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November 11, 2026

Propstore Announces Smallville 25th Anniversary Auction Featuring Iconic Props and Memorabilia

Propstore has announced its "Smallville" 25th Anniversary Online Auction which will begin December 8th at noon (EST), with lots scheduled to begin closing December 22nd at noon (EST). The auction will feature an assortment of props and memorabilia celebrating the popular television series including Clark Kent’s Octagonal Kryptonian Key, the Kryptonian Book of Rao, the Black and Blue Crystals of El, a Legion of Super-Heroes Ring and a Kryptonian Star Blade Dagger.

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October 26, 2026

McFarlane Toys Announces November 5 Pre-Order Date for Clark Kent Elite Edition Figure

McFarlane Toys has confirmed that its Clark Kent Elite Edition action figure, based on Christopher Reeve's portrayal in "Superman: The Movie" (1978), will become available to order Thursday, Nov. 5, through select retailers. The company's latest announcement identifies an assortment of interchangeable components, including an alternate head, removable hat, two dress-shirt attachments, eyeglasses, folded glasses and four extra hands. The figure also comes with a soft-goods trench coat, briefcase and newspaper, allowing collectors to recreate different looks associated with Reeve's portrayal of the Daily Planet reporter.

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October 30, 2026

DC Studios Leaves Future of "My Adventures With Superman" Undecided

DC Studios has not reached a decision on whether My Adventures With Superman will return for a fourth season, leaving the future of the animated series uncertain following the conclusion of its third season in August. During a recent conversation with Collider’s Steve Weintraub ahead of "Clayface", DC Studios co-chairman and co-CEO Peter Safran described the show’s status as “up in the air right now.” Safran also confirmed that the creative team behind the Superman series is working on "My Adventures With Green Lantern", a separate animated production in development for DC.

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October 29, 2026

Christopher Reeve's 'Superman IV' Flying Costume Heads to Julien's Auctions

A Superman flying costume worn by Christopher Reeve during the production of "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace" (1987) is headed to auction. Julien’s Auctions is offering the ensemble which consists of a blue leotard displaying Superman’s familiar red-and-yellow shield, matching tights and red trunks as Lot 77 in its November 23 sale, with a presale estimate of $8,000 to $10,000.

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October 28, 2026

First Look - McFarlane Toys Collector Edition Val-Zod Superman Figure

McFarlane Toys has unveiled a Superman (Earth 2) action figure inspired by Val-Zod, the alternate-universe Man of Steel, as part of its DC Multiverse Collector Edition series. The seven-inch release is designated Collector Edition No. 71. Preorders for the figure are scheduled to open Thursday, Oct. 29, at noon Eastern. The collectible recreates Val-Zod’s recognizable Superman costume and cape, drawing on his appearance in DC Comics.

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October 28, 2026

Superman 5K, Concert and Festival Coming to Los Angeles on Superman Day 2027

From the starting line to the concert stage, a Superman-inspired celebration will give fans a new way to join the action in Los Angeles. On Sunday, April 18, 2027, Pan Pacific Park will host the inaugural Superman 5K, an all-new running and entertainment event celebrating Superman Day with a 5K, Metropolis Mighty Mile, Krypto’s Superdog Dash and a post-race music festival.

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THIS MONTH IN SUPERMAN HISTORY

11/07

Martha Kent, Superman's adoptive mother, celebrates her traditionally recognized birthday.

11/11

Actress Calista Flockhart, who portrayed Cat Grant on the television series Supergirl, born in 1964.

11/14

Elliot S. Maggin, acclaimed writer of Superman comic books and novels, born in 1950.

11/16

Actor Harry Lennix, who portrayed General Swanwick in Man of Steel, born in 1964.

11/17

Justice League, starring Henry Cavill as Superman, opens in American theaters in 2017.

11/20

Actress Phyllis Thaxter, who played Martha Kent in Superman: The Movie, born in 1921.

11/20

Actor Jeremy Jordan, best known to Supergirl fans as Winn Schott, born in 1984.

11/25

Actress Noel Neill, who brought Lois Lane to life in the Superman movie serials and Adventures of Superman television series, born in 1920.

11/27

Patricia Marand, who originated the role of Lois Lane in Broadway's It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman, dies in 2008 at age 74.

11/28

A newly redesigned Superman balloon takes flight in the 1985 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, marking the character's third balloon design.

11/29

Jimmy Olsen, the Daily Planet's young photographer and longtime friend of Superman, celebrates his traditionally observed birthday.

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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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Created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, Superman made his historic debut in Action Comics #1 in 1938 and went on to become one of the most recognizable characters in popular culture. From his beginnings in comic books, the story of Clark Kent and his heroic alter ego expanded across radio, animation, television, feature films, novels, stage productions and generations of collectibles, creating a legacy that continues to grow.

The Superman Super Site has covered that world since 1998, bringing fans the latest Superman comics, Superman movies, Superman television, multimedia, collectibles, reviews, history and daily news. The site's archives span classic productions such as Superman: The Movie and Adventures of Superman, modern television including Superman & Lois and My Adventures with Superman, and the newest chapters of the screen legacy.

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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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