Wednesday, February 7, 2024

HOTW- Super President

 

From Wiki- The President of the United States, former astronaut James Norcross (voiced by Paul Frees) is given superpowers as the result of a cosmic storm during a space mission. The future President gains increased strength and the Metamorpho-like ability to change his molecular composition at will to any form required (like granite, steel, ozone, water and even electricity). A hidden panel in the Oval Office allows him access to his secret base, a hidden cave beneath the "Presidential Mansion" (a somewhat modified White House). Super President travels either by using a futuristic automobile/aircraft/submarine called the Omnicar, or by using jets built into his belt. 

I never heard of this show until the late 90s.  It has a pretty bad reputation, but I like it just fine.  The middle show was Spy Shadow, which was a pretty cool idea.  DePatie–Freleng Enterprises made this series, and it was one of their only superhero shows.  It has never been released on DVD, for reasons unknown.  I would buy a legit set.  For a great book about the show, see Kevin Scott Collier. The Animated Administration of James Norcross, a.k.a. Super President. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017. ISBN 1982056495

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