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August 26, 2026 ·

Superman Sequel, "Man of Tomorrow" Wraps Principal Photography

DC Studios' upcoming 'Man of Tomorrow' has officially completed principal photography, with writer-director James Gunn marking the end of filming on the highly anticipated follow-up to 2025's 'Superman.' Gunn commemorated the final day of production with photos from the set, including one featuring Lex Luthor actor Nicholas Hoult taking a celebratory swim following the last shot.

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August 23, 2026 ·

Shelley Fabares Dies at 82 After Career Spanning The Donna Reed Show, Coach and Superman

Shelley Fabares, the acclaimed actress and singer whose career included The Donna Reed Show, three films with Elvis Presley, Coach and a memorable voice role as Martha Kent in Superman: The Animated Series, has died at 82. Fabares died Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Los Angeles surrounded by loved ones

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August 23, 2026 ·

Pre-Order Justice League Unlimited Art Print by Artist Felipe Massafera

Sideshow presents the Justice League Unlimited Fine Art Print, an officially licensed DC art print by artist Felipe Massafera. The protectors of the planet join forces at the Watchtower in an incredible illustration highlighting alternate versions and multiple generations of DC heroes.

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August 21, 2026 ·

HBO Max Orders Jimmy Olsen Based Series, 'The People v. Gorilla Grodd'

HBO Max has given a series order to "The People v. Gorilla Grodd", a new DC Studios comedy that will follow Superman supporting character Jimmy Olsen as he investigates one of Metropolis' most notorious murder cases. The eight-episode, half-hour series will star Skyler Gisondo as Olsen and Jimmy Tatro as the superintelligent Gorilla Grodd.

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August 21, 2026 ·

DC Reveals New Superman Comic Book Solicitations

DC Comics has unveiled its November, 2026 Superman-related solicitations, featuring a wide-ranging lineup of titles that explores major developments across the Superman mythos, including Superman's final confrontation with Brainiac, Lex Luthor's early years, a new mystery involving a secret cult and a corrupted Black Lantern ring, and the continuing adventures of Supergirl, Bizarro and the Super-Family.

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August 21, 2026 ·

MAFEX Unveils New Doomsday and Battle-Damaged Superman Figures

Medicom Toy has unveiled new MAFEX action figures based on one of the most significant storylines in Superman comic book history, introducing highly detailed interpretations of Doomsday and Superman as depicted during their climactic confrontation in "The Death of Superman." The 1/12-scale figures expand the company’s growing DC Comics lineup and are designed to capture the visual impact of the landmark 1990s storyline.

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THIS MONTH IN SUPERMAN HISTORY

August 05

Director James Gunn (Superman (2025), Man of Tomorrow) was born in 1966.

August 07

Writer Paul Dini (Superman: The Animated Series) was born in 1957.

August 07

Eric Johnson, who portrayed Whitney Fordman in Smallville, was born in Edmonton, Alberta.

August 17

Terence Stamp, who portrayed General Zod in Superman: The Movie and Superman II, died at age 87 in 2025.

August 20

Amy Adams, who portrayed Lois Lane in Man of Steel and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, was born in Vicenza, Italy, in 1974.

August 24

In 1993, Superman returned from the dead in Superman #82.

August 28

Writer and artist Jack Kirby, known for his work on Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen, was born in 1917.

August 28

Jordan Elsass, who portrayed Jon Kent in Superman & Lois (Seasons 1 and 2), was born in Kingman, Arizona, in 2001.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Patrick Wayne, son of actor John Wayne, was originally cast as Superman in the 1978 film.

Ray Middleton was the first actor to officially appear as Superman during the 1940 New York World's Fair.

Clark Kent dated a mermaid from Atlantis named Lori Lemaris during his college years.

The original name of the Daily Planet newspaper in the earliest Superman comics was The Daily Star.

Superman had a boxing match with Muhammad Ali in a massive 1978 oversized comic book during an alien invasion.

The actual name of the "Bizarro World" planet is Htrae ("Earth" spelled backward).

Clark Kent worked at the WGBS-TV news network as an anchor throughout the 1970s run of Superman comics.

Krypton is also the name of a real, unincorporated community in eastern Kentucky.

In Action Comics #1, Superman could not fly but did have the ability to leap an eighth of a mile.

Henry Cavill originally auditioned for the role of Superman in what would eventually become "Superman Returns".

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Superman in the Real World

Exploring the Places, People and Stories Behind the Legend

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WOOLSTOCK, IOWAWoolstock, Iowa, is a small community with a remarkable place in Superman history. Located in Wright County, the town was the birthplace of George Reeves, the actor who would go on to become one of the most familiar faces associated with Superman through his starring role in the landmark 1950s television series, "The Adventures of Superman".→

METROPOLIS, NEVADAWhat was once a thriving community of 25,000 is now nothing more than a ghost town of old hotel and school foundations and desert land littered with artifacts that dictate what once existed here. There is also a stone memorial honoring the town and the residents which lived here from 1911 - 1947.→

KRYPTON, KENTUCKYLong before Superman fans began searching the map for connections to the Man of Steel, Krypton was already the name of a small community in eastern Kentucky. Located in Perry County along the North Fork of the Kentucky River, approximately 10 miles northwest of Hazard, Krypton is an unincorporated community surrounded by the mountains and coalfields of the region.→

METROPOLIS, ILLINOISThe Metropolis Chamber of Commerce wants visitors to think of their town, Metropolis as the legendary residence of Kal-El, the last son of Krypton. For nearly five decades, the small town of Metropolis, Illinois, has welcomed tourists and curiosity seekers to the one-and-only home of the comic book hero.→

GEORGE REEVES' HOMEGeorge Bessolo Reeves lived in a modest house in Benedict Canyon in Los Angeles, California up until the time of his death on June 15, 1959. The home is currently a private residence but photos can be easily taken from the street. If you are lucky enough, the homeowners may allow you to tour the grounds of the home and possibly the interior as well.→

JERRY SIEGEL CHILDHOOD HOMEJerry Siegel, co-creator of the Man of Steel, was born and raised in the community of Glenville, a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. For those interested in visiting the community, the Siegel childhood home (which just happens to be painted Superman blue, red and yellow) is at 10622 Kimberly Avenue. It is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.→

GEORGE REEVES' GRAVESITEThe final resting spot of George Bessolo Reeves lies within the Mountain View Cemetery in Altadena, California. His ashes lie within a crypt in the Pasadena Mausoleum, Sunrise Corridor with a memorial plaque from his mother that reads simply, "My Beloved Son - Superman - George Bessolo Reeves - Jan. 6, 1914 - June 16, 1959".→

AMAZING WORLD OF SUPERMANOriginally planned for construction in Metropolis, IL and scheduled to open in 1972, The Amazing World of Superman was a giant complex that would have brought to life many phases of the Superman legend through rides, exhibits, and other forms of entertainment. Unfortunately, the whole project ultimately came to an abrupt end before construction even started.→

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