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In another thread "Opening Credits Sequence", I posted the list of characters seen in the Mission Monitor Board symbols and in the flying sequence.
Shadow Lass did not appear in the episode, though there were blue-skinned aliens in Metropolis (who looked very much like the v4-era Probes).
Check out character designer Derrick Wyatt's page, he has some stills of aliens he designed (which, as many have pointed out, strongly resemble Green Lanterns and other aliens).
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So so so much fun! Loved the episode and so many little stylistic elements - the scrolling symbols, Triplicate Girl's styling, Bouncing Boy as the congenial nice guy. Trying to look closely, re: Triplicate Girl's costume, I think when she's all together there are three tiny triangles on her chest, when she splits up, each third gets one of the triangles - so cool! I'll have to closely study the secondary characters to get their costumes right
From: Alameda, CA | Registered: Dec 2003
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Isn't that Jacques (Invisible Kid II) Foccart among the flying Legionnaires?
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I thought it was too bad that the Emerald Empress was the only one of the Fatal 5 to speak. Hopefully the other members will get more development later on.
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I was impressed! Like the X-Men movies, the cartoon captures the original spirit of the Legion while thoughtfully changing details.
It was an interesting twist to have Clark not know he is Superman yet, and the Legion showing up in Smallville to recruit him because they need him (unlike in the original story, ADVENTURE # 247). I like the idea that Clark isn't familiar with his powers yet. This keeps him on an even keel with the Legionnaires and (in theory) will prevent him from stealing the show.
The changes made to the characters make sense in TV terms. Brainy is the smart guy, but he needs something to do, so they turned him into a cyborg. Bouncing Boy can inflate so large that he holds up the Ferris wheel. Lightning Lad's scar is merely cosmetic, but appealing, nonetheless. Loved the use of Triplicate Girl (whose reputation as a "useless" Legionnaire should now be permanently laid to rest), and Phantom Girl running through LL to greet Superman.
Most importantly (for me) was that the script took its time in developing the story and letting us get to know the characters. I was afraid that it would be a rush job, all action and no plot, as many cartoons seem to be these days. But no, the story was well paced and nicely structured.
The Legionnaires' personalities seem kind of flat and stereotyped at this point(LL is the aggressive guy, BB is the hungry and friendly fat kid, etc.). In fact, only Saturn Girl seemed multi-dimensional -- decisive in battle, but also considerate toward Clark's feelings (at welcome odds with her old "ice queen" reputation). But this was the first show and a lot had to be established. In that regard, the fast action scenes covered many potential holes. I didn't even notice that only one of the Fatal Five spoke until it was pointed out, above.
Until now, I've had ambivalent feelings toward the Legion getting its own cartoon. Though I'm glad that they are getting the chance at the "big time," I feared and half expected the worst. But "Man of Tomorrow" was a pleasant suprise. I'm definitely looking forward to more.
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From: The Stasis Zone | Registered: Jul 2003
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We only saw Quislet's symbol in the opening credits, he has not made an appearance yet.
And in that second picture down, in the video it looks like Dawnstar's symbol, not Sun Boy's, though it'll probably turn out to be Star Boy's (since we saw him in the flying sequence, and his is the only symbol we didn't see of those flying).
Also, Tharok got a voice credit, but I don't remember him saying anything.
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Anyone care to wager that the current Legion HQ will be demolished and rebuilt exactly like that one in Cartoon See above?
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I love that HQ design! It's got both the upside down rocketship, plus elements of the Giffen "L" HQ (wonder if it can take off and fly?) and a little bit of the 70s HQ as well!
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