: It explores the concept of a "level playing field"—even a god-like being can be threatened when the "tools of the trade" are advanced enough. Other Popular "Tools of the Trade" Guides
: This episode is pivotal because it introduces Darkseid , the ruler of Apokolips, as the shadowy figure supplying the weapons. [S1E12] Tools of the Trade
In this 1997 episode, the stakes of the series shift significantly as Superman encounters technology that can actually harm him. : It explores the concept of a "level