While most of us are looking forward to the upcoming direct-to-DVD animated movies from Marvel and DC Comics, Warner Home Video is offering a little something to those among us who like to see where it all began.
Hitting stores on April 7, 2009, WHV presents the first authorized collection of the Max Fleischer series of Superman theatrical shorts. Originally shown in cinemas in 1941-1942, anyone who's had the chance to check out these cartoons knows that the animation not only holds up to today's standards, but arguably surpasses it. After the jump, we run down what fans can expect from the 2-disc set.
In addition to 17 original theatrical shorts, fans can also check out two exclusive featurettes, "The Man, The Myth, Superman," and "First Flight: The Fleischer Superman Series." As mentioned, the set goes on sale next spring, and is currently listed at $26.99.
Speak up, Superman fans -- are you looking forward to this collection? Do you enjoy the Fleischer Superman shorts? Sound off in the comments.