The Atom :: The Filmation Adventures I

Show: Aquaman (Episode IV-II)

Air Date: September 30, 1967

Written by: George Kashdan

The Atom

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"Invasion Of The Beetle-Men"

A seemingly harmless meteor hurdles towards Earth; however in its core, five insectoid creatures communicate with their distant home world to confirm that their mission to destroy all of Earth's atomic piles is about to deploy.

Upon entering the atmosphere and due to friction, the meteorite crashes near a nuclear lab complex as nothing more than an average pebble. Shortly after, a group of atomic scientists study the object, when the alien beetles emerge from the soil, and gaining human-like size, launch a merciless attack against those present.

One of the scientists studying the sample is Professor Ray Palmer, who, after being captured and imprisoned, uses his fantastic powers to transform into the Atom. Will the Mighty Mite be able to stop the chain reaction triggered by the Beetle-Men to destroy the atomic piles, or will Earth become a mark for extraterrestrial invasion?

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The World of DC Comics: Nuclear Lab Complex (Presumably in Ivy Town).

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The New Adventures of Superman :: Episode IV-I

Show: The New Adventures of Superman

Air Date: October 1, 1966

Written by: Ross Braddock

Superman

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"The Chimp Who Made It Big"

A space capsule streaking through space and preparing to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere after its mission to Venus, narrowly misses collision with a small asteroid. A larger meteor, however, crashes with the asteroid, and the resulting shockwave bathes the space capsule with powerful radiation that also strikes at Toto, the Chimpanzee who is the sole crew member of the Venus probe.

Upon hearing the news, Superman flies off to space in order to prevent the out-of-control capsule from burning up on re-entry. After successfully landing the probe at the NASA Spacecraft Center, everyone readies to open the capsule, only to find that Toto has been transformed by the radiation into a gargantuan Ape bent on destruction: Titano! And its first victim? Lois Lane!

Can Superman rescue Lois from the feral beast before the military strikes with destructive force, or will he realize too late that Titano's transformation has granted him deadly powers?

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Also featuring: Perry White and Lois Lane (reporting for WKFA-TV, not for the Daily Planet).

The World of DC Comics: Daily Planet, NASA Unmanned Space Station (it is unclear if it is located at Cape Kennedy as in "The Force Phantom," in the outskirts of Metropolis as in "The Threat Of The Thrutans," or if it's an completely different facility).

The New Adventures of Superman :: Episode III-II

Show: The New Adventures of Superman

Air Date: September 24, 1966

Written by: Oscar Bensol

Superman

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"The Wicked Warlock"

An armored truck carrying precious jewels is on its way to the Metropolis Exchange, when a powerful Warlock emerges from the shadows and waves his magic cane to bring the giant statue at Monument Circle to life, and uses it to perpetrate an incredible heist.

Across the city, at the Daily Planet, and thanks to his super-hearing, Clark Kent can hear the truck's alarm going off, changes into Superman, and flies away to the rescue. Upon arriving at Monument Circle, Superman is able to recover the stolen goods, but the Warlock fades away at the last second.

Was the Wicked Warlock simply after some common jewels, or was there a more nefarious motive to this robbery? And will Superman be able to discover in time what the sorcerer's real intentions are before he succumbs to his evil black magic?

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Also featuring: Jimmy Olsen and Perry White.

The World of DC Comics: Metropolis (Monument Circle, Jewelry Exchange, Daily Planet, Port Waterfront).

The New Adventures of Superman :: Episode III-I

Show: The New Adventures of Superman

Air Date: September 24, 1966

Written by: Oscar Bensol

Superman

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"The Threat Of The Thrutans"

A research satellite from the distant planet Thruta enters the Solar System on a scientific mission to harmlessly observe Earth. When a solar flare damages the satellite, its crew is forced to detach from the main rockets, thus stranding them in Earth's orbit.

Now in need of technology that will help them return to their home world, the marooned Thrutans launch a series of explosive devices in what they think is merely a show of strength. It is up to Superman to protect the city from the fallout of the Thrutans' careless attack.

Will the Man of Steel be able to stop the rampage of the extraterrestrial menace before the shockwaves of their powerful weapons destroy Metropolis and its surroundings?

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First appearance of: Daily Planet Building.

Also featuring: Jimmy Olsen.

The World of DC Comics: Metropolis (Daily Planet, Metropolis High School, Space Rocket launch base).

The New Adventures of Superman :: Episode II-II

Show: The New Adventures of Superman

Air Date: September 17, 1966

Written by: Oscar Bensol

Superman

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"Merlin's Magic Marbles"

Frustrated by his constant defeats at the hands of Superman, Lex Luthor designs a machine that peers into the distant past, and thus the evil genius is able to establish contact with the ancient wizard of legend, Merlin. Luthor convinces Merlin to provide him with the means to "commit his deeds" without being caught by his pursuers.

The powerful wizard grants Lex the formula to create magic marbles that will turn him as young as a child, so he and his henchman Blinky can escape inconspicuously upon robbing the Metropolis Bank, the Metropolis Museum, and an armored truck. After each crime, the public, the authorities, and the Man of Steel himself are left baffled and confused by the brazen acts.

Will Superman be able to discover Luthor's latest ruse before the criminal mastermind makes his move on the Government Mint and throws the city into utter chaos?

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First appearance of: Lex Luthor.

Also featuring: Perry White.

The World of DC Comics: Metropolis (Police Precinct 25/16, Metropolis Bank, Metropolis Museum, Government Mint).

The New Adventures of Superman :: Episode II-I

Show: The New Adventures of Superman

Air Date: September 17, 1966

Written by: Oscar Bensol

Superman

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"The Prehistoric Pterodactyls"

In the vast, frozen Arctic, a violent earthquake causes an ice shelf to break apart, and from it, a couple of pterodactyls are freed from their eternal imprisonment. The prehistoric creatures then take flight and head for the southwest.

Reporters Clark Kent and Lois Lane are on special assignment in San Francisco, when they hear on the radio that a giant flying monster has been sighted by an aircraft carrier in Hawaii. While Lois stays to find out more information from the Navy, Clark changes into Superman and crosses the Pacific towards the Hawaiian islands.

The Man of Steel is successful in defending the aircraft carrier against the pterodactyl. What he doesn't know is that the Coast Guard is fighting a second flying creature in San Francisco, and Lois is caught right in the middle. Will Superman be able to return to California in time to save Lois from certain death?

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First appearance of: Lois Lane.

The World of DC Comics: Arctic Circle. San Francisco, California. Hawaii.

The New Adventures of Superman :: Episode I-II

Show: The New Adventures of Superman

Air Date: September 10, 1966

Written by: Oscar Bensol

Superman

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"The Mermen Of Emor"

While on assignment in Italy, Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen take a day off to explore the coast. Once at the beach, the reporters hear stories of a couple of expert scuba divers who recently disappeared under strange circumstances beyond the offshore reef.

Wanting to prove his theory that a sea monster is responsible for the disappearance of the scuba divers, Jimmy ignores Clark's advice to stay away from the reef, and ventures into an underwater cave. Jimmy's error costs him dearly, as he is captured by the Mermen, a barbaric race of submarine creatures who inhabit the ancient city of Emor.

Will Superman discover that the young reporter is missing, and save him in time before King Triton of Emor sacrifices him to the deadly lionsharks?

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First appearance of: Jimmy Olsen.

The World of DC Comics: Coastal Italy. The ancient Roman City of Emor.

The New Adventures of Superman :: Episode I-I

Show: The New Adventures of Superman

Air Date: September 10, 1966

Written by: Oscar Bensol

Superman

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"The Force Phantom"

A beam of light lands from space at an Asian rocket base, and takes the barely visible shape of a giant being formed of compressed force. The creature wreaks havoc in the base before departing to other space centers in the Middle East and North Africa to cause more damage.

News of the mysterious attacks make their way to the Daily Planet, where reporter Clark Kent realizes that it will not be too long before Cape Kennedy becomes an impending target. This is a job for Superman!

Will the Man of Steel be able to stop the creature from destroying the Kennedy Space Center, and find those responsible for its creation?

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First Appearance of: Superman, Clark Kent, and Perry White.

The World of DC Comics: Cape Kennedy, Florida. Mainland Asia, presumably China.

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