Superman GuidesThis year, Gotham is New York: Check out every DC panel and meet-up happening at NYCC 2024!You've got your own Batcave (or Fortress of Solitude, if you prefer) at the Javits Center this October 17-20. Let Popverse be your guide to every DC experience you can have at New York Comic Con 2024October 09, 2024Grant DeArmittNewsTom Welling reveals why he stopped appearing in Smallville’s blooper reelTom Welling stopped signing the waiver for one specific reason. October 01, 2024Joshua Lapin-BertoneNewsImagine a Superman comic book by Daniel Warren Johnson and Riley Rossmo. It almost happenedThe roots of the pair's upcoming Image Comics collaboration came from a Superman story that never happenedJuly 30, 2024Chris ArrantNewsJason Aaron has a special claim to fame as a Superman writerToto, I've got a feeling we're not on Krypton anymore!July 26, 2024Avery KaplanNewsJames Gunn’s DC Studios reboot debuts at SDCC 2024 in the form of first official Superman, Creature Commandos merchComic Con attendees can pick up the first officially-licensed merch from both James Gunn's Superman and upcoming Max animated series Creature Commandos at the DC Booth, #4545July 24, 2024Grant DeArmittFeaturesBatman, Superman, and Wonder Woman lead the new All In line-up for DC's comic book rebirth this fallMeet the new Absolute Universe... and see what changes are coming to DC's core DCU books, as well, as the publisher starts to pull back the curtains on the new era of DC comicsJuly 18, 2024Graeme McMillanFeaturesSuperman’s live-action S-shield through the ages, from Kirk Alyn to David CorenswetSuperman is identified by his chest symbol, and we are looking back at all the Superman logos to date in live-action.July 09, 2024Leon MillerNewsThe secret Britney Spears influence on DC's Superman: Harvests of Youth by Sina GraceThe pop star's hometown helped shape the look of SmallvilleJuly 02, 2024Gary CatigGuidesThe Best DC Comics superhero live-action series ever, ranked from the best show to the worst!From The Adventures of Superman in 1952 to Superman & Lois in 2024, we're covering every TV show based on a DC ComicJune 25, 2024Grant DeArmittFeaturesBrandon Routh shares some words of wisdom for the next cinematic Superman, David CorenswetWhat should David Corenswet know to be the best Superman? Former Man of Steel Brandon Routh says it's about the heart, not the powersJune 24, 2024Joshua Lapin-BertoneGuidesAll 34 DC Comics' animated series, ranked from best to worst!We rank every DC Comics related cartoon! Who got first place, and which show was the worst?June 22, 2024Joshua Lapin-BertoneFeaturesHomelander vs. Superman - who wins? The Boys cast answer one of fans' most persistent questionsThe Boys cast explains why Superman doesn’t stand a chance against HomelanderJune 12, 2024Joshua Lapin-BertoneNewsHow did Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman first meet and team-up? DC is finally going to tell that storyBatman/Superman: World's Finest #30 will tell the first team-up of DC's three iconic characters this summerMay 17, 2024Graeme McMillanFeaturesHow Superman and TMNT's Raphael would get along, according to Darren CrissThe Man of Steel and Ninja Turtle voice actor makes a crossover happenMay 08, 2024Dave BuesingNewsThe big news from DC's Superman costume reveal isn't the costume (it's the trunks)You'll believe a man can wear red underwear on the outside, especially Superman.May 06, 2024Chris ArrantFeaturesAll 8 of DC's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month variant covers for 2024Characters Cassandra Cain, Monkey Prince, Kong Kenan, and more are part of DC's celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritageMay 01, 2024Grant DeArmittFeaturesA 7-year old was run over by a truck, but Superman helped him through it - and now he's drawing the hero for DCAction Comics artist Eddy Barrows shares his personal connection with DC's SupermanApril 25, 2024Chris ArrantNewsBatman, Wonder Woman, and other DC superheroes lose their superpowers (and more) in DC Comics' July 2024 solicitationsThis summer, Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman will have to deal with a new level of super-threat in DC Comics July 2024 titlesApril 19, 2024Graeme McMillanNewsBatman, Wonder Woman, Superman, Flash, and more get new costumes for DC summer event Absolute PowerThe one-time Justice League have new clothes - and they'll need them, as they're losing their powers.April 18, 2024Chris ArrantFeaturesThe DCEU timeline: A complete chronology of DC’s cinematic universeA complete timeline of every DCEU project, from Man of Steel to Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.April 15, 2024Joshua Lapin-BertoneNewsDC's Superman plans for June 2024 include the fall of the House of Brainiac, the Man of Steel lost in space, and more!Even an army of Lobos can't stop DC's Superman comics leading into the upcoming Absolute Power event storylineMarch 15, 2024Graeme McMillanFeaturesAdult Swim's My Adventures with Superman cartoon is getting more than just a second season: it's getting a comic book!Written by series producer Josie Campbell and drawn by Pablo M. Collar, the My Adventures with Superman comic will fill in the gap between seasons 1 and 2March 07, 2024Grant DeArmittFeaturesSuperman: Everything we know about the 2025 start of the new DCUWho's playing Superman, and what other DC characters are appearing in the movie?March 05, 2024Graeme McMillanFeaturesSuperman cosplayers react to James Gunn's Superman chest symbol revealWatch the reactions and insights in this super-fun video captured by Popverse's Ashley Victoria Robinson!March 04, 2024Ashley V. RobinsonFeaturesDC's James Gunn changes Superman: Legacy title (and shows off the suit)No word yet on whether the 'S' means 'hope'February 29, 2024Grant DeArmittFeaturesHappy Birthday Superman - here's a throwback to one of the most depressing birthday comics of all timeFor the Man Who Has Everything may be the most haunting birthday story everFebruary 28, 2024Tiffany BabbNewsThe first Superman: Legacy cast photo is here (but unfortunately not in their costumes!)Director James Gunn shared a post-table read photo to his InstagramFebruary 22, 2024Grant DeArmittNewsThe CW delays Superman & Lois' final season to late 2024Tyler Hoechlin's last flight as Kal-El won't happen this summer.February 20, 2024Fran RuizNewsThe CW didn't cancel Superman & Lois, James Gunn and Warner Bros. did (according to the CW at least)And the reason why it was axed doesn't make a ton of sense.February 20, 2024Fran RuizNewsDC is finally giving Kurt Busiek's Superman comics the special treatment it deservesDC is giving the fan-favorite Astro City co-creator's Superman comics the special treatmentFebruary 16, 2024Chris ArrantFeaturesDC Comics' May 2024 solicitations: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and everything, all in one place!Damian Wayne gets a mature readers solo title, Lobo(s) run amok in Metropolis, and the Trinity of Evil continues to come together...February 16, 2024Graeme McMillanFeaturesDC's Superman plans for May (and beyond) include Lobo, Zod, and maybe the Deadly Doom-Mite of the Fifth Dimension!Wondering what's happening in DC's Superman comics this May? We're here to share allFebruary 16, 2024Graeme McMillanNewsThe Taylor Swift of this weekend's Puppy Bowl is... Superman & Krypto?!Not all heroes wear capes, but these two certainly do.February 09, 2024Trent CannonNewsChristopher Reeve documentary Super/Man coming from Warner Bros. Discovery, but release plans are unclearIs a straight-to-streaming release really enough for this one?February 05, 2024Fran RuizFeaturesWatch now!Watch Adult Swim's new & returning show cavalcade panel from NYCC 2023!The folks responsible for My Adventures with Superman, Rick & Morty, and much more were at New York City Comic Con 2023. Watch it here, presented by DoorDash.January 17, 2024Chris ArrantNewsHow Smallville set the stage for Netflix’s WednesdayAre you enjoying Wednesday? You have Smallville to thank for that.December 20, 2023Joshua Lapin-BertoneFeaturesHow Smallville started the superhero television revolution (You're welcome, Arrowverse!)Is Smallville responsible for the current slate of superhero televisions shows? Michael Rosenbaum makes the case.December 11, 2023Joshua Lapin-BertoneFeaturesHow Michael Rosenbaum's disastrous audition for Smallville's Lex Luthor got him the partHow Smallville's Lex Luthor did everything wrong, but still got the part.December 11, 2023Joshua Lapin-BertoneNewsMost of the DCEU movies are now on Netflix (Sorry, Max)Just eight more reasons not to renew that subscription.December 01, 2023Trent CannonFeaturesWill James Gunn’s DC Universe include the Smallville cast? Michael Rosenbaum has hopesMichael Rosenbaum discusses the possibility of the Smallville cast appearing in James Gunn’s DC Universe.November 27, 2023Joshua Lapin-BertoneFeaturesDC Comics gift guide: Caped presents for Christmas 2023Make the DC fans in your life happier with presents that even gloomy Bruce Wayne would enjoy.November 22, 2023Fran RuizNewsDC Studios asked a Euphoria star about playing their next Superman, but gets turned down for it being "too dark"He was probably thinking about the Snyder-verse.November 14, 2023Fran RuizFeaturesGotham City's Spider-Man? Marvel & DC almost did a company-wide origin swap in the early '00sIn one of his recent newsletters, Marvel editor Tom Brevoort explains how the role reversal almost turned the two biggest comic universes upside downNovember 12, 2023Grant DeArmittNewsDC and Jason Aaron are cooking up a "darker and scarier" version of Bizarro for 2024Jason Aaron promises "the most Bizarro of all Bizarro stories".November 11, 2023Chris ArrantNewsDC era on The CW ends with Superman & Lois' fourth seasonSuperman's only weaknesses are kryptonite and budget cuts.November 03, 2023Trent CannonNewsNicolas Cage confirms that was him as Superman in The Flash, but he never fought a giant spiderWe could have had something actually poignant.November 02, 2023Trent CannonNewsWe will probably never get a Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe animated film, and that's awfulAt least we still have our fanfiction on the subject.October 19, 2023Trent CannonNewsFormer Marvel flagship writer Jason Aaron takes over DC's Action ComicsThis will be the first time Jason Aaron writes SupermanOctober 13, 2023Tiffany BabbFeaturesSpoilers!Superman goes to therapy (and it's about time)Superman may be the most indestructible hero in the DCU, but even he has to be honest about his mental health. Here's how Superman: Lost addresses the pressures of saving the dayOctober 10, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesLiveblog!Follow DC's Metropolis All-Stars panel with Superman (and some friends) to New York Comic ConGet live updates from DC's Metropolis All Stars NYCC panel!October 02, 2023Joshua Lapin-BertoneFeaturesSuperman: How Clark Kent’s day job is his most under-appreciated assetClark Kent’s professional career is an overlooked part of the Superman mythos. Here’s how DC is fixing that.September 26, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesKneel Before Zod: Joe Casey returns to DC's Superman line to align with the iconic villainThe new series, set in current continuity, will see Zod go from newly-settled family man to something far darkerSeptember 08, 2023Grant DeArmittFeaturesHow to reinvent Superman (and Lex Luthor) for the next generation of readers, according to Brendan Reichs“Everything you write you're really putting yourself into the characters,” Reichs saysAugust 25, 2023Ashley V. RobinsonFeaturesThe Flash movie: A guide to all the cameos and surprise DC superhero appearances in The FlashBatman? Yep. Superman? yep. Flash? Yep. And more. OGs, icons, deep cuts, and more from the FlashAugust 24, 2023Gary CatigFeaturesScott Pilgrim anime features a reunion cast that is surprisingly superhero-studdedBrie Larson is Captain Marvel, Chris Evans is Captain America, Michael Cera is Allan... and so onAugust 17, 2023Grant DeArmittFeaturesSuperman: How the Daily Planet changed the superhero gameThe Daily Planet is more than a staple in the Superman mythos - it's also a foundational trope in the superhero genreAugust 08, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesSuperman: How to watch all of of the Man of Steel's live-action movies and TV shows in chronological or release orderHow to make sense of all the Supermen, all the Superman series, and all the great stories of the live-action SupermanAugust 05, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesDC Studios is developing Watchmen and Crisis on Infinite Earths animated feature filmsThe movies adapting landmark comic books were announced at San Diego Comic Con 2023.July 23, 2023Grant DeArmittFeaturesReturn of Superman 30th anniversary special revealed at San Diego Comic Con 2023At DC's Jim Lee & Friends panel, fans got to hear about the upcoming special celebrationJuly 22, 2023Grant DeArmittFeaturesFollow along live!SDCC 2023: DC's World of Metropolis panel flies Superman to Comic ConJoshua Williamson, Sina Grace, and Phillip Kennedy Johnson are at San Diego Comic Con 2023 for an all-Superman panel.July 18, 2023Tiffany BabbFeaturesFollow along live!SDCC 2023: The Dawn of DC is here, but not before some Knight TerrorsDC is bringing Joshua Williamson, Jeremy Adams, and Dennis Culver to San Diego Comic Con 2023 to talk this year's company-wide crossover Knight Terrors.July 18, 2023Graeme McMillanFeaturesFollow along live!SDCC 2023: A bright future for superheroes in the Dawn of DC panelRam V, Joshua Williamson, Tom King and more head to San Diego Comic Con 2023 to talk about the gleaming future of DC's superheroes.July 18, 2023Graeme McMillanFeaturesSuperman writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson joins Enter the Popverse to talk about the Man of SteelNothing like a bit of Super-energy to start off your weekendJune 28, 2023Tiffany BabbFeaturesThe story behind that Nicolas Cage Superman cameo (and the spider) in DC's The Flash movieA Superman lives 25 years after its cancellation.June 23, 2023Gary CatigFeaturesWill James Gunn's Superman: Legacy casting buck the oddly fascinating Superman lead actor trend of the last 17 years?The last three on-screen Supermen had all tried, and failed, to play the character in an earlier incarnationJune 20, 2023Graeme McMillanFeaturesGene Luen Yang and the quintessential American superhero, SupermanA deep dive into Gene Luen Yang's body of work and how led him to become the best modern Superman writerMay 25, 2023Ritesh BabuFeatures20th century boys: the (temporary) end of the superhero setThe short-term disappearance of the superhero post-World War IIMay 18, 2023Graeme McMillanFeaturesThe tragedy of Funnyman: How the the creators of Superman tried to make lightning strike twiceThe 75th anniversary of the Siegel and Shuster comeback that never came.May 18, 2023Alex JaffeNewsRemember Batman and Superman's first meeting? Turns out you don't, as DC is revealing it this fall in a retcon centered on a "secret loss"August's #18 of the fan-favorite series will reveal the first time Batman and Superman metMay 17, 2023Graeme McMillanFeaturesWatch the Smallville's Michael Rosenbaum, Kristin Kreuk, Erica Durance, and John Glover reunite and reminisce about the fondly-remembered DC Superman showKristin Kreuk, Erica Durance, Michael Rosenbaum and John Glover talked about Smallville at the C2E2 2023, and you can watch it live like you were there!May 03, 2023Grant DeArmittFeaturesDC's Knight Terrors: All the info, all the titles, behind DC's summer horror eventThe first big event of the Dawn of DC era begins with a Free Comic Book Day special issue this MayApril 27, 2023Graeme McMillanFeaturesThe legacy heroes and horrors of Mark Waid's DCLet's consider Waid's legacy through the framework of certain key figuresApril 27, 2023Ritesh BabuFeaturesSpoilers!Superman: How DC has changed the Man of Steel's legacy with a new comic book seriesThe first arc of Joshua Williamson and Jamal Campbell’s Superman run celebrates the Superman mythos while exploring a new frontier. Here’s how.April 19, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesA new Superman series is coming from Mark Waid, Bryan Hitch, and DC's 17 & up imprintSuperman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor revisits the time travel twists of the first movie to save his greatest foeApril 13, 2023Chris ArrantFeaturesWhy doesn't Shazam work as a comic book character?Shazam has been around for almost as long as Superman but he's never enjoyed much success. Why is that? And how do we fix it?March 13, 2023Jim McDermottFeaturesSpoilers!Reign of the Supermen: Behind the DC Universe's growing men and women of tomorrowWhile Superman may be one of the strongest characters in the DCU, he's far from alone. Here are all the Superman analogues and pastiches currently active in the DCU.February 14, 2023Sam StoneNewsBatman, Superman, Joker, and Stormwatch leading new Brave and The Bold series for DCCreators for the first issue include Tom King, Dan Mora, Christopher Cantwell, and Javier RodriguezFebruary 14, 2023Graeme McMillanNewsDC Studios announces their 10-project slate including new Superman, Batman, and Authority projectsNew Superman, new Batman, new Supergirl and... a Booster Gold TV show?February 10, 2023Graeme McMillanFeaturesHow DC Studios' plans re-position Superman: Legacy as the platonic ideal of a superhero (something we've had very few of)It may be no coincidence that James Gunn and Peter Safran are calling Superman: Legacy the launch of the new eraFebruary 01, 2023Graeme McMillanFeaturesIn Februaries past..This Month in Comics History, February 2023 - Robin dies, Hägar sets sail, Garfield ditches Garfield and moreWebcomics enter a softer world, Superman enters the Silver Age, and we follow The Way of the Househusband.February 01, 2023Alex JaffeFeaturesSuperman and his secret identity: Should DC really be putting the Man of Steel back in the closet?Does Superman actually need a secret identity?January 30, 2023Jim McDermottFeaturesThe coming of Superman: Joshua Williamson & Jamal Campbell take us inside DC's relaunch of its flagship titleWith DC relaunching the main Superman ongoing series this February, Joshua Williamson and Jamal Campbell set the stage for their epic story in a Popverse interview.January 27, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesSpoilersPower shift: How Batman: Fortress introduces a very different Dark Knight of SteelGary Whitta and Darick Robertson’s Batman: Fortress stands completed, with its heist on the Fortress of Solitude ending with a drastically altered balance of power.January 18, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesPutting the mask back on: how comic book characters have regained their secret identitiesSuperman just got his secret identity reset. How has that gone for other super heroes?January 03, 2023Jim McDermottFeaturesBlack Adam's ending and surprise post-credits scene explainedThere's a new protector in Kahndaq, and a new force to be reckoned with in the DCUDecember 12, 2022Graeme McMillanGuidesThe 10 best DC Comics of all timeBatman: Year One, DC: New Frontier, and a couple (possible) surprises!December 02, 2022Graeme McMillanNewsWhy the return of Superman's secret identity might be larger than the Man of SteelThe iconic status quo returns in Action Comics #1050 in DecemberNovember 23, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesSpoilersSuperman: The Man of Steel and his son have The TalkWith Jon and Clark Kent reunited at last, the two Supermen have a frank discussion about Jon’s sexual orientation in an overdue and honest father-son talkNovember 08, 2022Sam StoneFeaturesSpoilers!DC's Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #6: Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere tease a grand finaleDark Crisis on Infinite Earths reaches its penultimate issue, with the fate of the DC Universe all hinging on the final, epic battle. Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere are here to highlight the issue’s big momentsNovember 08, 2022Sam StoneFeaturesStreaming VideoWatch DC's Superman panel from NYCC 2022 with Dan Jurgens, Joshua Williamson, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Mark Russell and Alex Segura30 years after the Death of Superman, Joshua Williamson, Mark Russell, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, and Dan Jurgens join moderator Alex Segura for DC’s all-things-Superman panel!November 08, 2022Grant DeArmittFeaturesThe Death of Superman: Dan Jurgens reflects on the event’s legacy with a new storyAs DC celebrates the 30th anniversary of The Death of Superman with an oversized special reuniting its creative teams, Dan Jurgens reflects on the legacy of the iconic event.October 31, 2022Sam StoneFeaturesStreaming VideoTom Welling, Erica Durance, and Laura Vandervoort are talking Smallville in London - watch it here!Don’t miss this look back on the lasting legacy of Smallville as stars Tom Welling, Erica Durance, and Laura Vandervoort take the Main Stage at MCM.October 30, 2022Grant DeArmittFeaturesReviewBatman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons has very little to offer anyone outside of its target audienceBatman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons went over well at its premiere at NYCC, but was often slow and predictableOctober 19, 2022Greg SilberFeaturesSuperman: Phillip Kennedy Johnson unpacks the Man of Steel’s homecoming return to EarthAs Superman returns to Earth in the pages of Action Comics, Phillip Kennedy Johnson unpacks the latest developments for the Man of Steel and his family set to alter the course of Superman mythos.September 26, 2022Sam StoneFeaturesSuperman: Space Age's Mark Russell delves into the DC hero as "the voice of sincerity and honesty about what the world needs from him"What the world needs now is more people like Superman. Mark Russell and Mike Allred give us that in Superman: Space AgeAugust 26, 2022Ashley V. RobinsonNewsWhy are people talking about a 2019 article about Superman movies, anyway?Social media is abuzz about a story concerning Warner Bros' plans for Superman - but it's three years old.July 27, 2022Graeme McMillanNewsNew Gods lumber into DCeased with 12-page War of the Undead Gods #1 previewThe finale of DC's DCeased series, written by Tom Taylor with art from Trevor HairsineJuly 21, 2022Tiffany BabbFeaturesDark Crisis: Tom King and Chris Burnham offer a spoilerly peek into Superman’s prisonAs the truth behind the Justice League’s twisted imprisonment in Dark Crisis is revealed, Tom King and Chris Burnham detail Superman’s twisted role in the crossover.July 15, 2022Sam StoneFeaturesSpoilers'Death of the Justice League'? Maybe not, as revealed in Worlds Without A Justice League: Superman this weekHow a classic piece of DC comics history informs what really happened in Justice League #75 and Dark Crisis #1July 15, 2022Graeme McMillanFeaturesSpoilers!Batman vs. Superman, Flashpoint Edition: Geoff Johns, Jeremy Adams, and Tim Sheridan talk Flashpoint Beyond #3 (and the return of Hypertime!)Flashpoint Beyond is halfway over: Flashpoint writers talk Issue ThreeJuly 06, 2022Grant DeArmittPage 1 of 2
GuidesThis year, Gotham is New York: Check out every DC panel and meet-up happening at NYCC 2024!You've got your own Batcave (or Fortress of Solitude, if you prefer) at the Javits Center this October 17-20. Let Popverse be your guide to every DC experience you can have at New York Comic Con 2024October 09, 2024Grant DeArmitt
NewsTom Welling reveals why he stopped appearing in Smallville’s blooper reelTom Welling stopped signing the waiver for one specific reason. October 01, 2024Joshua Lapin-Bertone
NewsImagine a Superman comic book by Daniel Warren Johnson and Riley Rossmo. It almost happenedThe roots of the pair's upcoming Image Comics collaboration came from a Superman story that never happenedJuly 30, 2024Chris Arrant
NewsJason Aaron has a special claim to fame as a Superman writerToto, I've got a feeling we're not on Krypton anymore!July 26, 2024Avery Kaplan
NewsJames Gunn’s DC Studios reboot debuts at SDCC 2024 in the form of first official Superman, Creature Commandos merchComic Con attendees can pick up the first officially-licensed merch from both James Gunn's Superman and upcoming Max animated series Creature Commandos at the DC Booth, #4545July 24, 2024Grant DeArmitt
FeaturesBatman, Superman, and Wonder Woman lead the new All In line-up for DC's comic book rebirth this fallMeet the new Absolute Universe... and see what changes are coming to DC's core DCU books, as well, as the publisher starts to pull back the curtains on the new era of DC comicsJuly 18, 2024Graeme McMillan
FeaturesSuperman’s live-action S-shield through the ages, from Kirk Alyn to David CorenswetSuperman is identified by his chest symbol, and we are looking back at all the Superman logos to date in live-action.July 09, 2024Leon Miller
NewsThe secret Britney Spears influence on DC's Superman: Harvests of Youth by Sina GraceThe pop star's hometown helped shape the look of SmallvilleJuly 02, 2024Gary Catig
GuidesThe Best DC Comics superhero live-action series ever, ranked from the best show to the worst!From The Adventures of Superman in 1952 to Superman & Lois in 2024, we're covering every TV show based on a DC ComicJune 25, 2024Grant DeArmitt
FeaturesBrandon Routh shares some words of wisdom for the next cinematic Superman, David CorenswetWhat should David Corenswet know to be the best Superman? Former Man of Steel Brandon Routh says it's about the heart, not the powersJune 24, 2024Joshua Lapin-Bertone
GuidesAll 34 DC Comics' animated series, ranked from best to worst!We rank every DC Comics related cartoon! Who got first place, and which show was the worst?June 22, 2024Joshua Lapin-Bertone
FeaturesHomelander vs. Superman - who wins? The Boys cast answer one of fans' most persistent questionsThe Boys cast explains why Superman doesn’t stand a chance against HomelanderJune 12, 2024Joshua Lapin-Bertone
NewsHow did Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman first meet and team-up? DC is finally going to tell that storyBatman/Superman: World's Finest #30 will tell the first team-up of DC's three iconic characters this summerMay 17, 2024Graeme McMillan
FeaturesHow Superman and TMNT's Raphael would get along, according to Darren CrissThe Man of Steel and Ninja Turtle voice actor makes a crossover happenMay 08, 2024Dave Buesing
NewsThe big news from DC's Superman costume reveal isn't the costume (it's the trunks)You'll believe a man can wear red underwear on the outside, especially Superman.May 06, 2024Chris Arrant
FeaturesAll 8 of DC's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month variant covers for 2024Characters Cassandra Cain, Monkey Prince, Kong Kenan, and more are part of DC's celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritageMay 01, 2024Grant DeArmitt
FeaturesA 7-year old was run over by a truck, but Superman helped him through it - and now he's drawing the hero for DCAction Comics artist Eddy Barrows shares his personal connection with DC's SupermanApril 25, 2024Chris Arrant
NewsBatman, Wonder Woman, and other DC superheroes lose their superpowers (and more) in DC Comics' July 2024 solicitationsThis summer, Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman will have to deal with a new level of super-threat in DC Comics July 2024 titlesApril 19, 2024Graeme McMillan
NewsBatman, Wonder Woman, Superman, Flash, and more get new costumes for DC summer event Absolute PowerThe one-time Justice League have new clothes - and they'll need them, as they're losing their powers.April 18, 2024Chris Arrant
FeaturesThe DCEU timeline: A complete chronology of DC’s cinematic universeA complete timeline of every DCEU project, from Man of Steel to Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.April 15, 2024Joshua Lapin-Bertone
NewsDC's Superman plans for June 2024 include the fall of the House of Brainiac, the Man of Steel lost in space, and more!Even an army of Lobos can't stop DC's Superman comics leading into the upcoming Absolute Power event storylineMarch 15, 2024Graeme McMillan
FeaturesAdult Swim's My Adventures with Superman cartoon is getting more than just a second season: it's getting a comic book!Written by series producer Josie Campbell and drawn by Pablo M. Collar, the My Adventures with Superman comic will fill in the gap between seasons 1 and 2March 07, 2024Grant DeArmitt
FeaturesSuperman: Everything we know about the 2025 start of the new DCUWho's playing Superman, and what other DC characters are appearing in the movie?March 05, 2024Graeme McMillan
FeaturesSuperman cosplayers react to James Gunn's Superman chest symbol revealWatch the reactions and insights in this super-fun video captured by Popverse's Ashley Victoria Robinson!March 04, 2024Ashley V. Robinson
FeaturesDC's James Gunn changes Superman: Legacy title (and shows off the suit)No word yet on whether the 'S' means 'hope'February 29, 2024Grant DeArmitt
FeaturesHappy Birthday Superman - here's a throwback to one of the most depressing birthday comics of all timeFor the Man Who Has Everything may be the most haunting birthday story everFebruary 28, 2024Tiffany Babb
NewsThe first Superman: Legacy cast photo is here (but unfortunately not in their costumes!)Director James Gunn shared a post-table read photo to his InstagramFebruary 22, 2024Grant DeArmitt
NewsThe CW delays Superman & Lois' final season to late 2024Tyler Hoechlin's last flight as Kal-El won't happen this summer.February 20, 2024Fran Ruiz
NewsThe CW didn't cancel Superman & Lois, James Gunn and Warner Bros. did (according to the CW at least)And the reason why it was axed doesn't make a ton of sense.February 20, 2024Fran Ruiz
NewsDC is finally giving Kurt Busiek's Superman comics the special treatment it deservesDC is giving the fan-favorite Astro City co-creator's Superman comics the special treatmentFebruary 16, 2024Chris Arrant
FeaturesDC Comics' May 2024 solicitations: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and everything, all in one place!Damian Wayne gets a mature readers solo title, Lobo(s) run amok in Metropolis, and the Trinity of Evil continues to come together...February 16, 2024Graeme McMillan
FeaturesDC's Superman plans for May (and beyond) include Lobo, Zod, and maybe the Deadly Doom-Mite of the Fifth Dimension!Wondering what's happening in DC's Superman comics this May? We're here to share allFebruary 16, 2024Graeme McMillan
NewsThe Taylor Swift of this weekend's Puppy Bowl is... Superman & Krypto?!Not all heroes wear capes, but these two certainly do.February 09, 2024Trent Cannon
NewsChristopher Reeve documentary Super/Man coming from Warner Bros. Discovery, but release plans are unclearIs a straight-to-streaming release really enough for this one?February 05, 2024Fran Ruiz
FeaturesWatch now!Watch Adult Swim's new & returning show cavalcade panel from NYCC 2023!The folks responsible for My Adventures with Superman, Rick & Morty, and much more were at New York City Comic Con 2023. Watch it here, presented by DoorDash.January 17, 2024Chris Arrant
NewsHow Smallville set the stage for Netflix’s WednesdayAre you enjoying Wednesday? You have Smallville to thank for that.December 20, 2023Joshua Lapin-Bertone
FeaturesHow Smallville started the superhero television revolution (You're welcome, Arrowverse!)Is Smallville responsible for the current slate of superhero televisions shows? Michael Rosenbaum makes the case.December 11, 2023Joshua Lapin-Bertone
FeaturesHow Michael Rosenbaum's disastrous audition for Smallville's Lex Luthor got him the partHow Smallville's Lex Luthor did everything wrong, but still got the part.December 11, 2023Joshua Lapin-Bertone
NewsMost of the DCEU movies are now on Netflix (Sorry, Max)Just eight more reasons not to renew that subscription.December 01, 2023Trent Cannon
FeaturesWill James Gunn’s DC Universe include the Smallville cast? Michael Rosenbaum has hopesMichael Rosenbaum discusses the possibility of the Smallville cast appearing in James Gunn’s DC Universe.November 27, 2023Joshua Lapin-Bertone
FeaturesDC Comics gift guide: Caped presents for Christmas 2023Make the DC fans in your life happier with presents that even gloomy Bruce Wayne would enjoy.November 22, 2023Fran Ruiz
NewsDC Studios asked a Euphoria star about playing their next Superman, but gets turned down for it being "too dark"He was probably thinking about the Snyder-verse.November 14, 2023Fran Ruiz
FeaturesGotham City's Spider-Man? Marvel & DC almost did a company-wide origin swap in the early '00sIn one of his recent newsletters, Marvel editor Tom Brevoort explains how the role reversal almost turned the two biggest comic universes upside downNovember 12, 2023Grant DeArmitt
NewsDC and Jason Aaron are cooking up a "darker and scarier" version of Bizarro for 2024Jason Aaron promises "the most Bizarro of all Bizarro stories".November 11, 2023Chris Arrant
NewsDC era on The CW ends with Superman & Lois' fourth seasonSuperman's only weaknesses are kryptonite and budget cuts.November 03, 2023Trent Cannon
NewsNicolas Cage confirms that was him as Superman in The Flash, but he never fought a giant spiderWe could have had something actually poignant.November 02, 2023Trent Cannon
NewsWe will probably never get a Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe animated film, and that's awfulAt least we still have our fanfiction on the subject.October 19, 2023Trent Cannon
NewsFormer Marvel flagship writer Jason Aaron takes over DC's Action ComicsThis will be the first time Jason Aaron writes SupermanOctober 13, 2023Tiffany Babb
FeaturesSpoilers!Superman goes to therapy (and it's about time)Superman may be the most indestructible hero in the DCU, but even he has to be honest about his mental health. Here's how Superman: Lost addresses the pressures of saving the dayOctober 10, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesLiveblog!Follow DC's Metropolis All-Stars panel with Superman (and some friends) to New York Comic ConGet live updates from DC's Metropolis All Stars NYCC panel!October 02, 2023Joshua Lapin-Bertone
FeaturesSuperman: How Clark Kent’s day job is his most under-appreciated assetClark Kent’s professional career is an overlooked part of the Superman mythos. Here’s how DC is fixing that.September 26, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesKneel Before Zod: Joe Casey returns to DC's Superman line to align with the iconic villainThe new series, set in current continuity, will see Zod go from newly-settled family man to something far darkerSeptember 08, 2023Grant DeArmitt
FeaturesHow to reinvent Superman (and Lex Luthor) for the next generation of readers, according to Brendan Reichs“Everything you write you're really putting yourself into the characters,” Reichs saysAugust 25, 2023Ashley V. Robinson
FeaturesThe Flash movie: A guide to all the cameos and surprise DC superhero appearances in The FlashBatman? Yep. Superman? yep. Flash? Yep. And more. OGs, icons, deep cuts, and more from the FlashAugust 24, 2023Gary Catig
FeaturesScott Pilgrim anime features a reunion cast that is surprisingly superhero-studdedBrie Larson is Captain Marvel, Chris Evans is Captain America, Michael Cera is Allan... and so onAugust 17, 2023Grant DeArmitt
FeaturesSuperman: How the Daily Planet changed the superhero gameThe Daily Planet is more than a staple in the Superman mythos - it's also a foundational trope in the superhero genreAugust 08, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesSuperman: How to watch all of of the Man of Steel's live-action movies and TV shows in chronological or release orderHow to make sense of all the Supermen, all the Superman series, and all the great stories of the live-action SupermanAugust 05, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesDC Studios is developing Watchmen and Crisis on Infinite Earths animated feature filmsThe movies adapting landmark comic books were announced at San Diego Comic Con 2023.July 23, 2023Grant DeArmitt
FeaturesReturn of Superman 30th anniversary special revealed at San Diego Comic Con 2023At DC's Jim Lee & Friends panel, fans got to hear about the upcoming special celebrationJuly 22, 2023Grant DeArmitt
FeaturesFollow along live!SDCC 2023: DC's World of Metropolis panel flies Superman to Comic ConJoshua Williamson, Sina Grace, and Phillip Kennedy Johnson are at San Diego Comic Con 2023 for an all-Superman panel.July 18, 2023Tiffany Babb
FeaturesFollow along live!SDCC 2023: The Dawn of DC is here, but not before some Knight TerrorsDC is bringing Joshua Williamson, Jeremy Adams, and Dennis Culver to San Diego Comic Con 2023 to talk this year's company-wide crossover Knight Terrors.July 18, 2023Graeme McMillan
FeaturesFollow along live!SDCC 2023: A bright future for superheroes in the Dawn of DC panelRam V, Joshua Williamson, Tom King and more head to San Diego Comic Con 2023 to talk about the gleaming future of DC's superheroes.July 18, 2023Graeme McMillan
FeaturesSuperman writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson joins Enter the Popverse to talk about the Man of SteelNothing like a bit of Super-energy to start off your weekendJune 28, 2023Tiffany Babb
FeaturesThe story behind that Nicolas Cage Superman cameo (and the spider) in DC's The Flash movieA Superman lives 25 years after its cancellation.June 23, 2023Gary Catig
FeaturesWill James Gunn's Superman: Legacy casting buck the oddly fascinating Superman lead actor trend of the last 17 years?The last three on-screen Supermen had all tried, and failed, to play the character in an earlier incarnationJune 20, 2023Graeme McMillan
FeaturesGene Luen Yang and the quintessential American superhero, SupermanA deep dive into Gene Luen Yang's body of work and how led him to become the best modern Superman writerMay 25, 2023Ritesh Babu
Features20th century boys: the (temporary) end of the superhero setThe short-term disappearance of the superhero post-World War IIMay 18, 2023Graeme McMillan
FeaturesThe tragedy of Funnyman: How the the creators of Superman tried to make lightning strike twiceThe 75th anniversary of the Siegel and Shuster comeback that never came.May 18, 2023Alex Jaffe
NewsRemember Batman and Superman's first meeting? Turns out you don't, as DC is revealing it this fall in a retcon centered on a "secret loss"August's #18 of the fan-favorite series will reveal the first time Batman and Superman metMay 17, 2023Graeme McMillan
FeaturesWatch the Smallville's Michael Rosenbaum, Kristin Kreuk, Erica Durance, and John Glover reunite and reminisce about the fondly-remembered DC Superman showKristin Kreuk, Erica Durance, Michael Rosenbaum and John Glover talked about Smallville at the C2E2 2023, and you can watch it live like you were there!May 03, 2023Grant DeArmitt
FeaturesDC's Knight Terrors: All the info, all the titles, behind DC's summer horror eventThe first big event of the Dawn of DC era begins with a Free Comic Book Day special issue this MayApril 27, 2023Graeme McMillan
FeaturesThe legacy heroes and horrors of Mark Waid's DCLet's consider Waid's legacy through the framework of certain key figuresApril 27, 2023Ritesh Babu
FeaturesSpoilers!Superman: How DC has changed the Man of Steel's legacy with a new comic book seriesThe first arc of Joshua Williamson and Jamal Campbell’s Superman run celebrates the Superman mythos while exploring a new frontier. Here’s how.April 19, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesA new Superman series is coming from Mark Waid, Bryan Hitch, and DC's 17 & up imprintSuperman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor revisits the time travel twists of the first movie to save his greatest foeApril 13, 2023Chris Arrant
FeaturesWhy doesn't Shazam work as a comic book character?Shazam has been around for almost as long as Superman but he's never enjoyed much success. Why is that? And how do we fix it?March 13, 2023Jim McDermott
FeaturesSpoilers!Reign of the Supermen: Behind the DC Universe's growing men and women of tomorrowWhile Superman may be one of the strongest characters in the DCU, he's far from alone. Here are all the Superman analogues and pastiches currently active in the DCU.February 14, 2023Sam Stone
NewsBatman, Superman, Joker, and Stormwatch leading new Brave and The Bold series for DCCreators for the first issue include Tom King, Dan Mora, Christopher Cantwell, and Javier RodriguezFebruary 14, 2023Graeme McMillan
NewsDC Studios announces their 10-project slate including new Superman, Batman, and Authority projectsNew Superman, new Batman, new Supergirl and... a Booster Gold TV show?February 10, 2023Graeme McMillan
FeaturesHow DC Studios' plans re-position Superman: Legacy as the platonic ideal of a superhero (something we've had very few of)It may be no coincidence that James Gunn and Peter Safran are calling Superman: Legacy the launch of the new eraFebruary 01, 2023Graeme McMillan
FeaturesIn Februaries past..This Month in Comics History, February 2023 - Robin dies, Hägar sets sail, Garfield ditches Garfield and moreWebcomics enter a softer world, Superman enters the Silver Age, and we follow The Way of the Househusband.February 01, 2023Alex Jaffe
FeaturesSuperman and his secret identity: Should DC really be putting the Man of Steel back in the closet?Does Superman actually need a secret identity?January 30, 2023Jim McDermott
FeaturesThe coming of Superman: Joshua Williamson & Jamal Campbell take us inside DC's relaunch of its flagship titleWith DC relaunching the main Superman ongoing series this February, Joshua Williamson and Jamal Campbell set the stage for their epic story in a Popverse interview.January 27, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesSpoilersPower shift: How Batman: Fortress introduces a very different Dark Knight of SteelGary Whitta and Darick Robertson’s Batman: Fortress stands completed, with its heist on the Fortress of Solitude ending with a drastically altered balance of power.January 18, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesPutting the mask back on: how comic book characters have regained their secret identitiesSuperman just got his secret identity reset. How has that gone for other super heroes?January 03, 2023Jim McDermott
FeaturesBlack Adam's ending and surprise post-credits scene explainedThere's a new protector in Kahndaq, and a new force to be reckoned with in the DCUDecember 12, 2022Graeme McMillan
GuidesThe 10 best DC Comics of all timeBatman: Year One, DC: New Frontier, and a couple (possible) surprises!December 02, 2022Graeme McMillan
NewsWhy the return of Superman's secret identity might be larger than the Man of SteelThe iconic status quo returns in Action Comics #1050 in DecemberNovember 23, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesSpoilersSuperman: The Man of Steel and his son have The TalkWith Jon and Clark Kent reunited at last, the two Supermen have a frank discussion about Jon’s sexual orientation in an overdue and honest father-son talkNovember 08, 2022Sam Stone
FeaturesSpoilers!DC's Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #6: Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere tease a grand finaleDark Crisis on Infinite Earths reaches its penultimate issue, with the fate of the DC Universe all hinging on the final, epic battle. Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere are here to highlight the issue’s big momentsNovember 08, 2022Sam Stone
FeaturesStreaming VideoWatch DC's Superman panel from NYCC 2022 with Dan Jurgens, Joshua Williamson, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Mark Russell and Alex Segura30 years after the Death of Superman, Joshua Williamson, Mark Russell, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, and Dan Jurgens join moderator Alex Segura for DC’s all-things-Superman panel!November 08, 2022Grant DeArmitt
FeaturesThe Death of Superman: Dan Jurgens reflects on the event’s legacy with a new storyAs DC celebrates the 30th anniversary of The Death of Superman with an oversized special reuniting its creative teams, Dan Jurgens reflects on the legacy of the iconic event.October 31, 2022Sam Stone
FeaturesStreaming VideoTom Welling, Erica Durance, and Laura Vandervoort are talking Smallville in London - watch it here!Don’t miss this look back on the lasting legacy of Smallville as stars Tom Welling, Erica Durance, and Laura Vandervoort take the Main Stage at MCM.October 30, 2022Grant DeArmitt
FeaturesReviewBatman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons has very little to offer anyone outside of its target audienceBatman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons went over well at its premiere at NYCC, but was often slow and predictableOctober 19, 2022Greg Silber
FeaturesSuperman: Phillip Kennedy Johnson unpacks the Man of Steel’s homecoming return to EarthAs Superman returns to Earth in the pages of Action Comics, Phillip Kennedy Johnson unpacks the latest developments for the Man of Steel and his family set to alter the course of Superman mythos.September 26, 2022Sam Stone
FeaturesSuperman: Space Age's Mark Russell delves into the DC hero as "the voice of sincerity and honesty about what the world needs from him"What the world needs now is more people like Superman. Mark Russell and Mike Allred give us that in Superman: Space AgeAugust 26, 2022Ashley V. Robinson
NewsWhy are people talking about a 2019 article about Superman movies, anyway?Social media is abuzz about a story concerning Warner Bros' plans for Superman - but it's three years old.July 27, 2022Graeme McMillan
NewsNew Gods lumber into DCeased with 12-page War of the Undead Gods #1 previewThe finale of DC's DCeased series, written by Tom Taylor with art from Trevor HairsineJuly 21, 2022Tiffany Babb
FeaturesDark Crisis: Tom King and Chris Burnham offer a spoilerly peek into Superman’s prisonAs the truth behind the Justice League’s twisted imprisonment in Dark Crisis is revealed, Tom King and Chris Burnham detail Superman’s twisted role in the crossover.July 15, 2022Sam Stone
FeaturesSpoilers'Death of the Justice League'? Maybe not, as revealed in Worlds Without A Justice League: Superman this weekHow a classic piece of DC comics history informs what really happened in Justice League #75 and Dark Crisis #1July 15, 2022Graeme McMillan
FeaturesSpoilers!Batman vs. Superman, Flashpoint Edition: Geoff Johns, Jeremy Adams, and Tim Sheridan talk Flashpoint Beyond #3 (and the return of Hypertime!)Flashpoint Beyond is halfway over: Flashpoint writers talk Issue ThreeJuly 06, 2022Grant DeArmitt