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 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
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’
“My trans and nonbinary identity is the thing that I’m the most confident about in my life,” Mx. Swindell said.