History WesternAnimation / SupermanUnbound

'''''Superman: Unbound''''' is an animated adaptation of the 2008 comic arc ''Comicbook/SupermanBrainiac'' which was released in 2013. Voice actors include Creator/MattBomer (''Series/WhiteCollar'') as Superman, ''Series/{{Castle}}'' stars Creator/StanaKatic and Molly Quinn in the respective roles of ComicBook/LoisLane and Comicbook/{{Supergirl}}, and Creator/JohnNoble (''Series/{{Fringe}}'') as Comicbook/{{Brainiac}}.

* RoleReprisal: Frances Conroy reprises her role from ''WesternAnimation/AllStarSuperman'' as Martha Kent.

* BareYourMidriff: Supergirl, as usual

* CasualDangerDialogue: Lois has a constant line of snark for her hostage takers in the opening.

* CombatTentacles: Brainiac's harvester ship has them, both outside and in.
** His probes have them, too.

'''''Superman: Unbound''''' is an animated adaptation of the 2008 comic arc ''Comicbook/SupermanBrainiac'' which was released in 2013. Voice actors include Creator/MattBomer (''Series/WhiteCollar'') as Superman, ''Series/{{Castle}}'' stars Creator/StanaKatic and Molly Quinn in the respective roles of ComicBook/LoisLane and Comicbook/{{Supergirl}}, and Creator/JohnNoble (''Series/{{Fringe}}'') as Brainiac.

'''''Superman: Unbound''''' is an animated adaptation of the 2008 comic arc ''Superman: Brainiac'' which was released in 2013. Voice actors include Creator/MattBomer (''Series/WhiteCollar'') as Superman, ''Series/{{Castle}}'' stars Creator/StanaKatic and Molly Quinn in the respective roles of ComicBook/LoisLane and Comicbook/{{Supergirl}}, and Creator/JohnNoble (''Series/{{Fringe}}'') as Brainiac.

'''''Superman: Unbound''''' is an animated adaptation of the 2008 comic arc ''Superman: Brainiac'' which was released in 2013. Voice actors include Creator/MattBomer (''Series/WhiteCollar'') as Superman, ''Series/{{Castle}}'' stars Stana Katic and Molly Quinn in the repsective roles of ComicBook/LoisLane and Comicbook/{{Supergirl}}, and Creator/JohnNoble (''Series/{{Fringe}}'') as Brainiac.

* MenAreTheExpendableGender: No women are seen harmed or killed on screen. We clearly see probes going into Superman's skull complete with blood, but when we see probes about to go into Supergirl's ears, the scene cuts just before it happens.

'''''Superman: Unbound''''' is an animated adaptation of the 2008 comic arc ''Superman: Brainiac'' which was released in 2013. Voice actors include Creator/MattBomer (''Series/WhiteCollar'') as Superman, ''Series/{{Castle}}'' stars Stana Katic and Molly Quinn in the repsective roles of ComicBook/LoisLane and {{Supergirl}}, and Creator/JohnNoble (''Series/{{Fringe}}'') as Brainiac.

* ControlFreak: Braniac UpToEleven, to the point he [[spoiler: combusted into flames when forced into an area he had no control over]].

** When Superman is fighting one of Braniac's robots at the beginning of the film, he quickly realizes it's sending out a homing signal. He disconnects it while shouting ''[[Film/ETTheExtraTerrestrial No phoning home!]]"

** And so does the Fortress of Solitude. The post-''InfiniteCrisis'' comics follow this.

** Kara wears a brunette wig and glasses like in ''WesternAnimation/SupermanTheAnimatedSeries''. She briefly dons this disguise in the comics.

* CastingGag: Creator/MattBomer was in the running to play Superman in a live-action movie.

* ConspicuousCGI: Not as blatant as [[SupermanBatmanPublicEnemies some instances]] in the DC animated line, but vehicles such as the helicopters in the opening scene are noticeably CGI.

** Kara wears a brunette wig and glasses like in ''SupermanTheAnimatedSeries''. She briefly dons this disguise in the comics.

* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: All the bottled worlds except Metropolis and Kandor.
** [[spoiler:Superman said that he would free them and find new planets for them to live on. He probably did that after defeating Brainiac.]]
** [[spoiler:We don't know if Kara is reunited with her BlackBestFriend. Or if the other Argoans who joined Zor-El and Alura are still alive.]]

* DoesNotKnowHisOwnStrength: Lois lampshades this in regards to Supergirl as she takes out the thieves in the beginning, even using the trope name word for word.
** Discussed. Kara explicitly states that she didn't grow into her powers like her cousin did, she just suddenly had them.

'''''Superman: Unbound''''' is an animated adaptation of the 2008 comic arc ''Superman: Brainiac'' which was released in 2013. Voice actors include Creator/MattBomer (''Series/WhiteCollar'') as Superman, ''Series/{{Castle}}'' stars Stana Katic and Molly Quinn in the repsective roles of LoisLane and {{Supergirl}}, and Creator/JohnNoble (''Series/{{Fringe}}'') as Brainiac.

* FunnyBackgroundEvent: After Supergirl takes down the first helicopter, the main focus turns to Lois talking to the terrorist in the other helicopter while [[TeensAreMonsters Supergirl repeatedly smash the first helicopter into a wall]].

* HoistByHisOwnPetard: Brainiac's decision to spare Krypton because it was going to explode anyway ultimately doomed him. More generally, Superman escapes Kandor by destroying the drones sent to stop him then hitching a ride when they're beamed out for repairs.

* MaybeEverAfter: A mild version of this trope. [[spoiler: The last scene before the closing credits shows Clark proposing to Lois in front of the Daily Planet staff. We don't hear her answer but given the conversation they have about their relationship earlier in the movie, "Yes" seems to be a safe assumption.]]

** Kara wears a brunette wig and glasses like in ''SupermanTheAnimatedSeries''. She briefly don this disguise in the comics.

* OffModel: When Superman grabs a chunk of the floor in Kandor, int he next shot, even though he hasn't moved, the floor is fully intact.

** Discussed. Kara explitily states that unlike Clark she did not grow into her powers like he did, she just suddenly had them and unlike her cousin does not have a lifetime of practiced control with them.

* [[spoiler:NeverGrewUp: The people of Kandor (and the other cities) haven't aged since they've been taken. The shielding may have stunted their growth. After being free, they likely can age normally.]]

'''''Superman: Unbound''''' is an animated adaptation of the 2008 comic arc ''Superman: Brainiac'' which was released in 2013. Voice actors include Creator/MattBomer (''Series/WhiteCollar'') as Superman, ''Series/{{Castle}}'' stars Stana Katic and Molly Quinn in the repsective roles of LoisLane and {{Supergirl}}, and John Noble (''Series/{{Fringe}}'') as Brainiac.

** When Superman is fighting one of Braniac's robots at the beginning of the film, I quickly realizes it's sending out a homing signal. He disconnects it while shouting ''[[Film/ETTheExtraTerrestrial No phoning home!]]"