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In 1985 this final version of Hanna-Barbera's Superfriends premiered. The Superfriends were once again headquartered at the Hall of Justice in Metropolis, and battled such familiar foes as Lex Luthor, Scarecrow and Darkseid.� Second only to Challenge of the Superfriends, Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians was one of the most faithful TV adaptations of DC Comic superheroes. Like its predecessor, SuperFriends: The Legendary Super Powers show, Galactic Guardians featured Adam West as Batman along with featuring Superman and Robin and showcasing relatively new superheroes Firestorm and Cyborg as well as members of previous Super Friend incarnations (Samurai, Green Lantern, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Hawkman, The Flash). The show featured Darkseid of Apokolips and his minions Kalibak and DeSaad as the primary protagonists. Other DC villains (the Joker, Lex Luthor, the Penguin, Scarecrow, Felix Faust, Joker, The Penguin, Brainiac, etc.) also appeared from time to time.
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50 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Well this is it, the final chapter of the Hanna-Barbera saga of the Justice League of America, and we go out with more treats for comic fans. There's appearances by past adversaries like Mxyzptlk, Brainiac, the Scarecrow (finally portrayed as he was meant to be!), and of course Darkseid and company, but we also have newcomers to the series like Felix Faust, the Penguin, the Joker, and the Royal Flush Gang. We have another new hero in Cyborg (sorry, Teen Titans fans, no booyahing to be found here) and the exit of campy characters like the Wonder Twins. And the stories! Superman "dies," Batman's origin is told on TV for the first time, and we also get probably the best and most original-spirited version of the Bizarros at the time (as they are now totally played for comedy). The characters all receive makeovers from their Alex Toth roots as well, some subtle, some more noticeable.
Did the series reach Timmverse-like quality? No. But it definitely concluded with a new hint of maturity.
Did the series reach Timmverse-like quality? No. But it definitely concluded with a new hint of maturity.
57 of 61 people found the following review helpful
By Mark A. Fair
This is the 7th and final installment of Super-Friends. Here are all the others and air dates (1973) Super Friends(16 Episodes), (1977) All-New Super Friends Hour (47 Episodes), (1978) Challenge of the Super Friends (32 Episodes), (1979) The Worlds Greatest Super Friends (8 Episodes), (1980-1983) Super Friends (66 Episodes), (1984) Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers (16 Episodes) and finally (1985) The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians (10 Episodes)
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
This series, "The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians", ran in the 80s and only made 8 episodes. All 8 are in this set:
Disk 1:
The Seeds of Doom
Ghost ship
The Bizarro Super Powers Team
Darkseid Deception
The Fear
Disk 2:
The Wild Cards
Brainchild
Escape From Space City
The Death of Superman
A couple of the above episodes are split in half to create 2 "shorts" - so the dvd says it's 10 episodes, but it's actually 8.
My daughter (& I) enjoyed the slightly more modernized style in this version compared to the 70s series. It's a tad more *cinematic* than it's predecessors, appearing to (barely) foreshadow the more naturalized drawings, scripts, and styles of the 90s animations.
The superfriends maintain their black & white, one-dimensional, clear cut *good* personalities so prominent in the 70s series. So, while the cartoon style seems updated, they have not yet written the multifaceted behaviors that the characters of today posess.
I find that one-dimensional-ness charming and *safe* for my young daughter to watch, providing great conversation fodder, they are so firm in their by-the-book behaviors, while today's characters are more jaded and likely to bend rules. Of course, today's characters provide great fodder in other ways, just that the older series is a safer starting point for children.
As a side note, I loved the addition of a strong, black superhero, (Cyborg), as well as the fact that it was his father who was the brilliant and talented man who invented the cyborg technology to save his son.
Disk 1:
The Seeds of Doom
Ghost ship
The Bizarro Super Powers Team
Darkseid Deception
The Fear
Disk 2:
The Wild Cards
Brainchild
Escape From Space City
The Death of Superman
A couple of the above episodes are split in half to create 2 "shorts" - so the dvd says it's 10 episodes, but it's actually 8.
My daughter (& I) enjoyed the slightly more modernized style in this version compared to the 70s series. It's a tad more *cinematic* than it's predecessors, appearing to (barely) foreshadow the more naturalized drawings, scripts, and styles of the 90s animations.
The superfriends maintain their black & white, one-dimensional, clear cut *good* personalities so prominent in the 70s series. So, while the cartoon style seems updated, they have not yet written the multifaceted behaviors that the characters of today posess.
I find that one-dimensional-ness charming and *safe* for my young daughter to watch, providing great conversation fodder, they are so firm in their by-the-book behaviors, while today's characters are more jaded and likely to bend rules. Of course, today's characters provide great fodder in other ways, just that the older series is a safer starting point for children.
As a side note, I loved the addition of a strong, black superhero, (Cyborg), as well as the fact that it was his father who was the brilliant and talented man who invented the cyborg technology to save his son.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
The best that Superfriends ever got. . .
This DVD set collects all 8 episodes of The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians, the final incarnation of Super Friends, which originally aired circa 1985. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Jeff F
5.0 out of 5 stars
The BEST and final version of the Super Friends
There seem to be a few people out there who wan to discount this show merely an animated toy commercial.
But those same people forget that popular and well-loved shows ("G.I. Read more
But those same people forget that popular and well-loved shows ("G.I. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Aaron Nicewonger
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
Grew up watching all variations of the Superfriends...this was one of my all time favs!
Perfect quality and excellent viewed on HD
Perfect quality and excellent viewed on HD
Published 2 months ago by Dan M
4.0 out of 5 stars
good buy
The DVD was shipped and received on time; good price; good quality; would purchase other items from this vendor in the future.
Published 4 months ago by LAU131
4.0 out of 5 stars
Came as advertisted.
This DVD came as advertisted.
The DVD set did have all the storylines and the extras that were in the ad.
The DVD set did have all the storylines and the extras that were in the ad.
Published 4 months ago by Jean Reckert
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the better superhero cartoons.
This is one of the better Superhero cartoons available on DVD. I think it has one of the best theme songs of all time. The animations is top notch and the storytelling is good too. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Thomas A. Reed
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Product
Bought it for my kids 4 and 2, and they love it. It is full of fun action and the stories are quite varied. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Stag
5.0 out of 5 stars
Arguably the best of the entire Super Friends sagas.
"The Super Powers Team: Galactica Guardians" was the final entry in the long-running cartoon...but it went out with a bang with some of the smartest written and best-animated... Read more
Published on April 11, 2010 by Michael A. Weyer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super Powers Cool
I enjoy this dvd and would recommend it to fans of Super Heros cartoons. Fun to watch amd brings me memories of my childhood. Read more
Published on November 19, 2009 by Nellie Rivera
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very Pleasantly Surprised
I have been guilty of buying up all of the prior Superfriends collections and, sadly, not for their intricate plots or beautiful artwork. Read more
Published on December 10, 2008 by ONENEO
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