Joseph McCabe

6 days ago | dc.com | Joseph McCabe

With director James Gunn’s hotly anticipated Superman movie soaring into theaters on July 11th and a host of new DC comics celebrating the Man of Steel, it’s time to get excited for the Summer of Superman! In fact, if you really wanted to make the next few months about the Man of Steel, and you happen to be down for one very long road trip, there are many places to visit across the United States that hold special significance for Superman.

2 weeks ago | dc.com | Joseph McCabe

For almost nine decades, Lois Lane has served as The Daily Planet’s star reporter, the love of Superman’s life and a barometer for America’s ever-changing perception of women. Or to be more specific, the American male’s changing perception of women, since the vast majority of comic writers who’ve chronicled Lois’ exploits have been men. As a result, the character has often functioned as a love letter—a celebration of everything men value in women.

1 month ago | dc.com | Joseph McCabe

With both Japan (through Toho) and the U.S. (through Legendary Pictures) now producing a steady stream of new Godzilla films, the kaiju is more popular than ever. It’s not all that surprising to discover James Gunn’s upcoming Superman will feature the Man of Steel going toe-to-toe with one on the streets of Metropolis. After all, Superman has been battling these monstrous beasts since the Golden Age.

1 month ago | dc.com | Joseph McCabe

While there are plenty of popular takes on the Man of Steel, few have defined the iconic hero for a full generation of fans quite like 1996’s Superman: The Animated Series. Developed and produced by the same folks who made 1992’s Batman: The Animated Series a cultural landmark (Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett and Paul Dini), S:TAS is the Superman screen adaptation with something for every comic book fan.

1 month ago | dc.com | Joseph McCabe

Most every major American comic book artist has had a go at Superman. Whether it was a run on one of his solo series, a crossover book, or perhaps just one of the drawings they made when they were kids, obsessed with the Man of Steel and the power and freedom he represents. 1984’s Superman #400 alone offers visions from the likes of Jack Kirby, Frank Miller, Steve Ditko, Will Eisner and Moebius.