Battle for the Bottled City

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

“Battle for the Bottled City” After the events of “Plastic Man Saves the World,” Atom shrinks Superman down to microscopic size so that he can enter the Bottled City of Kandor that was previously in Brainiac’s possession. When Brainiac breaks into the Fortress of Solitude, defeats Cyborg, and reclaims the bottle, Atom must try to stop Brainiac all on his own with the help of some Superman robots.

Our Take

A fun Atom spotlight that finally gives the little guy his due, and the Superman robots gimmick pays off better than it has any right to. Brainiac makes for a genuinely threatening villain here without the episode losing its breezy Saturday-morning energy. It’s short, punchy, and paced well for the 11-minute format. Worth your time, especially if you’ve been sleeping on this show.