animated legacy. It's up, up, and away as hosts ⁠Marc Vibbert⁠ ⁠& Stanford Clark are joined by special guest Adam Hlavac (of Heroes Reforged and Glorious Nightmares).Join us as we celebrate the hero who inspired generations and dive deep into the shows and films that defined him—from Superman: The Animated Series and Super Friends to My Adventures With Superman and beyond.(Recorded: Tuesday, August 12th, 2025)Main TopicSuperman in AnimationAnimation MilestonesFirst animated flight — FleischerPhone booth transformation — animation originIconic “Faster than a speeding bullet…” introRotoscoping influence on superhero action1940s–1960sFleisch