Superman Is A Great Start To New DCU
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Trust has collapsed in the institutions Superman used to defend. Mr Kent’s chosen profession, it must be admitted, is not what it was. (The 1978 film dates itself by opening with a paean to a “symbol of hope”—not Superman but the Daily Planet,
Costume changes have always been an important part of superhero movies and TV shows, and the rebooted DC Universe just got its first alteration after Superman. Throughout every live-action superhero franchise,
Overall, I really enjoyed the film, and especially liked the heartfelt performance from David Corenswet. His Superman is a bit self-righteous and impetuous in this first installment from James Gunn, but there’s a warmth and self-doubt in the character that I appreciate.
"Punkrocker," Iggy Pop's collaboration with Teddybears, underscores the blockbuster's emotional final scene — and has seen streaming gains as a result.
"Superman is just the first step. Over the next year alone, DC Studios will introduce the films Supergirl and Clayface in theaters and the series Lanterns on HBO Max, all part of a bold ten-year plan," added Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav. "The DC vision is clear, the momentum is real, and I couldn't be more excited for what's ahead."
An image of the 47th president dressed as Superman is just in time for the release of a movie in which the superhero is depicted as an immigrant story.
After seeing Superman in theaters, fans who want to keep the comic book storytelling going should get one of these superhero role playing games to the table.
Darkseid, ruler of the planet Apokolips, is a classic DC villain and often clashes with Superman. It’s fitting he’s at the center of DC K.O. as Williamson states K.O. is very much a “Superman story.” “It’s a very personal story wrapped in nine layers of candy exploding in your face,” as Snyder put it.
The DC K.O. event will test Superman's moral strength, forcing the Man of Steel to fight his allies in a lethal tournament to save reality.