Smallville: "Charade" Review Maxwell Lord makes his debut.

April 25, 2010 - Another Smallville DVD, another cute little outfit for Lois Lane to parade around in. "Charade" focuses on the shaky love triangle between Clark, Lois and the Blur. For Clark this is obviously a strange situation as he desperately wants to reveal to Lois who he truly is but ultimately fears for her safety. Smallville DVD set, consider this. Lois does a fantastic job getting herself into trouble without knowing the Blur's true identity and she will continue to get herself into trouble without knowing the Blur's true identity. Both Clark and Chloe know this. As much as these, "I can't tell her my secret identity" storylines are great for building romantic tension, they usually end up feeling fairly unrealistic.

Worst-case scenario: Clark tells Lois his Smallville DVD boxset and she continues to put herself in dangerous situations. Nothing changes except Clark and Lois live happily ever after. Don't get me wrong, I'm not just ragging on Smallville Seasons 1-8 DVD boxset for this. I've seen it in just about ever superhero story in which someone must protect their secret identity to protect the ones they love. when the ones they love are getting themselves in trouble every issue/week. In the case of Smallville DVD it's just frustrating because we've been through this storyline on more than one occasion. It took Clark years to open up to Lana.

Despite the concept being fairly hackneyed, this unusual love triangle does a pretty good job of highlighting the problems in the Lois and Clark relationship. Clark's alter ego, "The Smallville DVD set", is the ultimate mystery boy handed up on a silver platter. Everyone loves a good mystery and many want to be involved in something greater than themselves. With the Blur, Lois had both and Clark finds a competitor in himself.

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It was great seeing how the outcome of the Smallville DVD boxset episode's events had changed the view they each have of their relationship. Despite knowing he's playing second fiddle to Metropolis' Man of Mystery, Clark soldiers on as the boy scout he is, creating an elaborate romantic dinner for Lois. Just like he always does, Clark tries to make lemonade out of the lemons he's been handed. He's already trying to do this with Zod.

Suffering from her "Smallville Seasons1-8 dvd boxset" with the Blur, Lois is now questioning her very feelings for Clark. It's interesting to see how much her feelings evolved over the course of the episode. She was thrilled at the thought of finally saying the "L" word to Clark at the beginning of the Smallville DVD. I think this may soon prompt the break that these two characters really need. It wouldn't be wise to drag out their relationship from this point onward. Break them up and give them a reason to trust each other again.

The introduction of Maxwell Lord (Smallville dvd set) has ignited my interest in the Checkmate storyline once again. It would have been interesting to see him introduced as a friend of the budding Justice League who he'd eventually turn against, but with time running out on the Smallville Seasons 1-8 dvd boxset it's probably best just to jump into his sinister agenda.

The reason I'm so excited by the introduction of Maxwell Lord is due to the fact that he's a potential game changer. Even with recent big events, like the introduction of Checkmate and Zod regaining his powers, I fear some of the character arcs are starting to grow stagnant. Chloe's "Smallville dvd" storyline, while interesting, has been spinning its wheels for weeks, meanwhile, the Clark and Lois story is retreading familiar issues with trust that we've already seen in Clark's previous relationship.

Maxwell Lord is a good opportunity to shake things up. When he killed Blue Beetle in the DC Universe it was a controversial yet necessary decision. It shook the very foundation of the big three (Smallville dvd set, Batman and Wonder Woman) and incited change. Smallville gave this a shot last year when they killed off Faux-Jimmy Olsen. That didn't quite have the desired effect. Maybe Lord putting a bullet in someone's head is what this show needs going into its final season.

The emphasis on the S-Shield during the Lord/Clark confrontation was very well done. Without "Smallville dvd boxset" on the show, it's important to establish that symbol whenever possible. Having the S-Shield stand out as it did also made the ridiculous Blur outfit look a little more Kryptonian. The shield takes the emphasis away from the fact that Clark just throws on a black trench coat and shirt for his superhero costume.

A close as 'Smallville' can get to being Superman without donning blue tights

This review may contain spoilers.

Forget Zod, the Fortress of Solitude or even the introduction of the JLA. "Smallville DVD" has never been closer to its Superman heritage than in "Charade."

There is a certain romanticism surrounding the newspaper trade; Smallville DVD settype writers, phone boxes and a lot of old-style paper and print. So far, The Daily Planet has included the best of both worlds by combining modern technologies with the more retro-ideals.

In doing so, Smallville DVD boxset has always remained a separate entity to the rest of the Superman mythology. "Charade," however, takes the hunt for the big story to the center stage in true Superman fashion as Lois (Erica Durance) and Clark (Tom Welling) are thrown onto the streets to fight for the same Smallville Seasons 1-8 DVD boxset.

It opens impressively with a swinging party that carries with it a wonderful atmosphere that appeals to the romantic notions of the journalism industry. In the process Smallville DVD, disgraced D.A. Ray Sacks (Dylan Neal) is very quickly re-introduced and Lois is given yet another chance to dance around in fancy dress before sucker-punching the Man-of-Steel for reasons we have yet to identify.

From then on in, "Smallville DVD Set" is very much a story of the Clark-Lois-Blur love triangle, an early form of the same relationship that is crucial to the Superman franchise. All the developing threads of the season are utilized in mixing things up with the Smallville DVD boxset core-duo, particularly Zod's deception in posing as the Blur.

It is a genuine shame that all of the hard-hitting undercover journalism is wasted by the introduction of more fringe science experiments designed to uncover the Smallville Seasons 1-8 DVD boxset. Maxwell Lord (Gil Bellows) enters the arena as a game changing character but is sadly presented as more of a Checkmate pawn than anyone of real influence. His commitment to the shady organization makes him predictable rather than a new loose cannon that would shake things up on the series.

What Worked

It's impressive how much the Smallville DVD has grown up when it comes to the collective opinion of Clark's secret. In its early days, that secret had to be kept out of fear over what might happen to the teenage Clark (especially with Lex and his ambiguous villainy lurking around every corner). Now, the secret must be kept to protect those around him.

The swinging party in the teaser was another excuse to see Lois in cosplay - a playboy bunny is just about as undercover as you can get – and Smallville DVD Set is a new highlight for the character.

And it was also touching to see more of the Lois-Blur exchanges that made the eighth season of Smallville DVD boxset
so enchanting. Like those previous examples, this one was perfectly carried by a magical score and some fantastic reactions from both Durance and Welling.

The biggest question of all: who is the Red Queen?

What Didn't Work

The new editor of The Daily Planet is not exactly the authority figure we're used to – or should expect – at the world's premier new source and instead he comes off with more of a grandfather-type figure.

Most annoyingly of all, "Smallville Seasons 1-8 DVD boxset" includes more useless chess banter.

Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due

"Smallville DVD" stars Tom Welling, Erica Durance, Allison Mack, Justin Hartley, Cassidy Freeman and Callum Blue. "Smallville DVD Set" was written by Holly Henderson and Don Whitehead. It was directed by Brian Peterson.

"Smallville DVD boxset" airs Fridays at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.

'Smallville' Roundup: Ratings, Rosenbaum's Return and Redemption

Today we're dealing with the highs and lows of Smallville DVD, as though this is Clark's flight path. But we also have news on the possibility of Lex's return, which of course could slightly alter our hero's plans. Read on for our roundup.

What's Smallville DVD set Star Michael Rosenbaum Busy With?


Smallville DVD boxset Ratings Drop
Despite the "Upgrade" that Metallo got last week, Smallville Seasons 1-8 DVD boxset's ratings plummeted for the episode. The Hollywood Reporter announced that the recent installment of the series hit a season low that could be "worrisome" for the drama. It's been going downhill in the past few weeks, mainly because of that hiatus it took last month.

But we don't think this trend will continue. The Smallville DVDseries has a lot more to offer in the upcoming episodes, and maybe even the hope of:

Michael Rosenbaum Returning?
Showrunner Brian Peterson told E! Online that they're not giving up on the idea of bringing Lex Luthor back. A huge number of fans would like to have him return to Smallville DVD Set, and when that happens, expect those ratings to soar.

"We have never ever given up hope, but at this point, that's all it is Smallville DVD boxset," Peterson told the publication. "We have a great relationship with Michael; it just hasn't happened yet. I would never give up hope until the final second."

Redemption on the Way
Speaking of those final seconds, Peterson also discussed the finale of Smallville Seasons 1-8 DVD boxset with TV Guide. "This season has been about Clark exploring an identity as Clark Kent and a very separate identity as this cold, saving Kryptonian," he said. "That will propel us into the next season, where he has evolved out of that."

He's also evolved of the "darkest hour" he went through. This time around, it's "Clark's redemption for everything that happened last year in "Doomsday," Peterson said.

Check Out the Season 9 Spoilers for Smallville DVD


But really, what it all boils down to is how he'll finally step out and embrace his role as savior. "There are some members of the Justice League and Justice Society that make cameo appearances. Smallville DVD boxset's really Clark's moment to shine and take the leadership that we saw a glimmer of in "Absolute Justice."

(Image Courtesy of the CW)

What would you be more excited about?
Lex returning
Clark's redemption
The JSA cameos

Smallville Hits Season Low Ratings

Despite last fall’s ratings surge and a successful television movie event, Smallville DVD is now struggling to retain the viewers it once had since returning from its month-long absence three weeks ago. Even storylines involving DC comic familiars such as the Silver Banshee and Checkmate failed to garner an audience.Smallville DVD setRatings finally reached an all-time season low with last week’s return of Metallo (Brian Austin Green).
Before February’s break, the average rating this season for an episode of Smallville DVD boxset was a respectable 2.5 million viewers. While not that high (when compared to last season), the Smallville Seasons 1-8 DVD boxsetseries was still exceeding expectations – given its move to the Friday night death slot.But, following this season’s second extended break and the news of Smallville DVD being picked up for a tenth season, fans seem to have stopped watching. The April 2 return was down 400,000 viewers, with 2.13 million people tuning in. Each subsequent episode of Smallville DVD setsaw the ratings slip downward with the return of Pam Grier and Checkmate garnering a measly 1.9 million viewers and last week’s Metallo revisit bottoming out at 1.84 million viewers.
Considering Smallville DVD boxset has some of the most vocal and enthusiastic fans in the television industry, one has to wonder what is behind this consistent decline in ratings. Have fans become less enthusiastic since their favorite superhero drama has already received another Smallville Seasons 1-8 DVD boxset season order, feeling as though they no longer need to actively support the Red-Blue-Blur & friends. Maybe, everyone has just had enough of the small-town superhero living in the big city?
Perhaps Smallville DVD’s just as simple as fans forgetting to tune in.
I, unfortunately, fall into the group of fans who just forget watch. Sure, the missed episodes of Smallville DVD set are on my DVR, but as I notice the number growing each week, it’s an increasingly discouraging affair – as I haven’t the time, nor interest, to sit down for three hours in order to catch up.And, since I’m not caught up, there’s no point in watching the new episodes of Smallville DVD boxset.Although, with the promise of the Justice Society returning, I do have some incentive to rectify the problem, but maybe I’m still in the minority.What do you think of Smallville Seasons 1-8 DVD boxset’s ratings decline? Have you been tuning in? If not, what’s the reason? Do you think the tenth season will be its last?Help turn things around and watch Smallville DVD, Friday @8PM, on The CW

SMALLVILLE - 9.17 - "Upgrade" Review

Seems to me they were a week late with the title of this episode. “Smallville” would have been a perfectly suitable title for last week’s show. Everything about “Checkmate” was an upgrade to everything Smallville DVD had been all season long. Better writing, better directing, better acting, better characters, better special effects. Friday’s effort was not so much of a downgrade, but more of a same old thing – and frankly when they proved they could be so much more Smallville DVD Set was disappointing (although sadly not surprising) to realize last week’s endeavor was a fluke, and not the new direction.

How many times do we need to see some other variant on the old reliable Green Kryptonite? To be honest, using Kryptonite has always felt like a cop out to me anyway, but over the course of 9 years, I realize it deserves to play a part in the story now and then. Watching Clark go all bad boy under the influence of Red K has been done here in Smallville DVD Set, and by now I think it’s safe to say, it’s been done to death.

Granted, if you’re going to feature a Smallville DVDcharacter (Metallo) whose very lifeblood is dependant upon pieces of Clark’s native planet to survive, then by all means, let’s see some Green K, but the only reason the Red K was even introduced into the plot was so that Clark would share some of his Kryptonian heritage secrets with Zod, and frankly Smallville DVD Set would have been so much more interesting if Zod had duped Clark into sharing those secrets with him, rather than copping out and having Clark do naughty things while under the influence.

Zod’s biggest, and deadliest advantage over Clark has always been his ruthlessness. It would have been much more effective, and ultimately much more devastating to our hero if Zod had somehow fooled Clark into believing that they were both working towards the same goal.

Smallville Seasons 1-8 DVD boxsetClearly Zod senses Clark’s trusting nature, and as a brilliant strategist who would stop at nothing to accomplish his goals, Zod would think nothing of manipulating Clark into believing he wanted to help his Kryptonian brother assist mankind. Soon Clark and Zod would be acting like brothers, even to the dismay of Chloe and Ollie. Little by little, Clark would bring Zod into his world, and share Jor El’s secrets with his newfound friend. And all the while of course, the devious major would be plotting how and when to eventually betray the Big Boy Scout. An episode of Smallville DVDRed K does nothing but establish a quick and cheap connection between Clark and Zod, while a 6-week covert plan ending in deceit would cripple Clark both physically and emotionally.

Ok, so they didn’t go that way, and unfortunately for fans who would prefer better thought out writing, they’re not heading that way any time soon. But what they did lay out seemed a little puzzling to me as well.

Why did Smallville DVD SetClark and Zod head to Seattle to cause a -64 degree snowstorm? Was that solely done to create a Fortress of Solitude, and if so, why did Clark pick Seattle? Seems kind of arbitrary to me. Was it, as I suspect, simply because someone with authority thought it would be a real cool visual to have a circling helicopter shot of the two super-powered aliens standing on top of the Space Needle? Why not do the North Pole thing? What would it have taken those two guys to get there? Another 4 minutes? Was this just Clark doing impish Red K things, because that’s what happens when he snorts Red K now? Again, Smallville DVD boxset seemed random and unexplained.

I did enjoy Smallville DVD'sBrian Austin Green again in his reprisal as Metallo. The guy can act, and that can’t be said for every guest these guys introduce. I enjoyed the romantic tension between the John Corben character and Lois, but again, I’m starting to think less Lois would be a great way to go. Lately I’ve been annoyed with her character. The writers obviously don’t take her seriously, which is fine now and then, but we’re also supposed to believe she is a respected journalist, but we are never shown any proof of that. We do know she likes donuts and she really gets in to dress up during her sexy time. Other than that, she’s an awkward fighter, and is knocked out almost every episode of Smallville Seasons1-8 DVD boxset.

By my count Lois Lane has received more concussions than your average NFL quarterback, and those guys are getting tossed to the turf on an average of 5-6 times a game. Maybe all that head trauma explains why she hasn’t figured out Clark is the Blur yet.

And while we weren’t treated to the “bad guy slips on a banana peel” ending, we were treated to another annoying Smallville DVD boxset ploy. This one is called, “do something kind of epic in the final two minutes of the show,” but fail to pay it off with any real drama next week.

Again, I’m fully expecting to face the wrath of a certain percentage the loyal and bitey Smallville Seasons 1-8 DVD boxset faithful, but I don’t and never will understand their reactionary fury. All I’ve been preaching is for episodes like we had last week. Tight, action-packed, well-written, current visual effects. They’ve proven they can deliver the goods once; so why is it so unfair to expect that type of show on a weekly basis?

I love this character. I wish more of this creative crew cared for him as much.

Smallville Takes on DC Comics

April 13, 2010 - Smallville is currently in its ninth season and has been renewed for at least one more. At this rate, the Smallville seasons 1-8 DVD boxset series has to qualify as one of the most successful comic book adaptations ever. What began as a simple story featuring a high school age Clark Kent and his friends has grown into something much larger. The Smallville DVDseries has showcased dozens of the most famous heroes and villains in the DC Universe. We don't expect that rend to slow one bit as Smallville DVD set enters Season 10.

Naturally, some of these characters are more faithful to their original comic book counterparts than others. In this Smallville DVD boxset visual guide, we've selected our favorite heroes and villains from the past nine seasons of Smallville. We compare their live-action appearance to the look of the comics, examining which characters succeed, which ones stumble, and why.

Even with as many characters as there are in this list, there are still more left to cover. Let us know who your favorite Smallville seasons 1-8 DVD boxset guest stars are, and we might just add them in future updates.

Clark Kent

It's one of the most common complaints we hear about Smallville DVD - "Why won't Clark put on the costume?". It's true that, even after nine seasons and meeting countless other costumed heroes, Clark seemingly has no desire to don the red and blue tights. In that sense alone he doesn't qualify as being very faithful to the comics.

But strictly comparing Smallville DVD set's Clark Kent to Clark Kent of the comics, there are definitely many shared features. Tom Welling has the bulky, chiseled features of a Kansas farmboy in a way other live action Smallville DVD boxset actors haven't always managed. Clark's preference for red and blue clothes is also a continuous tease for the eventual costume change they may or may not ever come.

One aspect of the Clark Kent look that was only recently introduced is the glasses. In the comics, Clark relies primarily on his glasses and subtle use of posture and body language to distance himself from Superman. The Clark in Smallville is slowly adopting this same strategy, and thus the glasses made their long-awaited debut in Season 9.

The closest thing Smallville seasons 1-8 DVD boxset has worn to a costume so far has been his black, Matrix-inspired look. Instead of a cape and spandex, Clark prefers a trenchcoat and a shirt with his trademark "S" logo painted on. In terms of color, this suit actually recalls the comics. Aside from the trenchcoat, the comic book Clark wore a similar "Kryptonian Life Suit" that helped restore his body after his near-fatal battle with Doomsday.

Lois Lane

As a non-costumed resident of Metropolis Lois Lane doesn't have much in the way of a defined look. As such, it's difficult to criticize Smallville DVD for its portrayal of Lois. In either universe, Lois is a headstrong reporter who wears clothes that accentuate her beauty without flaunting it.

In the Smallville DVD set
comics, the one source of variation In Lois' over the years has been her hair color. She debuted with black hair, but during the '70s and '80s her hair lightened even as her personality became more forceful. Lois' is usually portrayed as having black hair in the current comics, though some artists depict her as a brunette instead.

A similar shift has taken place in Smallville DVD boxset. Lois debuted in her earlier seasons as a brunette. However, more recently her hair has become darker, if not fully black.

Lois is often know to briefly adopt costumed identities in the comics, particularly during the freewheeling days of the Silver Age. This too is referenced in Smallville in the episode "Stiletto". In this episode, Lois adopts the identity of Stiletto and briefly wears a black leather costume that fits right in with Clark's own Matrix-esque costume.

Lex Luthor

Lex Luthor is one of the more faithful characters in the Smallville seasons 1-8 DVD boxset show in terms of appearance. It's not hard to capture the look of the twisted billionaire industrialist. As long as you have an intense man with a completely bald head, you have your Lex Luthor. Lex's fine business attire only seals the deal.

The Smallville DVD
comics have gone though a number of varying explanations as to Luthor's hair loss. Originally, Lex was a corpulent man who slowly lost his hair due to advancing age. However, the modern Lex is portrayed as much thinner and fully bald from a young age. Smallville DVD set established that Lex's hair fell out as a result of the meteor shower that brought Clark to Earth. That's a better explanation than some of the stories we've seen.

The most significant difference between Smallville DVD boxset's Lex and the comic book Lex is that the latter prefers a green and purple ensemble when committing his villainous acts. Often he dons an armored battlesuit when combating Superman directly. The Smallville version seems content to stick to dark, well-tailored suits. Unless Lex becomes a major player in the series once more, we don't expect this difference to change.

Kara Kent


Clark's Kryptonian cousin shows many of the same predilections when it comes to appearance. On a basic level, Kara is similar to her comic book counterpart. Supergirl is usually portrayed as a tall, leggy blond with good looks and a love of halter tops and mini-skirts. Smallville seasons 1-8 DVD boxset has that much down pat.

Like Clark, Kara has shown little willingness to don a true costume. Instead, she favors a similar red-and-blue color scheme in her everyday attire. She'll also mix in some white clothes as an homage to the Linda Danvers version of Supergirl. With Kara out of the show for now, we don't expect the actual Smallville DVD costume to be making an appearance. It would be nice if at least one DC hero decided to wait for Clark to suit up before donning their own uniform.

Smallville Takes on DC Comics

April 13, 2010 - Smallville is currently in its ninth season and has been renewed for at least one more. At this rate, the Smallvilleseries has to qualify as one of the most successful comic book adaptations ever. What began as a simple story featuring a high school age Clark Kent and his friends has grown into something much larger. The Smallvilleseries has showcased dozens of the most famous heroes and villains in the DC Universe. We don't expect that rend to slow one bit as Smallville DVD enters Season 10.

Naturally, some of these characters are more faithful to their original comic book counterparts than others. In this Smallville DVD Set visual guide, we've selected our favorite heroes and villains from the past nine seasons of Smallville. We compare their live-action appearance to the look of the comics, examining which characters succeed, which ones stumble, and why.

Even with as many characters as there are in this list, there are still more left to cover. Let us know who your favorite Smallville DVD boxset guest stars are, and we might just add them in future updates.

Clark Kent

It's one of the most common complaints we hear about Smallville Seasons 1-8 DVD boxset - "Why won't Clark put on the costume?". It's true that, even after nine seasons and meeting countless other costumed heroes, Clark seemingly has no desire to don the red and blue tights. In that sense alone he doesn't qualify as being very faithful to the comics.

But strictly comparing Smallville DVD's Clark Kent to Clark Kent of the comics, there are definitely many shared features. Tom Welling has the bulky, chiseled features of a Kansas farmboy in a way other live action Superman actors haven't always managed. Clark's preference for red and blue clothes is also a continuous tease for the eventual costume change they may or may not ever come.

One aspect of the Clark Kent look that was only recently introduced is the glasses. In the comics, Clark relies primarily on his glasses and subtle use of posture and body language to distance himself from Superman. The Clark in Smallville DVD Set is slowly adopting this same strategy, and thus the glasses made their long-awaited debut in Season 9.

The closest thing Clark has worn to a costume so far has been his black, Matrix-inspired look. Instead of a cape and spandex, Clark prefers a trenchcoat and a shirt with his trademark "S" logo painted on. In terms of color, this suit actually recalls the comics. Aside from the trenchcoat, the comic book Clark wore a similar "Kryptonian Life Suit" that helped restore his body after his near-fatal battle with Doomsday.

Lois Lane

As a non-costumed resident of Metropolis Lois Lane doesn't have much in the way of a defined look. As such, it's difficult to criticize Smallville DVD boxset for its portrayal of Lois. In either universe, Lois is a headstrong reporter who wears clothes that accentuate her beauty without flaunting it.

In the Smallville comics, the one source of variation In Lois' over the years has been her hair color. She debuted with black hair, but during the '70s and '80s her hair lightened even as her personality became more forceful. Lois' is usually portrayed as having black hair in the current comics, though some artists depict her as a brunette instead.

A similar shift has taken place in Smallville Seasons 1-8 DVD boxset. Lois debuted in her earlier seasons as a brunette. However, more recently her hair has become darker, if not fully black.

Lois is often know to briefly adopt costumed identities in the comics, particularly during the freewheeling days of the Silver Age. This too is referenced in Smallville DVD in the episode "Stiletto". In this episode, Lois adopts the identity of Stiletto and briefly wears a black leather costume that fits right in with Clark's own Matrix-esque costume.

Lex Luthor

Lex Luthor is one of the more faithful characters in the Smallville show in terms of appearance. It's not hard to capture the look of the twisted billionaire industrialist. As long as you have an intense man with a completely bald head, you have your Lex Luthor. Lex's fine business attire only seals the deal.

The Smallvillecomics have gone though a number of varying explanations as to Luthor's hair loss. Originally, Lex was a corpulent man who slowly lost his hair due to advancing age. However, the modern Lex is portrayed as much thinner and fully bald from a young age. Smallville DVD Set established that Lex's hair fell out as a result of the meteor shower that brought Clark to Earth. That's a better explanation than some of the stories we've seen.

The most significant difference between Smallville DVD boxset's Lex and the comic book Lex is that the latter prefers a green and purple ensemble when committing his villainous acts. Often he dons an armored battlesuit when combating Superman directly. The Smallville Seasons 1-8 DVD boxset version seems content to stick to dark, well-tailored suits. Unless Lex becomes a major player in the series once more, we don't expect this difference to change.

Kara Kent


Clark's Kryptonian cousin shows many of the same predilections when it comes to appearance. On a basic level, Kara is similar to her comic book counterpart. Supergirl is usually portrayed as a tall, leggy blond with good looks and a love of halter tops and mini-skirts. Smallville DVD has that much down pat.

Like Clark, Kara has shown little willingness to don a true costume. Instead, she favors a similar red-and-blue color scheme in her everyday attire. She'll also mix in some white clothes as an homage to the Linda Danvers version of Supergirl. With Kara out of the show for now, we don't expect the actual Supergirl costume to be making an appearance. It would be nice if at least one DC hero decided to wait for Clark to suit up before donning their own uniform.

Smallville' Season Finale To Feature Cyborg, Hawkman And Stargirl

Earlier this week it was revealed that Smallville actress Alaina Huffman will reprise her role as Black Canary on the ninth season finale of "Smallville." However, she won't be the only superhero to return to the series before the end of the season.

According to Entertainment Weekly, Hawkman, Smallville DVDStargirl and Cyborg will also be coming back in the season finale. Michael Shanks and Britt Irvin first appeared as Hawkman and Stargirl during the Justice Society episode of "Smallville" earlier this season.

Last month, Geoff Johns publicly stated that the Justice Society would return in the ninth season of Smallville DVD Set, confirming comments by Shanks last year that Hawkman could return as mentor for Tom Welling's Clark Kent.

Lee Thompson Young ("FlashForward") previously appeared as Cyborg back in the fifth season of "Smallville DVD boxset' before returning for the initial Justice League team up in the sixth season. While the character hasn't appeared on "Smallville" in nearly three years, Cyborg has also played a starring role in the online spinoff, "Smallville Legends: Justice & Doom."

The season finale of "Smallville" is expected to wrap up the year-long Zod (Callum Blue) and Kandorian storyline. A few weeks ago, a rumor suggested that one of the series' major characters will be killed off in that episode.

The Martian Manhunter, Metallo, Max Lord, Martha Kent and Perry White will also appear in the remaining episodes of the ninth season of "Smallville DVD."

"Smallville DVD box" will also return for a tenth season next fall.

What are your thoughts on the heroes returning to "Smallville Seasons 1-8 DVD" for the season finale? What other heroes from previous seasons would you like to see come back to the series? And who would you like to see on the show next season of Smallville? Hunt down the meteor freaks and let us know what you're thinking in the comment section below or on Twitter!

'Smallville' Roundup: Spoilers, Chlollie and Imminent Death

On Smallville, there are battles and maybe-babies coming up, but there's one thing that could just sweep such news off the floor - literally. Sources say that dear Death himself (or herself, who knows?) will be making an appearance on the finale of the show's ninth season, with a major character getting scythed.

Do You Think Anyone's Getting Pregnant on Smallville DVD Set?

Spoilers below!

Chloe (and Oliver) Gets More Action
From the welcome response to Chlollie on last week's episode, the writers have the fans wrapped around their fingers. Now that they know what works, we're sure to see more in the upcoming episodes, not to mention the finale.


Smallville DVD boxset executive producer Brian Peterson told TV Guide Magazine about the Chlollie developments, which stems from the similarities the two characters have with each other. "What's fun about their relationship is we're playing it differently that we've played other relationships, because they've both been very burned in love," he explained Smallville seasons1-8 boxset. "And so the fact that they're just having fun and enjoying each other's companionship is something very adult and new to the show."

Despite Smallville DVDwrapping the whole thing up in secrecy though, he added that "a few touchstones on their relationship through the rest of the season" is ahead. Plus, "[t]he finale has a significant Chloe/Oliver storyline."

Most of what's in store for Chloe (Allison Mack) takes place in the episode "Sacrfice," wherein she'll fully embrace her Watchtower persona. "She kind of learns her lesson in what happens when you become big brother. It's a really tense, fun Smallville," Peterson said.

Big News: Death's Coming
Michael Ausiello of Entertainment Weekly has just revealed that a major character will die on the season nine finale of Smallville. We can guess all we want, but the choices can be narrowed down to three: Chloe (gasp!), Tess and Zod.

The only reason for the first inference is the fact that Allison Mack hasn't renewed her contract yet. Despite the many developments her character's set for, there's the possibility that her term ends soon.

Meanwhile, the other two could be doomed just because they're this season's villains. Zod's reign has to end sometime, and Tess (Cassidy Freeman) must go down with him.

Do you think anyone else is hitting their expiration date on Smallville DVD soon? Rumor has it Lana's returning just for that, but no one has confirmed it yet. Any other suggestions?

(Image Courtesy of The CW)

Who do you think will die on the season 9 finale?
Chloe
Tess
Zod
Someone else

Smallville: "Escape" Review Clark, Lois, Oliver and Chloe escape to a romantic getaway.

April 5, 2010 - "Escape" is first and foremost about relationships and

it's definitely the episode's biggest strength. Lois and Clark have

been fumbling through the semblance of a relationship for sometime now.

While they make a cute couple they still suffer from their respective

lives getting in the way of their time together. This week, they finally

get that opportunity to be alone. Again, it's cute, and we've seen a lot

of that from Lois and Clark but it's time for their relationship to

evolve. The awkward "getting into bed" together scene is a phase I

thought we'd left in the past with Lana Lang. Cute, yes, but Clark is a

lot more assertive than that.

Later in the episode we thankfully discover that Clark has learned, from

his father Jor-El, how to control his superhuman seed so he doesn't blow

a hole threw the top of Lois' skull. I would have loved to have been a

fly on the crystal walls of the Fortress of Solitude for that training

session. For now we'll have to settle for the awkward, yet priceless,

conversation with Chloe about the situation. It may not seem like much,

but this is a big moment for Smallville, which has finally shed the

ridiculous notion that Clark could damage a woman while having sex with

her. I can't believe there were entire story arcs based on that silly

premise.

On the other end of the spectrum we have Chloe and Ollie who are engaged

in a much more adult relationship. I really appreciate the no-baggage/no

strings attached approach that they both have to their situation and

it's refreshing to watch a relationship without complications on a show

that once thrived on that very premise. It was a little odd that Chloe

exploded at Ollie for giving her a gift. Their situation is clear but

for someone who wants to keep things "simple" she really overreacted

about a small trinket.
There was some great dialogue between both couples. I really enjoyed

Clark and Ollie's awkward exchange at the breakfast table after Chloe

and Lois had departed. That clip had been making the rounds on the

Internet for a couple of weeks prior but it's a funny natural exchange

between the two and I'm a sucker for silly superhero banter.

The B-Plot dealt with Tess discovering Zod's powers and then promptly

sleeping with him. Tess' allegiances and motivations seem to fluctuate

week-to-week. It will be interesting to see what she has planned now

because after this episode I'm not too sure what she is trying to

achieve. She's shown Zod that she has the power to counter his abilities

which gives her a certain amount of control over him. We'll just have to

wait and see how she utilizes it.

Zod's plan to pretend to be the Blur in order to use Lois for his own

gain is a great concept. Actually, now that Zod has his powers he seems

to be dressing in nearly the exact same attire as the Blur sans the S-

Shield. I have a feeling we may see Zod impersonate the Blur at some

point in order to destroy the image that Clark has created.

A vengeful spirit murdering men at a quaint bed and breakfast is

certainly a great idea but the story never really comes together here.

With the distractions of the Zod and Tess storyline and the writers'

focus on exploring the relationships of Lois, Clark, Chloe and Ollie,

there wasn't much screen time dedicated to building up the lore behind

the Silver Banshee. And when the Banshee finally becomes intertwined in

the main narrative she is mostly used as a tool to put our two couples

in even more awkward situations. I'd love to see a cut of this episode

were a lot more time is given to actually building up the threat so I

actually feel a shred of suspense when Banshee finally appears in her

true form. I will admit though, the Banshee did look quite a bit like

her DC counterpart.