Smallville, the longest-running television series based on a comic book, debuted on this date in 2001. The show centered around a young Clark Kent (Tom Welling) and, over the course of its 10 seasons, chronicled his life from high school to the start of his career at the Daily Planet as well as laying the foundation for him becoming Superman. In addition to Welling, key cast members included Kristin Kreuk (Lana Lang), Allison Mack (Chloe Sullivan), Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor), Erica Durance (Lois Lane), Justin Hartley (Oliver Queen/Green Arrow), Cassidy Freeman (Tess Mercer), John Glover (Lionel Luthor), Annette O’Toole (Martha Kent), John Schneider (Jonathan Kent), and Terence Stamp (voice of Jor-El).
While the series introduced several new faces to the Superman mythos over its 218 episodes, it also showcased a number of well-known DC Comics characters, some of which appeared for the first time in a live-action production. Among the heroes and villains that made the cut are Linda Danvers (Kara, Clark’s Kryptonian cousin), Brainiac, John Jones (Martian Manhunter), Zod, Doomsday, Arthur Curry (Aquaman), Mera, Victor Stone (Cyborg), Dinah Lance (Black Canary), Zatanna Zatara, Carter Hall (Hawkman), Courtney Whitmore (Stargirl), Doctor Fate, Isis, Jayne and Zan (the Wonder Twins), Brainiac 5, Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl, Lightening Lad, Booster Gold, John Corben (Metallo), Slade Wilson, Winslow Schott (Toy Man), Bizarro, Silver Banshee, Roulette, Persuader, Black Manta, Solomon Grundy, Captain Cold, Ultraman, Plastique, Amanda Waller, Rick Flag, Bruno Mannheim, Granny Goodness, Mad Harriet, Desaad, and Darkseid.
While the series introduced several new faces to the Superman mythos over its 218 episodes, it also showcased a number of well-known DC Comics characters, some of which appeared for the first time in a live-action production. Among the heroes and villains that made the cut are Linda Danvers (Kara, Clark’s Kryptonian cousin), Brainiac, John Jones (Martian Manhunter), Zod, Doomsday, Arthur Curry (Aquaman), Mera, Victor Stone (Cyborg), Dinah Lance (Black Canary), Zatanna Zatara, Carter Hall (Hawkman), Courtney Whitmore (Stargirl), Doctor Fate, Isis, Jayne and Zan (the Wonder Twins), Brainiac 5, Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl, Lightening Lad, Booster Gold, John Corben (Metallo), Slade Wilson, Winslow Schott (Toy Man), Bizarro, Silver Banshee, Roulette, Persuader, Black Manta, Solomon Grundy, Captain Cold, Ultraman, Plastique, Amanda Waller, Rick Flag, Bruno Mannheim, Granny Goodness, Mad Harriet, Desaad, and Darkseid.
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