john henry irons

The Black History of Superman, Part 2

Since 1938, Superman has been described as “Champion of the Oppressed.” As we celebrate Black History Month this February, it’s only fair to ask: do the Black readers and fans who look to Superman for a hero not deserve a Superman of their o

A Normal Life: Jordan Elsass on Being Superman & Lois's Other Son

Imagine this for a moment. Your father is the best-loved superhero on the planet, capable of doing almost anything. Your mother is a Pulitzer-winning journalist who’s broken some of the biggest stories of your lifetime.

First Look: Who Destroyed the Batcave?

Reign of the Supermen Reminds Us of Why We Need the Man of Steel

Reign of the Supermen Reminds Us Why We Need the Man of Steel

It feels like it was just yesterday that we saw Superman make the ultimate sacrifice to save Metropolis in The Death of Superman. Now,

Making Lex Likable: Rainn Wilson Talks Reign of the Supermen

Rainn of the Supermen: Office Actor Brings Lex Luthor to Life

When you think of the villains in the DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN storyline, most people probably think of Doomsday.

Reign of the Supermen (2019)

The world must cope with the loss of Superman—and the sudden emergence of four would-be heirs to the title—in the all-new, action-packed Reign of the Supermen, part of the popular series of DC Universe Movies.

The Death and Return of Superman Gets a Two-Part Animated Movie

It’s one of the most popular and powerful Superman stories ever told, but it’s such an epic tale that it can’t be faithfully told over a single film. So when Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros.

Steel

Inspired by Superman's selflessness, John Henry Irons used his engineering genius to reinvent himself into a champion in his own right.

The perfect combination of brains and brawn, John Henry Irons was one of four different people to take up the mantle of Superman when Kal-El lost his life while saving Metropolis from the monster known as Doomsday. Initially referred to by the media using Superman’s nickname, “The Man of Steel,” Irons simply went by Steel when Superman came back from the grave.

The Flash: A City Full of Clues

Two weeks ago, The CW released an intriguing new promotional poster for The Flash, their speed-driven new series based on the popular DC Comics character. The poster shows Grant Gustin as the Flash, speeding across a Central City street as his trail forms his signature lightning bolt. But what’s really gotten fans buzzing are all of the hidden clues and “Easter Eggs” found within the city.

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