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Superman: The Unauthorized Biography
Superman: The Unauthorized Biography

Glen Weldon (Author)
A celebration of Superman's life and history - in time for his 75th birthday. How has the Big Blue Boy Scout stayed so popular for so long? How has he changed with the times, and what essential aspects of him have remained constant? This fascinating biography examines Superman as a cultural phenomenon through 75 years of action-packed adventures, from his early years as a social activist in circus tights to his growth into the internationally renowned demigod he is today.
Hardcover: 352 pages

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Noteworthy Superman dates to remember...
May 1: Glenn Ford, Jonathan Kent in Superman: The Movie, born in Sainte-Christine, Quebec, Canada in 1916.
May 3: Jackie Cooper, Perry White in the Superman films, dies in 2011, aged 88.
May 5: Henry Cavill, Superman in the 2013 Superman Man of Steel movie, born in Jersey, Channel Islands in 1983.
May 7: The animated movie Superman: Unbound is released on Blu-ray and DVD.
May 8: Salome Jens, Martha Kent in the Superboy TV series, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1935.
May 9: Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut screening at the BFI Southbank in London, England at 8.45pm.
May 11: Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut screening at the BFI Southbank in London, England at 8.40pm.
May 11: Gerard Christopher, the second actor to play the lead role in the Superboy TV series, born in New York City, New York in 1959.
May 13: Writer Marv Wolfman (The Adventures of Superman) born in 1946.
May 18: Tickets for Advanced Screenings of Man of Steel go on sale at 8.00am at Walmart stores across the USA.
May 21: Joan Alexander, best known as Lois Lane from the 1940s Superman Radio Series, dies in 2009, aged 94.
May 23: Artist Win Mortimer (Action Comics, Supergirl) born in 1919.

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WELCOME TO THE SUPERMAN HOMEPAGEPrint

Dedicated to Andrew J Gould - the original keeper of the Superman Homepage!


Welcome! This website is devoted to DC Comics’ Superman, the first and best comic book superhero, who was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. This website is dedicated to giving you information on Superman in all forms of media.

If this is your first visit to this website, then we invite you to take our Guided Tour. If you just want a quick explanation of what’s available within each section visit the Information Page. Otherwise just dive right in and jump to the various sections of the Superman Homepage by clicking on the navigational links on the left hand side of the screen or those in the "Timeline" menu at the top of the screen.




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LATEST HEADLINES!

Below are the very latest events surrounding the Man of Steel! Check the "What’s New" page for a complete list of other recent items.

May 18, 2013: Walmart "Man of Steel" Featurette and New BannersPrint

Walmart have released a new video featurette about "Man of Steel", which contains interviews and new footage not seen before.

Meanwhile, Warner Bros. has released two new banner graphics, one featuring Zod, the other Superman... Placed together, they appear to be flying towards one another.

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Opening June 14, "Man of Steel" stars Henry Cavill as Superman, Michael Shannon as General Zod, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Russell Crowe as Jor-El, Ayelet Zurer as Lara Lor-Van, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, Antje Traue as Faora, Harry Lennix as General Swanwick and Christopher Meloni as Col. Hardy.


May 18, 2013: Fans Line Up at Walmart Stores for Advanced "Man of Steel" TicketsPrint

Fans in Line All over America fans were up early, lining up at the local Walmart store to purchase tickets to Advanced Screenings of "Man of Steel" on June 13.

    At a Walmart store in Plano, Illinois fans lined up to buy tickets for Walmart's Premiere Night which allows fans to see the see the movie prior to its nationwide opening. The town of Plano served as the backdrop for Clark Kent's fictional hometown, Smallville, in the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures action-adventure "Man of Steel." Fans converged on Walmart stores around the country today where they can purchase exclusive tickets to see the film on June 13, 2013 at local theaters, the day before it opens nationwide on June 14, 2013.

Opening June 14, "Man of Steel" stars Henry Cavill as Superman, Michael Shannon as General Zod, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Russell Crowe as Jor-El, Ayelet Zurer as Lara Lor-Van, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, Antje Traue as Faora, Harry Lennix as General Swanwick and Christopher Meloni as Col. Hardy.


May 18, 2013: "Man of Steel" Yeo's Promotion in SingaporePrint

Yeo's Promotion Superman fans in Singapore could win prizes worth a total of $40,000 in the Yeo's "Man of Steel" promotion.

Simply purchase $5 worth of Yeo's Asian Drinks, RTD Tea and/or Soy Drinks and you could win "Man of Steel" movie passes, messenger bags, hoodies, and metal water bottles.

Visit the Yeo's website for further details and an entry form.


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May 17, 2013: "Man of Steel" Tickets Go On Sale May 21Print

Man of Steel AMC Theatres have started a countdown to May 21, the day they'll begin selling movie tickets to "Man of Steel".

Fans who miss out on the June 13 Walmart Advanced Screening of "Man of Steel" will be able to purchase their tickets to see "Man of Steel" for its June 14 release from AMC Theatres starting Tuesday, May 21.

Visit AMCTheatres.com to see the countdown.


May 17, 2013: Prequel Tie-In "Man of Steel" Comic BookPrint

As part of their original April 24 press release regarding their exclusive advanced screening of "Man of Steel," Walmart will also be giving fans a free Exclusive Original Digital Comic Book, written by "Man of Steel" screenwriter David Goyer, with every ticket sold.

DC Comics released a 5-page sneak peek of this tie-in prequel comic book.

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Tickets for the exclusive screening of "Man of Steel," will go on sale in more than 3,700 Walmart stores starting at 8 a.m. this Saturday, May 18. Customers will be able to purchase up to four tickets per visit, and have the option to choose between 2D or 3D showings, where applicable. The advance screening will take place in selected local theaters nationwide at 7 p.m. on June 13.

Walmart invites customers to show their excitement for the first screening of "Man of Steel" on Facebook and on Twitter with the hashtag #SeeSteelFirst. For more information and to view the selected theaters please visit: www.walmart.com/manofsteel.


May 17, 2013: Superman Prize Package Giveaway at DC ComicsPrint

DK Giveaway DC Comics and Dorling-Kindersley are giving fans a chance to win a Prize Package that contains both Superman and Batman books, including "Superman: The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel".

    With eye-popping spreads, cool graphics and fantastic artwork featuring some of the best comic artists of our time, you (um, we mean, your kids) can now get a comprehensive look at the complete Superman legend from his birth on Krypton to the friends, foes, and loves who are a part of his amazing story.

    Also, included in this prize package, three more great books from Dorling-Kindersley including, Batman: The World of the Dark Knight, a similarly fantastic ultimate guide to Gotham's greatest crime-fighter and two huge sticker books that will offer up hours of fun: Superman: The Ultimate Sticker Collection and the Batman: The Ultimate Sticker Collection.

    Five lucky winners will each win a prize package of all four books.

Enter now at DCComics.com.


May 17, 2013: Orbit: Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster Comic BookPrint

Jerry and Joe Bluewater Productions has published an "Orbit: Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster" comic book available now.

    Everyone knows Superman came from Krypton, but he also came from the minds of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. These two artists labored in obscurity for years, and they were eventually rescued by the fandom they inspired. Here's the story of these Clevelanders who created a world, changing ours forever.

The comic book is available at your local comic book shop or digitally via the iTunes Store.


May 17, 2013: "Kingdom Come" Fan Film TrailerPrint

Kingdom Come Here below is the extended trailer for "Kingdom Come", a Fan Film created by A-List Productions.

    "Our goal is to make a high end extended trailer based off the DC Comics graphic novel Kingdom Come. This way we can show all the key and most popular moments from the novel and create something that really gets the fans involved."

Kingdom Come is an ambitious low budget short fan film; directed/produced by Andrew List.


May 17, 2013: Get Your "Man of Steel" Mastercard in IndonesiaPrint

Mastercard Indonesia is also getting excited about the upcoming "Man of Steel" movie, with Bank Raykat Indonesia releasing a Britama "Man of Steel" Mastercard Debit Card.

The BritamaTime.com offer includes one free movie ticket to see "Man of Steel" at one of three Blitz Megaplex cinemas, free official "Man of Steel" merchandise, and a voucher to spend at the DC Comics Super Heroes store in Jakata.

Thanks to Budi Margomuljo for the lead on this info.


May 17, 2013: Even More "Man of Steel" Merchandise ReleasedPrint

May 17, 2013: Young Clark Kent to Attend Plano Walmart "Man of Steel" Ticket SalesPrint

Dylan Sprayberry Plano, Illinois, was the town used as the real-world location for Smallville in the movie "Man of Steel". On Saturday morning, when fans in Plano line up at the local Walmart to purchase their Advanced Screening movie tickets, they'll be greeted by a special guest... Young Clark Kent himself, Dylan Sprayberry.

    Dylan Sprayberry, who plays the role of young Clark Kent in the "Man of Steel" movie, will be on hand from 8 to 11 a.m. He not only will help sell tickets, but sign autographs and take photos.

    Mayor Bob Hausler said he will be on hand about 9 a.m. with other city officials to make a presentation to Walmart.

    Also, movie producer and distributor Warner Bros. will be donating a prop replica command key and a matted and framed print signed by "Man of Steel" Director Zack Snyder to the new Plano Superman Museum.

    That museum will open later this summer in the Plano Train Depot, including artifacts from the Plano Historical Society.

The Walmart in question is the Walmart Supercenter located at 6800 W. Route 34 in Plano, Illinois.

Source: SunTimes.com.