Beginning this episode: an irregular series of shows covering appearances by the Sleuth from Outer Space on the WB/CW’s long-livedSuperboyClark Kent developing into Superman TV showSmallville. This initial installment looks briefly at the show’s formative development, then summarizes John Jones’ cameo debut in the sixth season episode “Static,” followed by the launch of the Martian-less not quite a “Justice” League, and finally the full debut of the Manhunter as portrayed by Phil Morris in “Labyrinth.”
