The dark portrayal of Superman in Zack Snyder's 2013 film Man of Steel has been the subject of much controversy In the film, Superman's dad encourages Superman to let him die in order to protect his secret identity Superman callously makes out with Lois Lane in the rubble of Metropolis Most controversially, Superman brutally snaps[...]
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Worse yet, his secret identity has gotten out to a few people who weren't meant to know.
Superman #1 cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, and Alex Sinclair
Superman #1
Brian Michael Bendis and Ivan Reis's tenure on Superman begins in earnest with the Man of Steel looking for new ways that Superman can help the world… once he pries it out[...]
Man of Steel #6
The first Brian Michael Bendis Superman arc came to a close this week, and I thoroughly adored it We get the whereabouts of Lois Lane and Jonathan, Superman and Supergirl take on Rogul Zaar in one last showdown, and Jason Fabok makes it all look gorgeous I can't wait for this week's Superman #1.
Vagrant Queen #2 cover[...]
Earlier this week, Superstar writer "The Great One" Brian Michael Bendis revealed that DC was producing a television commercial to advertise his upcoming run on Superman and Action Comics A few days later, DC posted a press release on their website advertising the first issue of both books Attached was the following video Is this[...]
Meanwhile, Superman and Martian Manhunter, accompanied by shrunken-down Batman and Hawkgirl, move closer to the Totality, but their hazard suits are destroyed Worse yet, the Totality has begun to affect their minds.
Justice League #3 cover by Phil Jimenez and Alejandro Sanchez
Justice League is shooting for a grand and ambitious story for its first arc, reshaping[...]
In the present, Superman fights Rogol Zaar to save the planet, and the Man of Steel receives some much-needed help.
Man of Steel #6 cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, and Alex Sinclair
Man of Steel #6 finishes with a bombastic and jam-packed finale that, while not revealing anything we couldn't have gleaned from prior issues, is[...]
Bendis introduced several storylines that are sure to play out in the coming months: Jonathan and Lois's space road trip with Grandpa, the Metropolis arson, Rogol Zaar's attitude problem, Supergirl's quest for answers, and the mystery of what Lois is keeping in her bottom drawer at the Daily Planet.
Also, we've all gotten to see very[...]
Not content with shipping Superman's son, his wife, and his father off onto some galactic safari and his cousin off on a similarly galactic wild goose chat with no way for Superman to contact them (at least until the DC Universe catches up with Doomsday Clock), Brian Michael Bendis is making a few more changes[...]
DC is pulling out all the stops to promote "The Great One" Brian Michael Bendis's Superman comics According to "The Great One" himself, DC will advertise the Superman titles on television Bendis tweeted the news:
Just approved a cut of the TV COMMERCIAL @DCComics is gearing up for our Superman titles this summer its the kind[...]
Adam [Hughes] and Kevin had already told me, "What I'd like to do is the best Superman comic I could ever do I haven't done that and I want to do it before I die."
Man of Steel #6 is in stores tomorrow Check out a preview below:
Tomorrow, readers of Man[...]
New additions to their Gallery statue line, a cool tribute to Superman's 80th birthday, a fancy new Catwoman statue, and a cool Star Trek ship replica These will all be available to purchase on the show floor Check out the pics and details for each down below.
The Phoenix has returned! Sweeping down from the stratosphere[...]
Icon Heroes will have a plethora of exclusives available at SDCC, including statues, cardholders, and mousepads from DCTV shows, Star Trek, and more!
That said, what is exchanged between Wally and Barry feels like something people would actually say.
Also, the book definitively establishes that Superman is slower than both Wally and Barry So, we can finally put that one to rest, right? Right.
The Flash #49 art by Howard Porter and Hi-Fi
Howard Porter's artwork is more consistent in this[...]
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Superman has taken Rogol Zaar off the Earth to battle it out in orbit However, Rogol is powerful and able to lay out the Man of Steel all too quickly The Justice League arrives in Metropolis to provide support to Supergirl, whom discovers Superman's unconscious body on the moon The team regroups to discern[...]
Finally, Superman III turns an impressive profit! We kid, we kid. Okay yes, most fans do beat up on the later Christopher Reeve last son of Krypton films because they kind of deserve it, III had some pretty good moments.
Like, Evil Superman.
Which led to drunk Superman.
Anyhow- one of the screen used costumes from the film just sold at auction[...]
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Superman and Supergirl are now facing Rogol Zaar in Metropolis He shows incredible strength and cunning, even enough to face both Superman and Supergirl Kara is fighting in a perpetual fury due to the fate of Kandor, but Kal knows that this fight could potentially tear Metropolis apart He tries to push Rogol out[...]
You might not know this unless you've seen any of the Superman movies, television shows, cartoons, or comic books which rehash his origin, but Superman is a refugee Yeah It's true The Man of Steel escaped his home planet, Krypton, before it was destroyed and landed in Kansas, where he ended up not in a[...]
Two Mattel DC Comics exclusives are coming to SDCC this year- an Aquaman figure three-pack, and a Hot Wheels set paying tribute to Action Comics #1!
The Justice League investigate the Totality and try to recruit another hero while Lex Luthor advances his own plans. Is it a good read?
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Rogol Zar arrives on Earth and immediately tracks down Superman's Fortress of Solitude Superman is investigating yet another fire in Metropolis when he hears the Fortress's alarm He and Supergirl arrive at the Fortress to find it destroyed and Rogol Zar long gone.
Man of Steel #3 cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, and Alex[...]
It's been that way since the late 1960s, when Manhattan comic book dealer Louis Cohen told an Associated Press business reporter that the going rate for an Action Comics #1 was $260, which seemed to kickstart the public's fascination with the most valuable comic book in the world.
The first appearance of Superman is of course[...]
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Superman and Nightwing are throwing Batman a bachelor party After a meal at Bat Burger, Superman shows a dimensional portal to a world where the three can fish in peace An explosion draws Superman away, and Hush attacks in the chaos Batman and Nightwing wrestle Hush until he and Nightwing tumble through the portal,[...]
In Coast City, Superman faces the Toyman, whom now has a giant robot with which to wreak havoc When the Man of Steel returns to Metropolis, he finds Perry White bearing bad news about the Daily Planet.
Man of Steel #2 is a less Superman-centric issue of the comic, focusing more on the issues at the[...]
Even more Profiles in History auction goodness to report on today, especially if you're a fan of Superman. There were several items listed in day two's Icons & Legends of Hollywood that pertain to our favorite last son of Krypton, but one of the pieces from Superman II really caught my eye.
Namely, Sarah Douglas's Ursa costume from Superman II,[...]
All heroes across the world work together now with the core team of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Cyborg, the Flash, and Hawkgirl working in the center of it all Their base of operations is the Hall of Justice in Washington D.C Martian Manhunter is the new chairman and keeps the team linked[...]
Man of Steel #1
Brian Michael Bendis' short entry at the end of Action Comics #1000 as well as the one from DC Nation #0 had me worried about his upcoming Superman stories Thankfully, Man of Steel #1 is a lighthearted, sincere, and funny opening to this new era of Superman I thoroughly enjoyed this comic, and I'm hoping this is the beginning[...]
No Justice comes to its conclusion as the Omega Titans near Earth and Green Arrow has to keep Amanda Waller from nuking four corners of the world in response. Can the Justice League save the day? Is it a good read?
Doomsday Clock continues to tick onward as the Comedian gets back into action, Rorschach teams up with another hero, and Batman looks into Ozymandias. Is it a good read?
Plus, it's hard to feel like Kid Amazo is a legitimate threat given how easy-going Superboy and Robin are about everything, and it doesn't help how generic Kid Amazo is as a villain.
However, the affection Superman and Batman show for their respective children is still endearing, and the aforementioned chemistry between Jonathan and Damian salvages[...]
No Justice rages on as Martian Manhunter and Starro the Conqueror work to free the bottled worlds and Team Entropy seeks help from Vril Dox. Does it make for a good read?