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The Siegel and Shuster Estates, DC, or the Public: Who Owns Superman?

Even the immobilizing power of kryptonite can’t compare to the power of endless lawsuits that have been dogging the Man of Steel for decades. Who owns Superman, truly? In 1933, writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster created Superman. They would infamously go on to sell the character to DC…

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What the culture war over Superman gets wrong

Rightwing commentators are furious over the superhero’s positioning as an immigrant. But his story was crafted to cushion unease

The Guardian - US

85 Years Later, 'Superman' Reboots Lex Luthor's Very First Scheme

The new 'Superman' movie is really giving 1940s Luthor, before he was Lex. Here's why the twist of the new movie is straight from Action Comics #23.

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The 10 best Superman comics to read after watching the new DC movie

Here’s our list of the 10 best Superman comics to read after watching James Gunn's latest DC movie

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Superman wasn’t always so squeaky clean – in early comics he was a radical vigilante

Superman was the very first superhero. He debuted in Action Comics issue #1 which was released in June 1938. Over time, the character has been assigned multiple nicknames: “The Man of Steel”, “The Man of Tomorrow” and “The Big Blue Boy Scout”. However, in his first appearance in ravaged Depression-era…

The Conversation

The US city transformed for new summer blockbuster

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From ‘Mistake by the Lake’ to Metropolis: Here are some of the most iconic Superman filming locations across Cleveland

To honor Cleveland’s legacy as the birthplace of Superman’s creators, director James Gunn transformed the city into Metropolis for his new movie

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James Gunn shares the most important Superman review yet - from the grandchildren of comic creator Jerry Siegel "This is the Superman movie we've been waiting to see"

James Gunn says the "effusive" praise of the grandsons of Superman's co-creator brought him to tears.

Total Film

87 Years Later, The Most Iconic Superhero Secret Identity Still Holds True

Who is the real character? Superman or Clark Kent? A breakdown of the long, unusual history of the most famous super alter ego.

Inverse

Takeaways from AP’s report on the religious and moral undercurrents in Superman comics

James Gunn’s upcoming film “Superman” is generating conversations about the place and relevance of this superhero who turned 87 on Friday, observed as Superman Day

The Independent UK

Is he Christ? Is he Moses? Superman's religious and ethical undertones add to his mystique

James Gunn's upcoming film “Superman” is generating conversations about the place and relevance of this superhero who turned 87 on Friday, observed as Superman Day

The Independent UK

See you in the funny papers: How superhero comics tell the story of Jewish America

Nearly a hundred years ago, a hastily crafted spaceship crash-landed in Smallville, Kansas. Inside was an infant – the sole survivor of a planet destroyed by old age. Discovering he possessed superhuman strength and abilities, the boy committed to channeling his power to benefit humankind and champion the oppressed.

The Conversation

We get an exclusive peek at an Alex Ross story from the DC: Superman collection

The Man of Steel's legacy is revisted in a stunning new collectible.

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Lust, Bondage, and Hysteria: A History of Superhero Kink

From Wonder Woman to the X-Men, kink has always been a pillar of the superhero business — even if modern tastes seem determined to push it to the sidelines.

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Can Superheroes Kill? The Evolving Morality of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman

When you look closely at the evolving and shifting morality of DC’s Trinity, one thing becomes clear: It’s never been as fixed as you might think.

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84 Years Later, One Iconic DC Character Just Sneakily Returned

Is that who we think it is? In 'Batman: Caped Crusader' there's a sneaky Easter egg that seems to reference a very popular Superman character from a bygone era.

The Conversation

Jewish creators are a fundamental part of comic book history, from Superman to Maus – expert explains

Jewish writers and artists have been a fundamental part of comic book creation since the early days of the industry.

Inverse

'Superman: Legacy' is Finally Making History in One Major Way

David Corenswet may seem like a safe choice to play Superman, but his role is historic for one major reason.

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'Special thanks': how comic book writers and artists are forgotten during the superhero film boom

When the new creative head of DC Studios, James Gunn, announced their upcoming slate of films and TV, it included many names you might expect: Superman, Batman, maybe even Swamp Thing.

The Independent UK

Do spiders sleep? Study suggests they may snooze like humans

New research suggests that jumping spiders show signs of sleep cycles, similar to humans and some animals

The Guardian - UK

Neal Adams obituary

Artist who reinvented the look of classic characters for Marvel and DC Comics and fought for the rights of illustrators

Los Angeles Times

Neal Adams, artist for DC Comics and Marvel, dies at 80

Neal Adams, one of the most influential comic book artists of all time due to his transformative work on Batman, the Avengers and the X-Men, died Thursday due to complications from sepsis. He was 80.

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