Crisis of Infinite Episodes - Super Powers Collection Commercial

Presenting for the very first time in animation Dr. Fate and Martian Manhunter as designed to sell the epic Super Powers action figures with power action in the mid '80s. Sadly it would be years more until the pair were given their official animation debuts.

Spotlight on Dr. Fate

Dr. Fate is pretty much DC comics ultimate magic wielder. Created in the 1940's he has long been a member of the Justice Society of America, but it wasn't until 1997 that he made his onscreen debut as a guest star in Superman: The Animated Series' The Hand of Fate.

Doc F. would return for appearances in Justice League and Justice League Unlimited. In the episode The Terror Beyond, Fate teamed with Aquaman and Solomon Grundy paying homage to the Marvel team the Defenders consisting of Dr. Strange, Namor, and Hulk.

In the episode, Wake the Dead, the homage continued with Amazo joining the group (filling in for the role of the Silver Surfer).

Dr. Fate was given a couple of frames in the Justice League: The New Frontier movie's opening credits depicting the rejection of the JSA.

Batman: The Brave and the Bold welcomed Fate back into the mix (though his helmet no longer covered the side of his face).

Most recently, Society member Dr. Fate came out of retirement on Smallville.


Only fate will tell, but this may not be the last we have seen of old bell head.

Smallville's Stargirl Reveals Her Stars

Because you demanded it, here are more pics of Smallville's Justice Society. Hawkman, Stargirl, and Dr. Fate are the main three Society members who will appear and the looks of all three of them are pretty true to their comic book designs.

It interesting to see the creators coming around with these designs. Could we be seeing some tights and or flights soon? Or maybe at least some more traditional costumes for the Leaguers? Hope so.

Enter Sandman, Green Lantern, and Dr. Fate

Here it is, the preview for the Justice Society on Smallville:

Not only did this little bitty show us our first glimpse of Dr. Fate, but it looks like DC's Sandman is going to be a part of the team as is possibly Alan Scott- the JSA's own Green Lantern. This looks to be a huge event in the making. Absolute Justice airs on February 5th. In the mean time, enjoy some screen grabs below.

The Hand of Fate



Sandman



The Ring of Green



Hawkman as previously revealed.


One more for good measure- The Society (Speculative identies from left to right- Star Spangled Kid, Wildcat, Atom Smasher, Sandman, The Spectre, Flash (Jay Garrick), Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Dr. Fate, Green Lantern (Alan Scott), Hourman, Dr. Midnite, Liberty Belle, Mr. Terrific)

New JSA on Smallville Info

Previous word on the JSA line-up was a tad premature, though it turns out it was partially accurate. Its now official that Hawkman and Dr. Fate will be appearing on Smallville's Society episode, and the third team member appearing will be none other than Stargirl. Look for more info on these characters on screen histories in the weeks to come.