United States of America

Episodes of "Smallville" air on TNT in the U.S. each weekday morning at 6.00am. This week's episodes are "Charade", "Sacrifice", "Hostage", "Salvation" and "Lazarus".

Episodes of "Superman: The Animated Series" series will be shown on The Hub in the U.S. On Tuesday, May 21 "Target" is on at 8.00pm. On Wednesday, May 22 "Little Girl Lost - Part 1" will air at 5.00pm. On Thursday, May 23 "Little Girl Lost - Part 2" will air at 5.00pm. On Friday, May 24 "Where There's Smoke" will air at 5.00pm. On Saturday, May 25 "Legacy - Part 1" will air at 2.00pm.

The "Justice League Unlimited" episode titled "[Unknown]" will air in the U.S. on Saturday, May 25 at 9.30am on The CW's Vortexx programming block.

"Superman: The Movie" will air on 5MAX Movies in the U.S. at 4.45pm on Thursday, May 23.

"Superman II" will air on 5MAX Movies in the U.S. at 6.05am on Tuesday, May 21.

NetFlix.com also has a number of Superman and Justice League TV shows and movies available to watch online.

Australia

In Australia, a "Young Justice" episode will air each weekday at 4.30pm on GO! (99). This week's episodes are: Monday - "Independence Day". Tuesday - "Fireworks". Wednesday - "Welcome to Happy Harbor". Thursday - "Drop Zone". Friday - "Schooled".

In Australia, the "Young Justice: Invasion" episode "Complications" will air at 10.00am on Saturday, May 25 on GO! (99). While the episode "The Hunt" will air at 10.00am on Sunday, May 26 on GO! (99).

In Australia, an episode of "Lois & Clark" will air at 3.30pm each weekday on 111 Hits (111). This week's episodes are: Monday - "The Green, Green Glow of Home". Tuesday - "Man of Steel Bars", Wednesday - "Pheromone, My Lovely". Thursday - "Honeymoon in Metropolis". Friday - "All Shook Up".

In Australia, "Superman: The Movie" will air on Saturday, May 25 at 9.50pm on Channel 9.

If there's anything I've missed please don't hesitate to let me know.

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For this entry, I'm going to back track on Mattel's chronological release of their toy line by featuring an action figure from their DC Superheroes toy line. Released as part of this toy line, this Superman variation is simply called Kal-El in the packaging. I don't recall seeing this version in the comic books but the closest I could remember is the Hunter/Prey Superman from the Superman/Doomsday: Hunter/Prey mini series. We can also make a case for the Birthright Jor-El version as the inspiration for this figure. More about this figure below.

Mattel's DC Superheroes was notorious for their Superman costume variations and repaints, but despite this notoriety, they managed to come up with great representations of the various Superman costume changes in the 2000s. Chief among them was the post Our World's at War Superman costume which featured Superman sporting a darker red "S" insignia with a black background (in exchange of the yellow one). Unfortunately I don't own that figure. That figure is an awesome figure because it got the right suit colors that is very much faithful to the comic books (unlike the regular Superman). Mattel also released an Emperor Joker Superman in this toy line which features Superman sporting a black suit with silver colors in exchange of the red colors of his costume. Their last repaint was this one, which they simply named as Kal-El. I don't really recall seeing this version in the comic books, though there were instances in the comic books where Superman acted more Kryptonian than human (see Krypton Man). I do have my reasons why I purchased this figure even though this is just a repaint with a new a head sculpt. I'll reveal it a little later. But honestly, the figure looks great. He can actually work well as an Elseworlds Superman in your display.

Read Jasper's complete Mattel's DC Superheroes Kal-El Action Figure review right here at the Superman Homepage.

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• 20 May 2013
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Original Broadcast Date: January 14, 1950

"Voices of the Dead"

Daily Planet reporters Lois Lane and Clark Kent are in the dining car of the express locomotive The Golden Comet looking for the famous inventor Doctor Walter Roebling of the Electronic Institute. The scientist has perfected a voice machine which he claims can make one hear the Voices of the Dead. However, when Clark and Lois approach Roebling, he and a woman who is possibly his daughter say that he is not the man whom they seek. It's possible that Kent was mistaken about Doctor Roebling being on board The Golden Comet.

Convinced that he and Lois have found Doctor Roebling, Clark believes the scientist didn't wish to speak in front of so many people. He and Lois decide to go to the doctor's cabin. The door is locked, and nobody is responding to the buzzer or knocks. The conductor uses his key to unlock the sleeping compartment. What he, Lois and Clark have discovered shocks them. Nobody is in the room, and the window is open. It seems that Doctor Roebling and his female companion have left the train. Superman must find out how or why. The life of the elderly professor may depend on it.

Read James' complete review of this episode of the Superman Radio Series.

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Episode #269: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN #35, March 1959, was published around January 1, 1959. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 10c. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye, featuring the third and final story. All three stories were written by Otto Binder, and have been reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY vol. III.

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Meanwhile, Warner Bros. has released two new banner graphics, one featuring Zod, the other Superman... Placed together, they appear to be flying towards one another.

Opening June 14, "Man of Steel" stars Henry Cavill as Superman, Michael Shannon as General Zod, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Kevin Costner as Jonathan Kent, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Russell Crowe as Jor-El, Ayelet Zurer as Lara Lor-Van, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, Antje Traue as Faora, Harry Lennix as General Swanwick and Christopher Meloni as Col. Hardy.

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• 18 May 2013
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At a Walmart store in Plano, Illinois fans lined up to buy tickets for Walmart's Premiere Night which allows fans to see the see the movie prior to its nationwide opening. The town of Plano served as the backdrop for Clark Kent's fictional hometown, Smallville, in the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures action-adventure "Man of Steel." Fans converged on Walmart stores around the country today where they can purchase exclusive tickets to see the film on June 13, 2013 at local theaters, the day before it opens nationwide on June 14, 2013.

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Simply purchase $5 worth of Yeo's Asian Drinks, RTD Tea and/or Soy Drinks and you could win "Man of Steel" movie passes, messenger bags, hoodies, and metal water bottles.

Visit the Yeo's website for further details and an entry form.

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• 18 May 2013
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Fans who miss out on the June 13 Walmart Advanced Screening of "Man of Steel" will be able to purchase their tickets to see "Man of Steel" for its June 14 release from AMC Theatres starting Tuesday, May 21.

Visit AMCTheatres.com to see the countdown.

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• 17 May 2013
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DC Comics released a 5-page sneak peek of this tie-in prequel comic book.

Tickets for the exclusive screening of "Man of Steel," will go on sale in more than 3,700 Walmart stores starting at 8 a.m. this Saturday, May 18. Customers will be able to purchase up to four tickets per visit, and have the option to choose between 2D or 3D showings, where applicable. The advance screening will take place in selected local theaters nationwide at 7 p.m. on June 13.

Walmart invites customers to show their excitement for the first screening of "Man of Steel" on Facebook and on Twitter with the hashtag #SeeSteelFirst. For more information and to view the selected theaters please visit: www.walmart.com/manofsteel.

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• 17 May 2013
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With eye-popping spreads, cool graphics and fantastic artwork featuring some of the best comic artists of our time, you (um, we mean, your kids) can now get a comprehensive look at the complete Superman legend from his birth on Krypton to the friends, foes, and loves who are a part of his amazing story.

Also, included in this prize package, three more great books from Dorling-Kindersley including, Batman: The World of the Dark Knight, a similarly fantastic ultimate guide to Gotham's greatest crime-fighter and two huge sticker books that will offer up hours of fun: Superman: The Ultimate Sticker Collection and the Batman: The Ultimate Sticker Collection.

Five lucky winners will each win a prize package of all four books.

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• 17 May 2013
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Everyone knows Superman came from Krypton, but he also came from the minds of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. These two artists labored in obscurity for years, and they were eventually rescued by the fandom they inspired. Here's the story of these Clevelanders who created a world, changing ours forever.

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• 17 May 2013
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"Our goal is to make a high end extended trailer based off the DC Comics graphic novel Kingdom Come. This way we can show all the key and most popular moments from the novel and create something that really gets the fans involved."

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• 17 May 2013
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