DC Comics will publish SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN written by Charles Soule (SWAMP THING) with art by Tony Daniel (ACTION COMICS, DETECTIVE COMICS). Announced earlier today with IGN, this new comic book series will focus on two of the most recognizable superheroes and their budding relationship.
Look for issue #1 this October!
Make sure you see this summer’s hottest movie, Man of Steel (PG-13) and gear up with tons of great Superman merchandise. Need a new phone case or want to sport that Superman shirt everyone will be wearing?
Click HERE for up to 25% off of select items. Hurry, this offer only goes until June 27- So act now before these savings fly away!
Psi War is coming. But the pieces building this puzzle have remained somewhat mysterious. Until now.
The Man of Steel has faced many grave threats in his past – but the H.I.V.E. Queen is unlike any foe he’s crossed paths with thus far. An elusive ruler with an insatiable thirst for power, the H.I.V.E. Queen has found a way to control her drones to become completely subservient to her every command. But what is she after? And how will Superman be able to fight off her army if it continues to increase at such an exponential rate?
Find out soon,
Bob
Rocketed to Earth from the doomed planet of Krypton, the baby Kal-El was found and raised by Jonathan and Martha Kent in Smallville, Kansas. Gifted with powers and abilities beyond that of normal humans by the Earth’s yellow sun—faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound—the adult Clark Kent now fights for truth and justice throughout the world as SUPERMAN!
Almost everyone in the world knows the tale or at least recognizes the iconic “S” shield. Since his first appearance in Action Comics #1 in 1938, Superman has grown to become the most recognizable super hero in the world—a symbol that stands for truth, justice and hope.
This week sees the release of the hero’s latest adventure—that of a big screen adaptation directed by Zack Snyder, produced by Christopher Nolan and starring Henry Cavill, Amy Adams and Michael Shannon.
In celebration of the highly anticipated release of Man of Steel, DC Comics Digital is holding a special Superman 201 Sale! Whether a longtime fan of the hero or just someone with a passing interest in the character, learn all you need to know about the Last Son of Krypton with these 201 titles from throughout Superman’s history—from his first appearance and early adventures to his infamous death and resurrection to his New 52 rebirth and Elseworld incarnations—all for only 99 cents each!
The 8-Day sale begins today in the DC Comics Digital Store. Act while you can before this amazing opportunity passes you by faster than a... well, you get the idea.
For years, MAD MAGAZINE and the Man of Steel have had a very … unique relationship. It was only fitting, then, that to commemorate Superman’s 75th anniversary, MAD has come up with their own special magazine-sized summer one-shot that collects some of their most beloved Superman-centric parodies, gags, spoofs, and more!
“MAD has a long, and widely respected history of standing up for truth, justice and the American way. Now that our own company has come up with a superhero dedicated to the same things, a partnership seemed like a natural,” MAD editor John Ficarra told us (for more from Ficarra about MAD SUPER SPECTACULAR: SUPERMAN, MAN OF STEEL, read the full interview he recently conducted with POPMATTERS).
In addition to the side-splitting reprinted content in MAD PRESENTS SUPERMAN #1, this collector’s issue also features seven pages of all-new content that pays a distinctly MAD tribute to Man of Steel, the highly anticipated film that’ll be hitting theaters this weekend.
For sneak peeks at some of the hilarious new features in MAD SUPER SPECTACULAR: SUPERMAN, MAN OF STEEL, check out the exclusive previews of the issue that ran in SLASH FILM, MTV GEEK, and AIN’T IT COOL NEWS. And don’t forget to pick up MAD SUPER SPECTACULAR: SUPERMAN, MAN OF STEEL for even more new Man of Steel content!
MAD SUPER SPECTACULAR: SUPERMAN, MAN OF STEEL flies onto newsstands today. The issue is also available digitally via MAD’s iPad app!
We’ve heard it before. Superman isn’t the hero for you because he’s too “clean cut.” You like edgy heroes. The sort of super heroes who wear dark, extreme costumes and use tactics that often enter the realm of questionable. We get it, and we have plenty of super heroes like that. However, we think you may have the wrong idea about the Man of Steel. While he’s heroic and inspirational, that doesn’t mean he lacks an edge. At least when it comes to some of his merchandise.
Yes, it’s not all action figures and coloring books for Superman, and if you haven’t yet seen some of the Superman products available at Hot Topic, you just may be in for a surprise.
Let’s start with these…
Would a boy scout wear a belt or use a wallet like that? Of course, truth be told, it’s unlikely Superman would either since we’re pretty sure his costume lacks pockets or belt loops, but man…if it did, you know he’d be rocking them.
Unfortunately, it’s also more or less impossible for Superman to have any piercings. Even if you could somehow manage to pierce his skin, the minute he steps into sunlight they’d close right back up. However, we suspect that if he could, he’d love to sport a set of these.
Or who knows, he may even go for something even more extreme…
Okay, truth, that belly button jewelry is probably more fitting for Supergirl than Superman, or maybe for some of the Man of Steel’s female fans. We know he has a lot of them, and they’re more than happy to show off their fandom (along with their sleeve tattoos)…
But look, the point we’re trying to make here is that Superman appeals to all sorts of people. His fans come in all shapes, sizes, genders and ages and hold all sorts of interests. For some of you, these items may be too extreme, for others, they may not be crazy enough. But we think there’s one thing we can all agree on—Superman is awesome.
And also that these Vinyl Pop! Man of Steel figures are about the most awesome thing we’ve ever seen. I mean look at them. They’re soooo cute!
You can find all of this stuff at your local Hot Topic, or just click here to find these great items and lots more on their website. While you’re at it, be sure to enter their sweepstakes to win an excellent replica Kryptonian Command Key. All you have to do is “like” their Facebook page and be a Superman fan. Click here for the skinny.
Keep checking back all month here on DCComics.com for great new Superman features, and don’t miss Man of Steel in theaters this Friday!
As the world’s strongest, most powerful super hero, Superman’s adventures tend to be very large in scale.
Heck, that’s putting it mildly. They’re massive. Epic. So big that they give every inch of your retinas a workout. However, usually the art’s limited to what can fit in a panel or occasional splash page.
Not anymore. Feast your eyes on the gorgeously detailed two-sided, gatefold poster drawn by Jim Lee for the debut issue of Superman Unchained. Teased at this year’s WonderCon in Anaheim, this is the first time both sides of the fully finished poster have been seen anywhere.
Measuring a full 11.6875” x 18.875” in size, this poster isn’t just a pair of blockbuster images, it’s actually part of the story. But don’t worry. It’s also designed to be removed and displayed, allowing the first issue of Scott Snyder and Jim Lee’s new comic to live on after you’ve finished reading it.
We hope you enjoy this exclusive first look. Be sure to keep your eye right here on DCComics.com for more on Superman Unchained, and don’t forget to pick up the first issue in shops or online on Wednesday, June 12th.
Click here for a larger look at the first side.
Click here for a larger look at the second side.
Let’s face it, as a comic book fan, it’s not easy to impress your friends.
Sure, you may have a mint condition first printing of the Riddler’s debut appearance in Detective Comics #140, or a copy of Swamp Thing #37 with Rick Veitch’s signature and a sketch of John Constantine on the cover. Heck, you could possess every single issue of Superman ever published, and it’s unlikely to garner more than a shrug from your non-comic reading friends. And as for your fellow comic collectors… Well, they probably have their own equally impressive collections.
That’s what makes the current Man of Steel prop replica sweepstakes so cool. By the end of the summer, all of your friends will have seen Man of Steel, whether they’re comic book readers or not. That means they’ll appreciate the two Man of Steel replicas on display in your house, if you’re lucky enough to win them.
Everyone recognizes the glyph above. But what you’re looking at here is a direct replica of the iconic red “S” as worn by Henry Cavill in the film. We’ve framed it up for you, but if you’re so inclined, you could open it up and wear it on your chest to the film (though that may be taking things a little too far). Also, remember that on Krypton, this symbol means hope. So this isn’t just an awesome piece of Superman memorabilia—it’s an inspiring piece.
We’ve heard a few collectors tell us that their collections have gotten out of hand. Well, this unique replica should put you back in command. That’s a Kryptonian command key, and it plays an important role in the film (there’s a reason it shows up in the trailer). And while we can’t promise you that this key will unlock any Kryptonian secrets for you, it will certainly inspire some Kryptonian-themed conversation.
Oh, and did we mention that both of these great replicas are signed by Zack Snyder, the director of Man of Steel? Winning this sweepstakes is the best way to bring Man of Steel to life in your household. (At least without making a trip to Krypton.)
As for entering the sweepstakes, the easiest way to do that is to buy tickets to Walmart’s Man of Steel Premiere Night screening, which allows you to not only enter the sweepstakes, but also see Man of Steel before its official release date of June 14, 2013. Click here for more information on the screening, or head on over here for further details on the sweepstakes. Good luck!
Click through the gallery, and maybe it'll inspire your child's creativity. We encourage you to share their art with other DC Comics Fan Family readers.
We're looking for works in pen and ink, pencil, paint, crayon, and any 2-D media. How about images created on a tablet or phone? And we'd love to see photos of kids' sculptures in clay, pipe-cleaners, or any other 3-D materials.
You may have seen our "Fan Page" features in print in books like Tiny Titans and Superman Family Adventures -- we've been sharing our youngest fans’ art for years. Now that we've launched DC Comics Fan Family, we're psyched to share their DC character artwork online too.
Here are a few things to know before you send in these priceless masterpieces:
We ask that you include your child’s first name, age, city, state, or country.
We accept high-quality scans, JPEGs, GIFs, and photographs.
We’ll showcase as many submissions as we can each week.
We will not notify you directly if your child's art is featured (sorry!), so we encourage you to check back weekly and see. Bring the kids ... they might get inspired!
Pictures of your child should not be included in any photographs that you submit.
Finally, from our legal team:
All letters, photos, art and other materials submitted to us may be edited, translated (if applicable), and published by DC Comics and our licensees online and in any DC Comics publication in any media, along with the submitter’s first name, hometown, state or country. Also note that if your submission includes any original concepts, designs, or elements, and, if by some chance DC Comics or any of our licensees use the same or similar ones in the future, you will not be compensated or credited. Thanks.
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Yesterday, Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment announced that Superman fans can look forward to a year-long celebration to commemorate his 75th Anniversary.
Seventy-five years… That’s quite a feat, even for the Man of Steel. So to honor the beloved DC Comics hero and help get his 75th year off to a good start, we’re announcing “Superman Month,” a 30-day celebration of all things Superman right here on DCComics.com.
Starting Monday, look for an exciting Superman feature on our homepage every day in June. It could be an exclusive article on Man of Steel, a sneak peek at the upcoming Superman: Unchained comic book from Scott Snyder and Jim Lee, a free digital comic download, a look at Superman in animation, a first look or giveaway of some great new Man of Steel stuff from Warner Bros. Consumer Products or DC Collectibles… For a flying Kryptonian, the sky’s the limit! Also, be certain to “like” DC Comics and Superman on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for even more fun Superman stuff.
Thank you for continuing to look up in the sky for 75 exciting years. However, for the next 30 days, you might want to keep an eye on our website as well…
