My Adventures with Superman Season 3 Premiere Review

Originally published June 15, 2026. This article covers the season 3 premiere of DC’s My Adventures with Superman animated series on Adult Swim.

Adult Swim blessed us with the return of an animated DC gem: My Adventures with Superman. Season 3 is finally here, and folks, we’re kicking things off with a delightful Halloween-themed episode. Nothing says trick-or-treating like Superman clones, LexCorp drones, “dogs,” and the Kent family farm’s pumpkin patch.

It’s a solid starting point for the season that offers action in spades, reunites us with our favorite characters, and sets the stage on what’s to come for our eponymous hero and his friends.

In the Aftermath

Remember when Brainiac tried to take over the world? Remember when he brainwashed Kara Zor-El, AKA Supergirl, into carrying out his deadly will while posing as her father? Well, season 3, episode 1 of My Adventures with Superman deftly navigates the aftermath of that explosive season 2 finale and lays the groundwork for what’ll undoubtedly be an exciting new story.

“Into the New World” finds all our main characters in different places as they reckon with the aftermath of the aforementioned finale. For our Man of Steel, facing the end helped him prioritize what’s important in his life: Lois Lane.

Relationships Grow and Deepen

In this first episode, Clark proposes they move into a cozy farmhouse not far from Metropolis, “in a well-reviewed school district.” This gives Lois pause. The writers cleverly plant these relationship seeds now, hinting at a deeper exploration down the line. Are Clark and Lois ready for the next step? A house? Marriage? Kiddos? Lois’ reaction could certainly throw a wrench into the proceedings.

Meanwhile, things are going swimmingly regarding Kara and Jimmy Olsen’s burgeoning relationship. Jimmy assumes their union will be short-lived, telling Lois that, as one who’s new to Earth, there’s a whole world for Kara to explore. Kara cuts ties with Brainiac at the beginning of the episode, but can she truly shake him off? Kara wants to clean the slate and start over on Earth, but she struggles with her identity. “Who are you, child?” Brainiac asks. It’s a fair question, and one that the show will surely explore this season. My Adventures with Superman is a pro at ensuring that both character work and plot progression take up equal space.

The Animation Still Sings

My Adventures with Superman season 3 still maintains its gorgeous animation. It almost looks brighter in the premiere — more vivid. I’ve always loved the hand-drawn ’90s anime vibe of the animation, too. The lines are clean, and everything is so detailed. Superman and Supergirl’s new and improved suits are pitch perfect, and they’re more in line with their live-action DCU counterparts. The uniformity across mediums is much appreciated.

Even the Fortress of Solitude looks like it received a swanky upgrade (although the Chief Steward is up to no good). The fight sequences in the Project CALIBAN lab are also beautifully animated and entertaining as all get-out.

Jack Quaid Is Superman

Admittedly, it was challenging at first to separate Jack Quaid’s Hughie Campbell in The Boys from his vocal performance as Clark/Superman in My Adventures with Superman. Quaid is so adept at playing these lovable nerds.

However, now that we’re three seasons in, he’s really come into his own as the titular character. There are certainly similarities between his take on Superman and David Corenswet’s cinematic counterpart. Quaid’s version is hopeful, goofy, sweet, and empathetic. There are slight differences between Clark, who’s certainly less heroic, and Superman, whom Quaid imbues with quiet confidence. I can’t wait to see what else he does with the Kryptonian this season.

A Balancing Act

“Into the New World” finds perfect harmony between humor and heart, all while experimenting with character dynamics (especially between Jimmy and Kara) and propelling the narrative. It also maintains steady momentum on the pacing front, and there’s not a moment wasted in its tight 23-minute runtime. There’s a vibrant energy that radiates throughout, and the story never lags at any point.

LexCorp is undoubtedly the Big Bad for season 3, and the outing leans heavily into the mystery box aspect. Our crew stumbles upon the abandoned Project CALIBAN lab after a tip from Sam Lane, Lois’ father, and all the discoveries therein snowball, one after the other. It’s an intriguing puzzle.

Bizarro’s Escape

We also meet B-1Z, a Kryptonian clone more commonly known as Bizarro, created by Dr. George Binder. Binder raised Bizarro like a son instead of a weapon, despite CALIBAN’s objective being to create a Superman clone. Superman protects Bizarro from Lex Luthor’s drone, which was sent there to kill Bizarro. Bizarro escapes into the world with a desire to be a hero like Superman.
Since he’s supposed to be an imperfect duplicate of our Supe, I’m curious to see how Bizarro develops into a super-villain from here. At this point, he’s a good guy. There will certainly be a turning point for him.

The episode ends with Lex wanting to see Hank Henshaw, AKA Cyborg Superman, who’s more machine than man. Now that LexCorp is officially a thing, “Into the New World” plants the seeds for whatever plan he has brewing. The stakes here might even eclipse Brainiac’s last season.

Bring on Lex and Bizarro (and more Amanda Waller, if I had my way). Let Kara and Jimmy’s adorable bond flourish. Let Kara find her footing on Earth. And let Clark and Lois take the next step, whatever that may be.

I’m all in.

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