EPISODE · Jul 7, 2018 · 49 MIN
Ep. 13 – Superman: The Animated Series – Tools of The Trade & Father’s Day
from The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast · host The DCAU Review
Continuing with their theme episodes, Cal & Liam start on the road to Apokolips in this, their 13th episode. The brothers review Tools of the Trade, which lays the groundwork for some of the most intense episodes of Superman: The Animated Series, with the introduction of Jack Kirby's Fourth World characters. While this episode deals more with what's happening on Earth, it gives viewers a sneak peek at future mega-baddie Darkseid. The second reviewed episode, Father's Day, introduces the audience to Darkseid's son, Kalibak and give Cal & Liam a chance to discuss whether or not he's a sympathetic character. The brothers discuss the normal categories as well as the #DumbKents, Darkseid's cool heel bad guy, and a lack of musical themes for villains thus far compared to Batman: The Animated Series.Stream or download the latest episode below and be sure to subscribe to us on iTunes!Click Here To Download The Entire Episode!Be sure to, click below to see Cal & Liam's final scorecards for this week's episodesTools of the TradeVoice Acting:Cal: 5/10 - Liam: 6/10Music:Cal: 4/10 - Liam: 2/10Animation/Visuals:Cal: 7/10 - Liam: 6/10Plot:Cal: 6/10 - Liam: 5/10Bonus Point:+1 for Darkseid TeaseFinal Tally:Cal: 22/40 - Liam: 20/40Father's DayVoice Acting:Cal: 6/10 - Liam: 7/10Music:Cal: 4/10 - Liam: 6/10Animation/Visuals:Cal: 4/10 - Liam: 5/10Plot:Cal: 5/10 - Liam: 4/10Bonus Point:NoneFinal Tally:Cal: 19/40 - Liam: 22/40Feel free to send feedback our way via our Twitter @DCAUReview and be sure to like us on Facebook
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Continuing with their theme episodes, Cal & Liam start on the road to Apokolips in this, their 13th episode. The brothers review Tools of the Trade, which lays the groundwork for some of the most intense episodes of Superman: The Animated Series, with the introduction of Jack Kirby's Fourth World characters. While this episode deals more with what's happening on Earth, it gives viewers a sneak peek at future mega-baddie Darkseid. The second reviewed episode, Father's Day, introduces the audience to Darkseid's son, Kalibak and give Cal & Liam a chance to discuss whether or not he's a sympathetic character. The brothers discuss the normal categories as well as the #DumbKents, Darkseid's cool heel bad guy, and a lack of musical themes for villains thus far compared to Batman: The Animated Series.Stream or download the latest episode below and be sure to subscribe to us on iTunes!Click Here To Download The Entire Episode!Be sure to, click below to see Cal & Liam's final scorecards for this week's episodesTools of the TradeVoice Acting:Cal: 5/10 - Liam: 6/10Music:Cal: 4/10 - Liam: 2/10Animation/Visuals:Cal: 7/10 - Liam: 6/10Plot:Cal: 6/10 - Liam: 5/10Bonus Point:+1 for Darkseid TeaseFinal Tally:Cal: 22/40 - Liam: 20/40Father's DayVoice Acting:Cal: 6/10 - Liam: 7/10Music:Cal: 4/10 - Liam: 6/10Animation/Visuals:Cal: 4/10 - Liam: 5/10Plot:Cal: 5/10 - Liam: 4/10Bonus Point:NoneFinal Tally:Cal: 19/40 - Liam: 22/40Feel free to send feedback our way via our Twitter @DCAUReview and be sure to like us on Facebook
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