Superman becomes a Human

[@Avenger85438]

More writers need to remember that Superman isn't helpless without his power and he's as smart as he is moral.

[@leschroniquesderick4109]

He's always resourceful. He recently was on another planet without his powers (forgot the name) fought for the lives of other people despite being powerless.

[@sankalparora8146]

Damn straight.

[@bartolomeestebanmurillo4459]

I love how Superman is no pushover when he doesn't have his powers, I imagine Jonathan taught him to hunt, to build a fire when he was not tending to the farm.

[@ericdevries3974]

Yup self reliance is great

[@deadpoolrockz6410]

And I guess how to blacksmith himself a sword too, apparently.

[@flakzuludeusex2365]

@@deadpoolrockz6410 Hmmm, farmers do that for horses I think and to maintain their shoes and forge their own cutting tools by the looks of it.

[@jack-exzolt9858]

Clark was also a stellar member of the Cub Scouts during his younger days. Yes, when they said Supes was a boy scout he is literal one. Aside from Farm Work, he loves camping outdoors.

[@blackeroni]

@@deadpoolrockz6410 Clark is a High IQ kryptonian so he probably knew intuitively how basic smithery worked

[@justmoonwithamustache]

I love when they show Superman being resourceful rather than making him look helpless without his powers(or making him look helpless without his powers to make Batman look good)

[@Longshanks1690]

Putting those farmboy skills to use. 😂

[@BoosterGoldEarth6]

Batman get more hate than a dictator

[@kevinzky88]

well he was a farm boy farmers are indeed very resourcesful

[@Gamerafighter76]

Eeyup.

[@peteralexandergraae2830]

Being a Boyscout has its privileges

[@jmckdekalb316]

It’s amazing that Superman can survive without his powers. Growing up with humans made him more human than being Kryptonian.

[@benji285]

Exactly, it's a pity that most people seem to have completely forgotten this crucial aspect of the character. Maybe it's because of the movie "Kill Bill" ; no, Superman is not the real identity of Clark Kent, Clark Kent is the real identity of Superman, he's a brave farm boy from Kansas.

[@_JOMOMA]

Yes I think Quentin Tarantino should have used Batman in that context.

[@jddiggy2343]

You do know that on Krypton non of the kryptonians had powers their were all like average humans in their planet because they had a red sun.

[@benji285]

@@jddiggy2343 I think he is aware of this, however, Superman himself was never ordinary. Even in the original comic, the Cryptonians were indeed born super beings regardless of this whole solar-influenced story (which I find is one of the most flawed retcons in the DC comics universe that have ever happened). ).

[@donterrenoalto4235]

He a farmer so

[@foldabotZ]

The full beard and semi-barbarian look is his perfect aesthetic.

[@garganrose]

It’s a shame that the best of my knowledge nobody ever made an action figure of that.

[@MotorMaster39]

kal-El The Barbarian

[@Longshanks1690]

Superman in a car is one of the most oddly surreal sights because there’s nothing actually wrong with it, but at the same time, he should be flying when he’s not presenting as Clark.

[@TheBigExclusive]

Even Superman wants to relax. Sitting in a car is so much more comfortable. Leather seats, sitting down, relaxing. If you fly, then it takes effort and all the wind blows in your face.

[@CircuitReborn]

​@@TheBigExclusivemore surreal to see his specific choice in car and him propping on elbow on the seat to drive one handed.

[@sullivan108]

"Written by Dwayne McDuffie" oh yeah, that explains why this episode is top 10

[@fakesuperhero368]

100%

[@minister2965]

the amount of talent this dude has, where despite Static Shock flopped, WB was like "shit we got a gold here" and let him lead the Justice League

[@davidw.2791]

@@minister2965Static Shock may have flopped but at least they got full seasons and we even saw Old Static in the JLU time travel story. ❤

[@levonhard]

All those skills learned at the boyscouts and in the farm rly helped

[@Longshanks1690]

4:30 If I was a futuristic hellhound and Superman came by to be my pack leader, I’d also be pretty bummed out if he got rid of me too. 🥺

[@TheMissingLink2]

Well of course they are bummed. He killed their leader and they now have no one.

[@Zen-zt4uk]

You know, despite knowing he's a super hero Superman-actually Clark, yeah, we all forget that Clark actually did grew up as a human thanks some normal out of city farmville parents and that he at least seems to know what to do without his powers, like at least he knows how to siphon gas and apparently remembers enough to manufacture a blade. Thanks Clark's parents Or maybe I'm just reading too much into this idfk man.

[@mrtyrant1680]

We all have this image of him as this all powerful being, but we forgot that he was raised as a human and clearly has a bunch of practical skills that he learned due to years living as a farmer with his parents.

[@Zoloft77]

Never underestimate good parenting.

[@darkpaw1522]

Superman is such a Chad. I loved this episode.

[@Gelugladius]

Clark Kent: Last Boy Scout on Earth.

[@K-11609]

Gotta say of all the episodes and soundtracks, these are my personal favorites of the entire DCAU. Something about the score just feels adventurous while also being a bit somber and heroic at the same time. And don’t even get me started on the story of both parts.

[@SilverHyozanryu]

I've watched this episode a dozen times, and I never noticed the flash brand lightspeed bars in the trunk of the car. That's such a fun detail.

[@davidw.2791]

Like the twinkies in WallE.

[@mathewhaight]

This is the kind of thing that the movies will never give us and that is not necessarily A bad thing, because the format of a movie and the volatile nature of the industry won't really allow for it nowadays, but it shows why this show remains the standard that I use to judge current DC products.

[@davidw.2791]

If the writers are smart they can make this into an adventure tale that Superman tells another hero. “One time I got zapped into a world with a red sun…”

[@mathewhaight]

@@davidw.2791 Hell if they actually did a cinematic universe right and not tried to rush it, this could have been a sequel to an avengers style cliffhanger.

[@davidw.2791]

You mean if they would do THIS cinematic universe right. The DCEU Superman movies otoh are aging the same way as the Timothy Dalton 007 films to me.

[@IngensViator]

Just the best episode ever, watching superman turning Conan the barbarian is amazing.

[@VITAS874]

Samurai clark

[@AzraelWolf-vr4ku]

This is one of my favorite episodes of Justice League. It reminds me a little of Planet of the Apes. At first, Superman thought he was on an alien planet because of the red sun which weakens him, yet he can survive as a human. Then he found the watchtower which was abandoned a long time ago. Superman now knows this alien planet is the future Earth. What surprised him is he met the immortal reform villain Vandal Savage and together send Superman back to his original timeline. And that is why I love this episode.

[@Hamzakarim-1]

When you think about it, superman is a huge guy (prob 6'4) all muscular and grew up in a farm, and knows how to fight Even without his powers, he would easily survive and kick ass

[@davidw.2791]

Yup when he’s “depowered…” he has the same muscle tone as Bruce.

[@MalvinMichael-s6m]

If anyone says superman is nothing without his powers just show them this video 🗿🗿

[@leonardowynnwidodo9704]

And that one episode in Justice League Action Edit: the episode is “Under a Red Sun”

[@fenrirsrage4609]

​@@leonardowynnwidodo9704 Trying to find that one never saw it

[@abeharmala8945]

This makss sense because even under a red sun supermans muscle and bone density are fsr greater than a humans even without his powers he is able to rip cars in half its just a struggle for him the same as a person ripping a phone book possible but hard

[@Gamerafighter76]

Supes finds a way even without his powers; being raised in Kansas helped him be resourceful.

[@noahmorales411]

I like this version of superman because we get to see how he would survive without his powers and honestly he is a survivor 👍 Very nice

[@caelanshpak2007]

I love how it shows that Superman was always prepared and never fully relied on his powers as if one day he knew he would lose them and he adapted very quickly to not having them

[@lillyliion]

I'm super impressed that there were enough parts for the car to actually start and drive. Batterys, fuel, and manual parts hate not being used for long stretches of time

[@ijkxjdc]

Superman and all those things he found were hit by a beam that accidentally sent them into the future, so they were all in working condition. That's why they still worked.

[@lillyliion]

@ijkxjdc oh, that makes sense now, I wish I'd known that, my bad.

[@ijkxjdc]

@@lillyliion Honestly, you should watch not only this episode, but this series, it's really great.

[@lillyliion]

@ijkxjdc I think I'm going to, everything I've seen of it really brings out the best of most characters

[@davidw.2791]

@@lillyliionThe enemy hit those spots with a Tachyon Cannon which was why those sphere-shaped chunks were there: it was an homage to the Terminator time travel bubbles, but bigger. ❤

[@benwasserman8223]

So where in Smallville did Superman learn how to blacksmith a sword? Did a Renaissance Faire move through town?

[@gringo6362]

Common sense

[@brucewayan449]

Maybe some of his neighboorhood? They are Farmers right? They must knew how to defend theirself from wild animal

[@sz_b_zstechnix7523]

not how to forge a blade, but metalworking is most surtainly an aspect he could have known how to do, even more so when you consider his heatvision before his powers were booted out. And metalworking can be used on a farm. Making horseshoes, small bolts, even tool fixing (be it a wheelbarrow, a bucket, or a rake) can be done with basic metalworking. Now, how he actually sharpened that shit without cracking, or much proper whetstones, that's the intresting part.

[@kinocorner976]

Maybe Dianna? Other people?

[@flying1dead155]

Clearly you didn't grow up on a farm . 😂

[@gregorylatimer6088]

This is classic

[@WolfRamAndHart]

What's a mini Easter egg for the adults, is that Superman's new coat, is made of the alpha wolf. You can understand the need to not be graphic, but the unique design of the wolf's fur coat is unmistakeable, and a Dewayne McDuffie thing to do. See 3:25 vs. 3:42

[@ahmedshaharyarejaz9886]

Another thing you notice as an Adult is that the meat Clark was cooking was from the dead alpha, which he then fed the other wolves/dogs. Clarke was not messing around here.

[@WolfRamAndHart]

@@ahmedshaharyarejaz9886 Yep. Not as 100% as the unique coat, but its the only animal he found, waste not...and about right size on the rotisserie. At least Clark recognizes protein is protein, and feeding his new pack is a necessity. Pure savage.

[@ahmedshaharyarejaz9886]

@@WolfRamAndHart Yeah, Clarke can be cold and ruthless if he needs to be. You could say Clarke got that Dog in him, lol. This show was so great, it was the GOAT 🐐 of Superhero shows. In just 20 minutes they would do with characters what most 2 hour movies can't seem to pull off. Hopefully we see good DC movies that match this awesome show someday.

[@happydice]

Superman may lose his super powers under a red sunlight, but he is still Kryptonian. Krypton has much harsher environments and predators which Kryptonians evolved alongside. Plus krypton is larger than earth with 4-10x higher gravity. Even when now under red sunlight superman without any training is naturally as strong as Olympic level athletes, or even greater.

[@jilhaneyisaiahdanielb.8878]

4:18 Reminds me of Ben 10 Alien Force when Kevin just leave the Blowfish to his habitat.

[@arnoldrivas4590]

I think that was Ultimate Alien. But yeah :D

[@Feedback105]

Ben 10 ultimate alien Episode: Deep They were trying to obtain the map of infinity before aggregor got to em. This ended up with ben, and co traveling to piciss. The home world of Ripjaws.

[@xXSilentAgent47Xx]

The original Samurai Clark. Only what's left is Aku's appearance.

[@bgt2848]

“You’re stranded without your power, Superman what will you do now ha ha” “ I was raised on a Farm in Kansas I’ll be OK” “… Oh … well without your powers, you will not be able to defend yourself ha ha!” “Well actually, my dad was a fair hand at welding! Taught me a lot, I could fashion a sword and just use my normal farmboy muscles!” “…..oh…….WELL! Since you’ve run out of gas, you will be forced to wander aimlessly until you’re too weak! And then-“ “Well uh😅, actually funny enough I WAS in fact in the Boy Scouts with a few modifications to my transport and the taming of wild animals fashioning a sled is not really that difficult to-“ “SON OF A….”

[@MadameTamma]

Considering how long his hair got he must have been there for at least a few months

[@mnf2091]

Superman manage to build katana in the middle of desert with a bunch of scraps

[@wardenunknown]

This is probably the closest I’ll get to seeing Superman warlord, and the closest anyone will get to The Bloodless

[@MASTERSOT]

"Is this how feels to be like Batman;"

[@joseislanio8910]

Minus the money thing

[@DaitylSword]

This is how no powers superman would really be not whatever the heck that Superman returns movie was

[@edenramos9686]

Superman in 321st Century Kal El in 32,003

[@frederikklotzskov9673]

This story put the man in superman

[@danielamaro3114]

It's one of the best episodes I still enjoyed 😊

[@ThePa1riot]

Superman with a sword is an image I never knew I needed.

[@Robert-ht7om]

What's sad is for many they think Superman is just some op muscle head who just throws punches and is a goody two shoes, it's not until you do some research and see exactly what he's capable of how well he's trained and how intelligent he is, a lot of this is always missing from almost all forms of media.

[@edenramos9686]

Man of Steel to Man of Survival

[@jamestolbert1856]

Ok i may love Superman, but i love it when Clark Kent gets to shine

[@greencello599]

Clark Kent was and will always be around despite Superman being in the spotlight. As was mentioned by others, he grew up on a farm. Jonathan Kent more than likely taught him how to hunt, fish, and basic tool maintenance outside of farming. Turning a piece of steel into a sword was not in those lessons, but being resourceful was. Especially if he was with people that didn't know of his powers. Clark probably learned how to make a simple blade and expanded on that to make sword. Just because he didn't have his powers at this point didn't mean he was helpless.

[@BLK_MN]

Such an awesome episode. This whole show was peak

[@jasonbean2764]

You always save the dog!:)

[@isaacselvaraj9573]

Fist of the north star superman.

[@DenisLyamets]

Probably my favorite episode... Or at least one of.

[@gilbertotabares8196]

And that's for everybody who thinks Superman is helpless without his powers. He was brought up in the country! *And a country boy can survive!*

[@jonathanthomas4182]

The truth is despite being literally from another planet kryptonian’s are just as much human as humans here on earth under a red sun of course. And I love the fact that Superman isn’t as reliant on his powers and abilities as people think.

[@jaked5388]

Vandal: What is best in life? Superman: To crush the wolves, and see them driven before you.

[@bbenjoe]

Favorite Episode. He got teleported to this harsh world with a red sun. Strangely enough he receives the beacon of the league, so he sets out to find them.

[@Mr.Nobody_97]

Even as a fan of Batman, this is my favorite about Superman. Because while he may not be as wealthy or a magnate like Bruce or Luther, he represents the average Joe and learned to be resources from his farmers parents. Something Bruce or luthor would never know or do if put in his situation

[@meathead6155]

My favorite scene.

[@volcom05345]

Superman will always be a Kryptonian with or without powers. He can never be human.

[@csmith3248]

And people say superman is nothing without his powers Even without his powers he still a skilful resourceful and highly intelligent being

[@Azure029]

superman already was a human, he had all these skills back when he still had his powers, thats what allowed him to survive

[@justinli826]

Lmao not him magically forging a blade with a couple of flares. Still, one of the most interesting episodes involving superman. Nice to see a version of him that can function without his powers, even if it is less realistic.

[@TheMissingLink2]

I love how he picks the least fuel efficient vehicle to explore in.

[@TheContrarian09]

Men will watch this and think hell yea.

[@ericdevries3974]

Superman: shoulda taken the compact car. Me: 30 miles to the gallon.

[@MasterTopHat]

Real talk what’s the outdo song it’s fire

[@melelconquistador]

Interesting that he didn't end up in space since the earth solar system and galaxy moved.

[@bapzishere]

When superman became iron man for few seconds.

[@sorryshiina6264]

This episode needed a Kamandi reference

[@triskaidekathirteen724]

I have not seen this one.....where may I purchase this new series...I have a few seasons from the 90s

[@_danielmartinez_]

just you and me ¿huh?, guess is this where we find out who's tough dog

[@stephenwillis6937]

That scene always pissed Me off. Road flares wouldn't burn hot enough or long enough to forge anything.

[@RichardFeral6]

He fed them their leader, that’s kinda dark lmao

[@Commanderziff]

Narrator: "Using his SUPER Blacksmithing, Superman forges a sword from a lead pipe, and a half dozen road flares. He then continues his search for the Hall of Justice."

[@AmTrFilms]

Wait, was he feeding the dogs the old top dog?

[@TheKing-rp9by]

A leaf spring would have made a better blade then that rebar

[@yezki8]

A farmer's boy is many things Including strong, survivalist, and resourceful

[@zainebbougatef7718]

superman he became human he can be like batman he human

[@g.i.azilla3557]

I like how superman is still a badass without his powers Still they should've given him his black suit

[@RedWolf0407]

First off he's not becoming human he's just been affected by the Red Sun and it doesn't have solar rays to charge up Superman he's still a kryptonian even without the powers

[@ahmedshaharyarejaz9886]

Superman killed the Alpha and fed it to its pack mates. Cold blooded 🥶 .

[@alanu5109]

He grew up in a farm. Of course he knows how to do these things

[@pavy415]

Of course he would kniw how to survive he grew up as a farmer

[@emir3861]

Nice

[@OctavioMagnus]

Thats the moment when you remember that Clark is a farm boy.

[@leander2843]

Someone Else getting goosebumps when he forges his sword?

[@lesweizman388]

dwayne mcduffie died far too soon one of the best writers out there

[@andymendivil183]

No way my guy just took a rusty ol piece of rebar and some flairs, and turned it into a katana

[@ohw5306]

Love this episode

[@Saladass-kc1hh]

Superman turned into Max Rocketansky

[@TrentAA6608]

What movie is this

[@Gothamcosplay]

It's a Show called Justice League Unlimited

[@CorrinStarch]

It's from the Justice League cartoon, the first half (one that isn't Unlimited). The pair of episodes is called Hereafter, and involves the "death" of Superman

[@parry5703]

As a child, we want to be him. As a teenager, we find him cringy as hell. As an adult, we want to be like him.

[@aceman1903]

Bruh I’m tired of hosts of KZbin channels ask this question 😒just because he loses his powers don’t consider him human! He’s still and always will be a kryptonian with or without his powers! But psychologically, emotionally, and culturally he’s human inside! But biologically by any means HE’S A KRYPTONIAN!!!! Please people know your sh*t. Just look it as! Batman getting Superman powers! Bats might have kryptonian dna running through him to get these powers but he will still be a human being inside!! Think ppl think.

[@computerman789]

*Samurai Clark* 😂

[@badrinath5306]

Hes still kryptonian just no sun.

[@kreidas]

Superman X World of Warcraft. 💯👍💯

[@farukhsayyed7172]

Full video name?

[@JMan1380]

Of course Supes chooses the hot rod.

[@renl8133]

Superman killed the pack leader, skinned him to make a cape, and fed his body to his pack

[@isaacmartinez2359]

Always has been

[@arun9844110570]

I wish i want to live like him.

[@langbo9999]

It's not like he's become human it's more like him being a battery with no energy left.

[@OGJuic]

Good thing buddy was a farm boy

[@SparkeyAvalon]

Huh... And I thought only these stupid new movies had this part where "the hero is more than their superpowers". I guess it's just more annoying with the movies because you have 1.5 hours of this while here you have ~20 minutes of it.

[@SparkeyAvalon]

@Will N Yeah. But my point (after refinement due to answers here) is that in the movies it's annoying. Because it's just a too big movie % of just this. Comics and series are fine. You get 1-2 episodes/chapters of this out of tens of them. But a 2h movie has about 1h of this....

[@MatthewCobalt]

It’s only really annoying when the entire movie wasn’t made to showcase that actual aspect. If it’s only a plot point in part of the movie, the recovery of their powers feels anti-climatic. It also doesn’t help that to be properly satisfying you need to get rid of the powers as soon as possible, which isn’t conducive to an enjoyable viewing.