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Superman on LSH

September 11, 2006: Yuri Lowenthal Talks Superman on LSH Cartoon

The Comics Continuum has published an interview with Yuri Lowenthal, the voice of Superman in the up-coming "Legion of Super Heroes" cartoon. Here's part of what he had to say about his take on Superman and how the character fits in to the futuristic team...

    Here's what I love about this incarnation of Superman: he's not at all the leader. He's not Mr. Confident. He's actually pretty lost on many different levels. He's at the point in his life where he knows he's got these powers but is still kind of unclear about his role in the world and his mighty destiny.

    But I think it's in part his youth and inexperience that make him a little more flexible and understanding and curious about the new world/time. I mean, suddenly it's the 31st Century! And it's a strange place for him to be, a world/time where they have museums dedicated to the man he will become, celebrating heroic things he has yet to do. It's kind of intimidating. He's existing at once in the past, the present and the future. Okay, so it's actually VERY intimidating for him.

    But this is where he'll learn some of the skills, have some of the experiences he'll need to become the Superman that everybody knows and loves. It's kind of interesting to think of Superman as having lived this "bonus life" that helped shape who he is. Of course, if we get into that, we start dealing with alternate universes and timelines, etc.

    Let's just get back to your question: He makes a great member of the team, but he's really the beginner here. The rest of the Legionnaires are a crack team. Okay, not always "crack" as you'll see, but they've definitely got seniority in this whole "fighting crime" thing.

You can read the complete interview at the Comics Continuum website.

"Legion of Super Heroes" debuts on the Kid's WB on Saturday, September 23rd. Check out the official website for a teaser trailer and more details.



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