What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedMy Adventures with Superman
Series · 2023
If you loved My Adventures with Superman, start with Superman (2025) — a film from the same story. Below: 4 books, 1 film and 2 podcasts, each matched to My Adventures with Superman across media.
What hooked you in My Adventures with Superman was the way big-stakes superhero action feels most impactful when centered on relatable, developing personal relationships.
Start with the source
The source
Superman
Film · 2025
Adaptation
Adventures of Superman
Whitney Ellsworth · Series · 1952
Adaptation
Superman II
Richard Lester · Film · 1980
Books on the same thread
Invincible Compendium One
Robert Kirkman · Book
Explores: legacy, moral ambiguity, heroism.
If the coming-of-age journey of a young hero in My Adventures with Superman resonated with you, this origin story offers a deeper, more complex look at growing into those responsibilities.
Invincible Compendium Three
Robert Kirkman · Book
Explores: coming-of-age, moral ambiguity, intergalactic conflict.
Readers who enjoyed the evolving scale of heroism in My Adventures with Superman will appreciate how this collection pushes its protagonist toward cosmic challenges while maintaining those core personal stakes.
Invincible Compendium Two
Robert Kirkman · Book
Explores: coming-of-age, intergalactic conflict, moral complexity.
Building on the moral growth seen in My Adventures with Superman, this volume explores the difficult choices a young hero faces when their private life clashes with their public responsibilities.
Spy x Family, Vol. 1
Tatsuya Endo · Book · 2020
Shares 3 threads with My Adventures with Superman: found family, secret identity, Action comedy.
The charm of the found family dynamic in My Adventures with Superman is captured perfectly here, as characters balance secret identities with the warmth of their unconventional domestic life.
Films on the same thread
Superman: Man of Tomorrow
Chris Palmer · Film · 2020
Shares 3 threads with My Adventures with Superman: Secret Identity, Coming of Age, Superhero Animation.
This film mirrors the workplace chemistry and early investigative reporting days of My Adventures with Superman, focusing on the human side of Clark Kent as he first embraces his powers.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
Much like the banter and group dynamics between the trio in My Adventures with Superman, this podcast thrives on the humorous, improvised chemistry of a close-knit group tackling grand adventures.
Alan Chikin Chow
Podcast · 2023
Explores: Personal Growth, Self-Improvement, Inspiration.
If the aspirational spirit and personal growth of Clark Kent in My Adventures with Superman inspired you, these sessions provide a direct look at cultivating that same hero within yourself.
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Common questions
Is My Adventures with Superman connected to the 2025 Superman movie?
No, My Adventures with Superman is a distinct animated series focusing on the early careers of Clark, Lois, and Jimmy at the Daily Planet. It is not part of the same continuity as the upcoming 2025 Superman live-action film.
How does My Adventures with Superman compare to the 1952 Adventures of Superman?
My Adventures with Superman presents a modern take on the trio as twenty-somethings starting their careers. In contrast, the 1952 Adventures of Superman features a more established Clark Kent working as a reporter while operating as a hero in a classic live-action format.
Should I watch Superman II after finishing My Adventures with Superman?
You can watch Superman II if you are interested in seeing a different take on the character. While My Adventures with Superman focuses on the protagonists' early investigative work, Superman II provides a traditional cinematic depiction of the hero facing iconic challenges.
What is the premise of My Adventures with Superman?
My Adventures with Superman follows twenty-somethings Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen as they discover their potential while working as an investigative reporting team at the Daily Planet. The series centers on their growth, their shared journey, and their professional life in Metropolis.