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Comic Book Review: Superman/Supergirl: Maelstrom #1
Since last week's episode of Smallville featured the teamup of Clark and Supergirl, I thought it would be fitting to review the first issue of the new Superman/Supergirl mini-series. The Smallville episode was good, I hope that this story is as good.
When Supergirl looks up, more cars are being thrown at her. Supergirl bats them aside and demands to know who is doing this. Maelstrom is standing in the middle of the road. She wants Superman. Supergirl attacks her. Maelstrom beats up Supergirl...
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Original at Newsarama
• 21 hours ago
By David Pepose Relevant titles for our crowd include A Clockwork Orange, Constantine, Dark City, A History of Violence, Golden Compass, Lost Boys, The Orphange, Pan’s Labyrinth, A Scanner Darkly, Superman 2: The Richard Donner Cut, Superman Returns, The Shining, and 2001: A Space Odyssey.
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Original at PW: THE BEAT
• Fri, Nov 20
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November 20, 2009: Superman on TV - November 21-27
Original at Superman Homepage
• Thu, Nov 19
It's the day after Thanksgiving and, no surprises here, time for a rerun of "Smallville". Catch Clark catch a train in the opening minutes of the season premiere encore showing of "Smallville", titled "Savior". It airs Friday at 8 PM on the CW. "Smallville" reruns air through the week on HD-N...
Fanfiction: Superman Fractured Reality Chapter 10
Original at Erika's Art
• Thu, Nov 19
By erikab1123 For those of you who have ever read my SMALLVILLE fanfiction – I’ve just posted a new chapter (10) for my novel/fic SUPERMAN FRACTURED REALITY. To read it click HERE. Also you can check out all of my fanfiction HERE. My other Smallville fics: Lois and Clark Vignettes *Vignettes/One Shots* Red...
LOL: Conan O’Brien, Brandon Routh, Martha Macisaac and Aubrey Plaza Spoof New MoonOriginal at /FILM
• Thu, Nov 19
By orfilms@gmail.com (slashfilm.com) With The Twilight Saga: New Moon set to hit theaters this week, it seems like a lot of celebrities have been getting into the New Moon parody business. After the jump you will find videos featuring Brandon Routh (Superman Returns), Martha Macisaac (Becca from Superbad), Aubrey Plaza (Fun...
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Original at Newsarama
• Tue, Nov 17
By J. Caleb Mozzocco I haven’t read Superman/Batman in a while, but then, they haven’t eschewed the World’s Finest team and instead used Bizarro and Man-Bat instead yet. They’ll give it a try in tomorrow’s Superman/Batman #66, in which the two characters will contend with Black Lantern Solomon Grundy. It’s g...
Showbiz news and notes: TWILIGHT, Superman, etc etc
Original at PW: THE BEAT
• Tue, Nov 17
So he and head storyboard artist Christian De Vita put their heads together and came up with their brand-new superhero. “[Christian] was very good at these kind of drawings and he became the artist that does ‘White Cape.’ We sort of made this comic book series,” said Anderson. “He has posters...
McTeigue Says Superman Is "In a Weird Place"
Original at Rotten Tomatoes
• Tue, Nov 17
James McTeigue hasn't been shy about his desire to direct Warner Bros.' next "Superman" movie, but in a new interview with MTV, he says the studio still has no plans to hand the franchise over to him -- or anyone else.
Review: Tangent: Superman's Reign Vol. 2 trade paperback (DC Comics)
Original at Collected Editions
• Mon, Nov 16
By noreply@blogger.com (collectededitions) I like Dan Jurgens' writing, don't get me wrong. Not only did he pen stories from one of my favorite eras of Superman (and that's before Death of Superman, but also I've dug his Tangent concept and comics through three individual volumes and the first part of Tangent: Superman's Reign.
The Return of Superman Returns?Original at Newsarama
• Fri, Nov 13
By David Pepose Do you want to see Superman Returns, just as Bryan Singer intended it? If so, Latino Review has a post that might interest you — a petition for Warner Bros. to release Superman Returns: The Bryan Singer Cut. For those who think it could never be done, there is precedent: in 2006, Warner Bros. rel...
Review: Superman: New Krypton vol. 1 & 2
Original at Newsarama
• Thu, Nov 12
By Michael C. Lorah Superman: New Krypton vol. 1 and 2, they’re okay. Not great, but not terrible. If you dig Supes like I do, it might be enough, but just barely. We’ll have to see how the wallet feels when it comes time to invest in another round of the Metropolis Ace’s adventures.
Superman: World of New Krypton #9 – Review
Original at Weekly Comic Book Review
• Wed, Nov 4
By DS Arsenault Posted in DC Comics, Superman Tagged: Adam Strange, Comic Book Reviews, comic reviews, DC Comics, DS Arsenault, General Zod, Gor, Greg Rucka, James Robinson, Jemm son of Saturn, Kal-El, Matt Idelson, Nei Ruffino, New Krypton, Pete Woods, Rann, Red Shard, Reviews, Ron Randall, SUPERM...
Opinion: Nostalgia November Day 03 -- Superman Annual #3
Original at Comics Should Be Good!
• Tue, Nov 3
By Chad Nevett Beyond that, the end of the issue is meant to be a reversal of the end of The Dark Knight Returns, except Batman doing the government's dirty work to take down Superman isn't believable the way it was the other way around. Batman operates outside of the law with more abandon than Superman, eve...
Ruby-Spears Superman DVD Review
Original at Comicbook News at ComicVine
• Tue, Nov 3
By G-Man This Superman series consisted of thirteen episodes. Each episodes begins with the theme from the Superman movies (with slight changes by Ron Jones) along with the classic narration from the Fleischer cartoon and Adventures Of Superman TV series.
Best Books of 2009 - PW and Amazon weigh in
Original at PW: THE BEAT
• Mon, Nov 2
George Sprott: 1894-1975, Seth (Drawn & Quarterly) All-Star Superman, Vol. 2, Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely (DC Comics) Locas II: Maggie, Hope & Ray, Jaime Hernandez (Fantagraphics Books) The Book of Genesis Illustrated, R. Crumb (WW Norton)
Blackest Night: Superman #3 – Review
Original at Weekly Comic Book Review
• Wed, Oct 21
By DS Arsenault Posted in DC Comics, Superman Tagged: Allan Goldman, Black Lantern, Blackest Night, BLACKEST NIGHT SUPERMAN #3, Blackest Night: Superman #3 review, Comic Book Reviews, Conner, DC Comics, DS Arsenault, Eber Ferreira, Eddy Barrows, James Robinson, Kal-El, Kal-L, Lois Lane, New Kryp...
Superman: World Of New Krypton #8 - Review
Original at Weekly Comic Book Review
• Thu, Oct 8
By DS Arsenault The Story: Jupiter’s moon Callisto is on a collision course with New Krypton and is moving at a significant fraction of the speed of light. The Thanagarians are attacking the Kryptonians with weapons that can hurt them. Watch Kal-El try to pull this one out of the fire.
10 Essential Superman Comics To Help You Forget Smallville
Original at io9
• Mon, Oct 5
By Graeme McMillan Superman: Whatever Happened To The Man Of Tomorrow The classic "End of Superman" story, Alan Moore and Curt Swan's farewell to the character revisits characters from his past in a way that's part celebration and part "What were they thinking?" The recently-released "deluxe hardcover...
You Decide '09 - The Marital Status of Two Heroes
Original at Comics Should Be Good!
• Thu, Oct 1
By Brian Cronin Is Superman not married any more or something? Superman works fine married. It grounds the character. Superman sucks"? Yes, he's had his ups (his recent Johns/Donner run) and downs (electric ... I never liked the idea of Superman (or if you want to be pedantic, Clark) marrying Lois, and I feel ...
Podcast: 2 in 1 Showcase Episode 137: Greg Rucka and Whiteout
Original at blakemp (WordPress)
• Thu, Sep 24
By blakemp Posted in 2 in 1 Showcase Tagged: 2 in 1 Showcase, 52, Action Comics, Batman, comics, Elektra, G-Man, Gotham Central, Greg Rucka, Guardians of the Galaxy, podcast, Superman, Whiteout, Wolverine, Wonder Woman A few days late, thanks to Blake’s epic battle with the Computer Virus of Doom...
Blackest Night: Superman #2 - Review
Original at Weekly Comic Book Review
• Wed, Sep 23
By DS Arsenault The Story: Black Lantern Kal-L (the original Superman from Earth-2) is looking to paint Smallville black, and he brought some post-living help in the form of Psycho-Pirate and the original Lois Lane. Standing for truth, justice and a speedy end to DC’s zombie apocalypse are Kal-El (our S...
Podcast: D. J. David B. Spins Comics-Tunes: Up, Up and Away!
Original at Super I.T.C.H
• Tue, Sep 15
By David B Personally, I know this intro from constant repetition, watching The Adventures of Superman on TV as a kid. But that famous introduction started on the Superman radio show and appeared in a modified form at the beginning of Max Fleischer’s cartoons for Paramount. Superman Radio Intro
Review: Action Comics #880
Original at readrant (WordPress)
• Fri, Aug 14
By dclebeau The premise is this: On New Krypton, a Kryptonian assassin made what appears to be a successful attempt on General Zod’s life. After which, he fled to earth with Superman and Supergirl in pursuit. With tensions between earth and New Krypton at an all-time high, the arrival of three Krypto...
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Original at /FILM
• Wed, Aug 5
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Review: Superman: Braniac hardcover/paperback (DC Comics)
Original at Collected Editions
• Mon, Jul 20
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Which “Big Director” Was Interested In Directing Mark Millar’s Superman?
Original at /FILM
• Sun, Jul 19
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Jon Peters autobiography proposal dishes huge dirt on Batman and Superman filmsOriginal at ComicMix
• Tue, May 26
By Glenn Hauman Nikki Finke has gotten her hands on the book proposal for Jon Peters' autobiography. Peters was a producer for, among other films, the Michael Keaton Batman film franchise and Superman Returns. The details are unbelievable, if for no other reason that Peters seems to be burning every brid...
How To: MakeupNme Contest Entry: SupermanOriginal at YouTube
• Sun, May 17
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Podcast: 2 in 1 Showcase Episode 114: Superman-Panic in the Sky
Original at blakemp (WordPress)
• Sun, Apr 12
By blakemp Posted in 2 in 1 Showcase Retro-week strikes the Showcase boys, as they sit back and discuss one of their favorite stories of the early 1990s, the Superman-family crossover Panic in the Sky! The guys discuss the roots of the story, the repurcussions, how it led to the Death of Superman, and...
How To: Joe Brooks - Superman (INTRO) TutorialOriginal at YouTube
• Wed, Mar 25
By rss@youtube.com (ntmm93) Author: ntmm93 Keywords: Joe Brooks Superman Tutorial Added: June 3, 2009
February 25, 2009: "Radio K.A.L." - The Superman Homepage Podcast
Original at Superman Homepage
• Tue, Feb 24
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In this month's Radio KAL show, Steve and Neal discuss the latest rumors surrounding the next Superman movie, "Smallville" Season 8, saying goodbye to Lana Lang, a possible 9th season of "Smallville", latest Superman comics, and more! Also includes the Big Question, Bailey's Bookshe...
Superman Beyond #2 Review
Original at Comics Should Be Good!
• Sun, Jan 25
By Brian Cronin Anyhow, I sure did love seeing the first (and possibly greatest) superhero fighting a bad guy with not just his fists, but with inspiration for stories written about Superman - I enjoyed the spotlighting of the importance of Superman.
January 24, 2009: Black Lantern Kal-L Action Figure Revealed
Original at Superman Homepage
• Sat, Jan 24
The revelation came in the form of DC Direct's listing for the "Blackest Night Series 1 Action Figures". Earth-2 Superman, the first member of the lifeless, emotionless, Black Lanterns to be revealed. The Blackest Night Series 1 Action Figures are scheduled for release on September 30, 2...
Podcast: 2 in 1 Showcase Episode 102: Elseworlds
Original at blakemp (WordPress)
• Sun, Jan 18
By blakemp Posted in 2 in 1 Showcase Tagged: 2 in 1 Showcase, Batman, comics, Elseworlds, House of Mystery, Justice Society, Kingdom Come, podcast, Superman It’s time for a good old-fashioned listener request! This week, the guys delve into DC Comics’ Elseworlds imprint, the line that bro...
Fanfiction: Superman: Reborn Trailer..Original at YouTube
• Mon, Dec 29
By rss@youtube.com (MadcrowProductions) THIS IS A FANMADE TEASER TRAILER.. PLEASE READ!!** Inspired by the Superman cartoons and Comic books this is an experimental Superman trailer featuring the cast of Smallville.. Enjoy, and be sure to leave some comments and to give it a rating!! ;-) Thanx! Disclaimer: I do not own anything, no...
Podcast: 2 in 1 Showcase Episode 99: 2008-The Year in Review
Original at blakemp (WordPress)
• Sun, Dec 28
By blakemp Posted in 2 in 1 Showcase, Movie and TV Talk Tagged: 2 in 1 Showcase, Action Comics, Archie, Batman, Battle For the Cowl, Blackest Night, Boom! Studios, comics, DC Universe Online, Disney, Doctor Who, Eartha Kitt, Fables, Final Crisis, Flash Gordon, G.I. Joe, Gary Frank, Geoff Johns, G...
Podcast: 2 in 1 Showcase Episode 95: Best of 2008 Nomination Special
Original at blakemp (WordPress)
• Tue, Dec 2
• 4 related articles
By blakemp Best Miniseries or One-Shot: Franklin Richards: Sons of Geniuses Justice Society of America Kingdom Special: Superman Secret Invasion Superman: New Krypton Special Best Storyline: Action Comics: Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes Batman Confidential: The Bat and the Cat
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Opinion: Superman Doomsday - The CLOIS Report « Superman Fans for Lois Lane
Original at Superman Fans for Lois Lane
• Fri, Nov 14
By Kate Superman Doomsday - The CLOIS Report Posted on July 5, 2008 by supernatural66 Review by Kate Blake- admin CCC We finally watched Superman Doomsday last night because nothing says 4th of July like the death and rebirth of Superman! View the trailer http://animatedsupesdcvideos.magnify.net/item/5JY74QFSFR6TDDHS Adam Baldwin ( Firefly, Chuck) voices Superman, James Marsters is the voice of Lex Luthor, Cree Summer ( A Different World) voices Mercy Graves and Anne Heche is the voice of Lois Lane. These are the top name stars in the production- the rest of the voice work is done by professional voice over actors. Here is a BTS look at how they choose the actors for the movie: James Marsters talks about being Lex Luthor: One thing I found inte... [read the full post]
You'll Believe a Routh Can Fly
Original at ComicMix
• Fri, Oct 31
By Josh Wigler If there's one thing that's certain about Superman, it's that you can never count him out of a fight. Same goes for Brandon Routh, who played the Man of Steel in Bryan Singer's Superman Returns a few years back. Despite doing mediocre business (which, when it comes to Supes, is terrible busin...
Recipe: IMGP0595
Original at flickr.com
• Tue, Oct 21
By nobody@flickr.com (Clark Kent - Superman) Clark Kent - Superman posted a photo: venison with elderberry sauce, yellow pepper puree with roasted garlic and parsnip roots
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Original at flickr.com
• Tue, Oct 21
By nobody@flickr.com (Clark Kent - Superman) Clark Kent - Superman posted a photo: foie grab on diakon in a honey sauce with edible flowers and yellow tomatoes - salt, sugar, and cumin on the side
Podcast: CCL #190 - Politics In Comics - Superman: The Dark Knight
Original at Collected Comics Library
• Wed, Oct 8
By Chris Marshall Batman and The Outsiders Vol 1 The Chrysalis TPB Batman Black & White Vol. 2 TPB - New Edition Birds Of Prey Metropolis Or Dust TPB DC Comics Goes Ape TPB Justice League of America Sanctuary HC Best of Vampirella Vol 3 Morrison and Millar
Fanfiction: Clark angst General Superman story Rating: PG-13 Disclaimer: These ...
Original at Elly's Fanfiction
• Sun, Jul 6
By Elly There were a lot of angry editorials in the Daily Planet about due process, deriding Superman as a vigilante, in the worst sense. When I, in my Clark Kent persona, tried to sway public opinion by writing articles defending Superman's ...
June 25, 2008: “Radio K.A.L.” - The Superman Homepage Podcast
Original at Superman Homepage
• Wed, Jun 25
In this month's Radio KAL show, Steve and Neal discuss the 2008 Superman Celebration in Metropolis, Illinois, Allison Mack's comments about the "No Tights, No Flights" rule, "Trinity", the return of Brainiac in the Superman comics, Smallville Magazine and more!
Fic: Meet Me in Smallville: Prologue
Original at extrasolar (Livejournal)
• Mon, May 26
By Mary Story Title: Meet Me in Smallville Writer: [info] sunrocket Rating: PG-13 Summary: Eternal sunshine, Superman. Clark/Lois. Author's Note: OK, this is the deal: I am in love with Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind right now, ...
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Comic Book Review: Countdown to Final Crisis #3
Original at Rokk's Comic Book Revolution
• Thu, Apr 10
By Rokk Krinn Superman appears on the scene along with Kyle, Donna and Forager. Superman punches Darkseid and then comments that Mary could use a better role model. Superman and Darkseid engage in a titanic brawl. Superman vows to put Darkseid down once and for all. Jimmy then begins to glow with green Kryptonite. Superman crumbles to the ground. Jimmy is horrified and exclaims that Darkseid is controlling him. That Jimmy has absolutely no control over his powers. Darkseid tells Jimmy that he can now watch his best friend die. Personally, if Didio really felt the need for a female villain to compliment Superman-Prime then I would have much preferred that Supergirl play this role rather than Mary Marvel. At least it would have made a bit more sense for Supergirl... [read the full post]
Superman/Batman #45 Review
Original at Comics Should Be Good!
• Sun, Jan 27
By Brian Cronin That’s what Michael Green did in the disappointing second issue of his Superman/Batman run. Superman is stunned silent. And both Batman and Superman are stunned, and both think to themselves, “No, I didn’t.” Superman says,” I’m only ...
Podcast: Episode 52: John Byrne
Original at twoinone.libsyn.com
• Mon, Jan 21
Continuing our ongoing series about legends of the comic book artform, this week Chase and Blake talk about the universe-changing, highly entertaining and always controversial John Byrne. From his world-shaping work on X-Men, Fantastic Four and Superman to his upcoming work on Star T...
Underwear Perverts: How to Make Your Own Green Lantern Ring
Original at Gizmodo
• Thu, Jun 21
By Jason Chen If you asked us what DC superhero we'd love to be and said we couldn't be Batman, Superman, the Martian Manhunter, Robin, Nightwing, Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, Power Girl, or the Flash, we'd probably choose Green Lantern. Instructables has a step by step guide on how to make your own glowin...
Geek Bits and Pieces: Eragon, Superman, and More
Original at Cinematical
• Wed, Oct 11
By Mark Beall Ed Speelers talked to Sci Fi Wire about his acting chops. You are probably asking yourself who Ed Speleers is, but don't worry -- that's why I'm here. The previously unknown Ed Speleers is the lead in upcoming fantasy-novel-turned-movie Eragon. Speelers said title roles in his high school S...