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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[...]
Comics for Your Pull Box, Week of July 11th, 2018: Superman Begins Anew
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[...]
Top and Bottom 5 Comics, Week of July 4th, 2018: From Hulk to Inhumans
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[...]
Is This DC's TV Commercial for Superman and Man of Steel by Brian Michael Bendis?
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[...]
Justice League #3 cover by Phil Jimenez and Alejandro Sanchez
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[...]
Man of Steel #6 cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, and Alex Sinclair
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[...]
Did Bendis's Man of Steel Live Up to the Hype? [Poll] [Spoilers]
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[...]
superman fortress of solitude man of steel
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[...]
Brian Michael Bendis's Superman Comics Get a TV Commercial This Summer
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[...]
DST SDCC Exclusives Collage
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[...]
The Flash #49 cover by Howard Porter and Hi-Fi
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[...]
Man of Steel #5 cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, and Alex Sinclair
[rwp-review-recap id="0"] 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[...]
Evil Superman Suit from 'Superman III' Sells for $200k
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[...]
Man of Steel #4 cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, and Alex Sinclair
[rwp-review-recap id="0"] 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[...]
DC Comics Urges Fans to Be Like Superman and #StandWithRefugees
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[...]
Man of Steel #3 cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, and Alex Sinclairs
[rwp-review-recap id="0"] 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[...]
Batman: Prelude to the Wedding- Nightwing vs. Hush #1 cover by Rafael Albuquerque and Dave McCaig
[rwp-review-recap id="0"] 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,[...]
Man of Steel #2 cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, and Alex Sinclair
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[...]
Ursa's Jumpsuit from Superman II Sells for $8,500
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,[...]
Justice League #1 cover by Jim Cheung and Laura Martin
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[...]
The Man of Steel #1 cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, and Alex Sinclair
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[...]
Super Sons #16 cover by Jorge Jimenez and Alejandro Sanchez
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[...]