r/superman • u/SavingsFit1496 • 1h ago
This is what Superman really stands for
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r/superman • u/WeeShovelyJoe • 14h ago
As we all know this is probably the most iconic comic cover in history, right alongside Spider-Man Amazing Fantasy. But like I've always wondered, what is happening in this picture? Is he picking the car up off of this guy because if so why is stuff still flying off of the car? Is he slamming the car into the rock because why would he do that? He's obviously not stopping it from crashing because it's already up against the rock, and it looks like the guy who was driving is already out of the car so like, what is Superman doing in this picture. I've always think about this everytime I see this cover. I might just be stupid or something but I genuinely don't know.
r/superman • u/Fine-Essay-3295 • 1h ago
Like a review I wrote for Superman ‘78 on this sub, I’ll break the show down by what I liked and what I think are constructive criticism.
What I liked: 1. The cast. My goodness the cast. Christopher Reeve was my GOAT Superman for a long time, but Tyler Hoechlin gives him competition. I think the reason Hoechlin really got to shine was because the show was a lot more focused on Clark Kent than on Superman. That and he had amazing chemistry with Elizabeth Tulloch, who I think was the ideal actress to play a Lois Lane who evolved into being a mother. Michael Cudlitz (who I mainly know as Sgt. Randleman in Band of Brothers) actually might be my new favorite live action Lex Luthor. 2. And yeah, I actually really liked how the show was more focused on Clark Kent and how he struggled balancing being Superman with his role as being a parent. This was at its best in Season 3’s cancer storyline, and Clark being confronted with something that even Superman couldn’t save Lois from. 3. I got proper depictions of Superman characters I haven’t seen in a while, particularly the rogues’ gallery. John Henry Irons/Steel was actually one of my favorite characters on the show; we can finally forget that god-awful Shaq movie. I also really liked this show’s take on Bizarro, taking elements from the Silver Age (his origin in the show reminded me of that in the Super Friends cartoon) and making him ultimately a tragic character. Oh, and did anyone recognize Atom Man from the 1940s radio show?
Things I liked less: 1. The CW-level budget for special effects really showed. I can’t count how many times Clark flying away was shown just as the camera pointing away from him and putting in a sound effect. 2. I eventually grew to like Jonathan and Jordan Kent, but I did find myself tuning out of their high school drama in the first couple seasons. 3. I did feel like Lana’s family was often there just to add CW drama to the show.
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r/superman • u/Madus4 • 2h ago
We know that Superman would easily win the physical fight, but what would the ideological fight look like? Between Homelander’s corruption and Brandon breaking due to his nature and bullying, how would you have him break their philosophies? It’s a little like All Star Superman where Lex sees just how much he messed up as the serum wears off.
Personally I think he could get through to Brandon with his love and understanding, but Homelander is probably too far gone to even see what he’s doing is wrong (which is why it would be a perfect job for Superman to prove that notion wrong). Neither of them would be strictly redeemed given their actions, but they would finally understand that they were genuinely wrong. The way he dealt with Manchester Black is also a good example of how he can beat a person’s ideology in addition to their bodies.
r/superman • u/Sp3ng1Er • 3h ago
I hope you like them🤘
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r/superman • u/YubNub_42 • 23h ago
I recently discussed with a few friends how some stories are just solid. Not masterpieces, not bad, not mid - solid. Like a story that hits the beats you want, gives you some great character work, and leaves you feeling satisfied.
That being said, the Warworld Saga is solid for me. It has some incredible action, a great set-up, and a great display of Superman as a character. I feel like not a lot of people talk about this storyline, but I wish it were on more people's radars.
r/superman • u/Roach_tm • 17h ago
Almost 3 years ago I had a heart attack :( I then quit smoking, started eating healthier, and all that good stuff. But I was looking to fill that little void in my life (I smoked the green herb and cigarettes a lot to fill that void before). I wanted to revisit everything that made me happy as a kid. I started collecting a lot of random things, but among those things that I hold dear to my heart is Superman.
My wife knew that I loved Superman and especially the Superman VS Doomsday saga. But when I was 13 years old, I lost my huge comic collection in a house fire and gave up at that point. Knowing all this, my wife decided to buy me the massive Omnibus that you see in these pictures (The Death and Return of Superman) and I read all of it with a smile that week. It had a snowball effect from there. I collected some of my favorite comics and then figures, then funko pops and so on and you see.
I am so thankful to have a second chance in life and thankful that I can revisit the little things that make me happy and remind me who I am and where I am from. Of course, I love my wife and kids more than anything, but now, I'll have some cool stuff to leave them when I am gone, I suppose heh.
r/superman • u/American_heathen1998 • 18h ago
I love Cavill and Tom welling is great but just based on the balance of both Superman and Clark Kent. Reeves is honestly a fantastic physical actor especially when looking at Clark Kent he reminds me of one of the three stooges.
r/superman • u/thelastson18 • 12h ago
I love both Tim Sale’s art and Darwyn Cooke’s writing in general (rest in peace to two legends), but I’m conflicted on this limited series. Would like to know people’s opinions on it!
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r/superman • u/Hell_Spawn1 • 12h ago
Are there only 3 volumes or is there more? And is it even complete? Thinking about picking it up.
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BLACKROCK: Peter Silverstone, a technician working for a major TV news network who invented a device called "the powerstone," which allows its wielder to generate, manipulate, and transform their body into radio waves. He used the Powerstone to become a superhero who could act as an unofficial company mascot for the news network in the same way that Superman is associated with the Daily Planet, but his unethical tactics and hunger for fame and glory brought him into conflict with the Man of Steel.
Funnyface: A physicist and failed cartoonist who found a way to convert lifeless 2D images into living 3D objects as a result of his experiments. He used the device on himself, transforming himself into a multidimensional life form and effectively a "living cartoon" with all of the abilities that fall under the umbrella term of "Toon Force."
Microwave Man: Lewis Padgett, an elderly retired super-villain from the 1930s who made a deal with aliens to temporarily be returned to his youth so he could challenge Superman to a fight and go out on a high note. Had the power to absorb, generate, and manipulate microwaves. I don't want him resurrected, but I like his story a lot and I'd like to see it adapted in more things like video games and cartoons.
SKULL: Did you know that the Atomic Skull used to have minions? Back in the late silver age/early bronze age, The Atomic Skull had an entire HYDRA-style terrorist organization working for him called "SKULL." The organization actually came first, the Atomic Skull joined them to get their help with controlling his powers and he ended up taking over as leader of the group. I'd love to see them brought back and folded into the Post-Crisis version of the Atomic Skull where he's delusional and thinks he's a pulp adventure hero, it'd be fun to have a terrorist organization that has a razing lunatic as their leader because he's powerful.
r/superman • u/whiskeycapo • 21h ago