There are some pretty wild rumors hitting the streets regarding huge character changes for the Man of Steel – and the rumors come from a very reliable source.
Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1933, Superman is a cultural icon and one of the most recognizable and beloved superheroes of all time. Explore Superman’s history, powers, abilities, weaknesses, allies, enemies, and different story arcs from various comic book series, as well as his appearances in different media, including movies, TV shows, video games, and other forms of popular culture media.
Funko usually rolls out Marvel heroes for holiday-themed Funko Pop waves but this year they’re shaking things up and rolling out a massive DC Comics line of characters. The new collection will include Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, the Flash, the Joker and more. There will also be a exclusive Batman and Penguin at…
Recently spotted flying above the skies of San Diego, Otto Dieffenbach’s radio-controlled Superman drew quite a few stares from puzzled citizens. The test flight took place June 27, 2013. Otto, and his business partner Ed Hanley, have started a small startup company that specializes in getting unusual (read, not-aerodynamically shaped) objects, including comic book heroes,…
Everyone knows Superman’s native world is Krypton, which in most storylines, was destroyed right after Superman escaped from the planet. But to date, nobody really has shown where in the Universe it was actually located. That is about to change as we hear that DC Comics has tasked American astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson to explain,…
After two years of battling it out in court, DC comics has won a key victory against the heirs of Superman co-creator Joe Shuster who were attempting to recapture the rights to the Superman character. An agreement signed by the family in 1992 blew their attempts. The Shuster family was attempting to terminate the copyright…
More changes in DC’s New 52 lineup. Prior to the new Superman, Threshold, and Justice League of America series rolling out, DC will be cease publication of Blue Beetle, Grifter, Frankenstein Agent of S.H.A.D.E., and Legion Lost. Their final issues (#17) will wrap up the arcs and ship in January 2013.
Superman was created by American writer, Jerry Siegel and Canadian artist Joe Shuster in 1938. Superman first appeared in Action Comics #1 (June 1938) and subsequently appeared in various radio serials, television programs, films, newspaper strips, and video games. The character’s appearance is distinctive and iconic: a blue, red and yellow costume, complete with cape,…