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When the world calls out for Superman, Superman calls out for Krypto
The first teaser for James Gunn's Superman puts Krypto front-and-center, and we're not crying, you're crying, shut up
December 19, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Superman 2025: David Corenswet & Nicholas Hoult both have love for DC's Man of Steel rooted in Smallville
December 19, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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James Gunn's Superman trailer gives us our first look at Metamorpho in the DC Universe and hints at his importance
Anthony Carrigan is in the Superman teaser trailer in heavy makeup as Rex Mason AKA Metamorpho. And another clip hints that his origin story may be important to the plot
December 19, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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See Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and the Daily Planet staff ahead of the Superman trailer debut
A teaser for the upcoming first trailer of James Gunn's Superman gives us a glimpse at Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Beck Bennett as Steve Lombard, and Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant
December 18, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Watch James Gunn's Superman movie trailer NOW ahead of its July 2025 debut
David Corenswet makes his debut as DC's Superman in the first clip from 2025's Superman.
December 16, 2024
Chris Arrant
News
Superman is "more fun to write" than Batman, says DC's Tom King
Tom King opened up about the qualities that make Superman more enjoyable at Baltimore Comic Con
November 05, 2024
Jules Chin Greene
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How to watch James Gunn’s DC Universe movies & TV shows in release and chronological order
Everything you need to know about DC Studios’ films and television shows
November 04, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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This year, Gotham is New York: Check out every DC panel and meet-up happening at NYCC 2024!
You've got your own Batcave (or Fortress of Solitude, if you prefer) at the Javits Center this October 17-20. Let Popverse be your guide to every DC experience you can have at New York Comic Con 2024
October 09, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Tom Welling reveals why he stopped appearing in Smallville’s blooper reel
Tom Welling stopped signing the waiver for one specific reason.
October 01, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Imagine a Superman comic book by Daniel Warren Johnson and Riley Rossmo. It almost happened
The roots of the pair's upcoming Image Comics collaboration came from a Superman story that never happened
July 30, 2024
Chris Arrant
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Jason Aaron has a special claim to fame as a Superman writer
Toto, I've got a feeling we're not on Krypton anymore!
July 26, 2024
Avery Kaplan
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James Gunn’s DC Studios reboot debuts at SDCC 2024 in the form of first official Superman, Creature Commandos merch
Comic Con attendees can pick up the first officially-licensed merch from both James Gunn's Superman and upcoming Max animated series Creature Commandos at the DC Booth, #4545
July 24, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman lead the new All In line-up for DC's comic book rebirth this fall
Meet the new Absolute Universe... and see what changes are coming to DC's core DCU books, as well, as the publisher starts to pull back the curtains on the new era of DC comics
July 18, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
Superman’s live-action S-shield through the ages, from Kirk Alyn to David Corenswet
Superman is identified by his chest symbol, and we are looking back at all the Superman logos to date in live-action.
July 09, 2024
Leon Miller
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The secret Britney Spears influence on DC's Superman: Harvests of Youth by Sina Grace
The pop star's hometown helped shape the look of Smallville
July 02, 2024
Gary Catig
Guides
The Best DC Comics superhero live-action series ever, ranked from the best show to the worst!
From The Adventures of Superman in 1952 to Superman & Lois in 2024, we're covering every TV show based on a DC Comic
June 25, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Brandon Routh shares some words of wisdom for the next cinematic Superman, David Corenswet
What should David Corenswet know to be the best Superman? Former Man of Steel Brandon Routh says it's about the heart, not the powers
June 24, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Guides
All 34 DC Comics' animated series, ranked from best to worst!
We rank every DC Comics related cartoon! Who got first place, and which show was the worst?
June 22, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Features
Homelander vs. Superman - who wins? The Boys cast answer one of fans' most persistent questions
The Boys cast explains why Superman doesn’t stand a chance against Homelander
June 12, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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How did Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman first meet and team-up? DC is finally going to tell that story
Batman/Superman: World's Finest #30 will tell the first team-up of DC's three iconic characters this summer
May 17, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
How Superman and TMNT's Raphael would get along, according to Darren Criss
The Man of Steel and Ninja Turtle voice actor makes a crossover happen
May 08, 2024
Dave Buesing
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The big news from DC's Superman costume reveal isn't the costume (it's the trunks)
You'll believe a man can wear red underwear on the outside, especially Superman.
May 06, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
All 8 of DC's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month variant covers for 2024
Characters Cassandra Cain, Monkey Prince, Kong Kenan, and more are part of DC's celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage
May 01, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
A 7-year old was run over by a truck, but Superman helped him through it - and now he's drawing the hero for DC
Action Comics artist Eddy Barrows shares his personal connection with DC's Superman
April 25, 2024
Chris Arrant
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Batman, Wonder Woman, and other DC superheroes lose their superpowers (and more) in DC Comics' July 2024 solicitations
This summer, Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman will have to deal with a new level of super-threat in DC Comics July 2024 titles
April 19, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, Flash, and more get new costumes for DC summer event Absolute Power
The one-time Justice League have new clothes - and they'll need them, as they're losing their powers.
April 18, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
The DCEU timeline: A complete chronology of DC’s cinematic universe
A complete timeline of every DCEU project, from Man of Steel to Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
April 15, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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DC's Superman plans for June 2024 include the fall of the House of Brainiac, the Man of Steel lost in space, and more!
Even an army of Lobos can't stop DC's Superman comics leading into the upcoming Absolute Power event storyline
March 15, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
Adult Swim's My Adventures with Superman cartoon is getting more than just a second season: it's getting a comic book!
Written by series producer Josie Campbell and drawn by Pablo M. Collar, the My Adventures with Superman comic will fill in the gap between seasons 1 and 2
March 07, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Guides
Superman 2025: The trailer, the cast, the release date, the dog (Krypto!), and more
Krypto can't take you home until Superman hits theaters July 11, 2025, but we can take you to the next best thing.
March 05, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
Superman cosplayers react to James Gunn's Superman chest symbol reveal
Watch the reactions and insights in this super-fun video captured by Popverse's Ashley Victoria Robinson!
March 04, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
Features
DC's James Gunn changes Superman: Legacy title (and shows off the suit)
No word yet on whether the 'S' means 'hope'
February 29, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Happy Birthday Superman - here's a throwback to one of the most depressing birthday comics of all time
For the Man Who Has Everything may be the most haunting birthday story ever
February 28, 2024
Tiffany Babb
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The first Superman: Legacy cast photo is here (but unfortunately not in their costumes!)
Director James Gunn shared a post-table read photo to his Instagram
February 22, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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The CW delays Superman & Lois' final season to late 2024
Tyler Hoechlin's last flight as Kal-El won't happen this summer.
February 20, 2024
Fran Ruiz
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The CW didn't cancel Superman & Lois, James Gunn and Warner Bros. did (according to the CW at least)
And the reason why it was axed doesn't make a ton of sense.
February 20, 2024
Fran Ruiz
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DC is finally giving Kurt Busiek's Superman comics the special treatment it deserves
DC is giving the fan-favorite Astro City co-creator's Superman comics the special treatment
February 16, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
DC Comics' May 2024 solicitations: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and everything, all in one place!
Damian Wayne gets a mature readers solo title, Lobo(s) run amok in Metropolis, and the Trinity of Evil continues to come together...
February 16, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
DC's Superman plans for May (and beyond) include Lobo, Zod, and maybe the Deadly Doom-Mite of the Fifth Dimension!
Wondering what's happening in DC's Superman comics this May? We're here to share all
February 16, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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The Taylor Swift of this weekend's Puppy Bowl is... Superman & Krypto?!
Not all heroes wear capes, but these two certainly do.
February 09, 2024
Trent Cannon
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Christopher Reeve documentary Super/Man coming from Warner Bros. Discovery, but release plans are unclear
Is a straight-to-streaming release really enough for this one?
February 05, 2024
Fran Ruiz
Features
Watch now!Watch Adult Swim's new & returning show cavalcade panel from NYCC 2023!
The folks responsible for My Adventures with Superman, Rick & Morty, and much more were at New York City Comic Con 2023. Watch it here, presented by DoorDash.
January 17, 2024
Chris Arrant
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How Smallville set the stage for Netflix’s Wednesday
Are you enjoying Wednesday? You have Smallville to thank for that.
December 20, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Features
How Smallville started the superhero television revolution (You're welcome, Arrowverse!)
Is Smallville responsible for the current slate of superhero televisions shows? Michael Rosenbaum makes the case.
December 11, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Features
How Michael Rosenbaum's disastrous audition for Smallville's Lex Luthor got him the part
How Smallville's Lex Luthor did everything wrong, but still got the part.
December 11, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Most of the DCEU movies are now on Netflix (Sorry, Max)
Just eight more reasons not to renew that subscription.
December 01, 2023
Trent Cannon
Features
Will James Gunn’s DC Universe include the Smallville cast? Michael Rosenbaum has hopes
Michael Rosenbaum discusses the possibility of the Smallville cast appearing in James Gunn’s DC Universe.
November 27, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Features
DC Comics gift guide: Caped presents for Christmas 2023
Make the DC fans in your life happier with presents that even gloomy Bruce Wayne would enjoy.
November 22, 2023
Fran Ruiz
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DC Studios asked a Euphoria star about playing their next Superman, but gets turned down for it being "too dark"
He was probably thinking about the Snyder-verse.
November 14, 2023
Fran Ruiz
Features
Gotham City's Spider-Man? Marvel & DC almost did a company-wide origin swap in the early '00s
In one of his recent newsletters, Marvel editor Tom Brevoort explains how the role reversal almost turned the two biggest comic universes upside down
November 12, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
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DC and Jason Aaron are cooking up a "darker and scarier" version of Bizarro for 2024
Jason Aaron promises "the most Bizarro of all Bizarro stories".
November 11, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
DC era on The CW ends with Superman & Lois' fourth season
Superman's only weaknesses are kryptonite and budget cuts.
November 03, 2023
Trent Cannon
News
Nicolas Cage confirms that was him as Superman in The Flash, but he never fought a giant spider
We could have had something actually poignant.
November 02, 2023
Trent Cannon
News
We will probably never get a Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe animated film, and that's awful
At least we still have our fanfiction on the subject.
October 19, 2023
Trent Cannon
News
Former Marvel flagship writer Jason Aaron takes over DC's Action Comics
This will be the first time Jason Aaron writes Superman
October 13, 2023
Tiffany Babb
Features
Spoilers!Superman goes to therapy (and it's about time)
Superman may be the most indestructible hero in the DCU, but even he has to be honest about his mental health. Here's how Superman: Lost addresses the pressures of saving the day
October 10, 2023
Sam Stone
Features
Liveblog!Follow DC's Metropolis All-Stars panel with Superman (and some friends) to New York Comic Con
Get live updates from DC's Metropolis All Stars NYCC panel!
October 02, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Features
Superman: How Clark Kent’s day job is his most under-appreciated asset
Clark Kent’s professional career is an overlooked part of the Superman mythos. Here’s how DC is fixing that.
September 26, 2023
Sam Stone
Features
Kneel Before Zod: Joe Casey returns to DC's Superman line to align with the iconic villain
The new series, set in current continuity, will see Zod go from newly-settled family man to something far darker
September 08, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
Features
How to reinvent Superman (and Lex Luthor) for the next generation of readers, according to Brendan Reichs
“Everything you write you're really putting yourself into the characters,” Reichs says
August 25, 2023
Ashley V. Robinson
Features
The Flash movie: A guide to all the cameos and surprise DC superhero appearances in The Flash
Batman? Yep. Superman? yep. Flash? Yep. And more. OGs, icons, deep cuts, and more from the Flash
August 24, 2023
Gary Catig
Features
Scott Pilgrim anime features a reunion cast that is surprisingly superhero-studded
Brie Larson is Captain Marvel, Chris Evans is Captain America, Michael Cera is Allan... and so on
August 17, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Superman: How the Daily Planet changed the superhero game
The Daily Planet is more than a staple in the Superman mythos - it's also a foundational trope in the superhero genre
August 08, 2023
Sam Stone
Guides
Superman movies & TV series in order: Here's how to watch every Superman movie & TV show in order (chronological or release date)
How to make sense of all the Supermen, all the Superman series, and all the great stories of the live-action Superman
August 05, 2023
Sam Stone
Features
DC Studios is developing Watchmen and Crisis on Infinite Earths animated feature films
The movies adapting landmark comic books were announced at San Diego Comic Con 2023.
July 23, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Return of Superman 30th anniversary special revealed at San Diego Comic Con 2023
At DC's Jim Lee & Friends panel, fans got to hear about the upcoming special celebration
July 22, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Follow along live!SDCC 2023: DC's World of Metropolis panel flies Superman to Comic Con
Joshua Williamson, Sina Grace, and Phillip Kennedy Johnson are at San Diego Comic Con 2023 for an all-Superman panel.
July 18, 2023
Tiffany Babb
Features
Follow along live!SDCC 2023: The Dawn of DC is here, but not before some Knight Terrors
DC is bringing Joshua Williamson, Jeremy Adams, and Dennis Culver to San Diego Comic Con 2023 to talk this year's company-wide crossover Knight Terrors.
July 18, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Follow along live!SDCC 2023: A bright future for superheroes in the Dawn of DC panel
Ram V, Joshua Williamson, Tom King and more head to San Diego Comic Con 2023 to talk about the gleaming future of DC's superheroes.
July 18, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Superman writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson joins Enter the Popverse to talk about the Man of Steel
Nothing like a bit of Super-energy to start off your weekend
June 28, 2023
Tiffany Babb
Features
The story behind that Nicolas Cage Superman cameo (and the spider) in DC's The Flash movie
A Superman lives 25 years after its cancellation.
June 23, 2023
Gary Catig
Features
Will James Gunn's Superman: Legacy casting buck the oddly fascinating Superman lead actor trend of the last 17 years?
The last three on-screen Supermen had all tried, and failed, to play the character in an earlier incarnation
June 20, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Gene Luen Yang and the quintessential American superhero, Superman
A deep dive into Gene Luen Yang's body of work and how led him to become the best modern Superman writer
May 25, 2023
Ritesh Babu
Features
20th century boys: the (temporary) end of the superhero set
The short-term disappearance of the superhero post-World War II
May 18, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
The tragedy of Funnyman: How the the creators of Superman tried to make lightning strike twice
The 75th anniversary of the Siegel and Shuster comeback that never came.
May 18, 2023
Alex Jaffe
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Remember Batman and Superman's first meeting? Turns out you don't, as DC is revealing it this fall in a retcon centered on a "secret loss"
August's #18 of the fan-favorite series will reveal the first time Batman and Superman met
May 17, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Watch the Smallville's Michael Rosenbaum, Kristin Kreuk, Erica Durance, and John Glover reunite and reminisce about the fondly-remembered DC Superman show
Kristin Kreuk, Erica Durance, Michael Rosenbaum and John Glover talked about Smallville at the C2E2 2023, and you can watch it live like you were there!
May 03, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
Features
DC's Knight Terrors: All the info, all the titles, behind DC's summer horror event
The first big event of the Dawn of DC era begins with a Free Comic Book Day special issue this May
April 27, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
The legacy heroes and horrors of Mark Waid's DC
Let's consider Waid's legacy through the framework of certain key figures
April 27, 2023
Ritesh Babu
Features
Spoilers!Superman: How DC has changed the Man of Steel's legacy with a new comic book series
The first arc of Joshua Williamson and Jamal Campbell’s Superman run celebrates the Superman mythos while exploring a new frontier. Here’s how.
April 19, 2023
Sam Stone
Features
A new Superman series is coming from Mark Waid, Bryan Hitch, and DC's 17 & up imprint
Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor revisits the time travel twists of the first movie to save his greatest foe
April 13, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
Why doesn't Shazam work as a comic book character?
Shazam has been around for almost as long as Superman but he's never enjoyed much success. Why is that? And how do we fix it?
March 13, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Spoilers!Reign of the Supermen: Behind the DC Universe's growing men and women of tomorrow
While Superman may be one of the strongest characters in the DCU, he's far from alone. Here are all the Superman analogues and pastiches currently active in the DCU.
February 14, 2023
Sam Stone
News
Batman, Superman, Joker, and Stormwatch leading new Brave and The Bold series for DC
Creators for the first issue include Tom King, Dan Mora, Christopher Cantwell, and Javier Rodriguez
February 14, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
DC Studios announces their 10-project slate including new Superman, Batman, and Authority projects
New Superman, new Batman, new Supergirl and... a Booster Gold TV show?
February 10, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
How DC Studios' plans re-position Superman: Legacy as the platonic ideal of a superhero (something we've had very few of)
It may be no coincidence that James Gunn and Peter Safran are calling Superman: Legacy the launch of the new era
February 01, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
In Februaries past..This Month in Comics History, February 2023 - Robin dies, Hägar sets sail, Garfield ditches Garfield and more
Webcomics enter a softer world, Superman enters the Silver Age, and we follow The Way of the Househusband.
February 01, 2023
Alex Jaffe
Features
Superman and his secret identity: Should DC really be putting the Man of Steel back in the closet?
Does Superman actually need a secret identity?
January 30, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
The coming of Superman: Joshua Williamson & Jamal Campbell take us inside DC's relaunch of its flagship title
With DC relaunching the main Superman ongoing series this February, Joshua Williamson and Jamal Campbell set the stage for their epic story in a Popverse interview.
January 27, 2023
Sam Stone
Features
SpoilersPower shift: How Batman: Fortress introduces a very different Dark Knight of Steel
Gary Whitta and Darick Robertson’s Batman: Fortress stands completed, with its heist on the Fortress of Solitude ending with a drastically altered balance of power.
January 18, 2023
Sam Stone
Features
Putting the mask back on: how comic book characters have regained their secret identities
Superman just got his secret identity reset. How has that gone for other super heroes?
January 03, 2023
Jim McDermott
Features
Black Adam's ending and surprise post-credits scene explained
There's a new protector in Kahndaq, and a new force to be reckoned with in the DCU
December 12, 2022
Graeme McMillan
Guides
The 10 best DC Comics of all time, from Batman, to Superman, and back again
Batman: Year One, DC: New Frontier, and a couple (possible) surprises!
December 02, 2022
Graeme McMillan
News
Why the return of Superman's secret identity might be larger than the Man of Steel
The iconic status quo returns in Action Comics #1050 in December
November 23, 2022
Graeme McMillan
Features
SpoilersSuperman: The Man of Steel and his son have The Talk
With Jon and Clark Kent reunited at last, the two Supermen have a frank discussion about Jon’s sexual orientation in an overdue and honest father-son talk
November 08, 2022
Sam Stone
Features
Spoilers!DC's Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #6: Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere tease a grand finale
Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths reaches its penultimate issue, with the fate of the DC Universe all hinging on the final, epic battle. Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere are here to highlight the issue’s big moments
November 08, 2022
Sam Stone
Features
Streaming VideoWatch DC's Superman panel from NYCC 2022 with Dan Jurgens, Joshua Williamson, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Mark Russell and Alex Segura
30 years after the Death of Superman, Joshua Williamson, Mark Russell, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, and Dan Jurgens join moderator Alex Segura for DC’s all-things-Superman panel!
November 08, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
Features
The Death of Superman: Dan Jurgens reflects on the event’s legacy with a new story
As DC celebrates the 30th anniversary of The Death of Superman with an oversized special reuniting its creative teams, Dan Jurgens reflects on the legacy of the iconic event.
October 31, 2022
Sam Stone
Features
Streaming VideoTom Welling, Erica Durance, and Laura Vandervoort are talking Smallville in London - watch it here!
Don’t miss this look back on the lasting legacy of Smallville as stars Tom Welling, Erica Durance, and Laura Vandervoort take the Main Stage at MCM.
October 30, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
Features
ReviewBatman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons has very little to offer anyone outside of its target audience
Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons went over well at its premiere at NYCC, but was often slow and predictable
October 19, 2022
Greg Silber