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Fantagraphics reported the death this morning of the company’s co-publisher Kim Thompson.    The editor, publisher, translator and journalist had been at the forefront of alternative comics for decades.  He was diagnosed with lung cancer in February.  Thompson was 56....

“What’sa matter, Kent? Too warm for ya, huh?” Identify who said the above quote in what film in the comments!    

“Superman III,” which starred Christopher Reeve as Clark Kent and Superman and Richard Pryor as computer hacker Gus Gorman.  The film is much maligned – Entertainment Weekly today called it “arguably the worst superhero movie of all time” — but I maintain that if you re-watch...

  Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers out there!  Like Jonathan Kent (played by Kevin Costner in “Man of Steel”), I know so many of us only want what’s best for our children, and hope that the world will accept them for who they are.  

Man of Steel is out; is a sequel near? And more about The Posthuman Project! Matt Price and Kyle Roberts discuss on the Planet 46 Comics Show. * TOPIC 1: MAN OF STEEL IS RELEASED; WHAT DO MATT AND KYLE THINK? Director Zack Snyder (“Watchmen”) is tasked with updating Superman for the 21st...

Writer Scott Snyder, artist Jim Lee are creative team for new series

Director Zack Snyder, star Henry Cavill didn't want to take anything from previous film versions.

‘Man of Steel' stars Henry Cavill as comic-book hero

Superman's highlights in the comic books

Comic-book writer Sterling Gates will appear at metro-area libraries and a comic book store this week to celebrate the “Man of Steel” movie. Gates, New York Times best-selling writer of comics including “Superman: Last Stand on New Krypton,” “Superman: War of the Supermen,” and a...

Movoto looked at the potential cost of Superman’s Fortress of Solitude. And while depictions of the fortress vary, Movoto assumes the cost of the crystal-style fortress could run up to $814 trillion. Part of the price is the necessity of getting that much diamond-like material. From Movoto:...

A look back at men who have donned the red cape as “Man of Steel” nears Many mere mortals have donned the “Superman” costume since Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster created the character in 1938. Henry Cavill (above) is the latest, starring in “Man of Steel,” opening Friday. Forbes...

The Hub Network has recreated the “Man of Steel” trailer using clips from “Superman: The Animated Series” with re-recorded dialogue from the cast of the show. The Hub will air a 5-episode marathon of “Superman: The Animated Series” on Friday, June 14 beginning at 3 p.m. Central Time....

According to a report at Deadline, Warner Bros. is already fast-tracking a sequel to “Man of Steel,” with Zack Snyder reportedly returning to direct.  Screenwriter David Goyer is also expected to return.  ”Man of Steel,” starring Henry Cavill as Superman, will hit theaters...

“They can be a great people, Kal-El; they wish to be. They only lack the light to show the way. For this reason above all, their capacity for good, I have sent them you — my only son.” Identify who said the above quote in what film in the comments!

Henry Cavill is the top-searched Superman this month, according to data provided by Yahoo!  Fifty-two percent of the searchers for Henry Cavill are women, and, perhaps unsurprisingly, “Henry Cavill shirtless” is a top search term. More info about Superman searches below: The top...

Comics writers and artists joined ‘Star Trek' stars William Shatner and George Takei at the second annual Denver Comic Con.

Director Kyle Roberts has revealed the official trailer for “The Posthuman Project.” Roberts’ film “Posthuman” filmed in Oklahoma over the past few months. I wrote the film’s initial story and first draft; DC Comics writer Sterling Gates authored the final screenplay....

Nokia has shared a new trailer for “Man of Steel,” which opens June 14. Nokia and Warner Brothers are official partners for the upcoming “Man of Steel” film, which features the story of Superman. The film, based on the DC Comics, stars Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Superman; Amy Adams as...

According to an AP report, the teens of Riverdale High will star in a new movie to be produced by Warner Bros. Archie, Betty, Veronica and their friends star in comics from the Archie Comics line, where they have wacky high school adventures in the town of Riverdale. According to the AP,...