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 70 years of Superman
70 years of Superman
A Canadian newspaper has put together this really cool look back at Superman over the years. The site has cartoons and radio shows from the 1940s, character bios, interviews with DC Comic's top brass... basically everything a fan could want. picked by foxdiddy 8 months ago
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 In the 1940s, the Nazis got pretty defensive about Superman attacking them in his comics
In the 1940s, the Nazis got pretty defensive about Superman attacking them in his comics
Jerry Siegel, an intellectually and physically circumcised chap who has his headquarters in New York, is the inventor of a colorful figure...The inventive Israelite named this pleasant guy with an overdeveloped body and underdeveloped mind "Superman."... As you can see, there is nothing the Sadducees won't do for money!
Full text of their official response here. picked by jaxomlotus 2 years ago
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 Superman Cuts Off Girl's Feet
Superman Cuts Off Girl's Feet
A failed cord on Six Flags' Kentucky Kingdom's "Superman Tower of Power" broke free and severed a rider's legs. Superman really IS a d!ck. picked by VooDooPeacock 1 year ago
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 The Funniest Superman Films You Have Never Seen
The Funniest Superman Films You Have Never Seen
Two films, of which one rips off the entire Superman film. Oh yeah, they're Bollywood versions and the "special effects" will have you rolling on the floor. picked by smashbros 1 year ago
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 If you live on Lois Lane, Papa John's will give you a free pizza.
If you live on Lois Lane, Papa John's will give you a free pizza.
Promotional tie-in to the newest superman movie. picked by tomphoolry 2 years ago
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 8 Hour Superman Epic
8 Hour Superman Epic
Mark Millar wants to create an epic 8-hour screen story which will follow the entire life of Kal-El from his birth on Krypton a thousand years ago, until he is the last being left on Earth. Apparently, Millar has been talking with an unnamed "big Hollywood action director" about what he calls his "Magnum Opus" which he would plan to release as three separate films. picked by punthe 1 month ago
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 "Faster than a speeding bullet
"Faster than a speeding bullet
All of the famous 1940's Fleischer/Famous Studios Superman series of shorts is available for download. They are considered to be a classic series thanks to its high production values and historical significance not only as the first comic-to-film adaptation, but also as an occasional vehicle for American propaganda during the war. picked by 2manyusernames 6 days ago
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 Illustrator of X-Men dies in his Superman jammies.
Illustrator of X-Men dies in his Superman jammies.
Dave Cockrum dead from diabetes complications. picked by tomphoolry 2 years ago
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 Superman is a, um, dic....Jerk!
Superman is a, um, dic....Jerk!
Compelling evidence that Superman is not all that he is cracked-up to be. picked by heymrp 2 years ago
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 Superman on Sale in China
Superman on Sale in China
A pirated boxed DVD copy of "Superman Returns" was available for purchase on the streets of Beijing Thursday for 10 yuan ($1.25).
SALE ENDS SOON! COPIES ARE LIMITED! picked by mysterio 2 years ago
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 Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex
Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex
Sci-fi author Larry Niven speculates on the sexual life of Superman. For example: could he mate with Lois Lane without his Kryptonian-muscle-powered ejaculate blowing off the top of her head? picked by VoodooPeacock 2 years ago
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 The first animated Superman cartoon (circa 1941)
The first animated Superman cartoon (circa 1941) [video]
It's amazing how consistent the character's story remains today (except for the growing up in an orphanage part). picked by jaxomlotus 2 years ago
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 Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenix
Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenix [video]
One of the best known stories by Larry Niven is his truly classic essay, Man of steel, woman of kleenix.
That hilarious article has now been made into a short film. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago
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 Early Humans In China One Million Years Ago
Early Humans In China One Million Years Ago
China houses several early-human (Paleolithic) archaeological sites along the Nihewan Basin near Mongolia, some with artifacts that date back about 1 million years ago. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago
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 Mauritius turns wildlife clock back 400 years
Mauritius turns wildlife clock back 400 years
On a small wooded island off southern Mauritius, environmentalists are trying to turn back time to an era before humans ever set foot on the volcanic Indian Ocean archipelago. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago
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 Solja Boy - Superman
Solja Boy - Superman [video]
Crank dat superman! picked by buddha 9 months ago
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 Functional Superman Suit Now Possible!
Functional Superman Suit Now Possible!
With new nanotube technology bullets will just bounce off the vest (or whatever). picked by lllllllllllllll 1 year ago
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 Better than Superman, hes SUPERDUPERMAN !
Better than Superman, hes SUPERDUPERMAN !
An old Mad Magazine satire... picked by steelshooter 2 years ago
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 Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a baby, 4Real!
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a baby, 4Real!
A New Zealand couple is looking to call their newborn son Superman -- but only because their chosen name of 4Real has been rejected by the government registry. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago
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 Weirdest Thing I have ever seen [NSFW]
Weirdest Thing I have ever seen [NSFW]
Spiderman? Superman? oh noo! picked by super 1 year ago
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 China Get  Superman Returns  DVD 2 Months Early
China Get Superman Returns DVD 2 Months Early
It's an attempt to combat the pirates in China who produce cheap copies faster than a speeding bullet.

I wont spoil the story by giving you the price here, but bear in mind that there is 8 RMB to $1 picked by mrnelson 2 years ago
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