Although Superman first appeared in pages of 1938’s Action Comics #1, no single medium could contain the Last Son of Krypton. Within ten years, the Man of Steel started showing up on toy store shelves, in a radio show, and, of course, on the screen. Since the 1948 Republic Pictures serial Superman starring Kirk Alyn, we have …
Ranking the Live-Action Members of Superman’s Supporting Cast Read More »
When people hear “Superman,” the words “truth, justice, and the American way” usually leap to mind. That phrase has not only been a key part of the hero’s lore since it was used as the intro for the immensely popular 1940s radio show The Adventures of Superman, but it also captures the look of Superman. He may be …
Think Christian: Superman Smashes the Klan: Truth, Justice, and the Biblical Way Read More »
I love evil versions of superheroes, whether they be alternate universe characters (Squadron Supreme, The Injustice Gang) or arch-enemies (Sinestro, Reverse Flash). But when they are about the actual heroes going bad, that’s a totally different type of story, especially when that hero is Superman.Superman is the first superhero, and he’s come to represent the …
Bloody Disgusting: “Before Brightburn: Eight Times the Actual Superman Turned Evil” Read More »
This might be the piece I’ve had the most fun writing, probably because it’s about something I know well that’s been part of the mainstream conversation: superhero deaths.Comic book readers are well aware that dead superheroes always come back. In fact, one of my earliest comic book memories was reading a letter in a 1986/87 …
Think Christian: “O Superhero Death, Where Is Your Sting?” Read More »
For a long time now, I’ve wanted to do more writing about theological themes in comic books (which are, really, my first love). I finally got to do so in this piece for Living Lutheran.All Star Superman by Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely, and Jamie Grant acts very much as a gospel message, telling the good …