2015 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News Archives
September 30, 2015: Curt Swan's Artwork at the Center of New "The Swan King" Novel
"The Swan King", a new fictional novel by Kevin Greene, focuses on the disappearance of a particular piece of comic book hisory - a Curt Swan Superman cover - and how it prompts a murder. While the novel way well fit in the Mystery genre, its main character isn't a detective... he's a comic book art dealer.Newsarama.com sat down for a chat with the author to discuss "The Swan King". Here's an excerpt from the interview...
- The specific Curt Swan piece at the center of this, Action Comics #305. Why that one, an do you know who actually owns it?
Greene: The specific art is the cover to Action Comics #305, which features Clark Kent switching to Superman while three criminals are watching through a trick mirror. One of them has sold the secret to Superman's identity for a million bucks while another plots to bump off Clark Kent at the Planet with some Gold Kryptonite. Another crazy 60's Superman story. And I have no idea who owns the art. [Laughs] I've looked online but could not figure it out. So I just ran with it.
So what can you tell us about the lead in this, William Farrar? Is he a detective himself?
Greene: No, William Farrar is just a normal guy. Well, a normal guy who loves comics and sci-fi and collectibles and sells original comic art. So, not so normal, I guess. He is good at finding pieces of art that people want but that's pretty much the extent of his detective skills. He just walks into a situation that becomes a lot more than he expected.
And why are people in pursuit of this Curt Swan piece willing to murder to get it?
Greene: Well... that's the mystery, isn't it? I will say that it is completely comics related. That much I will say.
"The Swan King" will be released on February 11, 2016. Pre-order the book from our Online Store now or order it for your Kindle.
2015 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News
Listed below are all the Merchandise & Miscellaneous News items archived for 2015.- January 1, 2015: WizKids Announces DC Comics Dice Masters
- January 2, 2015: Fourth Man Dies From Superman Ecstasy Drug
- January 2, 2015: Shopping - 2015 Calendars
- January 2, 2015: Year in Review: 2014 - Poll Results
- January 13, 2015: Looking Ahead at 2015 - Poll Results
- January 14, 2015: New “Five Alarm” Mecha Superman Costume Available for “Infinite Crisis”
- January 14, 2015: Order the Superman Sixth Scale Figure from Sideshow Collectibles
- January 14, 2015: Star Wars Droids as Superheroes
- January 14, 2015: Shopping - Sweatshirts and Hoodies
- January 15, 2015: DC Comics Inspired Casino in China
- January 15, 2015: San Diego Junior Theatre to Perform Superman Musical
- January 19, 2015: Texas Meteorologist Shot in December Gets Super Welcome Back
- January 21, 2015: Shopping - Superman Pajama/Lounge Pants
- January 22, 2015: Play as Superman in “The LEGO Movie Videogame” for Apple Devices
- January 23, 2015: Animated Video - What If Superman Was Adopted By The Waynes
- January 24, 2015: Game Footage from Never-Made “Justice League: Mortal” Video Game
- January 28, 2015: Shopping - Valentine's Day
- February 1, 2015: Superman Musical Comedy on Stage at Leicester Square Theatre
- February 3, 2015: Rare Superman Ring Sells for $10,000
- February 4, 2015: Shopping - Get Musical
- February 5, 2015: Toy News - Super Powers Action Figures and Vintage-Style Toys
- February 5, 2015: Imaginext DC Super Friends Hall of Doom Playset
- February 5, 2015: Get Social with the Superman Homepage
- February 9, 2015: The Noble Collection Announces New Superman Statue
- February 10, 2015: Cleveland Makes Plans for Superman Statue
- February 10, 2015: New Real Action Heroes 12 Inch Superman
- February 11, 2015: Shopping - Bizarro
- February 13, 2015: Diamond Select Unveils Supergirl Animated Statue
- February 15, 2015: DC Statues and Action Figures at NY's Toy Fair
- February 16, 2015: Subscribe to the NEW Superman Homepage Mailing List
- February 18, 2015: Shopping - Superman Hot Wheels Cars and Trucks
- February 22, 2015: Justice League Superman Bust 3D Puzzle
- February 22, 2015: “Injustice: Gods Among Us” Superman S.H. Figuarts Figure
- February 24, 2015: DC Inspired “The Art of the Brick” Exhibition Tours Worldwide
- February 25, 2015: Shopping - Superman Pillow Cases
- February 27, 2015: Rare Superman Items on Auction at Hakes.com
- March 2, 2015: Superman Kid's Watches From FlikFlak
- March 3, 2015: Vote for Metropolis to Appear on the Next Monopoly Game
- March 3, 2015: Warner Bros. Announces “LEGO Batman: Beyond Gotham” Mobile Game
- March 3, 2015: New Superman Homepage Mailing List - Poll Results
- March 4, 2015: Shopping - Go Green for St. Patrick's Day
- March 5, 2015: Superman Fan Saves Lives With His Death
- March 11, 2015: Man Builds Cardboard Superman Shovel to Defeat Snow
- March 11, 2015: Krypto is Coming to “Infinite Crisis” Video Game
- March 11, 2015: Shopping - Superman Bookends
- March 12, 2015: DC Comics Super Heroes World Record Attempt
- March 14, 2015: Batman Tries to Save Superman from Darth Vader - Alt Ending
- March 16, 2015: A Superhero Memorial for Superman Fan Who Saved Lives With His Death
- March 17, 2015: Justice League Showbag at Sydney Royal Easter Show
- March 18, 2015: Shopping - Superman Backpacks
- March 19, 2015: Superman “Action Comics #1” Premium Motion Statue
- March 20, 2015: Thrilling Without Killing - Holding Superheroes to Higher Standards
- March 25, 2015: Shopping - Superman Notepads
- March 26, 2015: WaterTower Music Releases “Infinite Crisis: Official Video Game Soundtrack”
- March 29, 2015: Rare Find - Chinese Superman Matchbox Cover
- March 30, 2015: Mosaic Superheroes in New York Exhibition
- March 31, 2015: Red Trunks - Poll Results
- April 1, 2015: Shopping - Superman Buttons
- April 1, 2015: Our “April Fools Day” Prank News Reports
- April 3, 2015: Justice League EZ-Link Cards Return 'Due to Popular Demand'
- April 8, 2015: “Infinite Crisis” Reveals Lex Luthor Champion
- April 8, 2015: Shopping - Superman Bowls
- April 9, 2015: Pre-Order The Darkseid Premium Format Quarter Scale Figure
- April 14, 2015: 2015 Superman Hall of Heroes Inductees
- April 14, 2015: April Fools Day News Pranks - Poll Results
- April 15, 2015: Steve Blum Voices Lex Luthor in “Infinite Crisis” Video Game
- April 15, 2015: Shopping - Super Dog: Pet Supplies
- April 16, 2015: Feature Article on Superman in French SCARCE Magazine
- April 19, 2015: DC Comics Fans Gather Around the Globe to Set World Record
- April 21, 2015: Go to Metropolis, Illinois for the 2015 Superman Celebration
- April 21, 2015: Pre-Order the “Superman - Justice League Trinity” Art Print
- April 22, 2015: Shopping - Superman Puzzles
- April 22, 2015: DC Comics and Mattel Launch 'DC Super Hero Girls'
- April 24, 2015: Special Guests for Superman Celebration Announced
- April 28, 2015: Dallas Superman-Policeman Surprises Sick Boy
- April 29, 2015: Collect Superman Toys at Sonic Drive-In
- April 29, 2015: Bizarre New World - Graphic Novel Kickstarter
- April 29, 2015: Shopping - Superman Wristbands and Bracelets
- May 1, 2015: Gwenda Bond Talks About Her Young Adult Lois Lane Novel
- May 1, 2015: Read Neal Bailey's Story from “Bizarre New World”
- May 6, 2015: Shopping - Superman Wall Clocks
- May 7, 2015: Superman - Red Son Premium Format Figure
- May 9, 2015: Superman Homepage “Meet & Greet” at Superman Celebration
- May 13, 2015: Shopping - Superman Greeting Cards
- May 14, 2015: Pre-Order the Superman - Red Son Premium Format Figure
- May 14, 2015: First Look at New “Super Friends” Superman Action Figure
- May 15, 2015: Rare Superman Comic Book Cover Artwork on Auction
- May 15, 2015: Super Con Superman Convention at the 2015 Superman Celebration
- May 20, 2015: New “Infinite Crisis” Costume - Regeneration Matrix Superman
- May 20, 2015: New Expansion Packs for LEGO Dimensions... Including Superman!
- May 20, 2015: Shopping - Kryptonite
- May 21, 2015: Comedian Scott Long Joins Superman Celebration
- May 23, 2015: Candice Patton Joins 2015 Superman Celebration in Metropolis, Illinois
- May 23, 2015: Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment Launch DCKids.com
- May 26, 2015: Funko Announce DC Mopeez Plush Toys
- May 27, 2015: Shopping - Latest Releases
- May 28, 2015: John Shea Joins 2015 Superman Celebration
- May 28, 2015: “Justice League: Battle for Metropolis” Ride Opens at Six Flags
- June 1, 2015: New Book - “How to be a Superhero”
- June 1, 2015: Fan Fiction - “Everyday Superman” - Chapter 1 (of 4)
- June 2, 2015: “Infinite Crisis” Video Game Servers to Close Down
- June 2, 2015: Steve Younis Talks All Things Superman on PodRants
- June 3, 2015: “Justice League: Battle for Metropolis” Ride Opens at Six Flags St. Louis
- June 3, 2015: Hutchinson to Become Smallville For Third Year Running
- June 3, 2015: Steve Younis Talks All Things Superman on PodRants - Part 2
- June 3, 2015: Fan Fiction - “Everyday Superman” - Chapter 2 (of 4)
- June 3, 2015: Shopping - GUND Superman and Supergirl Plush Pets
- June 4, 2015: Fan Fiction - “Everyday Superman” - Chapter 3 (of 4)
- June 5, 2015: Fan Fiction - “Everyday Superman” - Chapter 4 (of 4)
- June 8, 2015: Hyundai Teams Up with DC Comics for New Grandeur Line
- June 8, 2015: Celebrate Krypto's 60th Anniversary at Comic-Con
- June 8, 2015: Meet Milwaukee's Hot Dog Selling Superman
- June 9, 2015: Live Superman Radio Show to Play in Washington
- June 9, 2015: Casting for Fan-Made George Reeves/Superman Play
- June 10, 2015: Superman Celebration Starts Tomorrow in Metropolis, Illinois
- June 10, 2015: Shopping - Lois Lane Merchandise
- June 11, 2015: Superman Celebration Opening Skit Video
- June 11, 2015: Book Review - “Fallout (Lois Lane)” Novel
- June 12, 2015: Superman Homepage “Meet & Greet” Video
- June 13, 2015: More Videos from Day 2 of the Superman Celebration in Metropolis, Illinois
- June 14, 2015: George Awards Video From 2015 Superman Celebration
- June 14, 2015: Superman Celebration Costume Contest Videos
- June 14, 2015: Superman Celebration Closing Ceremony Video
- June 17, 2015: Shopping - Super Dad
- June 18, 2015: Figures Toy Company Announces Superman Series 3 Figures
- June 22, 2015: LEGO Unveils “Action Comics #1” Set Comic-Con Exclusive
- June 23, 2015: Bizarro Chair Cape - Convention Exclusive
- June 23, 2015: Superman Celebration - Poll Results
- June 24, 2015: DC Entertainment Takes Center Stage at Comic-Con
- June 24, 2015: Superman Easter Eggs in “Batman: Arkham Knight” Video Game
- June 24, 2015: Rare Superman Items on Auction at Hakes.com
- June 24, 2015: Shopping - Superman Leather Jackets
- June 25, 2015: Mondo Reveals SDCC-Exclusive “Superman: TAS” Vinyl Album
- June 28, 2015: Superman & Supergirl Panels in Full San Diego Comic-Con Schedule
- July 1, 2015: Shopping - Superman Towels
- July 5, 2015: Is a New Superman Video Game Being Made?
- July 6, 2015: Grab Your Justice League Oreos in Mexico
- July 7, 2015: Official Website for 'DC Super Hero Girls'
- July 7, 2015: Crazy Foam Justice League Character Cans
- July 7, 2015: Comic-Con International - Poll Results
- July 8, 2015: Warner Bros. Consumer Products at Comic-Con International
- July 8, 2015: Shopping - Superman Can Koozies
- July 9, 2015: A Look at More Superman Items on Display at Comic-Con
- July 9, 2015: Thomas & Friends Crossover with DC Super Friends
- July 9, 2015: Live Reporting from San Diego Comic-Con
- July 9, 2015: Videos and Photos from the San Diego Comic-Con Floor
- July 14, 2015: Accessing the Superman Homepage - Poll Results
- July 16, 2015: Free Lectures on History of Superman at Local Libraries
- July 16, 2015: Rematch - Screw Attack Revist “Superman vs. Goku” Death Battle
- July 16, 2015: Raising My SuperKids - Play for Charity
- July 17, 2015: DC Super Friends - All 15 Animated Shorts Now Online
- July 19, 2015: Winner Announced for “Superman vs. Goku” Death Battle Rematch
- July 20, 2015: Superman Chair Cape Now Available!
- July 20, 2015: Go Back to School with a Superman Caped Lunch Kit
- July 22, 2015: DC Comics Sues Mad Engine Over Super Dad T-Shirt
- July 22, 2015: Shopping - Back to School
- July 26, 2015: Superman Radio Show's 75th Anniversary Celebrated at Comic-Con
- July 28, 2015: DC Super Heroes Origami
- July 29, 2015: Shopping - New and Noteworthy Releases
- August 4, 2015: New Zealand Super Tyre Guy No Match for DC Comics
- August 5, 2015: Shopping - Superman Shoes
- August 6, 2015: Gwenda Bond is Writing a Second Lois Lane Novel
- August 11, 2015: Second Favorite Superhero - Poll Results
- August 12, 2015: Shopping - Superman Chess Pieces
- August 18, 2015: “Lois Lane: Fallout” - Poll Results
- August 19, 2015: Kotobukiya DC Comics Lex Luthor ARTFX+ Statue
- August 19, 2015: Shopping - Cooking with Superman
- August 21, 2015: 4-Year-Old Real-Life Kal-El Saves Family
- August 22, 2015: Update Available for the Superman Homepage iOS App
- August 24, 2015: Official Press Release Announcing “Lois Lane: Double Down”
- August 24, 2015: Video - Watch Stanley Lau Create the Supergirl Premium Art Print
- August 26, 2015: Shopping - Superman Lanyards
- August 27, 2015: Another Superman Jersey Worn by Russell Crowe's Rabbitohs
- August 31, 2015: Students Dress in Superman T-Shirts to Honor Teen
- September 1, 2015: Favorite Superman Quotes - Poll Results
- September 2, 2015: Shopping - Superman Headphones
- September 8, 2015: Canadian Mint's Silver $20 for $20 Superman Coin
- September 9, 2015: Shopping - Superman Laptop/Notebook Accessories
- September 10, 2015: Superman Mod Coming to “Batman: Arkham Knight”
- September 14, 2015: Mike Kelley's Kandor Series on Display in New York
- September 15, 2015: Top 10 Portrayals of Superman
- September 15, 2015: Your Superman Collection - Poll Results
- September 16, 2015: Shopping - Superman Blankets and Fleece Throws
- September 17, 2015: Superman Deodorants Launched in India
- September 18, 2015: Scholastic to Publish “DC Comics: Secret Hero Society”
- September 23, 2015: Shopping - Superman Dog Tags
- September 24, 2015: A Look Back at Superman Bread From 1966
- September 24, 2015: Superman Fan Event in Madrid, Spain
- September 29, 2015: Superman Family - Poll Results
- September 30, 2015: Shopping - Superman Bottle Openers
- September 30, 2015: Curt Swan's Artwork at the Center of New “The Swan King” Novel
- September 30, 2015: Art of the Brick: DC Comics LEGO Exhibition Comes to Australia
- October 1, 2015: The DC Super Hero Girls Universe is Live!
- October 2, 2015: Rare Superman Items Sold at Auction
- October 3, 2015: Royal Canadian Mint Releases New 4-Coin Superman/Supergirl Series
- October 7, 2015: Shopping - Halloween Costumes
- October 9, 2015: “The Superman Adventures Magazine” Makes Reading Fun for Aussie Kids
- October 9, 2015: “DC Super Hero Girls” Wows New York Comic Con
- October 11, 2015: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Animated Episodes Now Online
- October 14, 2015: Shopping - Superman Gym Gear & Accessories
- October 16, 2015: Unboxing the “Superman/Wonder Woman” HeroClix Series
- October 19, 2015: “Batman v Superman” Shirts to be Worn in Australian Twenty-20 Cricket Match
- October 21, 2015: Shopping - Superman Bow Ties and Neck Ties
- October 23, 2015: TV's Supergirl Joins DC Universe Online Video Game
- October 23, 2015: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Animated Episode Now Online
- October 25, 2015: Rare Superman Items in Hakes Auction #216
- October 28, 2015: Shopping - Supergirl T-Shirts and Tops
- October 29, 2015: NECA Announces 7-Inch Christopher Reeve Superman Figure
- October 30, 2015: “Radio KAL Live!” Moves to Tuesdays
- November 4, 2015: Siegel Case for Superman Rights Argued on Appeal... Again
- November 4, 2015: Meet The Women Behind “DC Super Hero Girls”
- November 4, 2015: Shopping - Superman Ribbons
- November 6, 2015: Fifth “DC Super Hero Girls” Animated Episode Now Online
- November 11, 2015: Shopping - 2016 Calendars
- November 18, 2015: “Superman: The Animated Series” Superman Bust
- November 18, 2015: New Superman Fragrance Available in Australia
- November 18, 2015: Shopping - Bendable Figures and Key Chains
- November 19, 2015: Rugby Union Teams Join Forces with DC Superheroes
- November 20, 2015: Sixth “DC Super Hero Girls” Animated Episode Now Online
- November 20, 2015: Cleveland Approves Plans for Superman Statue
- November 25, 2015: Noel Neill Celebrates Her 95th Birthday!
- November 25, 2015: Shopping - Black Friday Deals Week
- November 26, 2015: Superman at the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
- November 26, 2015: Fan Tribute Project - Superman's Book of Morals
- December 1, 2015: Superman Merchandise - Poll Results
- December 2, 2015: Shopping - Christmas with Superman!
- December 4, 2015: DC Announces Expansion of “DC Super Hero Girls”
- December 9, 2015: Siegel and Shuster Society Approves of Planned Superman Statue
- December 9, 2015: Results for our 2015 SHIELD Awards!
- December 9, 2015: Shopping - Children's Books
- December 11, 2015: Help IDW Find Missing Superman Newspaper Strips
- December 12, 2015: DC Bombshells Power Girl and Superman Statue
- December 16, 2015: Scholastic to Publish DC Comics Character Biographies
- December 18, 2015: Eighth “DC Super Hero Girls” Animated Episode Now Online
- December 21, 2015: My Visit to “The Art of the Brick: DC Comics” LEGO Exhibition
- December 22, 2015: Christmas Present Expectations - Poll Results
- December 23, 2015: Ninth “DC Super Hero Girls” Animated Episode Now Online
- December 23, 2015: Shopping - Superman Winter Woolens
- December 29, 2015: Looking Back at 2015 - Poll Results
- December 30, 2015: Shopping - Superman Stickers
- December 30, 2015: Rare Frank Frazetta Superman Drawing Sells at Auction
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