2024 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News Archives
April 1, 2024: April Fools Day Story - Superman Shocker: Gunn's Reboot Rumored to Feature Secret Identity Reveal
Below was this year's traditional Superman Homepage "April Fools Day" prank news story. Fairly mild this year, but we hope you had fun with it and took it in the spirit it was meant...While James Gunn's upcoming "Superman" film has been shrouded in secrecy, a leak from an anonymous source claiming to be close to production, tells us a bombshell scene might be waiting for audiences. The rumor? Clark Kent will shed his disguise and reveal his true identity to the world.
This reported development has sent shockwaves through the Superman fandom, especially comic book fans who were annoyed when this happened in the books written by Brian Michael Bendis. Superman's secret identity is one of the most enduring aspects of the character. The idea of him going public raises a multitude of questions. What motivates Clark to take this drastic step? How will the world react to learning Superman is mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent?
Gunn, has hinted at drawing inspiration from Grant Morrison's "All-Star Superman" comic series, which explored the concept of Superman facing his own mortality. Could the identity reveal tie into a similar storyline?
While the source's claims remain unconfirmed, speculation is running rampant. Some fans welcome the potential for a bold new direction, while others fear it undermines a core element of the character.
Known for his comedic touch in films like Guardians of the Galaxy, James Gunn responded to the rumor on his Threads social media account. Click here to see what he had to say...
2024 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News
Listed below are all the Merchandise & Miscellaneous News items archived for 2024.- January 4, 2024: DC Shop Announces Exclusive Superman Krypto Lineage T-Shirt
- January 9, 2024: “DC Super Friends” Kids Activity! Secret Search Episode 2
- January 10, 2024: Superman of Earth-2 (Crisis on Infinite Earths) Gold Label Action Figure
- January 11, 2024: Superman Christmas Gifts - Superman Poll Results
- January 12, 2024: Superman Celebrities Attending Albuquerque Comic Con Next Weekend (January 19-21, 2024)
- January 16, 2024: “Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League” Official Gameplay Launch Trailer - “Do the Impossible”
- January 18, 2024: Superman in 2024 - Superman Poll Results
- January 19, 2024: Superman Celebrities Attending Days of the Dead Convention Next Weekend (January 26-28, 2024)
- January 20, 2024: Superman vs Doomsday 1:10 Scale Statue by Iron Studios Now Available for Pre-Order
- January 22, 2024: Brains On! Science Podcast Presents “Superman: An Immigrant's Story”
- January 23, 2024: Up, Up and Away to Public Domain: When Will Superman Soar Free?
- January 23, 2024: Ranking the Supermen of the Multiverse Panel at Phoenix Fan Fusion
- January 23, 2024: “Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League” Video Game Insider - Episode 3
- January 25, 2024: Favorite Super Power - Superman Poll Results
- January 26, 2024: Superman Celebrities Attending MegaCon Orlando Next Weekend (February 1-4, 2024)
- January 29, 2024: A Superman Homepage Retrospective by Neal Bailey
- January 30, 2024: The Return of Superman Superboy MAFEX Action Figure
- February 1, 2024: Superman Gold Edition 40th Anniversary Action Figure Included in DC Super Powers Wave 7 Case
- February 1, 2024: Pre-Order Your DC Super Powers Wave 7 Brainiac Action Figure and Skull Ship Vehicle
- February 2, 2024: Win a Family Trip to Warner Bros. Movie World with Nestlé Milo and Cheerios Cereals
- February 2, 2024: Superman Celebrities Attending Conventions Next Weekend (February 9-11, 2024)
- February 9, 2024: Superman Celebrities Attending Conventions Next Weekend (February 16-19, 2024)
- February 12, 2024: Sideshow Collectibles Previews New Superman Premium Format Figure
- February 14, 2024: Looney Tunes x DC Mash-Ups Clothing
- February 19, 2024: Bagzone Lifestyles Partners with Warner Bros Discovery to Launch Fashion Accessories
- February 22, 2024: “DC Heroes & Villains” Video Game Update and Superboy Spotlight
- February 23, 2024: Superman Celebrities Attending Conventions Next Weekend (February 29 - March 3, 2024)
- February 29, 2024: Happy Birthday Superman!
- March 1, 2024: Superman Celebrities Attending Conventions Next Weekend (March 7-10, 2024)
- March 2, 2024: A Superman Homepage Retrospective by Michael J Petty
- March 2, 2024: First Look at Earth-2 Superman and Brainiac “Superman: Ghosts of Krypton” Action Figures
- March 2, 2024: McFarlane Toys “Superman: Ghosts of Krypton” Action Figure First Look
- March 4, 2024: DC Heroes Superman Black and Silver Version 1:8 Scale Statue
- March 6, 2024: “Superman: Ghosts of Krypton” Page Punchers Action Figures Available for Pre-Order
- March 7, 2024: Sideshow Collectibles Giveaway - “Batman & Superman: World's Finest” Fine Art Print by Joshua Middleton
- March 8, 2024: First Look at Superman Blue JLA Action Figure
- March 8, 2024: Superman Celebrities Attending Conventions Next Weekend (March 15-17, 2024)
- March 12, 2024: Warner Bros. Games Announces “Multiversus” Launch Date and McDonald's Happy Meals Collectibles
- March 13, 2024: DC Build-A Wave 12 Justice League of America Superman 7-Inch Scale Action Figure
- March 14, 2024: Jerry Siegel's 3-Page Letter on the Origin of Superman to be Sold at Auction
- March 14, 2024: Mr. Mxyzptlk's Mischief St. Patrick's Day Event in “DC Universe Online” MMO Role Playing Game
- March 15, 2024: First Look at Kryptonite Doomsday Mega Figure from McFarlane Toys
- March 15, 2024: Superman Celebrities Attending Conventions Next Weekend (March 22-24, 2024)
- March 18, 2024: Get Your Free Metropolis Poster - Limited Edition!
- March 20, 2024: Pre-Order Your DC Multiverse Megafig Wave 7 Kryptonite Doomsday Superman/Batman Action Figure
- March 20, 2024: Cartoon Museum Presents “Heroes: The British Invasion of American Comics” Exhibition
- March 22, 2024: Superman Celebrities Attending WonderCon, Anaheim Next Weekend (March 29-31, 2024)
- March 28, 2024: “Superman - Big Book of Trivia” Magazine Now Available
- March 29, 2024: “DC Universe Online” Now Available on PlayStation 5
- March 29, 2024: Superman Celebrities Attending Conventions Next Weekend (April 5-7, 2024)
- April 1, 2024: April Fools Day Story - Superman Shocker: Gunn's Reboot Rumored to Feature Secret Identity Reveal
- April 3, 2024: TNT Sports, Warner Bros. Games & National Hockey League to Present “MultiVersus NHL Face-Off”
- April 4, 2024: Auction for “Action Comics #1” Reaches $6 Million! Most Expensive Comic Book of All Time
- April 4, 2024: Jerry Siegel's 3-Page Letter on the Origin of Superman Sold at Auction
- April 5, 2024: Superman Celebrities Attending Conventions Next Weekend (April 12-14, 2024)
- April 11, 2024: Paws with Powers: New DC Super-Pets Clothing
- April 11, 2024: April Fools Day Reactions - Superman Poll Results
- April 12, 2024: Brandon Routh Attending TimminsCon Next Weekend (April 20-21, 2024)
- April 15, 2024: The Greatest Heroes in the DC Universe Unite in “DC Heroes United” Tabletop Game
- April 15, 2024: DC Secrets Revealed! - “Behind the Scenes With Superman”
- April 16, 2024: Superman Statue to Finally be Erected in Cleveland
- April 18, 2024: New Superman Merchandise at DC Shop - Classic Covers, Smallville and Metropolis Collections
- April 18, 2024: Get Your Free Smallville Poster - Limited Edition
- April 19, 2024: Metropolis, Illinois Superman Celebration Celebrity Guests Announced for 2024
- April 19, 2024: Superman Celebrities Attending Conventions Next Weekend (April 25-28, 2024)
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