Description:  The main Superman cartoon from the 1980s was the 1988 Ruby-Spears series, which aired on CBS. It featured the classic hero fighting crime and injustice as a high-flying, action-packed show that also included a five-minute segment each episode detailing moments from his childhood. The series coincided with Superman's 50th anniversary.

Format: An action-adventure animated series with a classic style.

Characters: Included Superman, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Perry White, and Lex Luthor.

Special features: Each episode had a five-minute flashback segment about young Superman.

Production: Produced by Ruby-Spears Enterprises, the show was created to coincide with the character's 50th anniversary.