2016 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News Archives
May 26, 2016: Op-Ed "It's Not Easy Being Superman"
One-time Superman Homepage reviewer Michael "George" O'Connor has written an opinion editorial about the Superman film franchise which Superman fans might like to read...
- It may sound counterintuitive to pity a superhuman with near-godlike abilities, but Superman just can't catch a break.
DC Comics has tacked on one gimmick after another to string along comic book readers for decades - de-powering him, killing him, turning him into a blue energy being, changing his costume, giving him a badass attitude with a serious chip on his shoulderŠ they've tried it all.
Meanwhile, the films have been similarly schizophrenic, indecisive in their reverence towards the original 1978 Donner film or the Christopher Nolan Batman films, never considering there might be a third option.
And on television, the Superman IP has been pigeonholed into cheesy soap operas like Lois and Clark or Smallville that choose to focus more on relationship issues or teen angst than the blue-and-red tights source material. Heck, even on the show Supergirl, Superman's televised appearance is relegated to being unconscious for two episodes so that Kara can save the world on her own. What do we actually see of the Last Son of Krypton? His red boots in the background.
But here's the thing: Superman can be a great character if DC wants him to be. They only lack the light to show the way.
2016 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News
Listed below are all the Merchandise & Miscellaneous News items archived for 2016.- January 3, 2016: Superman Lois Lane Rescue Fleischer Statue
- January 5, 2016: Lex Luthor in Power Suit Premium Format Figure
- January 5, 2016: New Book - “Investigating Lois Lane”
- January 5, 2016: Looking Ahead at 2016 - Poll Results
- January 11, 2016: Superheroes Exhibit on Display in New York
- January 12, 2016: DC Universe Online Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Xbox One Release
- January 15, 2016: Tenth “DC Super Hero Girls” Animated Episode Now Online
- January 19, 2016: Sideshow Presents Lex Luthor in Power Suit Figure
- January 21, 2016: Pre-Order the Lex Luthor in Power Suit Figure Now
- January 29, 2016: Eleventh “DC Super Hero Girls” Animated Episode Now Online
- January 30, 2016: Superman Joins Forces with Jelly Belly
- February 2, 2016: “Secret Hero Society: Study Hall of Justice” Interview
- February 3, 2016: New 52 Superman 1:6th Scale Limited Edition Statue
- February 7, 2016: “DC Comics Legends” Mobile Game
- February 9, 2016: New Merchandise and TV Special for “DC Super Hero Girls”
- February 12, 2016: Appeals Court Confirms Superman Rights Stay With WB
- February 12, 2016: DC Collectibles Announces New Action Figures
- February 14, 2016: Send a Super Valentine's Day Virtual Greeting Card
- February 15, 2016: Superman, Clark Kent and Lex Luthor Presidential T-Shirts
- February 17, 2016: Win Stanley Lau's Supergirl Premium Art Print
- February 18, 2016: “She's Super” Supergirl/Superman T-Shirt/Hoodie
- February 18, 2016: Eaglemoss Australia Offering DC Graphic Novel Collection
- February 19, 2016: Funko Introduces DC Comics Rock Candy Figures
- February 24, 2016: Mighty Jaxx XXRAY Superman Figure
- February 25, 2016: Download the “DC All Access” Mobile App
- February 25, 2016: Thirteenth “DC Super Hero Girls” Animated Episode Now Online
- February 26, 2016: Rare Superman Items in Hakes Auction #217
- February 29, 2016: DC Comics Celebrates Superman's Birthday
- February 29, 2016: Happy Birthday Superman!
- March 2, 2016: HeroClix “World's Finest” Collection
- March 4, 2016: Six Flags Announces Superman Virtual Reality Coasters
- March 4, 2016: Second “DC Super Hero Girls” Original Graphic Novel Announced
- March 10, 2016: Concept Design - What If Superman Did Need a Car?
- March 11, 2016: Sideshow Collectibles Supergirl Premium Format Figure
- March 18, 2016: Justice League Cars Available with McDonalds Happy Meals
- March 22, 2016: Factor 5's Never-Made Superman Video Game
- March 25, 2016: “The World According to Superman” Hardcover Book
- March 29, 2016: Superman Musical Opening at The Grove Theatre, California
- March 29, 2016: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Superman on Broadway
- March 30, 2016: The Massive Influence of the 1940s Fleischer Superman Cartoons
- April 1, 2016: Our 2016 April Fools Day Pranks
- April 2, 2016: Examining the “Unrelatable” Nature of Superman
- April 4, 2016: DC Comics Announces More Novels for Young Readers
- April 5, 2016: Superman vs. Doomsday Battle Diorama
- April 9, 2016: DC Super Hero Girls Giveaway on Ellen
- April 16, 2016: Peter Facinelli Amongst 2016 Superman Celebration Celebrity Guests
- April 20, 2016: Supergirl Joins Super Hero High in “DC Super Hero Girls” Season 2
- April 21, 2016: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “New Beginnings”
- April 28, 2016: Burger King Kids Meal DC Super Friends Toys
- April 29, 2016: Three Jimmy Olsens Appearing at 2016 Superman Celebration
- May 2, 2016: “Lois Lane: Double Down” Novel Available Now!
- May 3, 2016: Enter the “Lois Lane: Double Down” Sweepstakes
- May 3, 2016: Take a Virtual 3D Tour of Cleveland's Superman Locations
- May 5, 2016: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Hero of the Month: Supergirl”
- May 10, 2016: Sneak Peek at DC Universe: The Exhibit
- May 11, 2016: Shopping - Latest Superman Merchandise
- May 15, 2016: Superman Homepage “Meet & Greet” at Superman Celebration
- May 18, 2016: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Supergirl and Barbara Gordon”
- May 18, 2016: Shopping - Superman Busts
- May 19, 2016: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Batgirl vs. Supergirl”
- May 21, 2016: Why Does Superman Wear a Cape?
- May 23, 2016: Diane Nelson Says “DC Super Hero Girls” is Billion Dollar Brand
- May 24, 2016: Samsung Tweets “Injustice” Tease
- May 25, 2016: Shopping - Superman Wallets
- May 26, 2016: WaterTower Music Announces “The Music of DC Comics: Volume 2”
- May 26, 2016: Op-Ed “It's Not Easy Being Superman”
- May 29, 2016: Maryland Zoo Names Newborn Goat “Zod”
- May 31, 2016: Justice League Trinity Premium Art Print by Sideshow Collectibles
- June 1, 2016: Shopping - Superman Sunglasses
- June 2, 2016: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Quinn-tessential Harley”
- June 7, 2016: “Injustice 2” Poster Teases Sequel Video Game
- June 8, 2016: “Injustice 2” Video Game Details and Announce Trailer
- June 8, 2016: Shopping - Super Dad
- June 9, 2016: Superman Celebration Opening Skit Videos
- June 9, 2016: More “Injustice 2” Info and Mobile Game Update
- June 13, 2016: Science Agrees - Superman is the Best Superhero
- June 13, 2016: “Injustice 2” Official Gameplay Reveal Trailer
- June 13, 2016: Superman Celebration Videos
- June 14, 2016: “Injustice 2” New Finishing Moves
- June 15, 2016: Mezco Unveils One:12 Collective Classic Superman Figure
- June 15, 2016: Kotobukiya Unveils New 52 Bizarro ARTFX+ Statue
- June 15, 2016: Shopping - Injustice
- June 16, 2016: More Superman Celebration Videos
- June 17, 2016: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Hero of the Month: Harley Quinn”
- June 20, 2016: Riding the Six Flags Superman Virtual Reality Coaster
- June 21, 2016: Superman Celebration Attendance - Poll Results
- June 22, 2016: Shopping - Superman Pillows
- June 22, 2016: Conan Unveils His New Conan Superman Pop! Vinyl Figure
- June 23, 2016: A Look Back in Time - 1940s Superman Gasoline Ads
- June 23, 2016: Trailer Breakdown - “Injustice 2” Official Gameplay Reveal Trailer
- June 23, 2016: Funko Unveils DC Comics Pop! Buttons
- June 23, 2016: Supergirl Pro Tournament Returns to California
- June 24, 2016: Kotobukiya's Clark Kent “Truth” ARTFX+ SDCC Statue
- June 26, 2016: Superman Celebration Report
- June 26, 2016: Superman Celebration Report - Callum Meets Kal-El
- June 26, 2016: Supergirl Helps Crack Identity Theft Scheme
- June 29, 2016: Shopping - Superman Cookie Jars
- June 29, 2016: LEGO Mighty Micros Introduces Doomsday Figure
- June 30, 2016: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “License to Fly”
- July 3, 2016: Welcome to the New Superman Homepage!
- July 4, 2016: Brazilian Festival of Comics
- July 5, 2016: History of Superman's Red Briefs
- July 6, 2016: Shopping - Superman Pinball Games
- July 7, 2016: Watchmen/DC Comics Mashup T-Shirts at SDCC
- July 10, 2016: San Diego Comic-Con Schedule Released
- July 10, 2016: Superman Homepage: Rebirth - A Week On
- July 12, 2016: New Superman Homepage Website - Poll Results
- July 13, 2016: DC Designer Series - Superman and Lois Lane Statue
- July 14, 2016: DC Super Hero Girls Global Merchandise Program Launches
- July 17, 2016: “Superman vs. Muhammad Ali” Action Figures Coming Soon
- July 17, 2016: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Hero of the Month: Batgirl ”
- July 18, 2016: Supergirl/Superman: Doomed DC Comics Multiverse 6 inch Action Figure
- July 20, 2016: Shopping - DC Super Hero Girls Merchandise
- July 21, 2016: Live Reporting from San Diego Comic-Con
- July 21, 2016: Mezco Unveils One:12 Collective “Red Son” Superman Figure
- July 24, 2016: Cryptozoic DC Comics Miniature Comic Tiles
- July 25, 2016: Photo Gallery of Superman Images from SDCC
- July 27, 2016: Geoff Johns Confirmed as President of DC Entertainment
- July 28, 2016: Jerry Siegel's Daughter to Speak at Cleveland Symposium
- July 31, 2016: DC Heroes Superman PX Statue Paperweight
- July 31, 2016: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Doubles Trouble”
- August 2, 2016: Superman vs Lex Luthor Premium Art Print
- August 3, 2016: Third Lois Lane Novel From Gwenda Bond Coming in 2017
- August 3, 2016: Shopping - Superman Umbrellas
- August 7, 2016: Play Arts KAI Black & White Superman Figure
- August 10, 2016: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Franken-Ivy”
- August 10, 2016: Shopping - 2017 Calendars
- August 13, 2016: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Hero of the Month: Katana”
- August 13, 2016: “Music of DC Comics - Volume 2” Now Available
- August 15, 2016: Possible Book Cover for “Lois Lane: Triple Threat”
- August 15, 2016: Enter to Win The Ultimate DC Comic Experience
- August 15, 2016: History Exposed - Superman Was the Batman You Never Knew
- August 15, 2016: Plano, Illinois All Set for Smallville SUPERFEST 2016
- August 22, 2016: DC All Access Live Event
- August 22, 2016: Fan Animation - Inspired by “All Star Superman”
- August 24, 2016: Book Review - “Lois Lane: Double Down”
- August 24, 2016: Shopping - Funko Pop! Vinyl Figures
- August 24, 2016: Review - Funko Pop! Heroes Hot Topic Exclusive Clark Kent Figure
- August 24, 2016: When Did Perry White First Yell, “Great Caesar's Ghost”?
- August 24, 2016: Superman Saves Wedding Day
- August 26, 2016: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Dude, Where's My Invisible Jet?”
- August 30, 2016: Fun.com DC Comics Formal Suits
- August 30, 2016: Superman Plays Pokemon GO! - Batman Not Impressed
- August 31, 2016: DC All Access Live Event Details
- August 31, 2016: Shopping - Superman Storage Boxes and Containers
- September 1, 2016: Study Shows Glasses Do Help Hide Superman's Secret Identity
- September 4, 2016: 4D Justice League Ride Coming to Six Flags Over Georgia
- September 7, 2016: Public Memorial for Noel Neill
- September 8, 2016: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Hero of the Month: Frost”
- September 8, 2016: Shopping - Snow Globes
- September 13, 2016: Social Media Involvement - Poll Results
- September 14, 2016: Supergirl Introduces E.T. to LEGO Dimensions
- September 14, 2016: Shopping - Superman Ponchos and Raincoats
- September 19, 2016: Abba Games Announces “Justice League: The Boardgame”
- September 19, 2016: Warner Bros. Movie World Announces “Doomsday Destroyer” Ride
- September 20, 2016: Super Powers - Poll Results
- September 21, 2016: Shopping - Superman Stress Balls
- September 22, 2016: McDonalds “Justice League Action” & “DC Super Hero Girls” Toys Now Available
- September 23, 2016: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Hawkgirl's Day Off”
- September 28, 2016: DC Super Hero Girls Teams Up With Fifth Harmony
- September 28, 2016: Shopping - Superman Car Seat Covers
- September 30, 2016: Fun.com Announces Kids Superman Puffer Jacket
- October 5, 2016: Superhero Funeral Held for 6-Year-Old Shooting Victim
- October 5, 2016: Cats Model Superhero Fashion
- October 5, 2016: Shopping - Superman Notepads
- October 6, 2016: Official Announcement Trailer for “DC Legends” RPG Mobile Game
- October 12, 2016: Shopping - Halloween Costumes
- October 12, 2016: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “The Cheetah Who Cried Wolf”
- October 19, 2016: PrototypeZ Studio Superman Kit Shipping Soon
- October 19, 2016: Little Girl Dresses as Supergirl for School Photo
- October 19, 2016: Shopping - Superman Bathroom Accessories
- October 20, 2016: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “The Ring of Mire”
- October 25, 2016: AT&T to Acquire Time Warner
- October 25, 2016: Superman Polystone Statue - Exclusive Edition
- October 26, 2016: Shopping - Superman Dinner Plates
- October 31, 2016: DC Super Heroes and Pets Papercraft
- November 2, 2016: Shopping - Latest Superman/DC Comics Publications
- November 2, 2016: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Hero of the Month: Sapphire”
- November 3, 2016: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Ultimate Accessory”
- November 4, 2016: LEGO Announces New “DC Super Hero Girls” Line
- November 4, 2016: Nurses Dress NICU Babies in Superhero Costumes
- November 8, 2016: Would You Wear This Superman Ugly Sweater?
- November 8, 2016: Halloween Dress-Up - Poll Results
- November 9, 2016: Shopping - 2017 Calendars
- November 10, 2016: “Blackest Night” Comes to “DC Legends” Video Game
- November 14, 2016: Video - Public Memorial for Noel Neill
- November 14, 2016: Mark Hamill's Pop Culture Quest Premieres Tomorrow
- November 16, 2016: Shopping - Christmas with Superman
- November 17, 2016: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Riddle of the Heart”
- November 23, 2016: Shopping - Scarves, Mittens and Beanies
- November 29, 2016: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Hero of the Month: Cyborg and Starfire”
- November 29, 2016: Website Visiting Hours - Poll Results
- November 30, 2016: Shopping - Superman Lights and Lamps
- December 1, 2016: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Frost's Bite”
- December 6, 2016: Christmas Gift Wish - Poll Results
- December 7, 2016: Shopping - Superman/Supergirl Statues
- December 7, 2016: “DC Super Heroes and Pets Papercraft” Giveaway Contest Winners
- December 8, 2016: The Results and Winners of the 2016 SHIELD Awards!
- December 12, 2016: DC Super Heroes Store Opens in Sarawak, Borneo
- December 14, 2016: Shopping - Best Superman Merchandise of 2016
- December 16, 2016: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Odd Couple”
- December 20, 2016: Superman Homepage in 2016 - Poll Results
- December 21, 2016: Shopping - Holiday Fun with Puzzles and Games
- December 27, 2016: High Hopes for 2017 - Poll Results
- December 29, 2016: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Cold Blooded”
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