Max Fleischer's Superman: The Bulleteers (1942) Director: Dave Fleischer Studio: Fleischer Studios / Paramount Pictures Starring: Bud Collyer (voice of Clark Kent / Superman), Joan Alexander (Lois Lane), Jackson Beck (narrator) Release Date: June 19, 1942 Runtime: 9 minutes Format: Technicolor | Mono | Sound | Animated Short | Superhero Country: United States Language: English Genres: Animation | Superhero | Action | Sci-Fi --- Summary: A gang of criminals, known as the Bulleteers, wield powerful rocket-propelled vehicles to terrorize Metropolis with high-speed robberies and destruction. Lois Lane investigates the chaos, only to be caught in the crossfire. Superman must race against time to stop the Bulleteers’ rampage, disable their deadly machines, and bring them to justice. --- Background: The Bulleteers is the fifth episode in the Fleischer Superman animated series. It showcases the studio’s innovative animation techniques, combining fluid motion with dramatic storytelling. This episode is notable for its fast-paced action sequences and early depictions of rocket technology in animation. --- Trivia: Features dynamic chase scenes with rocket-powered cars, a precursor to futuristic vehicle designs. The episode’s animation influenced later superhero cartoons and live-action adaptations. Bud Collyer and Joan Alexander reprised their iconic roles from the Superman radio series. The Fleischer Superman series set a high standard for animation quality during the Golden Age of cartoons. --- Hashtags: #TheBulleteers #Superman #FleischerStudios #GoldenAgeAnimation #RocketCars #BudCollyer #JoanAlexander #Technicolor #1940sCartoons #ClassicSuperhero #PublicDomain