This summer’s blockbusters leave behind the era of dark, “edgy” champions for heroes who can’t help but listen to their consciences.
Category: DC Comics
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Superman’s Earthly Birthplace? It’s Cleveland, and It’s Embracing Its Hero.
A monument featuring Superman and finally honoring his creators and the model for Lois Lane will go on display this weekend.
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Christopher Reeve to David Corenswet: The Actors Who Played Superman
There’s more than one way to play the most classic of superheroes. Here’s how six actors have approached the role.
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‘Superman’ Helps Save Warner Bros., Too
The film took in $217 million this weekend and is the latest part of a startling turnaround for the studio, which has now released five consecutive hits.
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‘Blue Beetle’ Review: A Hero Story That’s All in the Family
The plot is boilerplate and the superhero is not particularly compelling. At least his family members steal the show.
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‘The Flash’ Review: Electric Company
In the latest DC Comics blowout, Ezra Miller suits up as the speedy superhero alongside special guests like Batman (hello, Michael Keaton).
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Superman Is Driving DC Studios’ New Strategy
The New York Times – Movies:The yet-to-be-cast “Superman: Legacy” will begin a story that will unfold across at least 10 interconnected movies and TV shows and include Batman, Swamp Thing and others.
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Using Superheroes to Sell, This Time to Adults
The New York Times – Business:There have long been superhero products aimed at children. But now the characters are being used to hawk vitamin supplements and beer to older consumers.
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Quintessa Swindell, a Trans and Nonbinary Star of DC’s ‘Black Adam’
The New York Times – Movies:“My trans and nonbinary identity is the thing that I’m the most confident about in my life,” Mx. Swindell said.