2017 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News Archives
March 15, 2017: Superman: The Persistence of an American Icon
Comics expert Ian Gordon has published a book titled "Superman: The Persistence of an American Icon", which delves into the history of Superman and why he remains an American icon after so many years.After debuting in 1938, Superman soon became an American icon. But why has he maintained his iconic status for nearly 80 years? And how can he still be an American icon when the country itself has undergone so much change?
Superman: Persistence of an American Icon examines the many iterations of the character in comic books, comic strips, radio series, movie serials, feature films, television shows, animation, toys, and collectibles over the past eight decades. Demonstrating how Superman's iconic popularity cannot be attributed to any single creator or text, comics expert Ian Gordon embarks on a deeper consideration of cultural mythmaking as a collective and dynamic process. He also outlines the often contentious relationships between the various parties who have contributed to the Superman mythos, including corporate executives, comics writers, artists, nostalgic commentators, and collectors.
Armed with an encyclopedic knowledge of Superman's appearances in comics and other media, Gordon also digs into comics archives to reveal the prominent role that fans have played in remembering, interpreting, and reimagining Superman's iconography. Gordon considers how comics, film, and TV producers have taken advantage of fan engagement and nostalgia when selling Superman products. Investigating a character who is equally an icon of American culture, fan culture, and consumer culture, Superman thus offers a provocative analysis of mythmaking in the modern era.
You can purchase "Superman: The Persistence of an American Icon" in Hardcover, Paperback or for the Kindle from the Superman Homepage Online Store.
2017 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News
Listed below are all the Merchandise & Miscellaneous News items archived for 2017.- January 3, 2017: Christmas Presents - Poll Results
- January 4, 2017: Legion of Collectors March Box Theme: Superman
- January 8, 2017: Updated Description for “Lois Lane: Triple Threat”
- January 11, 2017: Review - Funko Pop! “The Dark Knight Returns” Superman Vinyl Figure
- January 11, 2017: Shopping - Superman Belts
- January 12, 2017: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Hero of the Month: Lady Shiva”
- January 13, 2017: Mugging Leaves Hollywood Superman Homeless
- January 16, 2017: Giveaway Contest - Superman Royal Blue Hoodie Winner
- January 17, 2017: The Lines are Redrawn in “Injustice 2” Game Trailer
- January 18, 2017: Shopping - “Injustice 2” for Playstation 4 and Xbox One
- January 19, 2017: “DC Super Hero Girls” Season 3 Teaser
- January 22, 2017: Guinness World Record for Largest Superman Collection
- January 23, 2017: Giveaway Contest - Superman Blue Letterman Jacket Winner
- January 25, 2017: Shopping - Superman Shorts
- January 26, 2017: Superman Returns to Broadway... Sort Of
- January 26, 2017: DC Comics Sends Copyright Warning to Vancouver Realtor
- January 27, 2017: Broadway's Superman Bob Holiday Passes Away
- January 27, 2017: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Batnapped”
- January 28, 2017: President Trump Reimagined as President Luthor
- January 30, 2017: Giveaway Contest - Superman Blue Hoodie Winner
- February 1, 2017: Shopping - Valentine's Day Gifts
- February 3, 2017: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Surprise”
- February 8, 2017: Shopping - Superman Pens
- February 9, 2017: “Justice League Action Run” Mobile Game
- February 9, 2017: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Hero of the Month: Beast Boy”
- February 14, 2017: A Chat with Guinness World Record Holder of Largest Superman Collection
- February 14, 2017: Send a Super Valentine's Day Virtual Greeting Card
- February 15, 2017: Shopping - Superman Gift Bags
- February 16, 2017: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Tales from the Kryptomites Part 1”
- February 19, 2017: DC Collectibles at New York Toy Fair 2017
- February 21, 2017: Married Superman - Poll Results
- February 22, 2017: DC Kids to Premiere March 3
- February 22, 2017: Shopping - Superman Headphones
- February 23, 2017: “Injustice 2” Video - Shattered Alliances: Part 1
- February 23, 2017: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Tales from the Kryptomites Part 2”
- February 25, 2017: “Injustice 2” Gameplay Video
- March 1, 2017: Read the First Two Chapters of “Lois Lane: Triple Threat” Online
- March 1, 2017: Shopping - Supergirl/Superman Dresses
- March 2, 2017: Superman Celebration 2017 - Are You Ready?
- March 2, 2017: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Seeing Red”
- March 3, 2017: The Launch of “DC Kids” & “Justice League Action: Run”
- March 4, 2017: DC Ooshies - Collect Them All!
- March 5, 2017: Celebrity Guests for 2017 Superman Celebration Announced
- March 7, 2017: Funko's Legion of Collectors Superman Box
- March 7, 2017: Moving the “Speeding Bulletin” - Poll Results
- March 8, 2017: General Mills Cereals Get DC Comics Makeover
- March 8, 2017: Homeless Hollywood Superman is Back on Walk of Fame
- March 9, 2017: MAD Presents “Superman and the Miserable, Rotten, No Fun, Really Bad Day”
- March 9, 2017: “Injustice 2” Video - Shattered Alliances: Part 2
- March 9, 2017: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Spring Break”
- March 9, 2017: “DC Super Hero Girls: Intergalactic Games” Trailer
- March 10, 2017: DC Kids - Episode 2
- March 13, 2017: Shopping - St. Patrick's Day
- March 15, 2017: Superman: The Persistence of an American Icon
- March 16, 2017: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Around Metropolis in 80 Seconds”
- March 19, 2017: “Superman: From Cleveland to Krypton” Exhibit
- March 19, 2017: Teen Boy Finds 7.44-carat “Superman's Diamond”
- March 20, 2017: Shopping - Supergirl Sleepwear
- March 21, 2017: Sonic Drive-In “Justice League Action” Toys
- March 22, 2017: Photos Wanted for “Noel Neill: First Lady of Metropolis” Presentation
- March 22, 2017: “The Art of DC - Dawn of the Super Heroes” Exhibition in Paris
- March 23, 2017: “Injustice 2” Video - Shattered Alliances: Part 3
- March 24, 2017: New Superman Homepage Mailing List
- March 28, 2017: Website Visits - Poll Results
- April 1, 2017: Our April Fools Day Pranks
- April 2, 2017: Justice League Showbag at Sydney Royal Easter Show
- April 2, 2017: DC Kids Super Hero Month
- April 2, 2017: “The Mad Scientist” Superman Fan Animation
- April 5, 2017: DC All Access Honored in 2017 Webby Awards
- April 6, 2017: “Injustice 2” Video - Shattered Alliances: Part 4
- April 7, 2017: Giveaway Contest Winner - Superman Blue Letterman Jacket
- April 10, 2017: Shopping - Superman Easter Gifts
- April 10, 2017: New DC Super Hero Activewear Inspires Fans to “Embrace Your Power”
- April 10, 2017: PEZ Candy Launch DC Super Hero Girls Line
- April 11, 2017: Exploring the Gear System in “Injustice 2”
- April 11, 2017: Falling For Our April Fools Day Pranks - Poll Results
- April 13, 2017: Kotobukiya Unveils the DC Comics Rebirth 1/10 Scale ArtFX+ Superman Statue
- April 17, 2017: Shopping - Superman, Supergirl and Justice League 2018 Calendars
- April 18, 2017: Purchasing the “Injustice 2” Video Game - Poll Results
- April 20, 2017: “Injustice 2” Video - Shattered Alliances: Part 5
- April 24, 2017: “Injustice 2” Brainiac Video
- April 24, 2017: Shopping - Superman Golf Accessories
- April 25, 2017: Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi Entertainment Theme Park
- April 27, 2017: Injustice 2 - Introducing Darkseid!
- April 27, 2017: Tune in for the “Injustice 2” Live Stream Event
- April 27, 2017: Elliot S! Maggin Announces “Superman: Miracle Monday” Reissue
- April 27, 2017: Superman: A Symbol of Hope Musical Ornament With Light
- May 1, 2017: Superman Homepage “Meet & Greet” at Superman Celebration
- May 1, 2017: Shopping - Daily Planet Merchandise
- May 3, 2017: TriForce Reveals “Injustice 2: The Versus Collection” Statues
- May 4, 2017: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “For Art's Sake”
- May 6, 2017: “Superman: From Cleveland to Krypton” Exhibit Opens Today
- May 8, 2017: Shopping - Lois Lane Novels
- May 9, 2017: JAKKS BIG-FIGS Presents the DC Originals Tribute Series
- May 9, 2017: Everything You Need to Know About “Injustice 2”
- May 11, 2017: Henry Cavill Visits “Art of DC - Dawn of the Superheroes” Paris Exhibit
- May 11, 2017: “Injustice 2” Mobile Game Now Available
- May 11, 2017: Dean Cain Replaces Erica Durance at Superman Celebration
- May 12, 2017: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Wildside: Part 1”
- May 14, 2017: Gwenda Bond Chats About Her Third Lois Lane Novel “Triple Threat”
- May 15, 2017: Official “Injustice 2” Gameplay Launch Trailer
- May 15, 2017: Reissue Edition of “Superman: Miracle Monday” Now Available!
- May 16, 2017: Official “Injustice 2” Wallpapers
- May 16, 2017: New Superman Jersey Available for Russell Crowe's Rabbitohs
- May 16, 2017: “Lois Lane: Triple Threat” - Poll Results
- May 18, 2017: Superman Celebration TV Commercial
- May 19, 2017: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Wildside: Part 2”
- May 20, 2017: Superman is Guinness World Record's Longest-Running Videogame Character
- May 22, 2017: DC Collectibles Reveals New 2018 DC Artist Alley Line of Statues
- May 22, 2017: Shopping - Superman Cookie Jars
- May 22, 2017: Video - New Superman Jersey Available for Russell Crowe's Rabbitohs
- May 23, 2017: “Miracle Monday” Novel - Poll Results
- June 1, 2017: “LEGO DC Super Hero Girls: Brain Drain” Coming August 8 to DVD
- June 1, 2017: New Panini Justice League Trading Card Game
- June 1, 2017: Knight Models Unveils Kryptonian-Themed DCU Miniatures
- June 2, 2017: Superman Celebration 2017 Poster and T-Shirts
- June 2, 2017: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Day of Fun-Ship”
- June 5, 2017: Shopping - Superman Fidget Spinners
- June 7, 2017: Movie World Australia Announces DC Rivals Hypercoaster
- June 7, 2017: Jon Kent and Krypto Join Kotobukiya ArtFX+ Series
- June 8, 2017: Superman Celebration Videos
- June 8, 2017: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Ares Up There”
- June 12, 2017: Shopping - Superman Day T-Shirt Sale
- June 15, 2017: Jakks Unveils “Justice League” Figures
- June 15, 2017: Funko Unveils SDCC 2017 “Wonder Twins” Pop! Figures
- June 15, 2017: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Stealth 101: Part 1”
- June 19, 2017: Shopping - Superman Clocks
- June 20, 2017: Superman Celebration Attendance - Poll Results
- June 22, 2017: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Stealth 101: Part 2”
- June 26, 2017: Shopping - Superman Speakers
- June 27, 2017: Best Superman Voice Actor - Poll Results
- June 29, 2017: Lex Luthor vs Batman
- June 29, 2017: Watch 3 Episodes of the New “Justice League Action” Online Animated Shorts
- June 29, 2017: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “A Fury Scorned”
- June 29, 2017: “Superman: The Animated Series” Superman Bust Bank
- June 29, 2017: Funko “Stupor Duck” Figures
- June 29, 2017: Nano Metalfigs DC Collectible Sets From Jada Toys
- June 29, 2017: SDCC Exclusive “Justice League” Pin Mate Set
- July 3, 2017: Shopping - Superman Coffee Mugs
- July 4, 2017: San Diego Comic-Con Attendance - Poll Results
- July 6, 2017: New “Justice League Action” Online Animated Shorts Episode - “Good Cop, Bat Cop”
- July 6, 2017: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Body Electric”
- July 10, 2017: “Justice League” Movie Superman Chair Cape
- July 10, 2017: Shopping - Superman Towels
- July 11, 2017: “Own the School Year Like a Hero” Walmart TV Commercial
- July 13, 2017: New “Justice League Action” Online Animated Shorts Episode - “It's a Trap!”
- July 13, 2017: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Techless Tuesday”
- July 13, 2017: Favorite Superman Nickname - Poll Results
- July 14, 2017: WBTV San Diego Comic-Con Bags and Pins
- July 14, 2017: Jada Toys Unveils “Justice League” Movie Metalfigs
- July 17, 2017: Yamato Announces Superman and Supergirl Fantasy Figure Statues
- July 17, 2017: Shopping - Superman Shorts
- July 19, 2017: Warner Bros. Comic-Con 2017 Booth Release and Signing Info
- July 20, 2017: Tweeterhead Reveals DC Super Powers Collection Supergirl and Mr. Mxyzptlk Statues
- July 20, 2017: Live Reporting from San Diego Comic-Con
- July 20, 2017: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Fresh Ares - Part 1”
- July 20, 2017: New “Justice League Action” Online Animated Shorts Episode - “Lassoo of Lies”
- July 20, 2017: Check Out the DC Collectibles Reveals from SDCC
- July 23, 2017: Our San Diego Comic-Con Photo Gallery
- July 24, 2017: Shopping - Superman Metal Posters
- July 25, 2017: DC Super Hero Girls Magazine
- July 25, 2017: Hot Toys Unveils “Justice League” Cosbaby Figurines
- July 26, 2017: Fansets DC Comics Pins Now Available
- July 27, 2017: New “Justice League Action” Online Animated Shorts Episode - “Quality Time”
- July 27, 2017: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Fresh Ares - Part 2”
- July 31, 2017: Shopping - Superman House Keys
- August 3, 2017: New “Justice League Action” Online Animated Shorts Episode - “Selfie Help”
- August 3, 2017: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Fresh Ares - Part 3”
- August 6, 2017: Capstone Releases New “Justice League” Stone Arch Books
- August 7, 2017: Shopping - Superman Stone Arch Books
- August 9, 2017: Video - Top 10 Superman Voice Actors of All Time
- August 10, 2017: New “Justice League Action” Online Animated Shorts Episode - “Special Delivery”
- August 13, 2017: Derek Fridolfs Discusses His “Justice League” Stone Arch Books
- August 14, 2017: Shopping - Superman Light Switch Covers
- August 17, 2017: New “Justice League Action” Online Animated Shorts Episode - “Justice 123 Go!”
- August 21, 2017: Shopping - Superman Cake Toppers
- August 23, 2017: Mattel Releases “Justice League” Movie UNO Set
- August 23, 2017: Jelly Belly Debuts DC Comics' Super Hero Collection
- August 23, 2017: Medicom MAFEX 6-inch “Justice League” Superman Figure
- August 23, 2017: Funko Announces DC Dorbz Wave 2
- August 27, 2017: DC Comics Rereleases Anti-Hate Superman Poster
- August 28, 2017: Revealing The Costume
- August 31, 2017: Funko Announces “First Appearance Superman” NYCC Exclusive Figure
- August 31, 2017: Superhero Exhibition at the Yellowstone Art Museum in Montana
- September 4, 2017: Shopping - RoomMates Peel and Stick Decals
- September 4, 2017: “Lois Lane” Author Gwenda Bond Attending LadiesCon2017
- September 7, 2017: Child's Lost Superman-Themed Prosthetic Leg Returned to Owner
- September 11, 2017: Shopping - Superman Watches
- September 14, 2017: DC Deck-Building Game Multiverse Box
- September 16, 2017: “Justice League” Stamp Pack Coming to Australia
- September 18, 2017: Shopping - Superman Tin Totes
- September 22, 2017: Top 10 Superman Songs of All Time
- September 24, 2017: Shopping - Superman Canvas Wall Art
- October 2, 2017: Shopping - Superman Jewelry
- October 9, 2017: Halloween Costumes
- October 12, 2017: Celebrate “Justice League Day” with Free Comic Book and Temporary Tattoos
- October 12, 2017: Favorite Superman Month - Poll Results
- October 14, 2017: New “Justice League Action” Online Animated Shorts Episode - “Mint Condition”
- October 14, 2017: Stolen Superman Surfboard Returned After 36 Years
- October 16, 2017: Shopping - Superman Halloween Masks
- October 18, 2017: Brazilian Festival of Comics
- October 19, 2017: New “Justice League Action ” Online Animated Shorts Episode - “True Colors ”
- October 20, 2017: Superman Holiday Sweater Giveaway Winner!
- October 23, 2017: Shopping - Superman Lights and Lamps
- October 26, 2017: Halloween Costumes - Poll Results
- October 28, 2017: New “Justice League Action” Online Animated Shorts Episode - “Missing the Mark”
- October 30, 2017: Shopping - Superman Beanies
- November 1, 2017: Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Became Superman
- November 2, 2017: Official “Justice League” Knitted Christmas Sweaters from Merchoid
- November 2, 2017: New “Justice League Action” Online Animated Shorts Episode - “Plastic Man of Steel”
- November 2, 2017: Prime 1 Studio Doomsday Statue
- November 2, 2017: Rarest Superman Collectible - Poll Results
- November 2, 2017: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Fight Flub”
- November 3, 2017: Celebrate “Justice League Day” on November 18
- November 7, 2017: ELEAGUE “Injustice 2” World Championship to Showcase Game's Best Players
- November 9, 2017: New “Justice League Action” Online Animated Shorts Episode - “Something in the Hair”
- November 9, 2017: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Jetsetters”
- November 10, 2017: Shoe Palace Unveils “Justice League” Jackets, Sneakers and Slippers
- November 13, 2017: Shopping - Popfunk DC Comics Logo Justice League T-Shirts
- November 14, 2017: Listen to Two “Superman vs The Supernatural” Podcasts
- November 16, 2017: New “Justice League Action” Online Animated Shorts Episode - “Super Stakeout”
- November 16, 2017: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “A New Perry-Spective”
- November 16, 2017: Earth 3 Villains Attack “DC Universe Online”
- November 20, 2017: Shopping - Black Friday Deals
- November 21, 2017: New Book - “Superman in Myth and Folklore”
- November 22, 2017: Movie World Australia Opens DC Rivals Hypercoaster
- November 23, 2017: New “Justice League Action” Online Animated Shorts Episode - “Drivers Ed”
- November 23, 2017: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “Dog Day After School”
- November 23, 2017: Superman at the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
- November 27, 2017: Shopping - Superman Christmas Collectibles
- November 30, 2017: New “Justice League Action” Online Animated Shorts Episode - “Skyjacked”
- November 30, 2017: New “DC Super Hero Girls” Episode - “It's A Superful Life”
- December 4, 2017: Shopping - Superman Home Video Collections
- December 7, 2017: New “Justice League Action” Online Animated Shorts Episode - “The Goddess Must Be Crazy”
- December 7, 2017: Cryptozoic Entertainment Announces DC Teekeez
- December 11, 2017: Shopping - Superman, Supergirl and Justice League 2018 Calendars
- December 12, 2017: The Results and Winners of the 2017 SHIELD Awards!
- December 14, 2017: New “Justice League Action” Online Animated Shorts Episode - “Eezy Freezy”
- December 14, 2017: Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment Announce “DC in D.C.”
- December 14, 2017: Sideshow Toys Unveils Super Powers Superman Statue
- December 18, 2017: Shopping - Superman Scarves, Mittens and Beanies
- December 19, 2017: Giveaway Contest Winner - Superman Case or Skin from Skinit
- December 21, 2017: New “Justice League Action” Online Animated Shorts Episode - “Clown Party”
- December 24, 2017: Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Super New Year!
- December 24, 2017: Send a Super Christmas Virtual Greeting Card
- December 24, 2017: Christmas Wish List - Poll Results
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