...futuristic clone, bred for battle.
From this week's TV Guide:
****Superman is all grown up when the energetic cartoon returns this fall. "This is more of a classic Superman," says producer James Tucker. "He's not going to be the scrwany kid from the first season." He'll once again be called to the future by the Legion, a youthful band of 31st-century crimefighters. But he's not the only Man of Tomorrow: A Superman clone from even further in the future recruits the Legion to help battle Imperiex, described by Tucker as a "techno barbarian," in the 41st-century. The clone of steel was raised in a test tube and bred to fight--but not much else. "Through the course of the season, the Legion is going to teach him how to be a true hero," Tucker says. "The comic-book purists are probably going to balk at first, but I think we've done a really good job of ombining some aspects of DC Comics characters they know into this character." --Rich Sands****
From Comics Continuum:
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0707/21/legion.htm****Kids' WB! has provided The Continuum with a first look at a promtional image for the second season of Legion of Super Heroes.
The image shows one of the two Superman characters for the second season. This Superman is from the 41st Century and is a clone bred for fighting moreso than heroism.
Look for an interesting dynamic between the new Superman and Brainiac-5.
Yuri Lowenthal, who voiced Superman last season, is returning to voice both versions of Superman for Season 2. Keri Wahlgren, who provided the voices of Saturn Girl and Triplicate Girl, told The Continuum she is also returning.
The image also shows a first look at Chameleon Boy and new designs for characters.
"I love the new look," Andy Milder, who provides the voice of Lightning Lad, told The Continuum. "This whole new season has a really cool feel. Itıs even better than last year."
Fans will get their first look at the second season of Legion this Friday at Comic-Con International in San Diego.
Panelists include cast members Lowenthal, Phil Morris and Alex Polinsky, producer James Tucker, director Brandon Vietti and story editor/writer Michael Jelenic. Some footage from Season 2 will be shown. ****
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