Thursday, June 30, 2011

Mild Mannered Reviews - Justice League of America #58





Mild Mannered Reviews - Justice League of America #58


Scheduled to arrive in stores: June 22, 2011

Cover date: August 2011

"Eclipso Rising" - Part 5: "The Destined and the Dying"

Writer: James Robinson

Penciller: Daniel Sampere & Miguel Sepulveda

Inker: Wayne Faucher & Miguel Sepulveda

Reviewed by: Ralph Silver


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Mild Mannered Reviews - Action Comics #902





Mild Mannered Reviews - Action Comics #902


Scheduled to arrive in stores: June 22, 2011

Cover date: August 2011

"Reign of the Doomsdays" - Part 2

Writer: Paul Cornell

Artists: Kenneth Rocafort and Axel Gimenez

Cover: Kenneth Rocafort

Variant Cover: Jon Bogdanove and Paul Mounts

Reviewed by: Adam Dechanel


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June 28, 2011: Superman Comic Strip Humor





Mother Goose & Grimm

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June 28, 2011: Superman Homepage Caption Contest



Welcome to the Superman Homepage Caption Contest! The rules are simple. Just click on the Comments link below to leave a caption for the following image.



Leave as many captions as you can think of, but keep it family friendly. Captions deemed to be outside our Caption Contest Guidelines will be deleted at our discretion.

In the end, there can be only one winner. The winner will be decided by Jeffrey Taylor, your Caption Contest compere.

The Caption Contest will be updated fortnightly. The winner will be announced when the next new Caption Contest is posted. While there's no physical prize, the winner will gain the praise and admiration of their fellow Superman fans.

Speaking of which, the winner of the previous Caption Contest was:




jed1138:

Are you getting old? Do you not have the muscle mass you used to? Are you or were you a superhero?

Now there is a solution to regain that mass you had in the golden age in your golden years.

Musalis

If you are from Krypton, results may vary. You should consult the League before taking Musalis. Musalis is not guaranteed against any arch-villian devices. If you suffer slight or complete loss of powers seek an ancient amulet of some sort.

Others may whither and die, but you shouldn't have to.

Musalis




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Note: You need to be a member of the Superman Homepage to leave a comment, but it's free, so sign up and join the fun!

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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

June 28, 2011: Superman Comics Shipping This Week




Diamond Comics has released the list of comic books and other items shipping this week. Here are the Superman related items in that list...

Shipping This Week: June 29, 2011.

The following products are expected to ship to comic book specialty stores this week. Note that this list is tentative and subject to change. Please check with your retailer for availability.

Click on the magnifying glass icon () next to a comic's title to view a sneak peek at the pages within.

  • FLASHPOINT: PROJECT SUPERMAN #1 (OF 3)
  • JLA CLASSIC ICONS: SERIES 1 - SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE


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  • Mild Mannered Reviews - Superman #712





    Mild Mannered Reviews - Superman #712


    Scheduled to arrive in stores: June 22, 2011

    Cover date: August 2011

    "Lost Boy - A tale of Krypto the Superdog"

    Writer: Kurt Busiek

    Penciller: Rick Leonardi

    Inker: Jonathan Sibal

    Reviewed by: Ralph Silver


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    Friday, June 24, 2011

    June 20, 2011: Superman on TV - June 20-26




    Below are the Superman related TV shows and movies scheduled for the week ahead in the USA, Australia and the UK. Anyone in other regions of the world who would like to contribute is more than welcome to add their listings in the comments section below.

    A rerun of the "Young Justice" episode titled "Independence Day (Part 1)" airs in the U.S. on Friday, June 24 from 6.00pm on Cartoon Network.

    A rerun of the "Smallville" episode titled "Isis" airs in the U.S. on Friday, June 24 at 8.00pm on The CW.

    "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace" airs in the U.S. on Monday, June 20 at 1.30am on TFSAT (123) (Cbl).

    "Superman: The Movie" (Special Edition) airs in the U.S. on Friday, June 24 at 9.00pm on HDnetmovies (Cbl). And again on Saturday, June 25 at 1.35am and 10.00am.

    The "I Love Lucy" episode titled "Lucy and Superman" airs in the U.S. on Tuesday, June 21 at 5.00am on Hallmark (Cbl).

    In the Chicago area, you can watch two episodes of the 1950s "Adventures of Superman" TV series ("The Man in the Lead Mask" and "Panic in the Sky") on Saturday, June 25 from 5.00pm on WCIU, The U.

    In Australia, "Superman II" airs on Wednesday, June 22 at 8.40pm on FMC.

    In Australia, "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace" airs on Thursday, June 23 at 8.45pm on FMC.

    In Australia, you can watch "Smallville" episodes at 2.45am each weekday morning starting on Tuesday, June 21 on Fox8 (108). This week's episodes are "Bizarro" on Tue, "Kara" on Wed, "Fierce" on Thu, and "Cure" on Fri. The "Smallville" episode titled "Turbulence" airs at 6.30pm on Sunday, June 26 and 1.00pm the next day on Fox8 (108). While the Season 9 "Smallville" episode titled "Warrior" airs at 10.15pm on Sunday, June 26 on Eleven (11).

    In the U.K. and Ireland, the "Smallville" Season 10 episode "Supergirl" can be seen on Tuesday, June 21 at 9.00pm on E4.

    If there's anything I've missed please don't hesitate to let me know.


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    June 20, 2011: Kelly Sue DeConnick Talks Supergirl




    A sleep-deprived Kelly Sue DeConnick spoke with Newsarama.com about writing Supergirl, why these pre-relaunch comics matter, and how Kara and Lois work together.

      Nrama: Another big part of the story is that it's a Kara/Lois team-up. They've got an interesting relationship; they're the two most famous female characters in the Superman mythos - and among the two most recognizable female characters in all of comics - but don't really have a lot of shared experiences at this point in continuity. What kind of fun has it been getting to explore their dynamic?

      DeConnick: They're so very different - and I like that. Kara's cool, Lois is brash. Lois is about as woman as woman gets; Kara's navigating her way into womanhood. They're oil and water, but I mean that in the way that oil and water swirl together and make an interesting design. Like that pretty paper I bought in Venice. If I meant they clashed, I'd say they were an acid and a base. Like, you know, a fourth grade volcano.

      Oh god. I need to sleep.


    Read the entire interview at Newsarama.com.


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    Thursday, June 23, 2011

    Mild Mannered Reviews - Supergirl #65




    Mild Mannered Reviews - Supergirl #65


    Scheduled to arrive in stores: June 15, 2011

    Cover date: August 2011

    "This is my Life" - Part 1 of 3

    Writer: Kelly Sue DeConnick

    Penciller: ChrisCross

    Inker: Marc Deering

    Reviewed by: Jeffrey Bridges


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    June 21, 2011: Superman Comics Shipping This Week





    Diamond Comics has released the list of comic books and other items shipping this week. Here are the Superman related items in that list...

    Shipping This Week: June 22, 2011.

    The following products are expected to ship to comic book specialty stores this week. Note that this list is tentative and subject to change. Please check with your retailer for availability.

    Click on the magnifying glass icon () next to a comic's title to view a sneak peek at the pages within.

  • ACTION COMICS #902
  • FLASHPOINT: LOIS LANE AND THE RESISTANCE #1
  • JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #58
  • SUPERMAN #712
  • YOUNG JUSTICE #5
  • ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN SUPERMAN VS BIZARRO STATUE SET


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  • June 21, 2011: Superman Celebration - WGBS TV Report (Day 1)



    The Superman Homepage WGBS-TV team of Clark Kent (Jamie Kelley) and Lois Lane (Ronda Kelley) attended the 33rd Annual Superman Celebration in Metropolis, Illinois earlier this month, and we're pleased to present to you the first of their video reports.

    Day 1 - Thursday, June 9, 2011

    In this first video we see the opening skit and ribbon cutting ceremony that officially opens the 2011 Superman Celebration.



    While Superman is the reason many attend the annual Superman Celebration in the first place, it is the friends who become like family that have many people returning year after year. Superman fan Stephanie Perrin chats about the fun and festivities the Superfriends of Metropolis have each year. Also, recent flooding caused much destruction to many homes and businesses throughout the local area. We walk through the devastated Baymont Hotel and talk with Supermuseum owner Jim Hambrick about what it was like for him as the waters rose.



    Many thanks to Jamie and Ronda Kelley for all their efforts throughout the Superman Celebration. Look for more of their videos in the days ahead.

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    June 22, 2011: Super Saturday at Fort Worth Museum




    The first Superman comic book was published in June 1938 by DC Comics. Come celebrate Superman's birthday and other super heroes on Saturday, June 25, during SUPER SATURDAY at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History!

    All kids 12 and under dressed as a super hero get half-price exhibit admission! Special appearances by Superman, "Super" Dynamo, and other super heroes.

    Don't miss this "Super" day! Exhibit admission is $14 for adults and $10 for children (2-12) and seniors (60+). Museum members are free.

    For further details visit the FortWorthMuseum.org website.


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    Wednesday, June 22, 2011

    June 22, 2011: Noel Neill Update



    The 2011 Superman Celebration was the first one Noel Neill has missed in quite a few years. While the "First Lady of Metropolis" couldn't make this year's celebration, the Metropolis Planet published the following story updating fans on her health.









    Also, and for the first time in over a year, Noel is about to make her first public appearance. She will appear at the Heroes & Villains Comic book store in Tucson on Saturday, July 2th, for only one hour, from 3.00pm-4.00pm. Noel is excited about the prospect of once again greeting fans and well-wishers.

    Many thanks to Larry Thomas Ward for the update on Noel.

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    Tuesday, June 21, 2011

    June 13, 2011: DC Comics September 2011 Solicitations





    Check out the DC Comics September 2011 solicitations for all the Superman-related comics and products soon to be released.


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    June 14, 2011: Superman Comics Shipping This Week





    Diamond Comics has released the list of comic books and other items shipping this week. Here are the Superman related items in that list...

    Shipping This Week: June 15, 2011.

    The following products are expected to ship to comic book specialty stores this week. Note that this list is tentative and subject to change. Please check with your retailer for availability.

    Click on the magnifying glass icon () next to a comic's title to view a sneak peek at the pages within.

  • DC UNIVERSE ONLINE LEGENDS #10
  • SUPERGIRL #65
  • SUPERMAN/BATMAN #85
  • TEEN TITANS #96
  • DC COMICS PRESENTS: JLA BLACK BAPTISM #1
  • JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE TP
  • ALL STAR SUPERMAN DVD SUPERMAN MAQUETTE
  • SUPERMAN VS BRAINIAC STATUE


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  • June 15, 2011: Russell Crowe Cast as Jor-El?




    Variety.com reports that Russell Crowe is close to being cast in the role of Jor-El for the up-coming "Man of Steel" film.

      The mercurial Aussie is in negotiations to take the role in "Man of Steel," which Zack Snyder is on board to direct with Brit thesp Henry Cavill set to play Superman. Warner Bros. had no comment on Crowe's casting.

      With production set to start next month, Jor-El was one of the last roles to cast, though they also are looking for a big name to play Superman's biological mother.

      Brando was 54 when he appeared in Richard Donner's 1978 classic; Crowe is 47. Other names that had gone out for the role included Sean Penn and Clive Owen, Crowe was the final choice.


    Source: Variety.com.

    In additional news, a fan-made "Man of Steel" facebook page scanned in a snippet from the Production Weekly (an Entertainment Industry publication) which states that Crowe's Gladiator co-star Connie Nielsen has been offered the role of Lara, while Harry Lennix (who also starred with Crowe in State of Play) is also being courted for an as-yet unspecified role.


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    June 16, 2011: Berganza and Harras Talk New DCU




    Newsarama.com caught up with DC Editor-in-Chief Bob Harras and Executive Editor Eddie Berganza to get some answers regarding the up-coming relaunch of the DC Universe in September. Here's an excerpt from the interview on some questions relating to Superman comic books...

      Nrama: As any informed comic book fan knows, changes to iconic characters rarely "sticks." We all remember Superman Blue and other costumes that eventually got back to iconic looks, and we've seen characters come back from the dead. Should fans even regard these changes as anything but a phase - a temporary status quo that will give way to the more familiar version?

      Harras: I think this time, honestly, we've taken a lot of care making sure we look at what works for each and every character. We love these characters so we've taken an extreme amount of care to look at what we want to do.

      I think what we've got coming is really exciting. I think people are going to be really happy with what they see in September, and I think people are going to be excited. I'm looking forward beyond that, to just hear people as they discover this amazing stuff.

      Berganza: I think there's a little more reality to the approach we're doing on the costumes, so I think that will enable them to exist for a long time.

      Nrama: No doubt you're aware of the sect of fans who have not been happy about the changes they see, or at least appear to see at this stage. As you speak to fans who are excited as well as those who aren't, what would you say to them?

      Berganza: Keep an open mind! It's like opening TV guide and it's a whole new season.


    Read the entire interview at Newsarama.com.


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    Monday, June 20, 2011

    May 30, 2011: Golden Age Superman Podcast - Episode 20




    Superman fan Jon Wilson has put together a Golden Age Superman podcast covering every appearance of the character from Action Comics #1 forward.

      Golden Age Superman is back again to�finish out not just the year, but the 1930s decade! AND to�complete its celebration of the Ultra Humanite's farewell to Superman's comic stories with Action Comics #23. For this final installment, I have J David Weter of�Superman Forever Radio with me, and we talk about Ultra trying out her new life as a woman and what Superman has to do to stop her. It's probably the best Ultra-Humanite story we've had, just in time for the character to say good-bye. Then it's off to the daily and Sunday newspaper strips where war hits Europe and Superman get attacked ... by a BEAR??!!


    Golden Age Superman is a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network. If you wish to send feedback, you may do so in the comments below or via email. You can also subscribe to the show through iTunes.

    Visit the Golden Age Superman Podcast website or download this episode as an MP3 file.


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    May 30, 2011: Superman Celebration Schedule of Events




    Superman Returns' star, Brandon Routh, headlines Metropolis Superman Celebration June 9-12

    Other special guests:

    Superman Returns' Sam Huntington

    Smallville's Alaina Huffman

    Superman IV's Mark Pillows

    Superboy's Tracy Lewis

    Numerous Comic Artists

    One of Metropolis' biggest weeks of the year is drawing near. From Thursday, June 9, through Sunday, June 12 the town of fewer than 7000 people will become a real metropolis, or at least close to it, as thousands of visitors from around the country, and even around the world, visit for the 33rd annual Superman Celebration.

    "It's a chance for people of all ages to come together and just enjoy a weekend of fun," explained Superman Celebration chairman, Karla Ogle. "You never know who you'll meet...and you never know what you'll see!"

    The Celebration will include a Smallville tent where free children's activities are held each day, the "Man of Steel" tent where super strength competitions will draw interest, and the "Metro" tent were live music will be performed daily. "And, our Artist's Alley will welcome visitors as a place to learn about the creation of comic books," Ogle explained.

    Many popular events are returning to this year's line-up including Celebrity autograph sessions, $1000 Costume Contest, Super Car Show, Supertrek Bike Ride, The George Awards and Auction, Superman Trivia, Color-A-Cape for kids, Super Dog Contest, and Supergirl and Superboy pageants, just to name a few.

    Superman fans will have the chance to become an "Honorary Citizen of Metropolis" during the Celebration. Citizen certificates will be available for purchase at the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce during the Celebration and the mayor of Metropolis will conduct a "swearing in" ceremony at the Superman Statue.

    The first inductee to the Metropolis Walk of Heroes will be announced at the Superman Statue on Friday evening. The Walk of Heroes will soon be constructed along the sidewalk between the Superman Statue and the Noel Neil statue.

    As always, a big draw for Superman enthusiasts is the lineup of celebrities. Headlining this year's festival is Brandon Routh, who portrayed Superman and Clark Kent in the 2006 film, Superman Returns. When director Bryan Singer came aboard the project he insisted an unknown actor be cast in the part, in the tradition of the casting of the best-known film Superman, Christopher Reeve.


    Singer was impressed by Routh's resemblance to the comic book icon and found the actor's humble mid-western roots perfect for the role. Following Superman Returns, he has had several supporting roles in television and film. More recently, he portrays the eponymous protagonist of another comic book film, Dylan Dog: Dead of Night.

    In addition to Routh, Metropolis' most famous son will be sharing the spotlight with Sam Huntington, Alaina Huffman, Mark Pillows and Tracy Roberts.

    Since 1996 Sam Huntington has appeared in thirteen feature films and seven television shows. Of these he is perhaps most recognized for his role as the Daily Planet cub reporter, Jimmy Olsen, in Superman Returns.

    Sam was recently seen as "Eric" in Fanboys and just wrapped production on Dead Of Night where he stars opposite his Superman Returns co-star, Brandon Routh. Sam can been seen on the SyFy channel's new critically acclaimed hit series Being Human where he plays werewolf/tortured soul "Josh".


    Canadian film and television actress Alaina Huffman portrays Dinah Lance/Black Canary on Smallville. She is also a regular cast member in the TV series Stargate Universe. Huffman has had roles in NCIS, Dawson's Creek and CSI: NY.

    Routh, Huntington and Huffman will all participate in a Q&A Session at the Metro Tent at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 11. They will also participate in autograph sessions throughout the day at Banterra Bank. More details about how to obtain a ticket is listed in the schedule below and on www.supermancelebration.net�. (Tickets are free but are limited.)

    Two of the special guests slated to appear at Artist Alley include Mark Pillow and Tracy Lewis.


    Pillow's sole movie role was as "Nuclear Man" in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. In the 1987 superhero film, the last of the Superman theatrical movies starring Christopher Reeve as the Man of Steel, Superman battles Lex Luthor and his creation, a solar-powered evil clone of Superman called Nuclear Man. There will be a special screening of Superman IV at Artist Alley at 8:30 p.m. on Friday night.

    Tracy Roberts Lewis portrayed "Darla", one of Lex Luthor's partners in crime on the television series, Superboy, starring Gerard Christopher. Fans of the show may agree that her most memorable episode was Darla Goes Ballistic. This episode will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Artist Alley. Roberts took a haitus from acting to raise her two daughters, but has recently revived her career.

    Artists and writers who create superheroes and tell of their adventures are always one of the highlights of the Metropolis Superman Celebration. And this year, fans will have the opportunity to meet several of these talented individuals during the four-day event.


    Members of the�Mid-South�Cartoonist Association will run the programming at the popular Artist Alley & Writers Way. Comic artists Martheus Antone Wade and Andrew Chandler will present a two-part "Breaking in the Business of Comics" seminar. Among other artists to be on hand for special events are Jamal Igle, Freddie Williams and Josh Elder.

    Hands-on workshops, discussion panels, and question and answer sessions will take place along with the annual Fan Film Competition, run by Tim Brown of Inked Monkey Productions. For specific Artist Alley guests and information, see the schedule of events at www.supermancelebration.net.

    During the Metropolis Superman Celebration, visitors can sample food items at numerous cafes-on-wheels and browse sidewalk sales. The always-popular carnival brings all sorts of exciting rides, along with concessions, including corn dogs and cotton candy.

    Right in the middle of all of the activities visitors will have the opportunity to pose with the world-famous 15-foot-tall bronze statue of Superman and the near life-size statue of Noel Neil as Lois Lane and tour the SuperMuseum, which holds the largest collection of Superman memorabilia in the world. There are other interesting super-hero related attractions located throughout the city including a giant rock of kryptonite.

    Metropolis, Illinois is the only town with the same name as the fictional city made famous in comic books. It is located at the southern tip of Illinois where the Ohio River meets Paducah, Ky. A complete schedule of events for the Superman Celebration can be found at www.supermancelebration.net, or by calling the Chamber of Commerce at 800-949-5740. For information about Metropolis attractions and lodging, visit www.metropolistourism.com or call 877-424-5025.

    Click "Read More" below to see the complete Superman Celebration Schedule of Events.

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    May 30, 2011: Superman on TV - May 30 to June 5




    Below are the Superman related TV shows and movies scheduled for the week ahead in both the USA and Australia. Anyone in the UK or other regions of the world who would like to contribute is more than welcome to add their listings in the comments section below.

    A rerun of the "Young Justice" episode titled "Denial" airs in the U.S. on Friday, June 3 from 6.00pm on Cartoon Network.

    A rerun of the "Smallville" episode titled "Shield" airs in the U.S. on Friday, June 3 at 8.00pm on The CW.

    A rerun of the MAD episode which includes the parody titled "Smallville: Turn Off The Clark" will air in the U.S. Wednesday, June 1 at 5.00pm on Cartoon Network.





    In the Chicago area, you can watch two episodes of the 1950s "Adventures of Superman" TV series ("The Human Bomb" and "Czar of the Underworld") on Saturday, June 4 from 5.00pm on WCIU, The U.

    The documentary titled "Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman" airs in the U.S. on Sunday, June 5 at 9.00am on the Bio channel (Cbl).

    In Australia, you can watch the "Smallville" episode "Power" at 6.30pm on Sunday, June 5 and 1.00pm the next day on Fox 8 (108). While the Season 9 "Smallville" episode titled "Disciple" airs at 11.05pm on Sunday, June 5 on Eleven (11).

    In the U.K. and Ireland, "Smallville" repeats can be seen weekdays at 1.10pm on E4.

    If there's anything I've missed please don't hesitate to let me know.


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    Mild Mannered Reviews - Action Comics #901





    Mild Mannered Reviews - Action Comics #901


    Scheduled to arrive in stores: May 25, 2011

    Cover date: July 2011

    "Reign of the Doomsdays" - Part 1

    Writer: Paul Cornell

    Artists: Kenneth Rocafort and Jesus Merino

    Reviewed by: Ralph Silver


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    Sunday, June 19, 2011

    May 31, 2011: Superman Comics Shipping This Week





    Diamond Comics has released the list of comic books and other items shipping this week. Here are the Superman related items in that list...

    Shipping This Week: June 1, 2011.

    The following products are expected to ship to comic book specialty stores this week. Note that this list is tentative and subject to change. Please check with your retailer for availability.

    Click on the magnifying glass icon () next to a comic's title to view a sneak peek at the pages within.

  • DC UNIVERSE ONLINE LEGENDS #9
  • SUPERBOY #8
  • DC COMICS PRESENTS: SUPERMAN - INFESTATION #1
  • SUPERMAN: NEW KRYPTON VOL. 4 TP




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  • May 31, 2011: 2011 George Awards and Auction




    SuperMuseum curator Jim Hambrick invites you to this year's George Awards & Auction which will take place on Saturday, June 11th at the Metropolis Community Center.

    Tickets are $20.00 per person.

    The event will kick off at 5:00pm with an auction preview for Ticket Holders Only. The presentation of awards will commence at 6:00pm including the coveted "George Award". The evening will wrap up with the auction starting at 6:30pm.

    A snack bar featuring theater style concessions will also be available for purchase.

    To submit items in the auction or if you have any questions, please email us at supermuseum517@yahoo.com.

    Limited seating and tickets are available so order yours today!

    If you buy online tickets will be shipped to your door. Tickets will also be availiable at the SuperMuseum if you would like to pick them up in person.


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    May 31, 2011: Ilya Salkind to Attend Hollywood Show Convention





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    May 31, 2011: DC Comics to Relaunch DC Universe




    The "bombshell" announcement that was set to be made at the Hero Complex convention has been dropped early, with USA Today reporting that DC Comics will re-number the entire spectrum of DC Universe titles, revamping Superman, Batman and other characters, starting with "Justice League #1".

      In September, more than 50 more first issues will debut, introducing readers to stories that are grounded in each character's specific legend but also reflect today's real-world themes and events. [Jim] Lee spearheaded the redesign of more than 50 costumes to make characters more identifiable and accessible to comic fans new and old.

      "We looked at what was going on in the marketplace and felt we really want to inject new life in our characters and line," says Dan DiDio, who co-publishes DC with Lee. "This was a chance to start, not at the beginning, but at a point where our characters are younger and the stories are being told for today's audience."


    The Geoff Johns written "Justice League #1" will go on sale August 31, 2011.

    Additionally, with this relaunch, DC Comics will make all renumbered titles available in digital format on the same day as their printed versions.

    Read the complete report at USAtoday.com.

    Check out additional article at DCComics.com, LAtimes.com and Newsarama.com.


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    Saturday, June 18, 2011

    June 1, 2011: SuperTrivia Quiz




    Welcome to the Superman Homepage SuperTrivia Quiz! This is a monthly competition, updated at the beginning of every month.

    There are three trivia questions. They're based on anything Superman-related, whether it be in the Comics, TV shows, Cartoons, Movies, etc...

    Can you answer all three questions correctly? Click here to find out!


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    June 1, 2011: Richard Donner Talks Superman Movies



    Ahead of his appearance at the Hero Complex Film Festival next week, where a screening of "Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut" will take place, the award-winning director spoke with the LA Times about Superman and Christopher Reeve specifically.

      There's nobody that could have played that role the way he played it. I don't think anyone will ever come along and play it like he played it - others will have to play it different - and on top of that, he was a really special individual. A great kid, a great person, loving and devoted, a�great sense of humor and the personification of a good friend. He also made my career. I think about him an awful�lot.


    You can check out the interview with Richard Donner at the LA Times website.

    Collider.com also sat down with Richard Donner and asked him a few questions about "Superman II", his feelings on CGI effects, and his thoughts on seeing his version of "Superman II" finally realized.



    Source: Collider.com.

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    June 2, 2011: From Crisis to Crisis: A Superman Podcast




    Welcome to the 97th episode of From Crisis to Crisis: A Superman Podcast! This podcast has a simple premise; examine just about every Superman comic published between Man of Steel #1 in 1986 to Adventures of Superman #649 in 2006 in an informative and hopefully entertaining format.

    Part index. Part commentary. Part history lesson. All podcast.

    It's another long one this week, folks. Not as long as last week but the episode does go over the two hour mark, so consider this your heads up on that sort of thing.

    This week is historic, faithful listeners. During cover date April 1992 Superman officially joined a certain super-team and to celebrate such a momentous event Mike and Jeff have brought back Jon M. Wilson to sit third chair and discuss not two but three comics! In JUSTICE LEAGUE SPECTACULAR #1 an amusement park is taken hostage leading to a whole bunch of heroes joining forces to take on the Royal Flush Gang. The end result of all that? The reformation of the Justice League! Then in ACTION COMICS #676 Hellgrammite finally makes his move on Lex Luthor II. Finally, in JUSTICE LEAGUE AMERICA #61 Superman proves that he is the man before and while the team battles the Weapons Master. After that the boys and guest discuss two more episodes of the ADVENTURES OF SUPERBOY series and what other events were occurring in the DC Universe when these books were published.

    Remember to check out Jon's podcast GOLDEN AGE SUPERMAN right here at the Superman Homepage!

    NEXT WEEK: Things go back to normal as the boys look at SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #11 and SUPERMAN #67.

    You can subscribe to the show in two ways. First there is the RSS Feed and there is also the iTunes link. You can also download the episode directly.

    If you want to comment on the show or contact the hosts you can always private message Mike and Jeff, leave comments here or email them at fromcrisistocrisis@gmail.com. All questions, concerns, fears, trepidations and cheap shots are welcome.


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    June 2, 2011: DC Comics Announces Printed/Digital Combo Packs




    With the announcement earlier this week of the relaunch of the DC Universe in September, DC Comics also announced that digital versions of their comic books would be releases the same day as their printed counterparts. Today DC Comics revealed that they'll be releasing combo packs, which will allow readers to enjoy both the printed and digital versions for one small price.

      Those who want a physical copy of JUSTICE LEAGUE to read and collect, as well as the ability to download it onto their favorite device for easy transport, get ready. Each print edition of the comic book and an individual code for digital download will be wrapped in a poly bag and available for $4.99. Separately, the standard version will retail for $3.99 and the digital version will retail for $3.99.

      "As we continue to expand our readership and make our titles more accessible to readers everywhere, we're excited to provide our comic shop retail partners and their consumers with multiple formats of JUSTICE LEAGUE in one convenient place," said John Rood, EVP Sales, Marketing and Business Development.

      Not only will Johns and Lee be collaborating for the first time, but their contemporary take on the origin of the comic book industry's premier superhero team will be available in DC Comics' historic first comic book combo pack.

      Both digital and print editions of DC's comics will have parity pricing for the first four weeks of release; thereafter, the digital titles drop in price down to our standard 1.99 digital price point. Oversized issues, including JUSTICE LEAGUE #1, will start at $3.99 and drop to $2.99 after four weeks.


    In a letter to comic book retailers DC's Bob Wayne explained...

      To clarify from my last note, we will be at "price-parity" for same-day digital. No DC digital comic will be cheaper than its physical counterpart at launch. Same-day (a.k.a. "Day/Date") parity pricing is for the first four weeks of release; thereafter, the digital titles will follow our standard pricing, with $2.99 comics dropping in price to $1.99, $3.99 comics dropping in price to $2.99, and so forth. Keep in mind that our goal with our 52 new #1s will be to ensure that the physical comic book is more compelling than ever!


    "Justice League #1" will hit shelves on August 31, with the new (post-Flashpoint) DC Universe titles being released in September.

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    Friday, June 17, 2011

    June 5, 2011: Golden Age Superman Podcast - Episode 21




    Superman fan Jon Wilson has put together a Golden Age Superman podcast covering every appearance of the character from Action Comics #1 forward.

      Golden Age Superman is starting out a new year and a new decade. I'm back going solo this week to look at Action Comics #22, where Superman heads off to the war in Europe and runs into beautiful spies, intrigue, and massacre. Then in the newspaper strips, the stories take a different approach on the war, as Clark Kent takes a job with spies and saboteurs. Is it possible Clark Kent has turned traitor?


    Golden Age Superman is a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network. If you wish to send feedback, you may do so in the comments below or via email. You can also subscribe to the show through iTunes.

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    June 5, 2011: Christopher Reeve Superman Statue at Film Festival




    Fans attending the Hero Complex Film Festival this coming weekend will be able to get their photo taken with a life-size statue of Superman in the likeness of Christopher Reeve, which was sculpted by British artist Mike Hill.

      "I made this piece to remind me of my youth," the 42-year-old sculptor said. "As adults we forget the magic moments that forged our childhood dreams. For me 'Superman' still ignites that little boy who couldn't afford popcorn watching an uplifting and incredibly exciting superhero save the planet. I believed a man could fly ... and I still do."

      The statue is a bit startling to behold and its creation was a complicated one. "This figure was sculpted in clay from various stills of Mr. Reeve," Hill said. "The sculpture was then reproduced in silicone rubber and fiberglass. The skin is painted in layers to reflect human skin tones. The acrylic eyes are custom made to match Reeves' own. Each hair is punched [into place] one at a time. The costume is an exact replica of the original."


    Read the complete article at the LA Times website.


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    June 5, 2011: DCUO Game Update 4 - Fortress of Solitude



    Sony Online Entertainment recently released Game Update 3 for "DC Universe Online", the MMO RPG set in the DCU. Update 3 centers around Ra's Al Ghul, but IGN.com has discovered that Superman fans will get to help the Man of Steel defend the Fortress of Solitude in the up-coming Game Update 4. Below the video trailer you'll find an excerpt from an interview with Game Director Mark Anderson.

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      IGN: As DC fanboy, I've dug the updates, but they've all been pretty Batman-centric in terms of locations and villains. As a representative of the House of El, will I be happy with Game Update 4? What's in it?

      Mark Anderson: If you're into all things Kryptonian, I think you'll be very pleased with not only Game Update Four but also the next few updates. We've got to give the Man of Steel his due, and he can't be contained to a single update. To start off, we take you to the Fortress of Solitude where Brainiac continues on his march to absorb all that the Earth has to offer. With an army at his doorstep, Superman needs all the help he can get to stop Brainiac from using the powers of his home world against the people of Earth, even if it means developing a fragile alliance with one of his greatest enemies. This is the start of our next series of 8-player group content, and it's got some really jaw-dropping stuff.


    Read the complete interview at IGN.com.

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    June 6, 2011: Supeman Comic Strip Humor - Self Esteem





    See more at superheroes.memebase.com

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    Thursday, June 16, 2011

    June 6, 2011: Video Humor - Heroacil Commercial



    Superman shares the stage with Indiana Jones, Spider-man and Captain Kirk in this fan-made video, which is a commercial parody about prescription drugs for heroes who have temporarily turned evil.



    Thanks to OneMinuteGalactica.

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    June 6, 2011: Superman Parody - 1978 Ford Fiesta Commercial



    Superman is so well-known to the public that some companies have used the character to advertise products without even mentioning him directly. A TV commercial from 1978 used a parody of the familiar "Faster than a speeding bullet..." litany from the 1950�s Adventures of Superman TV series and a character named "Mr. Kent" to advertise the Ford Fiesta automobile.



    A second version of this commercial ended with an imitation George Reeves "Clark" and an ersatz Phyllis Coates "Lois" expressing their approval of the Ford Fiesta while standing on a street similar of those used in the old TV series. A passing pedestrian then tells "Clark" that his cape is sticking out of his jacket. (This version of the commercial is apparently unavailable online.)

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    June 6, 2011: Superman on TV - June 6-12




    Below are the Superman related TV shows and movies scheduled for the week ahead in both the USA and Australia. Anyone in the UK or other regions of the world who would like to contribute is more than welcome to add their listings in the comments section below.

    A rerun of the "Young Justice" episode titled "Downtime" airs in the U.S. on Friday, June 10 from 6.00pm on Cartoon Network.

    A rerun of the "Smallville" episode titled "Supergirl" airs in the U.S. on Friday, June 10 at 8.00pm on The CW.

    The Fleischer Superman cartoon titled "Destruction Inc." airs in the U.S. on Monday, June 6 at 12.00pm on CNBC World (Cbl).

    "Superman: The Movie" airs in the U.S. on Monday, June 6 at 1.00pm on HDnetmovies (Cbl).

    In the Chicago area, you can watch two episodes of the 1950s "Adventures of Superman" TV series ("The Ghost Wolf" and "Crime Wave") on Saturday, June 11 from 5.00pm on WCIU, The U.

    The documentary titled "Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman" airs in the U.S. on Sunday, June 5 at 9.00am on the Bio channel (Cbl).

    In Australia, you can watch the "Smallville" episode "Requiem" at 6.30pm on Sunday, June 12 and 1.00pm the next day on Fox 8 (108). While the Season 9 "Smallville" episode titled "Society" airs at 10.35pm on Sunday, June 12 on Eleven (11).

    In the U.K. and Ireland, the "Smallville" Season 10 premiere episode titled "Lazarus" can be seen on Tuesday, June 7 at 9.00pm on E4.

    If there's anything I've missed please don't hesitate to let me know.


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    June 13, 2011: Superman on TV - June 13-19




    Below are the Superman related TV shows and movies scheduled for the week ahead in the USA, Australia and the UK. Anyone in other regions of the world who would like to contribute is more than welcome to add their listings in the comments section below.

    A rerun of the "Young Justice" episode titled "Bereft" airs in the U.S. on Friday, June 17 from 6.00pm on Cartoon Network.

    A rerun of the "Smallville" episode titled "Homecoming" airs in the U.S. on Friday, June 17 at 8.00pm on The CW.

    The Fleischer Superman cartoon titled "Destruction Inc." airs in the U.S. on Monday, June 6 at 12.00pm on CNBC World (Cbl).

    "Superman: The Movie" (Special Edition) airs in the U.S. on Monday, June 13 at 10.05am on HDnetmovies (Cbl). And again on Sunday, June 19th at the same time.

    "Superman Returns" airs in the U.S. on Wednesday, June 15 at 11.00pm on Fox (26) (Cbl).

    "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace" airs in the U.S. on Sunday, June 19 at 1.00pm on TFSAT (123) (Cbl).

    In the Chicago area, you can watch two episodes of the 1950s "Adventures of Superman" TV series ("The Unknown People" Parts 1 and 2) on Saturday, June 18 from 5.00pm on WCIU, The U.

    As I post this, on Monday, June 13 in Australia FMC (Family Movie Channel) is airing a Superman movie marathon, having already aired "Superman: The Movie" and "Superman II". "Superman III" airs at 1.55pm and "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace" airs at 4.00pm.

    In Australia, you can watch the "Smallville" episode "Infamous" at 6.30pm on Sunday, June 19 and 1.00pm the next day on Fox 8 (108). While the Season 9 "Smallville" episode titled "Legends" airs at 10.30pm on Sunday, June 19 on Eleven (11).

    In the U.K. and Ireland, the "Smallville" Season 10 episode "Shield" can be seen on Tuesday, June 14 at 9.00pm on E4.

    If there's anything I've missed please don't hesitate to let me know.


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    Mild Mannered Reviews - Superboy #8




    Mild Mannered Reviews - Superboy #8


    Scheduled to arrive in stores: June 1, 2011

    Cover date: August 2011

    "Rise of the Hollow Men" - Part One: "Into The Broken Silo"

    Writer: Jeff Lemire

    Artist: Pier Gallo

    Cover: Karl Kershl

    Reviewed by: Adam Dechanel


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    Wednesday, June 15, 2011

    June 6, 2011: Metropolis Walk of Heroes Project




    New Metropolis Walk of Heroes project to be unveiled Friday during Superman Celebration

    A new attraction, the Metropolis Walk of Heroes, is scheduled to be unveiled on June 10 during the 33rd Annual Superman Celebration. This future walkway will showcase individuals who have ties to the two characters that have become landmarks in Metropolis: Superman and Lois Lane.

    The project calls for the familiar diamond shape bronze shields to be set into the sidewalks along Market Street from Superman Square to Eighth St. The walkway will serve as a tribute to writers, artists, actors, actresses and others who have been a part of the Superman legacy in film, television and comic books.

    The first shield will be unveiled at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 10 at the Superman Statue. This shield will be installed in the sidewalk in front of Mid Country Bank following the Superman Celebration. Over the years, the walkway will grow to include shields on both sides of Market Street along the 2 and a half block walk.

    This concept has been discussed for several years according to Metropolis Tourism Director Angie Shelton. "Now that we have two statues in Metropolis, it feels like the right time to begin the Walk of Heroes," she explained. Shelton also noted that individuals and fan groups will have the opportunity to purchase shields for their favorite Superman actors and actresses in the future.

    Metropolis Tourism will administer the Walk of Heroes project and will be working closely with Steven Kirk of Los Angeles, Calif. Kirk, who originally brought the Walk of Heroes concept to the city, is an annual visitor to Metropolis and participates in many Superman Celebration events. A volunteer committee will become a part of the Walk of Heroes project in the near future.

    More information on the Metropolis Walk of Heroes will available on www.metropoliswalkofheroes.com soon.

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    June 7, 2011: Superman Homepage Caption Contest



    Welcome to the Superman Homepage Caption Contest! The rules are simple. Just click on the Comments link below to leave a caption for the following image.



    Leave as many captions as you can think of, but keep it family friendly. Captions deemed to be outside our Caption Contest Guidelines will be deleted at our discretion.

    In the end, there can be only one winner. The winner will be decided by Jeffrey Taylor, your Caption Contest compere.

    The Caption Contest will be updated fortnightly. The winner will be announced when the next new Caption Contest is posted. While there's no physical prize, the winner will gain the praise and admiration of their fellow Superman fans.

    Speaking of which, the winner of the previous Caption Contest was:




    Superkam:

    Clark: Jimmy, who's this?

    Jimmy: That's Jason. Yep, while you been away, Lois Lane became a mommy.

    Clark: Who's the father?

    Jimmy: Not sure, some piano mover I think.




    Check out the Caption Contest Archives to see the list of runners-up.

    Note: You need to be a member of the Superman Homepage to leave a comment, but it's free, so sign up and join the fun!

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    June 7, 2011: Superman Comics Shipping This Week




    Diamond Comics has released the list of comic books and other items shipping this week. Here are the Superman related items in that list...

    Shipping This Week: June 8, 2011.

    The following products are expected to ship to comic book specialty stores this week. Note that this list is tentative and subject to change. Please check with your retailer for availability.



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    June 8, 2011: Richard Donner Talks Superman, Zod and Henry Cavill




    With today's release of "The Superman Motion Picture Anthology" Blu-ray collection, MTV.com has published an interview with Richard Donner, who talks about "Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut", his thoughts on Zod and Henry Cavill in the up-coming "Man of Steel" movie.

      MTV: Well, one of the things that makes "Superman II" notable is that it featured the debut of Zod, who was so popular that he made the rare leap from the screen to comics. Now that we know he's also going to be in the new "Superman: Man of Steel" reboot that's coming up, do you feel some pride in seeing the character continue on and have such a legacy?

      DONNER: No, not really... He's Zod. He doesn't belong to me. He belongs to the world of Krypton and he's just another part of the Superman anthology of villains. The best part about Zod is that he makes an incredibly worthy adversary for our hero. That's why he's so great.

      MTV: What do you think of the upcoming reboot of the "Superman" franchise and the new lead, Henry Cavill?

      DONNER: It's going to be really tough on this guy, but he's a wonderful actor and has a great director working with him. I think they'll do a sensational job, because I truly believe their dedication to the product is honest. That film that they're making, they believe in it, and that's all you need: a good director, and to believe in your project. You can't ask for more.


    Read the entire interview at MTV.com.


    Richard Donner also spoke on video with TheWrap.com.



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    Tuesday, June 14, 2011

    June 8, 2011: Warner Bros. Lays Down 3-Year Superhero Licensing Plan




    Licensing.biz reports that Warner Bros. Consumer Products has revealed its 3-year plan to take advantage of its superhero properties.

    Bruno Schwobthaler, SVP sales and business development for WBCP EMEA is quoted as saying, "Over the next 3 years there will be no escaping from the DC Universe as we deliver on our commitment to produce new content.

    "We will be investing significant resource in further developing the iconic Batman and Superman franchises whilst also strategically introducing some of the other key characters from the huge and largely untapped DC portfolio starting with Green Lantern."

    Source: Licensing.biz.


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    June 8, 2011: New-Look Superboy and Teen Titans




    With the relaunch of the DC Universe set to take place in September, DC Comics today released details on the new-look Teen Titans and other young superteams.

      Tim Drake is forced to step out from behind his keyboard when an international organization seeks to capture or kill super-powered teenagers. As Red Robin, he must team up with the mysterious and belligerent powerhouse thief known as Wonder Girl and a hyperactive speedster calling himself Kid Flash in TEEN TITANS #1, by Scott Lobdell and artists Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund.


    io9.com interviewed DC co-publishers Dan DiDio and Jim Lee to the inside word on this new-look team...

      Kid Flash, Superboy, and Wonder Girl are part of the Titans roster, but they don't look exactly look like themselves.

      DD: All of these characters have history with the DC Universe that existed before the team is built, but it might be just slightly different. But I think in capturing the voice and the spirit of these characters, I think they're exactly who people think they are.

      JL: There are going to be a lot of surprises.


    Read the entire interview at i09.com.


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    June 9, 2011: From Crisis to Crisis: A Superman Podcast




    Welcome to the 98th episode of From Crisis to Crisis: A Superman Podcast! This podcast has a simple premise; examine just about every Superman comic published between Man of Steel #1 in 1986 to Adventures of Superman #649 in 2006 in an informative and hopefully entertaining format.

    Part index. Part commentary. Part history lesson. All podcast.

    Things return to normal this week, loyal listeners as Michael and Jeffrey tackle the first two Superman books featuring a May 1992 cover date. In SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #11 a creature known as Flashpoint switches places with Husque and hilarity ensues. Then in SUPERMAN #67 Brainiac�s final ploy from last issue comes into play as a wave of destruction descends on Metropolis and the world. After that the boys discuss a clip episode of the ADVENTURES OF SUPERBOY and Jeffrey tells us what else was going on in the world when these comics were on the stands and what you could have seen at the cinema.

    NEXT WEEK: May 1992 comes to an end with ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #490 (more with Husque and company), ACTION COMICS #677 (Superman vs. Supergirl over the streets of Metropolis) and JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #62 (the final showdown with the Weapons Master)!

    You can subscribe to the show in two ways. First there is the RSS Feed and there is also the iTunes link. You can also download the episode directly.

    If you want to comment on the show or contact the hosts you can always private message Mike and Jeff, leave comments here or email them at fromcrisistocrisis@gmail.com. All questions, concerns, fears, trepidations and cheap shots are welcome.


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    June 9, 2011: New-Look Superman, Supergirl and Superboy



    BleedingCool.com claim to have received leaked images of the up-coming redesigns for Superman, Supergirl and Superboy, which DC Comics are set to announce full details on tomorrow.

    The Superman image is the cover to "Superman #1", which they speculate will be written and drawn by George P�rez. There's speculation about Grant Morrison writing "Action Comics" with art by Rags Morales.

      Note the lack of "underwear outside the trousers", the bulky segmented metallic boots, the armour-like seams around the suit, a rejuvenated age for the character and the slightly larger, but more traditional 'S' shield on the costume, rather than the version we saw on the Jim Lee Justice League #1 cover.


    The cover image for "Supergirl #1", which they claim will be written by Michael Green and Mike Johnson, shows a very different Supergirl design, with a sharper "S" design to Superman's, higher boots and new cape clasping.

    Superboy's cover image, appears to show the Teen of Steel hooked up to equipment that seems to be attaching costume parts to him. He doesn't appear to be fully formed (see his right hand), so this may be part of his "cloning" process.










    While we may speculate on the how, why and what of these new-look designs, we expect the official announcement to come from DC Comics tomorrow.

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    Monday, June 13, 2011

    Mild Mannered Reviews - DC Universe Online Legends #9




    Mild Mannered Reviews - DC Universe Online Legends #9


    Scheduled to arrive in stores: June 1, 2011

    Cover date: Early August 2011

    "Anarchy at Arkham!"

    Writer: Marv Wolfman

    Penciller: Mike S. Miller

    Inker: Sergio Sandoval

    Reviewed by: Jeffrey Taylor


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    June 10, 2011: Superman Celebration Helps Flood Victims



    WPSD Local 6 reports on how the 33rd Annual Superman Celebration is helping Metropolis, Illinois get back on track after the recent floods.



    Source: WPSDlocal6.com.

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    June 10, 2011: Golden Age Superman Podcast - Episode 22




    Superman fan Jon Wilson has put together a Golden Age Superman podcast covering every appearance of the character from Action Comics #1 forward.

      Golden Age Superman is proud to present its first two-part episode! The second month of 1940 saw more Superman content being published than in any month previous, with Superman #4 (for the first time presenting four all-new stories) and Action Comics #23 both featuring the first adventures of none other than Luthor himself. Then there are the newspaper daily and Sunday strips, a special comic story published in Look magazine, AND the debut of the�Adventures of Superman�RADIO show! Talk about huge. And, not afraid to take something big and make it bigger, I've invited Superman podcaster extraordinaire�Michael Bailey�(of�Views from the Longbox�and�From Crisis to Crisis: A Superman Podcast) to join me in taking a look at everything Superman was up to this month. To give everything the time it deserves, I've split it over two episodes, and this is the first. Have fun with it!


    Golden Age Superman is a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network. If you wish to send feedback, you may do so in the comments below or via email. You can also subscribe to the show through iTunes.

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    June 10, 2011: DC Comics Announces Relaunch of Superman Titles




    DC Comics has released official details surrounding the up-coming relaunch of the Superman family of comic books in September.

    Action Comics #1

    This September, New York Times bestselling writer Grant Morrison (ALL-STAR SUPERMAN) joins with sensational artist Rags Morales to bring you tales of The Man of Tomorrow unlike any you've ever read before in ACTION COMICS #1. This momentous first issue will set in motion the history of the DC Universe as Superman defends a world that doesn't trust their first Super Hero.

    Superman #1: The Man of Tomorrow, Today

    What is Superman's startling new status quo? How does it affect his friends, loved ones and his job at The Daily Planet? Find out in SUPERMAN #1, written by legendary comics creator George Perez (CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, NEW TEEN TITANS and WONDER WOMAN) and illustrated by Jesus Merino.

    Supergirl #1

    Supergirl's got the unpredictable behavior of a teenager, the same powers as Superman and none of his affection for the people of Earth. Writers Michael Green and Mike Johnson (Smallville, SUPERMAN/BATMAN) will team up with artist Mahmud Asrar to give a new take on the teenager from Krypton in SUPERGIRL #1.

    Superboy #1

    They thought he was just a failed experiment, grown from a combination of Kryptonian and human DNA. But when the scope of his stunning powers was revealed, he became a deadly weapon. SUPERBOY #1 will be written by Scott Lobdell with art by R.B. Silva and Rob Lean.










    More information on this DCU-wide relaunch is available at the LA Times website.

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    Sunday, June 12, 2011

    June 10, 2011: Unveiling of Walk of Heroes Project in Metropolis, Illinois



    The new attraction, the Metropolis Walk of Heroes, was unveiled today during the 33rd Annual Superman Celebration. This future walkway will showcase individuals who have ties to the two characters that have become landmarks in Metropolis: Superman and Lois Lane.

    The first shield, unveiled today is dedicated to Superman's co-creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.



    The project calls for the familiar diamond shape bronze shields to be set into the sidewalks along Market Street from Superman Square to Eighth St. The walkway will serve as a tribute to writers, artists, actors, actresses and others who have been a part of the Superman legacy in film, television and comic books.

    More information on the Metropolis Walk of Heroes will available on www.metropoliswalkofheroes.com soon.

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    Wednesday, June 1, 2011

    May 25, 2011: Win VIP Autograph Session Tickets for Superman Celebration




    Local news network KFVS12 Heartland News is currently running a contest in which fans attending the Superman Celebration in Metropolis, Illinois across June 9-12 can win a pair of VIP Tickets to the Autograph Session with�Brandon Routh, Sam Huntington, and Alaina Huffman�along with official celebration T-shirts courtesy of Metropolis Tourism and KFVS12.

    The contest is on open to people living within the KFVS12 viewing area. If this is you, enter now.


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    May 25, 2011: Justice League Season 2 on Blu-Ray





    Warner Home Video announced back in early April that Season 2 of the "Justice League" animated series would be released on Blu-Ray. Today they sent out the official press release...

    BATMAN, SUPERMAN, WONDER WOMAN SHINE LIKE NEVER BEFORE IN BLU-RAY RELEASE OF JUSTICE LEAGUE: SEASON 2 COMING JULY 26 FROM WARNER HOME VIDEO

    Two-disc collector set includes all 26 second-season episodes of popular Warner Bros. Animation series

    BURBANK, CA (May 25, 2011) - Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and their DC Comics super hero comrades burst onto the scene in dazzling high definition as Justice League: Season 2 arrives on Blu-ray™ for the first time. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, the series' 26-episode second season will be distributed on Blu-ray™ by Warner Home Video on July 26, 2011 for $39.99 SRP. Order due date is June 21,2011.

    Amping up the action, intrigue and epic storylines from its successful first season, Justice League: Season 2 crossed new boundaries in its portrayal of the greatest fighting force in the universe. Comprised of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter and Hawkgirl, the Justice League wages war with their own personal demons and internal issues of mistrust and insecurity, all the while battling a most heinous collection of villains led by Darkseid, Brainiac, Solomon Grundy, Amazo, Joker, Vandal Savage and more.

    Click "Read More" below to view the complete press release.

    The HD Blu-Ray release on July 26th will contain 2-discs with a running time of 593 minutes, and a recommended retail price of US$39.99. You can pre-order your copy from Amazon.com.


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