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The Blockbuster Comic Book Movie Problem: The Box Office Cliff Edge

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Thunderbolts*, Superman and The Fantastic Four: First Steps did everything right, so what went wrong with this year’s comic book movie blockbusters at the box office? Hollywood has spent the past half a decade in a post-COVID era, facing an exacerbation of a problem that was already well in motion. Fewer people, particularly younger generations, […]

Comic Book Preview – Adventures of Superman: The Book of El #1

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DC Comics releases Adventures of Superman: The Book of El #1 on Wednesday, and you can take a look at the official preview of the issue below… Superman returns! Fan-favorite Future State: Superman: House of El creators Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Scott Godlewski reunite for Adventures of Superman: Book of El! As the Super-Family settles […]

Comic Book Preview – Absolute Superman #11

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DC Comics releases Absolute Superman #11 next week, and you can get yourself an early sneak peek with the official preview below… For five years, he’s been on the run, hounded across our planet, and treated like a criminal… yet his only crime was being born somewhere else. Now Superman’s rage threatens to engulf the […]

Superman actors unite to discuss the Man of Steel at Fan Expo Canada

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This past weekend at the Fan Expo Canada convention in Toronto, a rare gathering of Superman actors was held between Tom Welling, Brandon Routh, Tyler Hoechlin and voice actor George Newborn to talk about their experiences playing the Man of Steel with interpretations unique to each of them. Welling starred as Clark Kent throughout the […]

Smallville cast talk series’ legacy at Fan Expo Canada

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As audiences enjoy the wide range of superhero TV series that have been developed in the last several years, one show which still remains popular despite its age is Smallville, the series set in Clark Kent’s youth and the adventures he and his friends end up in their hometown, all while he is discovering his powers […]

Comic Book Preview – Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton #3

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DC Comics releases Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton #3 on Wednesday, and you can check out the official preview of the issue below… Krypto, the last dog of Krypton, has seen some of the worst of what Earth can offer — and escaped it with his life. And yet, he still hasn’t given up […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #42

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DC Comics has shared the official preview for Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #42 ahead of the issue’s release this coming Wednesday; get yourself a sneak peek below… Superman, Batman, and Robin — tracing a mysterious plague that is sweeping the planet — have found Patient Zero! The only cure for the Bizarros is to eradicate him […]

Krypto Saves The Day! in first episode of animated Superman spinoff series

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With Superman flying to digital tomorrow followed by its home release next month, Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios have released the first episode of Krypto Saves The Day!, a series of animated shorts focusing on Superman’s loyal canine as he saves people from various accidents or helps young kids with their problems. The first episode, titled ‘School […]

James Gunn’s Superman sets 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD release

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Ahead of its digital release this coming Friday (August 15th), Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has announced that James Gunn’s DC Universe-rebooting superhero blockbuster Superman will launch on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD in September; check out the cover artwork and details of the special features below… SEE ALSO: James Gunn to write and direct […]