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Stamp Day for Superman
A separate adaptation of Superman and Lois Lane and Perry White; useful for comparison, but unrelated to It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!’s story continuity.
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OUT NOWReleased 21 February 1975
What to watch before It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!
4 titles · 109h 59m to catch up
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109h 59mRuntime
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Recommended route 4 titles · 109h 59m
These earlier stories offer the clearest character and continuity context for It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!.
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The New Adventures of Superman
A separate adaptation of Superman and Lois Lane; useful for comparison, but unrelated to It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!’s story continuity.
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The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure
A separate adaptation of Superman; useful for comparison, but unrelated to It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!’s story continuity.
TV SERIES · OPTIONAL BACKGROUND
Super Friends
A separate adaptation of Superman; useful for comparison, but unrelated to It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!’s story continuity.
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Do I need to watch everything before It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!?
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