Superman: Red Son
In the 1950s, the Soviet Union reveals its newest asset to be Superman. The sudden revelation of a superpowered alien under Soviet control causes panic in the United States, shifting the focus of the Cold War arms race from nuclear weapons to superhumans.
- 2009-2009
- 1 season
- Warner Premiere
- Animation, Other, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction
In the 1950s, the Soviet Union reveals its newest asset to be Superman. The sudden revelation of a superpowered alien under Soviet control causes panic in the United States, shifting the focus of the Cold War arms race from nuclear weapons to superhumans.
Season 1 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2009
Episode 1
News of Superman/Lex Luthor
6 mins
The United States hears the news of the Soviet Union's newest weapon to win the Cold War: Superman. American scientist Dr. Lex Luthor works to create a tool to beat Superman.
Episode 2
Superman Saves America/The Soviet Celebration
6 mins
Superman saves America from being hit by a Soviet satellite, and meets Lois Lane for the first time. / Superman leaves his own Welcome Parade after a chemical plant explodes, and Stalin's Chief of Police and son Pyotr complains that Superman will gain more power than he will in the Soviet Union.
Episode 3
Pyotr's Rejection/Pyotr Creates a Monster
5 mins
At a party in his honor, Superman meets Wonder Woman and there is an instant connection. Later, he tries to calm Pyotr's fears that he will never share the influence over the Soviet Union that Superman has earned so early in his political career. / Pyotr speaks of his disillusions with the Soviet Party, and remembers a story that created a monster. But he doesn't know it yet...
Episode 4
The Duplicate/Superman vs. The Duplicate
4 mins
Stalin dies, as Lex Luthor unveils his weapon for fighting Superman: A Superman duplicate. Superman battles the Duplicate Superman.
Episode 5
The Big Decision/Brainiac
5 mins
Lex shows signs of further insanity. Meanwhile, Superman decides to save the people by leading the Soviet Union. Brainiac appears, shrinks the city of Stalingrad and Superman is helpless to save them.
Episode 6
The Batman/Superman and Wonder Woman
5 mins
Batman sets a bomb at Moscow's Superman Museum. Wonder Woman joins Superman in the Soviet Union to work together to bring peace and justice.
Episode 7
Lois Lane and Lex Luthor/Pyotr's Betrayal
5 mins
Lex forgets his anniversary with Lois and divulges there may be a third alien who has landed on earth. / Pyotr starts spreading the word that he wants to meet with Batman in order to ally against Superman. When his car crashes into the river it seems ...
Episode 8
Wonder Woman Captured/Superman vs. Batman
7 mins
Batman makes a deal with Pyotr to try and take down Superman. Superman battles Batman to try and free Wonder Woman.
Episode 9
Opposing a Superman/The Green Lantern
7 mins
Luthor has found another alien to challenge Superman's power. Lex Luthor becomes president.
Episode 10
Hal Jordan & Wonder Woman/Superman Goes to War
7 mins
Luthor introduces military pilot Hal Jordan as his secret weapon. Lois Luthor visits Wonder Woman with a surprising request. / Lex visits Superman and Brainiac intervenes. Superman is forced to initiate the attack against America against his will.
Episode 11
The Letter/Brainiac Strikes
6 mins
Superman battles the Green Lantern Corps, Wonder Woman and her army, and the villains Lex has created over the years. In trying to evacuate Lois, Superman confronts the one thing that weakens his resolve. / Superman decides the war is unjust and plans to head back to the Soviet Union. Brainiac; however, will not let Superman stand in his way toward domination. Both he and Luthor have plans of thei
Episode 12
Checkmate Superman/Lex Luthor's America/Superman Returns
7 mins
Superman must decide whether or not to save America when Brainiac's power source is about to detonate. Lex Luthor's dominance grows throughout the world until his death. A child is sent to Earth from a doomed world.