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Superman is the brainchild of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster who first envisioned the character in 1932 and later had his first appearance in Action Comics #1 in June 1938. What Jerry and Joe did not know at the time was that they had created a character that would become the signature icon of DC Comics and the most universally recognized hero in human history.

Since 1938, the character of Superman/Clark Kent has appeared in every imaginable media form including television, film, novelizations, and even a Broadway show.

Being Superman is the childhood fantasy of every little boy and girl (they of course want to be Supergirl). He is an enduring emblem of the American dream, the young immigrant who comes to the United States, embraces the culture and makes something of himself and enriches his adopted nation. He is a classical hero in the modern age who fights criminals, rescues the helpless and has a sense of morals and justice as strong and unshakeable as he is.

Since 1998, the Superman Super Site's mission statement has been to bring you all the latest news, updates, and information pertaining to the Man of Steel and the Superman universe in general.

It is a mission we are proud to maintain for all the fellow Superman fans of the world and everyone who visits our site because, without you, we would not exist.









Carl's Jr. & Hardee's Introduce Superman-Themed Burger

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Neil Cole

As part of its partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures' "Man of Steel," hitting theaters on June 14, Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have introduced the new Super Bacon Cheeseburger.

The new item includes six slices of bacon on a charbroiled beef patty, as well as American cheese, mayonnaise, tomato, onion and lettuce. It is available for $3.99.

"We knew 'Man of Steel' was going to be the must-see film this summer, so it was the perfect partnership for our must-eat burger this summer, the Super Bacon Cheeseburger," said Brad Haley, chief marketing officer for Carl's Jr. and Hardee's. "With melting American cheese and six interlocking strips of bacon – three times the amount found on other bacon burgers – it truly earned the name 'Super.'"

Henry Cavill, who portrays the Man of Steel in the movie, is featured in the brands' ad promoting the new cheeseburger. The commercial is directed by Zack Snyder, who directed the movie.

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"Action Comics No. 1" Issue Discovered in Wall

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Neil Cole

Home remodeler David Gonzalez recently stumbled across an original copy of "Action Comics No. 1" while gutting the walls of a Elbow Lake, Minnesota home for renovation.

The extremely coveted issue hit newsstands in 1938 and, of course, features the first appearance of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's iconic character, Superman.

The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that Gonzalez found the comic amid old newspapers used to insulate a wall of the residence. Unfortunately, the issue's back cover became ripped during the excitement of the discovery which resulted in it's condition being graded at a 1.5 on a 10-point scale.

"I am a humble working guy, so I didn't get too excited when I found it with old newspapers stuffed in the walls," said Gonalez in regard to the comic being damaged. "Money won't buy you happiness."

The rare comic is currently up for bids through June 11th on ComicConnect.com. As of this writing, it has already attracted 31 bids including one for $107,333.

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June 12th Declared 'Man of Steel Day'

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Neil Cole

In anticipation of the premiere of "Man of Steel", DC Comics has declared June 12th 'Man of Steel Day.'

The comic book publisher has teamed with Sears for the promotion which will feature a second Free Comic Book Day in which fans can visit their local comic book store and receive a free copy of All-Star Superman #1 Special Edition as well as purchase "Man of Steel" branded posters and bags.

The date will also feature the release of Superman Unchained #1, by Scott Snyder and Jim Lee, which will include a special 4-page sized foldout two-sided poster page.

Fans of digital media will also have the opportunity to choose from 201 Superman comic books which will be on sale for $.99 each through comiXology and the DC Comics app.

Contact your local comic book store for more information on the 'Man of Steel Day' promotion.

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Latest "Man of Steel" Trailer Heavy on Action

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Neil Cole

Warner Bros. Pictures has released the latest trailer for "Man of Steel" entitled "Fate of Your Planet" which showcases plenty of action sequences featuring Henry Cavill (Superman), General Zod (Michael Shannon), Antje Traue (Faora), and Amy Adams (Lois Lane).

Check out the new trailer for the highly anticipated reboot of the Superman film franchise below:

"Man of Steel" premieres in theaters nationwide in the US on June 14, 2013.

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Warner Bros. Settles 'Smallville' Lawsuit

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Neil Cole

Warner Bros. Television has been able to avoid a jury trial by reaching a settlement in their multimillion-dollar lawsuit with the creators of the hit tv series, "Smallville."

Lawyers for both WBTV and co-creators/writers Miles Millar and Alfred Gough appeared before LA Superior Court Judge Michael Johnson in a hearing on Monday and announced that both parties had reached the settlement in their breach of contract and conflict of interest dispute. Both parties now have until August 30th to file a formal request for dismissal.

The lawsuit began in March, 2010 when Millar and Gough along with Tollin/Robbins Productions filed a $100 million vertical integration suit against WBTV claiming that the studio signed low-balling licensing deals with The WB Network and later, The CW Network. The Tollin/Robbins portion of the lawsuit was settled out of court earlier this year.

No details of the current settlement have been made public.

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Superman & General Zod "Man of Steel" Character Posters Released

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Neil Cole

Hot on the heels of Warner Bros.' release of a character poster for "Man of Steel" featuring actor Russell Crowe in his role as Jor-El, the studio has released two more character posters (pictured below) featuring Henry Cavill and Michael Shannon in their respective roles as Superman and General Zod.

More character posters depicting all the major characters from director Zack Snyder's reboot of the Superman film franchise are expected to be released by Warner Bros. in the coming days.

"Man of Steel" flies into US theaters nationwide on Friday, June 14th.

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Vintage Jimmy Olsen Props up for Auction

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Neil Cole

If an original Superman costume worn by George Reeves or Christopher Reeve is a little out of your price range, a few props associated with the Man of Steel's pal, Jimmy Olsen, are currently up for bids on Ebay.

The props are all featured in one lot and were used by actor Marc McClure in his role as Jimmy Olsen in the 1978 blockbuster, "Superman - The Movie."

Items include a screen-worn black jacket that was worn by McClure during the Hoover Dam earthquake sequence; a prop Nikon balsawood camera used by McClure throughout the film; and a crushed Nikon camera which was destroyed during the Hoover Dam earthquake sequence.

The auction lot also includes a letter of authenticity written by McClure as well as 2 autographed 8X10 stills of the actor as Jimmy Olsen alongside Christopher Reeve as Superman.

If you are interested in adding these one-of-a-kind items to your Superman collection, visit Ebay.com to place a bid. Bidding starts at $1,999.95.

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DC Reveals Exclusive Comic-Con Collectibles

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Neil Cole

A Superman action figure sculpted in the witty style of British animation studio Aardman (Wallace and Gromit) will be among four exclusive DC Collectibles products available at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con.

The 6-inch tall figure (pictured at right) comes complete with spit curl, S-shield, a super-sized belly, and a cookie. It will retail at $24.95.

Fans of the "Super Best Friends Forever" shorts which air on Cartoon Network's DC Nation animation block will have the opportunity to pick up a three-pack (pictured below) of the popular superheroines, Supergirl, Batgirl and Wonder Girl.

The three-pack of figures are designed by Lauren Faust and will retail for $49.95.

Other Comic-Con exclusives include a Hugo Strange action figure ($29.95) and a "Superheroes of Green Lantern" four-pack featuring Sinestro in his Green Lantern colors, Sinestro Corps powerhouse Arkillo, the evil Black Hand, and Dex-Starr of the Red Lantern Corps.

The San Diego Comic-Con takes place July 18th - 21st.

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Gillette Launches "Man of Steel" Promotional Campaign

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Neil Cole

Gillette has launched an unusually playful promotional campaign tied to the June 14 release of the new movie, "Man of Steel" which poses the question; "How does Superman shave?"

The popular men's grooming company is soliciting fan theories via HowDoesHeShave.com and rolling out related Web videos from five superhero enthusiasts: "Man of Steel" director Kevin Smith; "Mythbusters" co-hosts, Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman; Bill Nye 'the Science Guy'; and Mayim Bialik, real-life neuroscientist and "Big Bang Theory" actress.

Fans will be asked to vote for their favorite theory which include burning off the beard with heat vision or possibly just blowing all the whiskers away with one puff of superhuman breath.

"The idea is to bring the brand to life in new ways," said Elliott Wilke, Gillette's North American brand manager. "We are definitely the best a man can get, but the best Superman can get? We wanted to hear from the superfans."

Gillette joins a long line of other "Man of Steel" promotional partners including Wal-Mart Stores, Twizzlers, the National Guard, and Hardee's/Carl's Jr. fast food restaurants.

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Superman Super Site May/June Contest

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Neil Cole

Congratulations to our three "Man of Steel" contest winners. Each winner each receive a $25.00 Wal-Mart gift card in the next few weeks.

For our May/June contest, we have teamed with Warner Home Video to offer one lucky individual the opportunity to win one DVD boxset copy of "Best of Warner Bros. - Superman TV Collection".

This boxset celebrates Warner Bros. 90 year anniversary in a one of a kind Superman TV Collection and features the first seasons of several Superman animated and live-action television shows.

To enter, simply enter your name and email address below and click the "Enter Here to Win" button. We will select the winner on Sunday, June 30th.


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"Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure" Press Release

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Neil Cole

We recently reported on rumors that work was currently taking place on a new Scribblenauts game which would be based in the DC Comics Universe and feature an array of heroes & villians from the DC's massive library of iconic characters.

Those rumors can now be put to rest as Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has confirmed that the game, entitled "Scribblenauts Unmasked - A DC Comics Adventure", is indeed a reality. Check out the partial press release below:

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces Scribblenauts Unmasked - A DC Comics Adventure, a new game that melds the boundless creativity of the award-winning video game franchise with thousands of DC Comics™ characters and objects across DC Comics worlds -- all drawn in the classic Scribblenauts art style. Created and developed by 5TH Cell, the game will be available for the Wii U™ system, Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system and PC in North and South America and Australia this fall.

Scribblenauts Unmasked features a story where players embark as protagonist Maxwell on an imaginative and comical quest, taking them through GOTHAM CITY™, METROPOLIS™, ATLANTIS™ and other iconic locales from the DC Comics universe. In the game, Maxwell comes to the aid of BATMAN™, SUPERMAN™ and the rest of THE JUSTICE LEAGUE™ as they face the mightiest DC Comics Super Villains, such as THE JOKER™, LEX LUTHOR™ and SINESTRO™. Fueled by the player's imagination, Maxwell must use his magic notebook to put a stop to the villains' evil schemes and save the day!

Read the complete press release including a trailer for the new game here.

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"SUPERMAN: The High-Flying History of America's Most Enduring Hero" Paperback Release

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Neil Cole

Author Larry Tye's 2012 hit publication, "SUPERMAN: The High-Flying History of America's Most Enduring Hero" will release in paperback on May 21st and retail for $17.00.

Tye's superb book is the first full-fledged biography not just of the Man of Steel, but of the visionary writers and artists, publishers and performers, who kept aloft the red-and-blue-clad icon through seven decades and counting. Tye shows how Superman - like few other mythical characters before or since - has evolved in a way that offers a Rorschach test of his changing times and our highest aspirations.

In celebration of the book's paperback release as well as Superman's 75th anniversary and Warner Bros. upcoming release of the highly anticipated blockbuster film, "Man of Steel", Tye is on the road in California making personal appearances to dicuss "SUPERMAN: The High-Flying History of America's Most Enduring Hero."

Upcoming dates include May 29th at the Peninsula Sinai Congregation in Foster City, CA; May 30th at the Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco, CA; and May 31st at the Temple Beth El in San Pedro, CA.

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DC Teams with Hot Topic for Comic-Con Sweepstakes

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Neil Cole

Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution have teamed up with Hot Topic to celebrate The Big Bang Theory airing 5 Nights a Week (check www.BigBangWeeknights.com for local listings) in off-network syndication. The partnership offers a second annual sweepstakes inviting fans to enter the “Ultimate Fan Giveaway” for an opportunity to attend the biggest pop culture convention in the world – the legendary Comic-Con in San Diego. Fans will also have the chance to win many great prizes, including the special edition DC Comics t-shirt and $500 Hot Topic gift cards. This year’s partnership is offering an even bigger bang with a larger collection of exclusive Big Bang merchandise at Hot Topic locations nationwide.

From Monday, May 20, through Friday, May 31, avid fans and pop culture junkies can enter the contest either by watching The Big Bang Theory every weeknight in syndication (in select markets) and identifying Sheldon’s special Hot Topic t-shirt online at www.BigBangContest.com or by visiting any Hot Topic store nationwide now through Sunday, June 2, signing up to be a HT+1 rewards member and purchasing any The Big Bang Theory t-shirt, including the exclusive “Big Bang DC Comics” Comic-Con edition t-shirt only at Hot Topic.

One lucky fan will receive an all-expenses paid, fun-filled getaway for two to Comic-Con in San Diego, CA – including two tickets to Comic-Con, round-trip airfare, three days/two nights hotel accommodations, ground transportation and special access to various events at the Warner Bros. booth.

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MAY/JUNE CONTEST

Congratulations to our three "Man of Steel" contest winners. Each winner each receive a $25.00 Wal-Mart gift card in the next few weeks.

For our May/June contest, we have teamed with Warner Home Video to offer one lucky individual the opportunity to win one DVD boxset copy of "Best of Warner Bros. - Superman TV Collection".

This boxset celebrates Warner Bros. 90 year anniversary in a one of a kind Superman TV Collection and features the first seasons of several Superman animated and live-action television shows.

To enter, simply enter your name and email address below and click the "Enter Here to Win" button. We will select the winner on Sunday, JUne 30th.




DATES OF INTEREST

May 1: Glenn Ford, Pa Kent in "Superman: The Movie" born in 1916.

May 5: Henry Cavill, Superman/Kal-El/Clark Kent in "Man of Steel born in 1983.

May 13: Writer Marv Wolfman (The Adventures of Superman) born in 1946.

May 23: Artist Win Mortimer (Action Comics, Supergirl) born in 1919.



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