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09-01-2022, 09:52 PM
https://www.looper.com/991192/the-untold-truth-of-smallville/
BY NEERAJ CHAND/SEPT. 1, 2022 6:34 PM EDT
Today the Marvel Cinematic Universe is held up as the gold standard for the concept of live-action interconnected superhero stories. But while the oft-maligned DC cinematic universe has struggled to catch up with the MCU, the truth is DC Comics jumped on the trend much earlier with their television shows — specifically 2001's "Smallville."
This Disgusting Prey Scene Is Actually One Of The Movie's Best Easter Eggs
The series follows the adventures of a young Clark Kent (Tom Welling) growing up in a small town in Kansas years before he becomes Superman. Along with dealing with his friends and enemies, Clark also copes with his secret heritage as an alien blessed with all sorts of amazing powers. Part superhero show, part teen drama, "Smallville" laid the groundwork for what would one day become the CW's "Arrowverse," a live-action television superhero universe based on DC Comics.
With an impressive 10 seasons to its credit, "Smallville" was a trendsetter in a lot of ways, for both DC adapted media and for superhero television in general. The series is still regarded in a positive light by fans and considered a classic of its genre. Let's look at some lesser-known facts about the making of "Smallville" before the series reached its conclusion in 2011.
BY NEERAJ CHAND/SEPT. 1, 2022 6:34 PM EDT
Today the Marvel Cinematic Universe is held up as the gold standard for the concept of live-action interconnected superhero stories. But while the oft-maligned DC cinematic universe has struggled to catch up with the MCU, the truth is DC Comics jumped on the trend much earlier with their television shows — specifically 2001's "Smallville."
This Disgusting Prey Scene Is Actually One Of The Movie's Best Easter Eggs
The series follows the adventures of a young Clark Kent (Tom Welling) growing up in a small town in Kansas years before he becomes Superman. Along with dealing with his friends and enemies, Clark also copes with his secret heritage as an alien blessed with all sorts of amazing powers. Part superhero show, part teen drama, "Smallville" laid the groundwork for what would one day become the CW's "Arrowverse," a live-action television superhero universe based on DC Comics.
With an impressive 10 seasons to its credit, "Smallville" was a trendsetter in a lot of ways, for both DC adapted media and for superhero television in general. The series is still regarded in a positive light by fans and considered a classic of its genre. Let's look at some lesser-known facts about the making of "Smallville" before the series reached its conclusion in 2011.