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Episode Information |
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| Title: | Speed Demons |
| Episode #: | 02x04 |
| Production Number: | 022 |
| Original Airdate: | Saturday September 13th, 1997 |
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Episode Summary |
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It's Superman vs. The Flash to find out once and for all who is the fastest man on Earth. In order to track the progression of this colossal race, the two sport electronic armbands. Unbeknownst to the pair, however, a humble scientist – Ben Mardon – has created a magnificent weather controlling device, which is powered by the energy the two racers are exerting. Ben's opportunistic brother, Mark, is unable to control his thirst for power, and seizes the invention to put to a more sinister use.
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Guest Stars |
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Main Cast |
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Episode Notes |
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This is the first episode of the animated series to feature a guest-star superhero from DC Comics.
| In the Justice League Unlimited's episode "Flash and Substance," it is inferred that the Flash won the race.
| This episode marks Flash's first appearance in the DC Animated Universe.
| Flash is featured in Justice League and Justice League Unlimited, however he is not voiced by the same voice actor.
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Episode Quotes |
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(The Flash arrives in Metropolis from Central City)
The Flash: Sorry I'm late. Just woke up two minutes ago.
| Lois: Flash, do you really think you stand a chance against the "Man of Steel"?
The Flash: "Man of Steel"... Feet of Lead!
| The Flash: (to Superman) At least your brain is faster than your feet.
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Episode Goofs |
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Why did the snow storm cease when Ben fell off the cliff? The Weather Wizard couldn't have possibly seen that.
| The Flash couldn't have caught Ben from such a fall without being crushed, or at least breaking his arms.
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Cultural References |
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Tron (1982)
The scenes in which Superman and the Flash are visible as two long parallel streaks from a bird's-eye view, is reminiscent of the light cycles from the Disney movie Tron.
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Episode References |
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This story is very loosely based on Superman's #199 issue from January 1967 titled Superman's Race With the Flash.
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