Superman: The Last Son of Krypton (Part 1)

"The Last Son of Krypton (Part 1)" is the premiere episode of Superman: The Animated Series. It was directed by Dan Riba with a script written by Alan Burnett and Paul Dini. It first aired on the WB Network on September 6th, 1996. This is the first chapter in a three-part series premiere.

Notes & Trivia

 * This episode is included on disc one of the Superman: The Animated Series, Volume One DVD collection by Warner Home Video.


 * First episode of the series. First DC Animated Universe versions of all characters.


 * Voice actress Vernee Watson is credited as Vernee Watson-Johnson in this episode.


 * Other than the opening title credits for the series, Kal-El, who will eventually become Superman, appears as an infant only in this episode.


 * This the first appearance of Sul-Van in any form of media. He is unique to the continuity of the DC Animated Universe and does not have a DC Comics counterpart.