[1] When Lex Luthor blackmails the city of Metropolis by threatening to destroy the entire community, Perry White, editor of the Daily Planet assigns Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen and Clark Kent to cover the story.

Despite their onscreen personas, Talbot (Lex Luthor), who wore a rubber scalp to create the impression of baldness,[5] and Alyn (Superman) spent much of their time, when not shooting, exchanging recipes, both actors shared an interest in cookery.

[5] The final set piece shows Metropolis under attack by "poorly animated" flying saucers and a torpedo.

Kirk Alyn stood with arms raised in front of a cyclorama, while a wind machine and smoke pot were placed above him (out of frame).

[5] In 2006, the Atom Man vs. Superman serial was still available for purchase on VHS videotape, where it was first released back in 1989 as a double tape box set.