Atom Man vs. Superman

He's Back! ...in a bigger...better...brand-new SUPER SERIAL!

RELEASED 20 Jul 19504h 12m★ 5.5 TMDB

Superman battles Lex Luthor, who is using a teleportation device and a new identity as Atom Man in his criminal plans.

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Superman: The 1941–1943 Theatrical ShortsOptional background2h 25m
A separate adaptation of Lois Lane and Perry White; useful for comparison, but unrelated to Atom Man vs. Superman’s story continuity.
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A separate adaptation of Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen and Perry White; useful for comparison, but unrelated to Atom Man vs. Superman’s story continuity.

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Where it fits in the DC universe

Atom Man vs. Superman is title 71 of 73 in our Live-action Elseworlds viewing sequence. Kirk Alyn returns as Superman in the serial following the 1948 Superman. Watch its chapters in order for the developing conflict with Lex Luthor and his Atom Man identity.

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