2012 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News Archives
February 10, 2012: Superman versus the Ku Klux Klan
Author and historian Rick Bowers has published a book titled "Superman versus the Ku Klux Klan" which tells a group of intertwining stories that culminate in the historic 1947 collision of the Superman Radio Show and the Ku Klux Klan.
- It is the story of the two Cleveland teenagers who invented Superman as a defender of the little guy and the New York wheeler-dealers who made him a major media force. It is the story Ku Klux Klan's development from a club to a huge money-making machine powered by the powers of fear and hate and of the folklorist who - along with many other activists - took on the Klan by wielding the power of words. Above all, it tells the story of Superman himself - a modern mythical hero and an embodiment of the cultural reality of his times - from the Great Depression to the present.
Check out an interview with Rick Bowers about his book at the School Library Journal website.
2012 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News
Listed below are all the Merchandise & Miscellaneous News items archived for 2012.- January 4, 2012: Shopping - Make Time for Superman
- January 5, 2012: Press Release - LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
- January 6, 2012: Family Legacy by Jack O'Halloran
- January 8, 2012: Politically Speaking... Superman is Still Number One
- January 9, 2012: Concept Art for Never-Made Superman Video Game
- January 10, 2012: Looking Ahead at 2012 - Poll Position
- January 10, 2012: “Represent the S” Music Project
- January 11, 2012: Superman Flies on LEGO TV
- January 11, 2012: Merchandise - Superman Music
- January 17, 2012: Are Superman Fans Batman Fans? - Poll Position
- January 18, 2012: Merchandise - Raise Your Glass
- January 20, 2012: DC Super-Pets: The Amazing Mini-Mutts
- January 23, 2012: Superman Statue Planned for Cleveland Airport
- January 23, 2012: Justice League to Help Fight Famine in Africa
- January 23, 2012: Superman Helps Highlight Immigrant Issues
- January 24, 2012: Metropolis Theater to be Restored
- January 25, 2012: Merchandise - Superman Hoodies
- January 31, 2012: Best Live-Action Superman - Poll Position
- February 1, 2012: Merchandise - Valentine's Day Gifts
- February 1, 2012: Superman Tribute Fence Repaired
- February 1, 2012: Superman on the Ice - Patrick Kane
- February 5, 2012: “The Ages of Superman” Collects Essays on Man of Steel
- February 5, 2012: Superman and Batman Discuss Social Media
- February 7, 2012: Iran Bans Simpsons but Superman is Allowed
- February 7, 2012: Superman Protestor Climbs George Washington Statue
- February 7, 2012: Best Live-Action Clark Kent - Poll Position
- February 8, 2012: Mattel Updates DC Fans on 2012 Action Figures
- February 8, 2012: Merchandise - Superman Rings
- February 9, 2012: Rare 1938 “Action Comics #1” Sells on Ebay
- February 10, 2012: Superman versus the Ku Klux Klan
- February 12, 2012: Super Mr. Potato Head
- February 12, 2012: Update on Superman Legal Battle
- February 14, 2012: DC Direct Display at Toy Fair 2012
- February 15, 2012: Merchandise - Just Released Superman Items
- February 16, 2012: Coca Cola Mexico Superhero Promotion
- February 20, 2012: Justice League Tots at Sonic
- February 21, 2012: Little Orbit Announces “Young Justice: Legacy” Video Game
- February 21, 2012: Valentines Day Gifts - Poll Position
- February 22, 2012: Merchandise - Superman Posters
- February 22, 2012: Man's Uncle Leaves Him Rare Comic Collection
- February 23, 2012: SAVVi Announces Release of Warner Brothers Licensed Temporary Tattoos
- February 29, 2012: Happy Birthday Superman!
- February 29, 2012: Merchandise - Fridge Magnets
- February 29, 2012: Melting Superman at Singapore Art Museum
- March 1, 2012: Announcing the Superman Homepage iPhone App
- March 1, 2012: Rare Superman Items in Latest Hakes Auction
- March 4, 2012: Superman Fan Wins Mid-South Spelling Bee
- March 5, 2012: Superman vs Hulk - The Fight (Part 2)
- March 6, 2012: Des Taylor's Retro Superheroes
- March 6, 2012: Fundraising Continues for Cleveland Airport Superman Display
- March 7, 2012: Around the World with Superman (Take 2)
- March 7, 2012: Merchandise - Statues and Figurines
- March 13, 2012: Superman Homepage Features - Poll Position
- March 14, 2012: New LEGO Batman 2 Game Image
- March 14, 2012: Merchandise - St. Patrick's Day
- March 14, 2012: The Infamous Check That Purchased Superman on Auction
- March 15, 2012: Stan Lee Puts Down Superman's Flight
- March 15, 2012: “LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes” Video Trailer
- March 20, 2012: Superman Homepage Features - Poll Position
- March 21, 2012: Merchandise - Blankets & Fleece Throws
- March 21, 2012: Justice League Showbags at Sydney Royal Easter Show
- March 21, 2012: Pop Pilgrims Visit Jerry Siegel's House in Cleveland, Ohio
- March 25, 2012: Fundraising Details for Cleveland Airport Superman Display
- March 26, 2012: WB Wants Superman Case Decided in Open Court Trial
- March 27, 2012: “Young Justice” Action Figures
- March 28, 2012: Cleveland's Push for a Superhero Museum
- March 28, 2012: Superman Canstruction Pays Tribute to Community Heroes
- March 28, 2012: Ebay Weirdness - Super Squirrel For Sale
- March 28, 2012: Merchandise - “LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes”
- March 29, 2012: “LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes” Box Art
- March 29, 2012: Warner Bros. Bath & Body Products Coming to Australia
- March 31, 2012: Examining the Latest Development in Superman Copyright Battle
- April 1, 2012: Our April Fools Day Pranks
- April 2, 2012: Villains for “Young Justice: Legacy” Video Game
- April 2, 2012: Superman Canstructions in Cleveland
- April 3, 2012: Images from Never-Made “Justice League: Mortal” Video Game
- April 3, 2012: “LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes” - Poll Position
- April 4, 2012: Merchandise - New & Upcoming Releases
- April 6, 2012: Superman iOS Game Updated
- April 6, 2012: Lin Workman Designs 2012 Superman Celebration T-Shirt
- April 7, 2012: Turn Yourself into a Superman Action Figure
- April 10, 2012: April Fools Day Pranks - Poll Position
- April 11, 2012: DC Direct Relaunches as DC Collectibles
- April 11, 2012: Katherine Bradford Exhibition Focuses on Superman
- April 11, 2012: Help Superman get a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
- April 11, 2012: Merchandise - Bath and Beauty Products
- April 15, 2012: LA Times Interviews Broadway's Superman - Bob Holiday
- April 15, 2012: Superman's Spit Curl a Pop Culture Icon
- April 17, 2012: Lawyer for Superman Heirs Loses Privilege Claim
- April 17, 2012: Internet Wierdness - Inflatable Superman Costume
- April 17, 2012: Superman Check Sold at Auction
- April 18, 2012: LEGO Release DCU Super Hero Movie Maker App
- April 18, 2012: Merchandise - Mr. Mxyzptlk
- April 18, 2012: Larry Tye Talks History of Superman
- April 19, 2012: Animated Music Video Uses Superman and Lois Lane
- April 19, 2012: Superman Sketch Saved Joe Shuster From Jail in 1940
- April 24, 2012: Animaserra 2012 - Brazilian Festival of Comics
- April 25, 2012: Merchandise - Superman Chairs and Seats
- April 30, 2012: More Characters Revealed for “Young Justice: Legacy” Video Game
- May 2, 2012: “LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes” Interview
- May 2, 2012: Merchandise - Superman Caps
- May 3, 2012: RIP Barry Freiman - Superman Homepage Contributor
- May 4, 2012: John Glover and Gerard Christopher at 2012 Superman Celebration
- May 5, 2012: Final Heroes Revealed for “Young Justice: Legacy” Video Game
- May 6, 2012: Super Cafe - Bat Phone
- May 7, 2012: Superman/Howard Cosell/Bill Murray Anecdote
- May 9, 2012: Cassidy Freeman Joins 2012 Superman Celebration
- May 9, 2012: Merchandise - Latest Products & New Releases
- May 10, 2012: Connect to the Superman Homepage with Facebook
- May 10, 2012: Superman Proposes to Girlfriend in China
- May 15, 2012: “Young Justice: Legacy” Video Game Images
- May 16, 2012: Ohio House Passes Superman License Plate Bill
- May 16, 2012: Merchandise - Lex Luthor Figures & Shirts
- May 17, 2012: Superman in Songs
- May 21, 2012: Johnny Rockwell and Sandra Taylor Join 2012 Superman Celebration
- May 21, 2012: “LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes” Open World
- May 21, 2012: Superman's 21st Century Redesigns
- May 22, 2012: Facebook Inter-Connectivity - Poll Position
- May 23, 2012: Merchandise - Lois Lane
- May 23, 2012: Superman Collectors Wanted for New TV Show
- May 24, 2012: Original Fine Art Inspired by DC Superheroes
- May 25, 2012: Superman Homepage “Meet & Greet” in Metropolis, Illinois
- May 25, 2012: Jamie Kelley to Perform at Superman Celebration
- May 29, 2012: “Mr. Mxyzptlk/Bizarro World” Song
- May 30, 2012: Krypton Discovered on This Day in 1898
- May 30, 2012: Merchandise - Lamps and Lights
- May 31, 2012: “Injustice: Gods Among Us” Video Game Announced
- June 2, 2012: “LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes” Game Footage and Supergirl
- June 3, 2012: GeekSummit's First Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Metropolis
- June 3, 2012: Holy Musical B@man!
- June 4, 2012: Superman Celebration Hosts a Super Book Launch!
- June 5, 2012: “Injustice: Gods Among Us” Game Footage and Interview
- June 5, 2012: Photo Memories Project at Superman Celebration
- June 5, 2012: Superman Homepage “Meet & Greet” - Poll Position
- June 5, 2012: Super-Con 2012 at Superman Celebration
- June 6, 2012: Noel Neill Comes Home to Metropolis
- June 6, 2012: Mimoco Announces Superman USB Drive
- June 6, 2012: Merchandise - 74 Years of Superman
- June 7, 2012: Josh Boultinghouse Talks Superman Celebration
- June 8, 2012: Superman Ride in Vallejo Almost Ready
- June 10, 2012: Noel Neill Makes Surprise Appearance at Superman Celebration
- June 12, 2012: Supanova Comic Expo in Sydney, Australia
- June 12, 2012: Plano Smallville Superfest Seeking Volunteers
- June 12, 2012: Superman Celebration Photos
- June 12, 2012: Superman Celebration - Poll Position
- June 13, 2012: Photos from Superman Homepage “Meet & Greet”
- June 13, 2012: Launch of Larry Tye's “Superman” Book Draws a Crowd
- June 13, 2012: “Lucy Meets Superman” in Metropolis, Illinois
- June 13, 2012: Meet Superman at Children's Museum of Houston
- June 13, 2012: Mimoco Launches DC Comics X Mimobot USB Flash Drives
- June 15, 2012: Winner of 5th Annual Superman Celebration Fan Film Contest
- June 17, 2012: Gerard Christopher and John Rockwell Q&A
- June 17, 2012: Wording Change Needed for Ohio Superman License Plates
- June 18, 2012: Final “LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes” Trailer
- June 18, 2012: Meet South America's Superman
- June 19, 2012: Tiny LEGO Superman Flies Over London
- June 20, 2012: Merchandise - Brainiac
- June 23, 2012: Review - “LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes” (XBOX 360)
- June 25, 2012: Sideshow Collectibles Forging a Man of Steel
- June 25, 2012: A Photo Project for Superman Sam
- June 26, 2012: DC & Cryptozoic Partner for New 52 Trading Cards & Game
- June 27, 2012: Toberoff Wins Small Victory in Superman Legal Battle
- June 27, 2012: Merchandise - LEGO DC Super Heroes
- June 29, 2012: Superman Featured in Cleveland Horeseshoe Casino
- June 30, 2012: Superman Ultimate Flight Opens at Six Flags Vallejo
- July 1, 2012: Superman and Iveco Partner for MotoGP
- July 2, 2012: Bizarro Classic 3D
- July 3, 2012: Sideshow Collectibles Life-Size Superman Bust
- July 3, 2012: Warner Bros. and TV Guide Team for SDCC 2012 Themed Edition
- July 4, 2012: Merchandise - New 52
- July 6, 2012: A DC Collectibles Tour with Geoff Johns
- July 8, 2012: Rosenbaum Opens “Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom” Ride
- July 8, 2012: Superman Conquers “The New York Times Book Review”... Again
- July 10, 2012: Aristocrat Releases New “Superman: The Movie” Slot Game
- July 10, 2012: “Justice League: Alien Invasion 3D” Coming to Australia's Movie World
- July 10, 2012: Rare Superman Items on Auction at Hakes.com
- July 10, 2012: Comic-Con International - Poll Position
- July 11, 2012: Justice League to Join Batman in Next “Arkham” Video Game
- July 11, 2012: Merchandise - Audio Books and Radio CDs
- July 12, 2012: Preview Night at the San Diego Comic-Con
- July 13, 2012: Nightwing and Cyborg “Injustice: Gods Among Us” Trailer
- July 14, 2012: Plano “Smallville SuperFest” Taking Shape
- July 18, 2012: DC Argues Against Shuster Copyright Claim
- July 18, 2012: Merchandise - Superman Patches
- July 22, 2012: “Justice League: Earth's Final Defense” iOS Game
- July 22, 2012: Kotobukiya's New 52 Superman Statue
- July 24, 2012: Superman Celebration - Costume Contest
- July 24, 2012: New Expensive Fan Film - “Superman/Batman: Hail The Chief”
- July 25, 2012: Superman Homepage - Beyond the Website
- July 25, 2012: Merchandise - Busts
- July 26, 2012: Superman Collection on Display at Bradford Library
- July 30, 2012: Twelve Riders Get Stuck on New Superman Rollercoaster
- July 31, 2012: Schedule of Events for Plano “Smallville SuperFest”
- August 1, 2012: “Justice League: Earth's Final Defense” iOS Game Now Available
- August 1, 2012: Mike Kelley's “Kandor” Series on Display in New York
- August 1, 2012: Merchandise - Superman for the Kindle
- August 7, 2012: Superman Fan Wish List - Poll Position
- August 8, 2012: Merchandise - Cups, Glasses and Tumblers
- August 13, 2012: Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
- August 14, 2012: Wizard World Chicago Comic Con - More Photos
- August 15, 2012: Ruling on Shuster Copyright Claim Looms
- August 15, 2012: Payne's Toys and Comics Open for Business in Plano
- August 15, 2012: Merchandise - Latest Releases and Upcoming Items
- August 16, 2012: Feral Bring “LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes” to the Mac
- August 21, 2012: Smallville SuperFest Celebrates the Values of the “Man of Steel”
- August 21, 2012: Superman Homepage Social Media - Poll Position
- August 21, 2012: Smallville SuperFest Photos from Plano, Illinois
- August 22, 2012: Play as Superman and Zod in “DC Universe Online”
- August 22, 2012: Merchandise - Surgical Jewelry and Body Piercing
- August 23, 2012: “Illegal Super Heroes” Interactive Posters
- August 24, 2012: Mattel's “New 52” Superman Action Figure Now Available
- August 27, 2012: Superman is World's Most Kissable Superhero
- August 29, 2012: Ed Boon Talks About “Injustice: Gods Among Us” Video Game
- August 29, 2012: Merchandise - Latest Superman T-Shirts
- September 2, 2012: “Injustice: Gods Among Us” Superman vs Wonder Woman
- September 5, 2012: Hutchinson Wants to be Real Life Smallville
- September 5, 2012: Merchandise - Superman and Wonder Woman
- September 11, 2012: Favorite Superman Family Character - Poll Position
- September 12, 2012: Funky Winkerbean Tackles “Superman: Grounded”
- September 14, 2012: “Justice League: Alien Invasion 3D” Almost Ready
- September 17, 2012: “Justice League Unlimited” 3-Pack Action Figure Set
- September 19, 2012: Superman vs Doctor Wertham
- September 19, 2012: Merchandise - Supergirl
- September 20, 2012: “Injustice: Gods Among Us” Coming April 2013
- September 21, 2012: Superman's Bad Day
- September 23, 2012: Cleveland Airport Superman Exhibit Opens October 11
- September 26, 2012: “Injustice: Gods Among Us” Collector's Edition
- September 26, 2012: Merchandise - Babies and Toddlers
- September 27, 2012: Work Progresses on Metropolis Massac Theatre
- September 30, 2012: DC Comics Sues Barber Shop Over Superman Logo
- October 2, 2012: Favorite Lana Lang - Poll Position
- October 2, 2012: Top Tips to Become the Supergirl of Halloween
- October 3, 2012: Kia and DC to Create Justice League Vehicles for Charity
- October 3, 2012: Merchandise - Halloween
- October 5, 2012: Nominate the Superman Homepage for the Podcast Awards
- October 9, 2012: DC Collectibles Reveals Frank Miller Superman Statue
- October 10, 2012: Box Art for “Injustice: Gods Among Us”
- October 10, 2012: 35th Annual Superman Celebration Dates Announced
- October 11, 2012: New Twist in Superman Copyright Battle from WB
- October 12, 2012: Superman Exhibit Unveiled in Cleveland Airport
- October 13, 2012: Laura Siegel Speaks Out About Superman Case
- October 13, 2012: More on Superman Exhibit in Cleveland Airport
- October 17, 2012: Warner Bros. Wins Legal Case Against Shuster Estate
- October 17, 2012: Superman Apparel Coming from TV Mania
- October 17, 2012: DC Characters Join HeroClix App
- October 18, 2012: New High-End Prints Added to DC's Online Store
- October 18, 2012: Shuster Estate Set to Appeal Court Ruling
- October 19, 2012: “Justice League: Earth's Final Defense” Game Now on Google Play
- October 23, 2012: Taking Sides in the Copyright Legal Battle - Poll Position
- October 24, 2012: RIP Superman Homepage Staff Member - Peter T. McDermott
- October 24, 2012: Merchandise - Latest Releases
- October 25, 2012: Laura Siegel Larson Appearing on Applause TV
- October 30, 2012: Superman - Bad Days - Animated Short
- October 30, 2012: The Science Behind the Superheroes
- October 31, 2012: Play as Lex Luthor and Steel in “DC Universe Online”
- October 31, 2012: Merchandise - Superman Bathrobes
- October 31, 2012: Rare Superman Items in Latest Hakes Auction
- November 1, 2012: Discovery Channel Examines Hollywood's Superman
- November 1, 2012: Superman Drops in on Sick Kids in Hospital
- November 4, 2012: McDonalds Young Justice Happy Meal Toys
- November 5, 2012: Superman Copyright Case in Court Today
- November 6, 2012: DC Appeals Siegel 50% Ownership of Superman Rights
- November 6, 2012: Behind The Scenes of “Injustice: Gods Among Us”
- November 7, 2012: Merchandise - Stone Arch Kids Books
- November 9, 2012: Superman Tops Sci-Fi Character Poll
- November 13, 2012: “Young Justice: Legacy” Video Game Screenshots
- November 14, 2012: Merchandise - Holiday, Maggin and Death of Superman
- November 15, 2012: GraphicAudio Releasing “Enemies & Allies” in 2013
- November 15, 2012: HeroClix TabApp DC Characters Now Available
- November 21, 2012: Merchandise - Black Friday Deals
- November 21, 2012: Superman Statues by Hobby Sculptor David James
- November 27, 2012: Superman - The Comic Series Slot Machine
- November 27, 2012: Pinoy Superman in Guinness World Records
- November 27, 2012: Superman Websites - Poll Position
- November 28, 2012: Deathstroke Announced for “Injustice: Gods Among Us”
- November 28, 2012: Merchandise - Christmas Shopping
- December 1, 2012: “Young Justice: Legacy” Video Game Teaser Trailer
- December 3, 2012: Interview with Ben Torres on “Superman Lives” Toy Concepts
- December 3, 2012: Announcing the Death Battle - Superman vs. Goku
- December 4, 2012: The 2012 SHIELD Awards Winners Revealed!
- December 4, 2012: Save Christmas with DC Super Friends
- December 5, 2012: Superman Homepage 2012 Survey
- December 5, 2012: Merchandise - Winter Warmers
- December 6, 2012: Update Available for the Superman Homepage iOS App
- December 6, 2012: New Superman Homepage Theme
- December 6, 2012: New 52 Superman Toy Figure from Imaginext
- December 11, 2012: “Superman vs. Lex Luthor” LEGO Stop Motion Animation
- December 12, 2012: Merchandise - Superman Footwear
- December 13, 2012: DC Comics Wins Lawsuit Against Toberoff
- December 18, 2012: New Superman Homepage Design - Poll Position
- December 19, 2012: Merchandise - New Years Party Supplies
- December 20, 2012: “Man of Steel” Figures and Statues Coming
- December 27, 2012: Comic Shop Renames Street to Lois Lane
- December 30, 2012: Superman vs Thor - Super Power Beat Down
- December 30, 2012: Superman Soars Over California Coast
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