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Comic Book Review: Countdown to Final Crisis #3
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 wa...
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November 8, 2009: "Superman Lives" Chest Symbol Sneak Peek
Original at Superman Homepage
• 16 hours ago
At the end of his introductory film clip there's a very brief snippet of a Superman "S" chest symbol lighting up. Unfortunately, due to Warner Bros. restrictions, Steve is unable to release the archival footage from the "Superman Lives" project in his collection.
Review: 'Justice League the Complete Series'
Original at ComicMix
• Sat, Nov 7
By Robert Greenberger For those who only knew the Justice League of America as the Super Friends must have been in for a rude awakening when they sat to watch the Justice League animated series with their kids. From 2001 through 2006, the Cartoon Network offered up what has since gone on to be recognized as the grea...
November 6, 2009: Superman on TV, Nov. 7-13
Original at Superman Homepage
• Fri, Nov 6
First up is, well, what’d’ya know – more “Smallville”. Next Friday at 8 PM on the CW, Clark Kent is visited by twin siblings – with an affinity for purple -- whose attempts to help the Blur end up hindering the Blur. Well, it had to happen. Clark Kent meets Zan and Jayna, the future Wonder Twins of t...
Review: Superman: New Krypton Vol. 2 hardcover/paperback (DC Comics)
Original at Collected Editions
• Thu, Nov 5
By noreply@blogger.com (collectededitions) I still struggle, however, to see New Krypton as a real Superman story. Something like Last Son, where Superman fights Zod over Metropolis and gets pulled to some exotic locations in the process, is to me a Superman story, but Superman considering living on New Krypton -- away from the Dail...
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...
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)
Review: 'Ruby-Spears Superman' on DVD
Original at ComicMix
• Mon, Nov 2
By Robert Greenberger This series came out just two years after Superman had been revamped from top to bottom by John Byrne and Marv Wolfman in the pages of Superman, Adventures of Superman, and Action Comics. Most of the changes from the comics are not reflected here, the exception being Lex Luthor as a business...
The Reread Reviews -- The Death of Superman
Original at Comics Should Be Good!
• Sun, Nov 1
By Chad Nevett In Superman: The Man of Steel #18, he breaks free from his little metal pod in a scene that many may remember from Kill Bill, Vol. 2 and has a great visual look with his green body suit, red goggles/lenses, and various tubes/cables, including one that keeps his right arm tied behind his back. I a...
Superman #693 review
Original at Weekly Comic Book Review
• Sat, Oct 31
By joelopez101 Posted in DC Comics, Superman Tagged: Fernando Danino, James Robinson, Superman, Superman #693, Superman #693 review by James Robinson (writer), Fernando Dagnino & Raul Fernandez (art) The Story: Mon-El, Superman’s replacement on Earth, finds himself a prisoner of the anti-K...
Watch This: Spider-Woman and Superman In Bollywood Love
Original at Cinematical
• Sat, Oct 31
By Elisabeth Rappe In Bollywood, no filmmaker needs to worry about what studio owns the rights to what Marvel or DC character. Not even the boundaries between DC and Marvel have meaning, as evidenced by this delightful clip from India's Dariya Dil. Here, Superman shows off his dance moves on land and in the sky...
Superman: Secret Origin #2 – Review
Original at Weekly Comic Book Review
• Thu, Oct 29
By joelopez101 Posted in DC Comics, Superman Tagged: Superman, Superman: Secret Origin, Superman: Secret Origin #2, Superman: Secret Origin #2 review by Geoff Johns (writer), Gary Frank (art), Jon Sibal (art) The Story: The tale of Superboy’s first meeting with the 30th Century Legion of Super-Her...
Smallville Execs Pushing for Season 10
Original at Superherohype.com
• Wed, Oct 28
Will we be seeing a 10th season of The CW's "Smallville"? Executive producer Kelly Souders tells Entertainment Weekly that the team behind the production hopes so. "We are really, really pushing for season 10," Souders said, adding, "I think the word still isn't out there that we're on Fr...
What I’m Reading: Blackest Night-Superman #3
Original at blakemp (WordPress)
• Fri, Oct 23
By blakemp The first three Blackest Night spin-off miniseries have really been a hit, and with this issue James Robinson proves yet again why he’s one of the most respected writers in the business. The Black Lantern versions of Kal-L and Lois Lane of Earth-2 are wreaking havoc in Smallville, along wi...
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...
Jackie Earle Haley Tapped For Sinestro In Green Lantern, Superman to Cameo
Original at /FILM
• Fri, Oct 16
By orfilms@gmail.com (slashfilm.com) On the other hand, this particular use of Superman could be motivated by back and forth over the rights to the character as per the ongoing legal issues. I like this Superman rumour because it means another silly season of speculating on the character’s casting is about to start all over aga...
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...
Podcast: iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #203 - Fantastic Four #571
Original at iFanboy.com Comic Book Podcast
• Sat, Sep 26
By ron@ifanboy.com September 27, 2009 - This week, after discussing the unanimous choice of Fantastic Four #571 as Pick of the Week, we talk about some other books, sure, but most importantly we mull plans for a new kind of podcast altogether. It's possible it it might not catch on. Also, Ron hasn't been paying a...
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...
InstigatorGIRL's Review of Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
Original at Comic Book Movie
• Sun, Sep 20
• 4 related articles
I got a chance to watch the next anticipated DC animated movie. Find out here if it's worth all the hype. Spoilers Alert!
Related articles from Superhero Flix and more.
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...
Review: Superman: Braniac hardcover/paperback (DC Comics)
Original at Collected Editions
• Mon, Jul 20
By noreply@blogger.com (collectededitions) The collected Superman: Brainiac follows a string of Action Comics successes for Geoff Johns, but this may be the best of the library. Johns and then-Superman writer Kurt Busiek effectively rebooted the Superman franchise with Up, Up, and Away and Last Son, but on the eve of the "New Krypt...
Which “Big Director” Was Interested In Directing Mark Millar’s Superman?
Original at /FILM
• Sun, Jul 19
By orfilms@gmail.com (slashfilm.com) That new project will re-team Millar with Vaughn on another live-action big screen adaptation — Millar’s American Jesus comic book. You can read a lot more about that project in our previous news report. Thanks to /Film reader KaMeek for the tip.
Podcast: Talksplode #13 with John Arcudi - Writer of BPRD and Wednesday Comics (Superman)
Original at iFanboy.com Comic Book Podcast
• Wed, Jul 8
By ron@ifanboy.com July 9, 2009 - Staff writer Paul Montgomery and Josh Flanagan spend some quality time with John Arcudi, best known for his recent work on Dark Horse's BPRD, Aliens and Predator series and the Superman strip in Wednesday Comics from DC with Lee Bermejo. You may have also seen his work in USA Co...
Podcast: Secret Identity Issue #173--Captain America Reborn and Detective Comics
Original at Secret Identity
• Fri, Jul 3
By Brian LeTendre Topics Covered In This Issue: Download Location of the Week: Brooklyn, NY What’s New at Secretidentitypodcast.com Reviews: Detective Comics #854; Captain America Reborn #1; Dead Run #2; Star Wars: Invasion #1; Escape from Wonderland #0 Out of the Long Box: Superman: War of the Worlds L...
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
By rss@youtube.com (beckysblog) Author: beckysblog Keywords: becky blog make up tutorial superman red blue yellow superhero contest entry Added: May 17, 2009
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
Podcast: iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #174 - Superman: World of New Krypton #1
Original at iFanboy.com Comic Book Podcast
• Sat, Mar 7
By ron@ifanboy.com March 8, 2009 - With WonderCon and Watchmen on the brain, it's time to talk comics! Comics: 00:01:45 - Conor is ready for some sweeping, epic Superman action with his Pick of the Week: Superman: World of New Krypton #1. 00:10:47 - Gotham Gazette: Batman Dead? made Josh miss Gotham Central. 00...
February 25, 2009: "Radio K.A.L." - The Superman Homepage Podcast
Original at Superman Homepage
• Tue, Feb 24
• 11 related articles
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...
How To: Skate 2 "Bounce" And "Superman" Glitches Tutorial *Commentary And HD*Original at YouTube
• Sun, Feb 1
By rss@youtube.com (BlueVihtic) In this video i show you how to do the bounce and superman glitch. It has a commentary and is very easy to do. Hurry and try it out before it's patched! -Bounce 1.Press "Y" to get off your board. 2.Press "Y" again to get on your board. 3.As you are getting on your board Press and hold "RT" and "LT". 4.About on...
Final Crisis is finally over! Man, I hope you didn’t wait for the trade…
Original at Newsarama
• Thu, Jan 29
By J. Caleb Mozzocco Aside from that weird Brad Meltzer written Last Will and Testament one-shot, that was re-branded as DC Universe Colon from Final Crisis Colon before publication and seemed to occur out-of-continuity anyway, the Secret Files special retelling Libra’s origin and the issue of Justice L...
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...
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...
2008: A Year That Was (Part 3)
Original at Film Fodder
• Mon, Dec 22
By Ryan On the plus side, Morrison had clearly meditated upon exactly what he wanted to do to tell a Superman story that seemed to wrap up and say so much about The Man of Steel that even Moore's "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow" could not, giving DC's first and greatest hero a fitting ending.
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 CCC 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]
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
Recipe: IMGP0586
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 ...
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...