6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Superman (1988)
Superman (1988)
Overview
One of the greatest superheroes of all time, Superman, takes to the air in this action-packed animated series. Disguised as Clark Kent, Superman uses his powers to overcome the forces of evil in a tireless crusade against crime and injustice.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.9
Overview
One of the greatest superheroes of all time, Superman, takes to the air in this action-packed animated series. Disguised as Clark Kent, Superman uses his powers to overcome the forces of evil in a tireless crusade against crime and injustice.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around universal themes of good versus evil and individual heroism, consciously avoiding specific political ideologies. Its solution to societal problems is an apolitical individual protector, rather than systemic critique or political action.
The movie features traditional casting, with major roles aligning with established character depictions. The narrative positively frames traditional identities and does not incorporate explicit DEI themes as central to its story.
Secondary
Superman: The Animated Series does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The show's narrative focuses on traditional superhero tropes and character relationships without exploring queer identities or experiences, resulting in no depiction.
Superman: The Animated Series does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The show primarily focuses on established superhero lore and character development, without engaging with LGBTQ+ representation.
Analysis of the 1988 Superman animated series (Ruby-Spears) reveals no instances where a female character engages in and wins direct physical combat against one or more male opponents. Female characters, such as Lois Lane, primarily serve in supporting or investigative roles, and are not depicted as skilled physical combatants.
The 1988 animated series faithfully adapts the established genders of its core characters from the Superman comic book canon. No major or legacy characters are portrayed with a different gender than their widely recognized source material.
The 1988 animated series "Superman" portrays its established characters, such as Superman/Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Lex Luthor, consistently with their long-standing canonical racial depictions from the source comics. No characters originally established as one race are depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
6.7
Critic Ratings
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