Picture this: It's 1992, and you're browsing the shelves of your local comic book store. Suddenly, you overhear whispers about an upcoming event that seems too outrageous to be true. "They're going to kill Superman," someone says. Your first thought? "Yeah, right. And I'm Batman's butler." But here's the kicker: They weren't joking. In a … Continue reading The Cultural Impact and Aftermath of Superman’s Demise
Doomsday
A to Z Challenge – Doomsday
Welcome to the 2021 A to Z Challenge! My theme this year is DC Comics. And that’s mostly because of my undying affection for the comic book characters and stories that I grew up reading in the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. So stay tuned all month to (maybe) learn a little something about 26 corners … Continue reading A to Z Challenge – Doomsday
AFI #39 – Dr. Strangelove
Dr. Strangelove 1964 Directed by Stanley Kubrick Netflix says... When a fanatical U.S. general (Sterling Hayden) launches an air strike against the Soviets, they raise the stakes by threatening to unleash a "doomsday device," setting the stage for Armageddon in this classic black comedy that brilliantly skewers the nuclear age. The film's star-studded cast includes … Continue reading AFI #39 – Dr. Strangelove
The Death and Life of Superman
Title: The Death and Life of Superman Author: Roger Stern Published: 1993 We're all aware that DC Comics killed Superman back in the early 90's, right? In fact, it wasn't that long ago that I wrote about the original comic book storyline. Well, this book is a pretty exhaustive novelization of that comic book storyline. … Continue reading The Death and Life of Superman
The Death of Superman
Netflix tends to go through phases. Sometimes, the streaming service will have the rights to show a movie for a while, then it won't. At one point, they had the animated movie, Superman: Doomsday available to watch instantly. When it was available, I turned it on one night and, for a while, I was taken … Continue reading The Death of Superman
The Confusing Middle 