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|next episode = [[The Wheel Deal]]
|next episode = [[The Wheel Deal]]
|writers =[[Jonathan Greenberg]]
|writers =[[Jonathan Greenberg]]
|storyboarders = [[Robert Yap]]
|storyboarders = [[Robert Yap]]|number = 10b|titlecard = The Secret Origin of Supernova - title card.jpg|us = April 9, 2010<ref>http://www.ket.org/episode/ARUR%20%20001310</ref>|uk = April 28, 2009 <ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcone/programmes/schedules/west_midlands/2009/04/28</ref>|can = February 22, 2010<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20120413104003/http://ww3.tvo.org/program/157024/arthur</ref>}}
|number = 10b
|titlecard = The Secret Origin of Supernova - title card.jpg
|us = April 9, 2010
|uk = April 28, 2009 <ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcone/programmes/schedules/west_midlands/2009/04/28</ref>
|can = February 22, 2010<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20120413104003/http://ww3.tvo.org/program/157024/arthur</ref>}}
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==Summary==
==Summary==
[[Arthur Read|Arthur]] is dismayed when he learns that the energy drink endorsed by [[Dark Bunny]], his favorite super hero, is unhealthy. He goes in search of a new superhero.
Arthur is dismayed when he learns that the energy drink endorsed by Dark Bunny, his favorite super hero, is unhealthy. He goes in search of a new superhero.


==Plot==
==Plot==
An announcer introduces Futuropolis, where Arthur works as an insurance clerk. When "disaster strikes," he becomes a superhero called [[Supernova]]. He is then joined by [[Starchild]] and [[Sirius the Super Dog]], as Starchild tells the viewers to stay tuned for "The Secret Origin of Supernova."
A narrator starts the show saying that is in the future and Arthur is working as a clerk in a law firm, but when the "signal" appears he becomes "Supernova" and we see Arthur flying and D.W. in a cape (her blankie) and say "Supernova's assistant Starchild", but Arthur said "I don't want help" and Pal as a super dog.


<center>'''The Secret Origin of Supernova'''</center>
After the title card, Arthur and Buster are watching Dark Bunny and they found out that there will be a "Dark Bunny comic invention" next week in Elwood City. Arthur sees Dark Bunny advertise pop as "energy drink" and when they go and buy costumes, he buys the drink.


While Arthur and [[Buster Baxter|Buster]] are watching Dark Bunny, they learn of both a comic convention coming to [[Elwood City]] and the [[Dark Bunny]] Might-a-Max Energy Drink, which is endorsed by Dark Bunny himself. They go to buy costumes, planning to dress up as Dark Bunny and [[Bionic Bunny]] for the convention, and Arthur buys the energy drink.
The next day Brain leads the label and says its sugar. Then after a fantasy daydream, Arthur takes down all the Dark Bunny stuff and tries to find another one superhero. But he finds sugar cereal of one super hero and was made fun of a "little kids" super hero.


Arthur shows off the energy drink to his friends, but [[Alan Powers|Brain]] reads the ingredients and informs Arthur that the drink is just sugar, water, and food coloring. Arthur is disappointed, especially after remembering Dark Bunny's "self-imposed code of honor," and throws away his drink, then gets rid of all his Dark Bunny merchandise.
Then Arthur has a dream that had him as a "Supernova" and how D.W. and Arthur kind of worked as a team to defeat the snail-villain. The next day he tries to create a costume and D.W. likes it.


At [[Meteor Comix]], Arthur and Buster look through a book of super heroes for one to dress up as, and Arthur decides on [[Manacle]]. After learning that a branded cereal called [[Manacle-Os]] is unhealthy, he takes down his Manacle posters.
D.W. asks if she can be his sidekick and helps with his logo and they go to the convention in Costume and he has learned he can still like Dark Bunny and not buy anything you see on TV.
 
Arthur looks through the book again, and sees [[Doodle Dog]]. He recalls having liked Doodle Dog cartoons when he was younger. After [[Francine Frensky|Francine]] sees Arthur with a Doodle Dog water bottle, she takes him to some kindergartners, who say that Doodle Dog is "for babies." Arthur throws his water bottle in the garbage.
 
Arthur asks [[Freddy K.]] who his favorite super hero is, and he chooses [[Jack Kirby]], who invented a lot of characters in the 1940s-60s.
 
After a dream, Arthur chooses to dress up as Supernova. While he initially thinks his costume is silly, [[D.W. Read|D.W.]] thinks it is cool and wants to be his partner. They go to the convention, and Arthur's friends like their costumes as well. Arthur is called to look at some Dark Bunny comics, and he realizes that he doesn't have to buy everything that's sponsored and can still enjoy Dark Bunny.


==Characters==
==Characters==
===Major===
*[[Arthur Read]]
*[[Arthur Read]]
*[[Buster Baxter]]
*[[Buster Baxter]]
*[[Freddy K.]]
*[[Freddy K.]]
*[[Francine Frensky]]
*[[Francine Frensky]]
===Minor===
*[[D.W. Read]]
*[[D.W. Read]]
*[[David Read]]
*[[David Read]]
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*[[Binky Barnes]]
*[[Binky Barnes]]
*[[Muffy Crosswire]]
*[[Muffy Crosswire]]
*[[Alan Powers|Brain]]
*[[Alan Powers|The Brain]]
*[[Dark Bunny]]
*[[Dark Bunny]]
*[[Liam]]
*[[Liam]]
*[[Ms. Morgan]] (cameo)
 
*[[Kate]] (cameo)
===Cameo===
*[[Jane Read]] (cameo)
*[[Kate]]
*[[Kyle]] (cameo)
*[[Jane Read]]
*[[Amanda Hulser]] (cameo)
*[[Kyle]]
*[[Czech student]] (cameo)
*[[Amanda Hulser]]
*[[Czech student]]


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*This is the final episode to feature the Super Sister title card.
*The kindergartners are identical to the children at the [[Elwood City Preschool]].
*The kindergartners are identical to the children at the [[Elwood City Preschool]].
*The [[blankie]] appears again, but in a fantasy and as [[Starchild]]'s weapon.
*The [[Blankie]] appeares again but in a fantasy and as [[Starchild]]'s weapon, the Super Power Blankie.
*'''Moral:'''
**Don't try to prevent someone from drinking their favorite drinks for your own Benifits.
**Don't try to change who someone is for your own benefits.
===Episode connections===
*Buster mentions [[Captain Pomodoro]] and [[Cat Saver]] as superheroes that he invented.
===Cultural references===
===Cultural references===
*Supernova is a parody of the Marvel Comics hero Nova.
* Supernova is a parody of the Marvel Comics hero "Nova."
*Jack Kirby was an actual comic book legend. He worked for both Marvel and DC Comics, and created such characters as The Demon for DC, and Silver Surfer for Marvel. However, he is more famous for his co-creations with Stan Lee, including Spider-Man, The Avengers, the X-Men, and the Fantastic Four.
*Jack Kirby was an actual comic book legend. He worked for both Marvel and DC Comics, and created such characters as The Demon for DC, and the Silver Surfer for Marvel. However, he is more famous for his co-creations with Stan Lee, including Spider-Man, The Avengers, the X-Men, and the Fantastic Four.
*[[Doodle Dog]] is a parody of the animated character ''Underdog''.
*Doodle Dog, a character who Arthur considers dressing up as, is a parody of the animated character Underdog.
===Errors===
*The Supernova outfit resembles the DC comics protagonist Starman, and Capcom character Protoman.
*Although the flashback is chronologically set before "[[Arthur's Eyes (episode)|Arthur's Eyes]]," Arthur is seen wearing glasses.
*In Freddy K's office, he has an issue of Action Comics and Zip Comics.
*[[Liam]], [[Amanda]], and [[Kyle]] are called "kindergartners" by [[Francine Frensky|Francine]], despite being in preschool.
*Queen Sapphirella is a parody of Wonder Woman.
*Near the end, [[D.W. Read|D.W.]] is wearing her [[Starchild]] costume, and she's wearing a short sleeve shirt, but when [[Arthur Read|Arthur]] and [[D.W. Read|D.W.]] go to the convention, she is wearing the same shirt, but it is long sleeve.
*Puddy Person may be parody of Mr. Fantastic.
===Production Notes===
 
*This is the last episode in which Pierre Valette is the executive producer.
==Errors==
*In the flashback Arthur's and Buster's sweaters are green and red, respectively.
 
* Though the flashback is chronologically set before Arthur's Eyes, Arthur is seen wearing glasses.
 
==Production notes==
*In Australia this is the last episode to have a title card, though season 12 and 13 were mixed together in Australia.
*This is the final episode to feature the Super Sister title card.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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