Category Archives: Superman

Robot Chicken DC Superhero Special Looks Awesome

The Robot Chicken Star Wars specials were brilliant, and it looks like the DC Special is going to be just as awesome! This stuff is hilarious!

The Special premieres on Sept. 9 on Adult Swim. Should be fantastic.

6 Best and 6 Worst Superhero Costume Changes

What would superheroes be without their iconic costumes? The bright colors, the capes, the logos, the masks; it’s all part of the grand spectacle of the superhero. And what’s not to love? You wouldn’t expect athletes to play basketball in jeans and t-shirts, would you? Superheroes need their uniforms too.

And all the best superheroes have more than one – some good, some bad.

That’s a lot of Iron Mans

There are a lot of reasons for a superhero to change his or her costume. Maybe somebody new has taken up the mantle, or maybe it’s simply a change in the season, or a change in technology. Take Iron Man for example. He started with that big, bulky metal thing, but once he got his hands on his own equipment, he designed the sleek red and gold battlesuit. Or maybe the hero is getting a new comic series, and they need a new look.

Whatever the reasons, superheroes change their costumes all the time. And I’ve put together my list of the 6 best and the 6 worst superhero costume changes. I’d love to hear your thoughts and your choices in the comments!

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New Superman Teaser Trailer is an Odd Little Duck

The first teaser trailer for next year’s Man of Steel debuted over the weekend. It’s…odd.

That’s the version I saw, which features Kevin Costner’s voiceover as Pa Kent. I knew the teaser was going to happen prior to The Dark Knight Rises, so when it started, I was excited. But now I just find the poor thing odd. Superman trying to find himself? Deep sea fishing? Hitchhiking? What the heck kind of movie is this?

It’s like the main inspiration for the film was Five for Fighting’s Superman song. It’s not easy to be Superman, folks. He’s just a dude in a funny red sheet.

At least they threw in that bit at the end where Superman breaks the sound barrier. That was kind of cool. But all I could think about was the shot of Iron Man flying in his first trailer. Except Iron Man was flying alongside fighter jets, and people were excited.

I can’t imagine too many people were excited by this trailer.

I applaud DC and director Zack Snyder for moving away from the classic Superman films, but I don’t know if quiet, introspective Superman film was the right direction.

Though I will say that the second version of the trailer, the one with Russel Crowe as Jor-El doing the voiceover, is a little better. This was the international version of the trailer, check it out:

I like that one a lot better. I guess it’s all in the words.

Behold the dark and moody movie poster as well:

I do so hope Superman gets to punch something in this film

Super Golden Friends

Starting today with a bit of comedy, we have someone drawing old superheroes over the top of the Golden Girls theme song. Kevinbappdotcom thought of it, and I’m posting it. That’s how Internet fun is made!

Bizarro Am Not In Bad Superman Cartoon

Ignore my paltry attempts at Bizarro-speak and instead enjoy this amazing little animated Superman cartoon by Rob Pratt! He’s an animator at Disney who is using his powers for good with some awesome Superman cartoons. You can view his earlier piece here.