Truth, Justice and (Fill in the Blank)
New York Times

In the first screen incarnation of Superman, the Max Fleischer cartoons that ran from 1941 to 1943, each episode's preamble informs us not only of the origin and powers of this relatively new creation (Krypton, speeding bullet, etc.), but also the kinds of things he fights for. It's a shorter list than you think. Before World War II, Superman fought 'a never-ending battle for truth and justice.' Back then, that was enough.

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