2014 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News Archives

March 4, 2014: An Interview with England's First Singing Superman, Craig Berry

By George L. Pitcher III

After multiple missed chances, and interview attempts that were defeated by unforgiving time zones, it was my absolute pleasure to interview England's first singing Superman, Craig Berry. Despite his busy schedule as the star in All Star Productions revival of "Its a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman!" - Craig was kind enough to pull back the curtain, and entertain my every question. So without further ado, I present to the members of the Superman Homepage, my interview with the talented and charismatic actor, Craig Berry:

GEORGE: Craig - Sorry about the crossed wires last night, I came home early to be ready for the interview - and you had already turned in for the night. Long night of rehearsals?

CRAIG BERRY: Yes indeed George, we've put the show together in 3 weeks, so it's all been quite intense...

GEORGE: Okay so let's get the formalities aside. For the members of the Superman Homepage I'm talking to Craig Berry, the latest in a long line of Supermen, soon to make his debut on stage in All Star Productions revitalized take on the classic Broadway hit "It's a Bird... It's a Plane....It's Superman!"

But before we get to Superman, let's start with you Craig. I took a peek at your Facebook page. You've obviously got a great sense of humor and an undeniable dramatic flair - that much comes across clearly in the way you carry yourself on camera.
Lion King...
Beauty & The Beast (Beast)...
Little Shop of Horrors (the sadistic Orin Scrivello DDS)...
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum (Miles Gloriosus) ...
The Producers (Max Bialystock)...
La Cage aux Folles...
Jesus Christ Superstar...
Titanic... so many productions and so many choice roles, and those were from just a quick overview of your Facebook page - this is obviously not your first time on stage. Have you always known you wanted to act professionally? When did the acting bug bite you and how did you get your start?

CRAIG BERRY: Firstly, thank you very much... Secondly, acting has always been an enormous passion in my life, as has singing, so Musical Theatre has always been a part of my life... I wanted to act since I was around 9 or 10 years old, and discovered a singing voice at around 13...

I wanted to go to Drama School straight after high school, but life circumstances made it impossible at the time, so I fell into the world of business sales, and fuelled my artistic passions into high quality non-profit regional theatre productions. In fact I only recently gave up the 'day job' in 2012 to make the leap into professional performance after being 'discovered' by a fantastic agent in the production of The Producers that you mentioned earlier.

GEORGE: You're obviously a man of many talents, acting, singing, dancing but I couldn't help but notice you participate in charity bike races, Triathlons, you're a survivor of the Men's Health Survival of the Fittest 2011 (congrats) - obviously being physically fit is relatively important to you? Did you have to do any special preparation to take on the role of Superman beyond what you were already doing?

CRAIG BERRY: Hahaha! I wouldn't say they were all talents of mine (especially dancing)... When it comes to exercise and physical fitness, I enjoy it but I thrive best under a challenge... Hence the charity events, I sign up for something that I think would currently kill me, & then I'm forced to train so that it doesn't... :)

Now I'd been trying to get back into good shape for a little while before I got cast as Superman, & I've always been a big guy... But I'm comfortable admitting that I panicked a little (a lot) when I got cast... and have been trying really hard to get into the best shape I've been in. Knowing you have to be on stage in that Lycra bodysuit in front of many people is a great incentive, but it's even more pronounced when you are going to be playing your very own hero on stage... I really want to do him justice.

GEORGE: You're less than a week away from the opening. How are rehearsals going so far? What's the feeling on the set right now - are you eager to open before a live audience now?

CRAIG BERRY: The whole cast and creative team are amazing, we've put this show together in 3 weeks, & rehearsals have been intense but great fun. It's rare in this business to get an entire cast that gels together so well, & it's testament to their talent and personalities that everyone is still such great friends. We have two days now before we open and we're all very keen to see if people enjoy what we consider to be an amazing show!

GEORGE: Obviously I've seen the promotional photos now - and you guys look fantastic. Clearly channeling the spirit of the original show. How familiar were you with the production before you were cast? Had you seen it staged before or heard the original cast's soundtrack album?

CRAIG BERRY: I've been a Superman fan for many years, and as a MT fan too it'll be no surprise that I have owned a copy of the soundtrack for many years, but I knew very little about the production itself.

GEORGE: Whose idea was it to restage that original photo with Patricia Marquand kissing Bob Holiday's Superman on the cheek alongside the two other principals?

CRAIG BERRY: Ah, now that came from Paul Harwood, our Max Mencken... Paul is a gifted photographer and is very creative... Totally his idea, & a fantastic one to boot :)

GEORGE: "It's a Bird..." has been stage a number of times before. There was the classic production starring Bob Holiday as the Man Of Steel in the late 60's,
Gary Jackson in '92,
Kurt Kroesche in 2001 for 42nd Street Moon,
Cheyenne Jackson in 2007,
our first Canadian Superman - Mikal Grant in 2007,
Matt Cavenaugh in Dallas 2010,
Edward Watts for Encores revival in 2013,
Being Revived's Steve Custer in 2013,
Lucas Coleman for 42nd Street Moon in 21,
Australia's Blake Testro for Fab Nob in 2013 but unless my research is faulty - this is the first major time Superman's musical has been performed for British audiences. What does that mean to you - to be Britain's first stage Superman? I assume that most be a small source of personal pride?

CRAIG BERRY: As I said earlier, I was unfamiliar with the production history of this show, thank you for the education :), but I did of course know that it had never been done upon these shores...

I can't tell you how much it means to me to be Britain's first stage Superman... It fulfils a lifelong dream and is scarily wonderful and just downright amazing. Sometimes I still can't believe I'm getting to do it... I feel very lucky, or blessed.

GEORGE: Despite being translated in countless comics, movies, TV shows, cartoons video games and audio dramas, starting next week - for at least a couple of members in the audience - you're going to be someone's first experience with Superman in the UK, is there a sense of responsibility that goes along with being Superman in that respect? How does that color your performance knowing that for someone in the audience - you're going to be their first Superman?

CRAIG BERRY: Wow! Yes, you're right... I do feel a huge personal responsibility...

This, as you know is a very different Superman to the current incarnations, and I hope some of the innocence and idealism of the 1940's Superman that this is based upon comes thru (even though it's set in the 60's)

GEORGE: Superman has always been popular with audiences but after 1967, it was a long wait before anyone revisited this classic show. In the last five years especially we've seen a lot of love for Superman with a new batch of revivals. What do you attribute this recent wave of attention for Superman on stage? Is it the new films driving this? The revitalized comic books? What is motivating people to revisit a production almost fifty years old, about a character created in 1938?

CRAIG BERRY: Superman will always be popular, I firmly believe this. To me he is the very best of superheroes. Embodying everything we could want from the very idea of the word.

As for the recent batch of stage revivals... I'm not sure, it could be tapping into the zeitgeist of the moment in the wake of Man of Steel, or it could be that effects have become easier to duplicate/work round. Personally I think it is the popularity of the Superhero movie as a genre itself... Whatever it is, it's correcting a bit of an injustice that this musical has been overlooked for so long.

GEORGE: So Craig, I know you mentioned to me earlier that you're also a fan of the character. On your Facebook page, I couldn't help but notice you wearing a Smallville Crows t-shirt. I'm guessing you watched the show? You also "liked" the new Man of Steel movie and Superman The Movie with Chris Reeve. Did you or do you read the comics? What was your first introduction to Superman and is there one version of the character that you gravitate towards the most? Will we see some of that influence in your own performance?

CRAIG BERRY: Ah, now I'm a little older than you might think... *My* first introduction to Superman was the British re-runs of George Reeves' TV show... That and the hardback 'Batman & Superman' Annuals that I got for Christmas in the late 70's... But I think a lot of the credit for my love of the character can be attributed to another great hero of mine, Mr Christopher Reeve...

But I also loved Smallville, and the often overlooked Lois and Clark...

As for the comics... Yes, I collected for many years... From the John Byrne "Man of Steel" miniseries, right through to beyond the "Death of Superman", "Funeral" and "Reign" story arcs. These days, due to space issues, I tend to wait for the graphic novels...

CRAIG BERRY: I hope to bring a bit of all of these incarnations to the role, whilst paying service to the author's idea of Superman & the style of the show, of course.

GEORGE: Ever since Bud Collyer decided to portray Superman differently than Clark Kent, the two have typically been portrayed as almost different personalities. How are you approaching the Clark Kent role, and which are you enjoying more - Clark or Superman?

CRAIG BERRY: I love the dichotomy of being both... Different stances, different voices, it's an actors dream...

GEORGE: Being something of a fan before you were cast, was this a role you fought for? Talk to me about the casting process for the show. How did you react to the news that you were about to become Britain's first musical Superman?

CRAIG BERRY: I saw the casting director's first announcement that they would be casting for this, back in December last year, on Facebook... I remember commenting on this at the time with "I need to audition for this!"

I then chased my agent to get her to submit me for it, and thankfully it all worked out, despite me battling through a chest infection on the day of the first auditions.

When I found out that I had gotten the part I think I was pretty insufferable for a few days, maybe even now :) I'm just so happy and proud... Every day since has been great!

GEORGE: Everyone plays their Superman a little differently. Being a fan first - what qualities do you hope to bring to your performance as Superman?

CRAIG BERRY: I really hope the audience sees an idealistic and optimistic light-hearted Superman... I know there's a fashion for Superheroes with a little darkness and realism, but I really want the innocence, optimism and sheer heroism of Superman to come through.

GEORGE: Now there have actually been two separate productions to use the name "It's a Bird, It's a Plane... It's Superman" The original and most of the subsequent revivals that I mentioned earlier share the same script, but one of them - The Dallas Theatre Center in 2010 starring Matt Cavenaugh - did a revisionist take on the revival production - adding new scenes, new songs, and including more of the beloved characters from the comic book source material like Lex. I didn't want to assume from the photos which version will you guys be bringing to the stage - Classic or revisionist?

CRAIG BERRY: Classic, all the way, this will be a very faithful production.

GEORGE: The promo photos were taken during dress rehearsal. Obviously you've worn the suit now, performed in it. I've heard from other Supermen that it is an empowering feeling - wearing the cape and tights of Superman - did you find this to be true as well?

CRAIG BERRY: I love it... Being Superman is a dream... Wearing the costume makes it all real...

Kudos to Kate McPhee, she has made my costume from scratch, and I think you'll agree, it's brilliant.

GEORGE: Obviously being Superman - you're aware of the deeply divided fan base's opinion of Superman's costume. I'm curious - as a fan - what is your personal preference for Superman's wardrobe: the classic design (trunks and all) or something more akin to the Henry Cavill costume or perhaps the modern "New 52" comic apparel?

CRAIG BERRY: As you might guess from my previous comment, I love the classic design... I think it *is* Superman in a way that the modern takes miss slightly... That said however, I'm not opposed to the new look... Anything that brings Superman to a new generation is good by me... Today's cinematic audiences needed a new look. I think they did a great job!

GEORGE: What's the best part about being Superman?

CRAIG BERRY: You don't have enough room for this answer, so I'll keep it brief. The world is a better place with the idea of Superman in it, getting to be part of that mythos, that ideal, is amazing.

GEORGE: Are there any downsides to being Superman?

CRAIG BERRY: I love burgers, pizza and beer, and whilst I have to wear Lycra, they are off the menu

GEORGE: Is this your first experience with a flying rig? What was that like?

CRAIG BERRY: Now, I don't want to give anything away as to how we are doing things, but I will say that we are in a studio theatre so a flying rig is utterly impossible... But the flying still happens... I love it ;)

GEORGE: The All Star Production of It's a Bird...It's a Plane... It's Superman" opens at Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre on March 4 and runs through March 22. The original 1966 production ran for 129 performances not including two later revivals in 1967 for just over 140 performances in total. If All Star's production is a success - is there any chance that you might do an extended run for the show? Feeling up to a run for the title? ;)

CRAIG BERRY: I would absolutely LOVE to get a transfer or an extension George... So if there are any producers reading, please get along to see us... This show is going to be brilliant in Walthamstow, but it would be utterly amazing in the West End, for an extended run ;)

GEORGE: As an autograph hunter and a fan of the theater, I have to ask - will the cast be coming out after the show to meet the audience, shake hands and pose for photos?

CRAIG BERRY: Absolutely we'll be coming out afterwards, generally just for a drink. ;)

The theatre is above a great pub, and we'll be thirsty :)

Of course we will be happy to talk to with fans and audience members. We're grateful to everyone that comes to see us...

GEORGE: This one is just for me. Obviously I'm HUGE Superman fan. The music from this musical has long been available on CD and LP, but videos from any production of "It's a Bird..." are few and far between. Not one video was taken of Bob Holiday's landmark Broadway run, and outside of a few scant VHS copies of Gary Jackson's 1992 performance - none of the other productions are known to have been recorded for the audiences that weren't able to travel to the show. It's practically a crime that no one has ever seen fit to correct this terrible oversight with a long overdue video release. Any chance All Star Productions might be planning to record one of the performances for any reason? And if yes - I know a certain Superman fan who would greatly appreciate being able to fill this tragic hole in his collection....

CRAIG BERRY: I'm not sure how it fits in with the rights agreement, I will ask...

GEORGE: Last question - on Facebook, I noticed you wearing a store bought Superman costume on another occasion, with a small child on your shoulders in front of what looked like a bounce house? Was that a kid's birthday party? What was the story there?

CRAIG BERRY: It was indeed... A fab little boy called Charlie... It was his fourth birthday party and I had agreed to show up at his party as Superman, it was such a great day... Charlie will be in the audience next week with his mum and his auntie...

GEORGE: Well that's the end of my questions for today, is there anything else you'd like our audience at the Superman Homepage to know before we close? What does the future hold for our latest singing Superman?

CRAIG BERRY: having trouble seeing beyond the 22nd March at the moment, living and loving every minute, so who knows what the future holds... I would love to ask the audience of Superman Homepage to help us make this production a success... Even if you are too far away to come see us in London, please could you help us spread the word? Follow us on Twitter, both @supermanmusical and @craigyberry and retweet and favorite us as much as you can... That would be amazing and the whole cast would be immensely grateful.

So there you go guys, an in-depth interview with our latest Man of Steel. I'd like to thank Craig Berry for his patience and willingness to entertain all my questions, and All Star Productions for giving our favorite hero a production worthy of the name Superman. For all those in the area who have the time, I urge everyone to support this latest endeavor to bring Superman to audiences of all ages. For those interested who live abroad - I hear England is wonderful this time of year - why not hop a plane and take in a show while you have the chance. I have a feeling we're in for a great production.

For further information on the production and where to get tickets, you can also go to All Star Production's website or find them on Facebook.

Till next time Super-friends! Up, Up and Away!

- G

Photo credits: Matthew Ibbotson Photography capture... PND Photography Copyright

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2014 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News

Listed below are all the Merchandise & Miscellaneous News items archived for 2014.

• January 3, 2014: Ohio Superman License Plate Funds to Help Needy Clevelanders
• January 7, 2014: Predictions for 2014 - Poll Results
• January 8, 2014: Hutchinson Aiming for Bigger Smallville Festival
• January 8, 2014: Shopping - Superman Fleece Throws, Blankets and Snuggies
• January 11, 2014: Fan-Created Manga-Style “The Daily Planet Files”
• January 14, 2014: Mattel Releases New “DC Total Heroes” Action Figure Line
• January 15, 2014: Shopping - Superman Luggage, Bags and Backpacks
• January 21, 2014: Appeal Hearing Denied in Superman Copyright Battle
• January 22, 2014: Superman Legal Battle Clarification
• January 22, 2014: Superman Joins “Infinite Crisis” MOBA Video Game
• January 22, 2014: Siegel and Shuster Society Opt for Name Change
• January 22, 2014: Shopping - Superman Clocks
• January 23, 2014: Superheroes Get a Native American Makeover
• January 25, 2014: Making the Superman 75th Anniversary Animated Short
• January 27, 2014: Making the Superman 75th Anniversary Animated Short
• January 29, 2014: Police Warning Over Superman “Ecstasy” Tablets
• January 29, 2014: Troy Baker Voices Superman in “Infinite Crisis” Game
• January 29, 2014: Superman & Wonder Woman Vintage Phones
• January 29, 2014: Shopping - Valentine's Day
• January 31, 2014: Making the Superman 75th Anniversary Animated Short
• January 31, 2014: “Injustice: Gods Among Us” Free In-Game Credits
• February 4, 2014: Superman Homepage Shows - Poll Results
• February 4, 2014: Superman Helps Sick 4-Year-Old Boy on Shopping Spree
• February 5, 2014: Earliest Superman Cover Art to Sell at Auction
• February 5, 2014: Al Plastino JFK/Superman Artwork Arrives at Museum
• February 5, 2014: General Mills and DC Comics Bring More Comics to Cereal Boxes
• February 5, 2014: Shopping - iPhone 5 Superman Cases
• February 6, 2014: Medicon Toys Announces Superman and Bizarro Sofubi Figures
• February 11, 2014: Superman vs. Voldemort - Game Avatars Affect Real Life Behavior
• February 12, 2014: QMx Adds DC Characters to Line of Collectible Figures
• February 12, 2014: Lazy Superman Fails to Foil Crime in LA
• February 12, 2014: Shopping - Superman Socks
• February 12, 2014: “Help Your Heroes” Giving Sick Kids Hope
• February 13, 2014: DC Unveils New Collectibles at ToyFair
• February 13, 2014: Kiss Like a Hero with Hot Topic and DC Comics
• February 13, 2014: JL8 Comic Strip Creator Writing a Superman Series of Kids Books
• February 14, 2014: Send a Super Valentine's Day Virtual Greeting Card
• February 16, 2014: 30th Anniversary Super Powers Collection Action Figures Revealed
• February 19, 2014: Shopping - Superman LEGO
• February 20, 2014: Joe Shuster's Life Story as a Living Comic Book
• February 25, 2014: Superman Fan - Poll Results
• February 26, 2014: “This is Joe” - Short Fan Film on the Life of Joe Shuster
• February 26, 2014: Shopping - Sports and Outdoor Activities
• February 27, 2014: Digital First Comic and Mecha Superman for “Infinite Crisis” Video Game
• February 27, 2014: Rare Superman Items on Auction at Hakes
• March 1, 2014: GraphicAudio Presents “It's Superman!” by Tom DeHaven
• March 4, 2014: An Interview with England's First Singing Superman, Craig Berry
• March 5, 2014: Shopping - Go Super Green for St. Patrick's Day
• March 7, 2014: Darkseid Arrives For “Injustice” Mobile Game
• March 11, 2014: Accessing Superman Homepage Content - Poll Results
• March 12, 2014: Shopping - Superman for the Garden and Garage
• March 14, 2014: Open Beta for “Infinite Crisis” - What Do You Fight For?
• March 15, 2014: Cryptozoic Announces DC Comics Epic Battles Trading Cards
• March 17, 2014: Superman Wears a GoPro
• March 19, 2014: Superman Bob Holiday Website Updated
• March 19, 2014: Shopping - Superman Pencils, Pens and Markers
• March 20, 2014: How They Filmed “Superman With a GoPro”
• March 20, 2014: Al Plastino's Superman/JFK Artwork Now on Display
• March 26, 2014: Superman Celebrations Celebrities Announced
• March 26, 2014: Shopping - Denim Superman
• March 26, 2014: Ideas for Throwing a Superman-Themed Party
• March 26, 2014: Nightmare Superman Joins “Infinite Crisis” Video Game
• March 27, 2014: Nooka Creates DC Comics Watches
• April 1, 2014: Our April Fools Day News Pranks
• April 2, 2014: Study Shows Superman's Appeal is Weak in Gen Y
• April 2, 2014: Shopping - Mr. Mxyzptlk/April Fools Day
• April 7, 2014: Sideshow Collectibles Previews Superman Sixth Scale Figure
• April 7, 2013: Justice League Showbag at Sydney Royal Easter Show
• April 8, 2014: “The History of Invulnerability” Lands in Milwaukee, WI
• April 8, 2014: Our April Fools Day Pranks - Poll Results
• April 9, 2014: QMx Unveils DC Comics Bombshells Art Prints
• April 9, 2014: Shopping - Neck Ties and Bow Ties
• April 10, 2014: Pre-Order the Superman Sixth Scale Figure from Sideshow Collectibles
• April 13, 2014: Highlights from London's Superman Musical
• April 13, 2014: Man in Superman Shirt Saves Baby from Burning Building
• April 14, 2014: Dance Theatre Adapts “The Adventures of Superman” Radio Story
• April 16, 2014: A Look at “The History of Invulnerability” in Milwaukee, WI
• April 16, 2014: Shopping - DC Bombshells: Supergirl
• April 17, 2014: Elliot S! Maggin to Attend Superman Celebration
• April 23, 2014: WB Announces Live-Action Digital/Streaming Shows
• April 23, 2014: Shopping - Superman Mouse Pads
• April 27, 2014: New “Injustice: Gods Among Us” Mobile Game Multiplayer Mode
• April 28, 2014: Lois “Lane” Amster Dies, Aged 97
• April 29, 2014: Superman Figure Gives Hope to Arkansas Tornado Victims
• April 30, 2014: Square Enix Variant Static Arts Mini Superman Figure
• April 30, 2014: Shopping - Super Mother's Day
• May 4, 2014: Super-Mini Con 3 at 2014 Superman Celebration
• May 6, 2014: Jasco to Produce DC Comics LED Night Lights
• May 7, 2014: Entertainment Line-Up for 2014 Superman Celebration
• May 7, 2014: Dressing Gown Superman Stops Burglar
• May 7, 2014: Fan-Created Superhero Beers
• May 11, 2014: Top 10 Superman Villains
• May 13, 2014: Superman Hall of Heroes Launch
• May 13, 2014: Superman Celebration - Poll Results
• May 14, 2014: Shopping - Flying Superman Toys
• May 15, 2014: DC Entertainment Joins Forces with Hendrick Motorsports
• May 20, 2014: Superman Hall of Heroes - Video Interviews
• May 21, 2014: Shopping - Superman Playing Cards
• May 21, 2014: Superhero Facelift for Singapore Cable Cars
• May 22, 2014: Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Drive Superman Car
• May 26, 2014: DC All Access Ready to Launch NASCAR Giveaway
• May 26, 2014: Super Flappy iOS Game - Superman Edition
• May 27, 2014: “LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham” Video Game Announcement
• May 28, 2014: Old Time Radio Theater - “An Evening of Superheroes”
• May 28, 2014: Shopping - Super Dad Gift Ideas
• May 28, 2014: New Giant Superman Balloon Available for Parades
• May 29, 2014: Funko Announces New DC Cubed Vinyl Figures
• May 29, 2014: Superman/Wonder Woman Kid's Meal Comic and Toys at Wendy's
• June 1, 2014: Wearing a Superman T-Shirt Boosted Student's Test Performances
• June 2, 2014: Superman Celebration Hosts Super Pow Bam Bash!
• June 3, 2014: Make-A-Wish Helps Sick Luke Fly Like Superman
• June 3, 2014: Metropolis Postal Service to Honor Life Saving Heroes
• June 4, 2014: Supergirl Featured in “DC Universe Online” Game Update 37
• June 4, 2014: Superman Homepage “Meet & Greet” in Metropolis, Illinois
• June 4, 2014: Shopping - Superman Swimming Gear
• June 5, 2014: Personalized Superman Jerseys Now Available!
• June 9, 2014: Wendy's Superman/Wonder Woman Kid's Meal Comic Online
• June 10, 2014: Celebrate Superman with Sideshow Collectibles
• June 10, 2014: Superman Celebration “Daily Planet” Special Section Available
• June 11, 2014: First Look at QMx Q-Pop Superman Figure
• June 11, 2014: Help Fund the “Siegel & Shuster: Legend & Legacy” Documentary Kickstarter
• June 11, 2014: Shopping - Superman Watches
• June 12, 2014: Warner Bros. Extends Alliance with Mattel
• June 13, 2014: Video - Superman Homepage “Meet & Greet” from Metropolis, Illinois
• June 13, 2014: “Adventures as Superman” New Online Comic Book
• June 15, 2014: Closing Ceremony for the 2014 Superman Celebration
• June 15, 2014: Photos and Video from Superman Celebration in Metropolis, Illinois
• June 15, 2014: Costume Contest and Parade from Superman Celebration
• June 15, 2014: Hendrick Motorsports Dale Earnhardt Jr. Superman Store
• June 16, 2014: Hutchinson to be Called “Smallville” for Two Days
• June 17, 2014: “Infinite Crisis” Reveals Supergirl Champion
• June 17, 2014: Comic Convention Attendance - Poll Results
• June 18, 2014: Warner Bros. Partner with Party City
• June 18, 2014: “Girl of Steel” Wins Superman Celebration Fan Film Festival
• June 18, 2014: Shopping - Planet Krypton
• June 19, 2014: Fan-Made Superman Breakfast Cereal Designs
• June 23, 2014: Smallville ComicCon Exceeds Expectations
• June 23, 2014: Video Interview with Tattooed Superman - Jesus A. Ceballos, Jr.
• June 25, 2014: Factory Entertainment Announces DC Comics WriteEms Comic Con Exclusive
• June 25, 2014: Shopping - The American Way
• June 27, 2014: Get Saved in Singapore by a 3D Superman Painting
• June 27, 2014: Rare Superman Items on Auction at Hakes.com
• June 29, 2014: Shuster Family Petition US Supreme Court Over Rights to Superman
• June 30, 2014: Australian College to Perform Superman Musical
• June 30, 2014: Kids Celebrate Superman's Birthday at Museum of Houston
• July 1, 2014: Examining the Shuster Estate Petition to Supreme Court
• July 2, 2014: Supergirl Now Available in “Infinite Crisis” Video Game
• July 2, 2014: Exclusive Comic-Con 2014 Superman Collectibles
• July 2, 2014: Shopping - Paperweights and Busts
• July 3, 2014: Superman Unchained 2015 Wall Calendar
• July 7, 2014: DC Denies Request to Use the Superman Symbol on Toronto Boy's Memorial
• July 8, 2014: Bear Cottage Launches Superhero Week for Terminally Ill Children
• July 9, 2014: DC Reverses Decision to Allow “S” Symbol on Murdered Boy's Memorial
• July 9, 2014: Shopping - “Man of Steel” Watches
• July 10, 2014: New Superman Book App Reimagines Storytelling Experience
• July 13, 2014: Superman Panels at San Diego Comic-Con
• July 15, 2014: Superman Fans Most Susceptible to Computer Viruses
• July 15, 2014: Barnes & Noble to Celebrate DC Comics Superheroes
• July 15, 2014: Supergirl Pro Returns to Oceanside, California
• July 16, 2014: Shopping - Superman Mugs
• July 18, 2014: People Stuck as Superman Tower of Power Ride Breaks Down
• July 24, 2014: The Day I Saved HALL H at the San Diego Comic-Con
• July 24, 2014: Holding Kryptonite
• July 28, 2014: New Video Trailer for “LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham”
• July 30, 2014: Superman Fan Preference - Poll Results
• July 31, 2014: Physics Students Doubt Validity of Superman's Powers
• August 5, 2014: Plano, Illinois All Set for Smallville SUPERFEST 2014
• August 5, 2014: Superman/Batman Exhibition in Rosario, Argentina
• August 5, 2014: Real-Life Superman Arrives in Time at Crash Scene
• August 6, 2014: Shopping - New Merchandise for August 2014
• August 12, 2014: “LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham” - Poll Results
• August 13, 2014: Shopping - Superman School Supplies
• August 14, 2014: New “LEGO Batman 3” Characters and Level Unveiled at Gamescom
• August 19, 2014: DC Hero Superman and Bizarro Sofubi Figures
• August 19, 2014: Life Lessons and Motivations Inspired by Superman
• August 20, 2014: “LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham” Brainiac Trailer
• August 20, 2014: Superheroes the Focus of “My Hero II” Art Exhibition
• August 21, 2014: Superman vs. Batman - DC Collectibles Wood Figures
• August 26, 2014: “LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham” Release Dates Announced
• August 26, 2014: Lois Lane Young Adult Novel Coming in January
• August 27, 2014: New Superman Coins from Royal Canadian Mint
• August 27, 2014: Shopping - Superman Straw Cups and Bottles
• August 28, 2014: Video - Superman Sixth Scale Figure from Sideshow Collectibles
• August 28, 2014: Six Flags Introduces “Justice League: Battle for Metropolis” Ride
• August 29, 2014: New Superman Coins from Royal Canadian Mint Unveiled
• September 1, 2014: Superman Musical Comes to Sydney, Australia
• September 1, 2014: Superhero Art Auction Raises Money for Scholarship
• September 2, 2014: Bandai's SpruKits Poseable Superman Model Kits
• September 3, 2014: New Nightmare Superman Costume Available for “Infinite Crisis”
• September 3, 2014: Shopping - New Items for September
• September 8, 2014: DCU Signature Series Doomsday Action Figure is Coming!
• September 9, 2014: “Man of Steel” Downloadable Content in “LEGO Batman 3”
• September 9, 2014: Royal Canadian Superman Coins - Poll Results
• September 10, 2014: Shopping - Superman: Football Season
• September 11, 2014: Superman-Themed Portrait Wins Archibald Prize
• September 16, 2014: Superman Costume Statue of Murdered Boy Almost Finished
• September 17, 2014: Shopping - Superman Birthday Party Supplies
• September 17, 2014: Infographic - The Ultimate List of Superhero Lairs
• September 21, 2014: Teacher to Run Half-Marathon as Superman for Sick Kids
• September 22, 2014: J. Bone's Sun-Friendly Superman Costume
• September 24, 2014: Shopping - Halloween Costumes
• September 25, 2014: Exhibition - Superman: The Jewish Roots of America's Super Hero
• September 30, 2014: LEGO Unveils DC Super Heroes Justice League 2015 Sets
• September 30, 2014: Tonner NYCC Exclusive “Lady Action as Supergirl” Outfit
• September 30, 2014: DC Comics Responds to Sexist Merchandise Criticism
• October 1, 2014: Shopping - New for October 2014
• October 2, 2014: Monogram Announces DC Comics 3D Figural Key Rings
• October 6, 2014: Supreme Court Denies Review of Superman Case
• October 6, 2014: Superman Musical on Stage at Lakewood Theatre Company's Side Door
• October 7, 2014: DC Collectibles Previews Jae Lee “Batman/Superman” Action Figures
• October 7, 2014: Mattel Previews “Super Powers” and New Doomsday Action Figures
• October 8, 2014: Shopping - DC Collectibles Superman Statues
• October 9, 2014: Halloween Inspired Superhero Body Paint Project
• October 12, 2014: Superman Pesters Batman in “LEGO DC Comics: Batman Be-Leaguered”
• October 13, 2014: The Voice Actors Behind “LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham” Video Game
• October 14, 2014: First Introduction to Superman - Poll Results
• October 15, 2014: Shopping - Superman Wet Weather Gear
• October 18, 2014: Superman Costume Statue of Murdered Boy Unveiled
• October 20, 2014: Flying Man Spotted by Plane Pilots and Passengers
• October 21, 2014: Superman Honey Mustard Chicken Burger at McDonalds Hong Kong
• October 22, 2014: Schleich Unveils Its DC Comics Figurines
• October 22, 2014: Funko DC Super Heroes Mystery Minis
• October 22, 2014: Shopping - Superman USB Flash Drives
• October 23, 2014: Stand Like Superman to Increase Your Chances of Success
• October 28, 2014: Rare Superman Items on Auction at Hakes.com
• October 29, 2014: Play as Krypto and Other Characters in “LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham”
• October 29, 2014: Superman and Doomsday Coming to “Puzzle & Dragons”
• October 29, 2014: Shopping - Superman Jigsaw Puzzles
• November 3, 2014: Biscuiteers Celebrates Licensing Deal With Warner Bros.
• November 4, 2014: An Amazing Array of DC Characters in “LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham”
• November 4, 2014: Superman Action Figure Goes to Edge of Space
• November 4, 2014: Superman Homepage Celebrates 20 Years Online!
• November 5, 2014: Shopping - Superman Posters
• November 6, 2014: “LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham” Developer Diary - Gameplay
• November 6, 2014: Jerry Siegel's Typewriter Purchased by Collector
• November 10, 2014: DC vs. Marvel Battle in Parma, Ohio
• November 10, 2014: Superman Boat Wins Hawkesbury Bridge to Bridge Event
• November 11, 2014: “LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham” Now Available!
• November 11, 2014: Halloween Dress-Up - Poll Results
• November 12, 2014: “Infinite Crisis” Reveals Arcane Supergirl Champion
• November 12, 2014: Premature Baby Survives After Being Named Kalel
• November 12, 2014: Happy 82nd Birthday Bob Holiday!
• November 12, 2014: Review - “Man of Steel” Superman Sixth Scale Figure
• November 12, 2014: Shopping - Superman Bath & Shower Items
• November 17, 2014: Art Exhibit Puts Superheroes in Renaissance Clothing
• November 18, 2014: Infinite Crisis - Behind the Voice of Arcane Supergirl
• November 18, 2014: Six Flags Unveils “Justice League: Battle for Metropolis 4D” Ride
• November 19, 2014: Shopping - Superman Gift Wrapping Paper
• November 20, 2014: Free DC Comics Scribblenauts Figures at Hungry Jacks Australia
• November 20, 2014: LEGO Batman vs. Superman
• November 24, 2014: Top 10 Superman Songs of All Time
• November 25, 2014: Happy Birthday Noel Neill! 94 Years Young!
• November 25, 2014: Batman Tries to Save Superman from Darth Vader
• November 26, 2014: “LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham” Season Pass Trailer
• November 26, 2014: Create Your Own Custom Superman Figure Cremation Urn
• November 26, 2014: Shopping - Superman Christmas Decorations
• November 27, 2014: Icon Heroes Debuts DC Comics Office Accessories
• November 28, 2014: Super Black Friday Blu-ray/DVD Sales
• December 2, 2014: “LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham” New Season Pass Additions
• December 2, 2014: Top 10 Superman Songs - Poll Results
• December 3, 2014: Shopping - Superman Tables and Chairs
• December 7, 2014: Art Contest to Celebrate Montegrappa DC Heroes & Villains Pen Set Release
• December 8, 2014: Unlock Superman and Other Characters in “LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham”
• December 10, 2014: Shopping - Superman Stocking Stuffers
• December 12, 2014: Police Chief Dresses as Superman to Make Kids Feel Safe
• December 16, 2014: Win $2000 Cash by Designing a Justice League Case
• December 17, 2014: Shopping - Superman iPhone Cases/Covers
• December 19, 2014: 'Superman' Ecstasy Pills Seized in Dublin
• December 23, 2014: Christmas Presents - Poll Results

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