In response to Warner Bros' (owner of DC Comics) recent legal maneuvers, Laura Siegel Larson, daughter of Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel, wrote a letter to the public.
Here is the unedited letter:
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Forget the skies of Metropolis, Superman’s coming to Cleveland!
A permanent exhibit paying tribute to Superman is opening in the airport in Cleveland — the city where the "man of steel" was created.
Relatives of Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster will be at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Thursday night for the opening of the exhibit.
The Superman exhibit was put together by the Siegel and Shuster Society, a group formed to honor the boys who created a worldwide cultural icon in the midst of the Great Depression. Superman fans contributed about $50,000 for the exhibit.
Next summer marks 75 years since Superman first appeared in "Action Comics" No. 1, heralding a worldwide comic book industry. A near perfect copy of that 10 cent comic sold last year for $2.1 million.
Action Comics #0 – Don’t Steal Superman’s Cape!
• Don’t miss “The Boy Who Stole Superman’s Cape”
• Grant Morrison weaves the history of Clark Kent’s early days in Metropolis!
ACTION COMICS #0 Written by GRANT MORRISON
Backup story written by SHOLLY FISCH
Art and cover by BEN OLIVER
Backup story art by CAFU
Variant cover by RAGS MORALES
1:100 B&W Variant cover by BEN OLIVER
On sale SEPTEMBER 5 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T Combo pack edition: $4.99 US •
The ‘Super-Smooch’ makes it all the way to the evening news..
(CBS News) Superman kissing Wonder Woman?
Yes, if you can believe it – the Man of Steel has finally stolen a kiss with his longtime superhero cohort.
The Wachowskis to Direct Justice League?
Following yesterday's comments by Ben Affleck that he is not working on the Justice League movie comes word that "The Matrix" trilogy helmers Andy and Lana Wachowski may be in contention for the job as well.
According to Moviehole, "Warner Bros are apparently jazzed with “Cloud Atlas”, and love that it’s as much a spectacle as it is a showcase for the immense ensemble involved, so it makes sense the W’s are under consideration." Besides bringing the blockbuster "Matrix" trilogy to the big screen, the Wachowkis co-wrote and produced the graphic novel adaptation V For Vendetta, and directed, wrote and produced Speed Racer. Warner Bros. will release their Cloud Atlas in theaters on October 26.
Will Beall is writing the script for Justice League, which is expected to include such popular characters as Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman and The Flash.
Do you think the Wachowskis would be a good fit for this project?
“Superman: The Animated Series” Returns to Television
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Fans of "Superman – The Animated Series" will once again have the opportunity to watch the hit series when it returns to television this September on The Hub Network.
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Premiering September 6, 1996 on The WB Network, the animated series paid tribute to both the classic Superman of old and the newer "modern" Superman. For instance, the depiction of Krypton reflects the older idealized version in the Silver Age of Comic Books while the scope of Superman's powers reflect the more restrained contemporary concept as developed by John Byrne in that the superhero has to struggle to perform spectacular feats, while Clark Kent is shown to be openly, if quietly, self-confident. Midway through the series' run, it was combined with The New Batman Adventures to become The New Batman/Superman Adventures. Beginning September 3rd, the series will air Monday – Friday mornings at 9AM and Monday – Thursday evenings at 6:30PM. Other 90's programs that The Hub has acquired for their new Fall season include "Sliders" and "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys." |
First Official SOS Contest!! (Anyone Can Participate!)
The rules are simple:
Choose one or more of the images below (after the jump—>), download it, then color it. Add captions if you like. Make it funny, make it poignant, (almost) anything goes! Attach your submission in an email to shuster480@gmail.com . The best of the best will be displayed on SOS.com with an optional bio of yourself to go with it! So get out your virtual crayons and markers and have at it!!
Aquaman has a sense of Humor?
Earlier today TV Guide ran an exclusive first look at the upcoming variant cover for AQUAMAN #12 that features the Robot Chicken DC Comics Special. Check out the new variant cover below, and buy your own copy when AQUAMAN #12 goes on sale August 29 in comic book shops everywhere.
The variant cover for AQUAMAN #12 features the upcoming
Robot Chicken DC Comics Special, premiereing on Sept. 9 at
Midnight (ET/PT) on Adult Swim.
Henry Cavill No Longer Engaged to Ellen Whitaker
Soon to be Superman, Henry Cavill and Ellen Whitaker have mutually decided to end their engagement, a source confirms to Us Weekly.
"There was no fallout. They just both agreed it wasn't working," the source explains.
"They broke up three months ago."
The WB shutting down Direct-to-DVD
TheWrap.com reports that Warner Bros. will shut down their direct-to-video label Warner Premiere this month, citing the downturn in the home entertainment industry as the reason. "Given the continuing decline in the direct-to-video film market and shifting business models in the production of digital series, the decision was made to close Warner Premiere," the studio said in a statement to TheWrap. The division will continue and complete production on its remaining film and digital series project into the Fall." The Warner Premiere division will be absorbed into the digital distribution, animation and home video units.
