As Superman returns to the big screen, we shouldn't forget about the 1940s cartoons featuring some of his best battles.

to make a "Superman" picture, but they already had an existing cartoon deal with Paramount Pictures, which prohibited them from signing another. So Republic Pictures chose "Captain Marvel" instead.

still-untitled Ryan Coogler/Michael B. Jordan feature and its DC release Superman: Legacy; Paramount's Mission: Impossible 8; and Universal's How to Train Your Dragon. (See full slate with release ...