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Sep 17, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day September 17 1988 – Superman Premiered on CBS.

On this day September 17 1988, the animated series Superman premiered on CBS. Bringing the iconic DC Comics hero back to Saturday morning television, the show followed Clark Kent’s double life as a reporter and as Superman, the Man of Steel.

The series introduced classic villains such as Lex Luthor and featured Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and Perry White, while staying true to Superman’s legacy of truth, justice, and...

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