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2010 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News Archives

April 1, 2010: Superman Homepage April Fool's Day Pranks

If you missed our April Fool's Day pranks (which were posted here from midnight this morning to midday), then here they are below. We freaked out some people good and proper.

Obviously these news item are NOT true. They were simply made up as a little fun prank for April Fool's Day! :)

April 1, 2010: Judge Rules No "S" in Superman Movie

The latest fallout from the on-going legal battle between DC Comics and the Siegel family over the rights to Superman has seen Judge Stephen Larson rule that the up-coming Superman movie cannot feature the famous "S" symbol whatsoever.

In 2008, the same court order ruled on summary judgment that the Siegels had successfully recaptured (as of 1999) Siegel's copyright in Action Comics No. 1, giving them rights to the Superman character, including his costume, his alter-ego as reporter Clark Kent, the feisty reporter Lois Lane, their jobs at the Daily Planet newspaper working for a gruff editor, and the love triangle among Clark/Superman and Lois.

This latest ruling means that Warner Bros. will not only be unable to promote the film with the "S" symbol on posters and billboards, but the character himself will have to wear his famous blue and red costume minus the "S" shield across his chest.

April 1, 2010: Name Change for "The Blur" in "Smallville" Season 10

Variety reports that an edict from within DC Entertainment has been sent out to the Executive Producers of "Smallville", requesting that "The Blur" (as Clark Kent's superhero identity has become known in the TV series) must be known as "Super Blur" in Season 10.

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Just how this new naming will be written into the show has not yet been revealed, but it is expected that Lois Lane will no doubt be involved in the name change.

April 1, 2010: Comic Book Superman Gains New Superpower

J. Michael Straczynski has revealed that his run on "Superman" will involve an all-new permanent superpower.

Superman Homepage member Harold Ekaf ran into J. Michael Staczynski at this local comic shop in L.A., where the writer revealed that his story appearing in up-coming issues of "Superman" will entail a whole new power set. "He refused to explain what it might be, but assured that Superman's outdated powers will be completely replaced and even his personality will change in favor of a new, grittier Superman for the new decade.", explained Harold.

We chased up Matt Idelson for a confirmation on this, and he told us, "Times are changing and we need to change with them. The old Superman will be gone and there's a new bad boy in town. It's exciting."

Will Superman revert to his Electric Blue phase? Will he create lasers from his fingers like in Superman II?

DC's July solicitations mention a meeting between Superman and Poison Ivy in Gotham City Sirens #14, indicating that Superman's new power will have to do with Photosynthesis, specifically how Superman can harness the Sun's rays the same way plants do.

Click "Read More" below to see the cover image for "Gotham City Sirens #14".

April 1, 2010: Subscription Fee for Superman Homepage Begins May 1st

By Steve Younis

Due to the high costs involved with keeping this website online and updated, a decision has been made to charge a US$10 per month subscription fee for membership to the Superman Homepage.

The website will remain free for non-members, but for anyone wanting to retain their membership status, and be able to post comments on news items, continue discussions in the Message Board, and continue to gain access to Members-Only features of this website, a small monthly fee will be required.

The new Member Subscription service will begin May 1, 2010, with an easy to use PayPal payment system to be employed.

Click "Read More" below to see a complete list of the Members-Only benefits.