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In the 1940s, the Nazis got pretty defensive about Superman attacking them in his comics Posted: 3 years ago by jaxomlotus
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.
Comments: 6 Score: [-] 181 [+].
First comic book featuring Superman sells for $317,200 Posted: 9 months ago by equinox
A rare copy of the first comic book featuring Superman has sold for $317,200 in an Internet auction. The previous owner had bought it for less than a buck. It's one of the highest prices ever paid for a comic book, a likely testament to the volume's rarity and its excellent condition.
Comments: 2 Score: [-] 138 [+].
If you live on Lois Lane, Papa John's will give you a free pizza. Posted: 3 years ago by tomphoolry
Promotional tie-in to the newest superman movie.
Comments: 4 Score: [-] -17 [+].
The Funniest Superman Films You Have Never Seen Posted: 2 years ago by smashbros
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.
Comments: 2 Score: [-] 44 [+].
8 Hour Superman Epic Posted: 1 year ago by punthe
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.
Comments: 12 Score: [-] 266 [+].
Illustrator of X-Men dies in his Superman jammies. Posted: 3 years ago by tomphoolry
Dave Cockrum dead from diabetes complications.
Comments: 8 Score: [-] -7 [+].
Ancient humans left evidence from the party that ended 4,000 years ago Posted: 4 months ago by AutumnLotus
The party was over more than 4,000 years ago, but the remnants still remain in the gourds and squashes that served as dishware. For the first time, University of Missouri researchers have studied the residues from gourds and squash artifacts that date back to 2200 B.C. and recovered starch grains from manioc, potato, chili pepper, arrowroot and algarrobo.
Comments: 3 Score: [-] 443 [+].
Superman is a, um, dic....Jerk! Posted: 3 years ago by heymrp
Compelling evidence that Superman is not all that he is cracked-up to be.
Comments: 7 Score: [-] 26 [+].
Four years after Katrina, man reunited with his dog Posted: 6 months ago by AutumnLotus
Hurricane Katrina pulled a pair of best friends apart.
But nearly four years later, fate and a whole lot of persistence have brought a dog and his owner back together. That whole time, Jessie Pullins was desperately searching for his best friend and dog, J.J.
Comments: 2 Score: [-] 295 [+].
Superman on Sale in China Posted: 3 years ago by mysterio
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!
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"Faster than a speeding bullet Posted: 1 year ago by 2manyusernames
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.
Comments: 1 Score: [-] 245 [+].
Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex Posted: 3 years ago by VoodooPeacock
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?
Comments: 4 Score: [-] 47 [+].
Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenix Posted: 2 years ago by 2manyusernames
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.
Comments: 2 Score: [-] 67 [+].
Mauritius turns wildlife clock back 400 years Posted: 3 years ago by AutumnLotus
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.
Comments: 2 Score: [-] 106 [+].
Early Humans In China One Million Years Ago Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
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.
Comments: 0 Score: [-] 92 [+].
Leg to heal 29 years after it was broken! Posted: 6 months ago by AutumnLotus
A man who broke his left leg in a motorbike crash 29 years ago is to undergo an amazing operation to grow back 6cm of dead bone.
Comments: 0 Score: [-] 171 [+].
The first animated Superman cartoon (circa 1941) Posted: 3 years ago by jaxomlotus
It's amazing how consistent the character's story remains today (except for the growing up in an orphanage part).
Comments: 1 Score: [-] 26 [+].
Functional Superman Suit Now Possible! Posted: 2 years ago by lllllllllllllll
With new nanotube technology bullets will just bounce off the vest (or whatever).
Comments: 6 Score: [-] 156 [+].
Better than Superman, hes SUPERDUPERMAN ! Posted: 3 years ago by steelshooter
An old Mad Magazine satire...
Comments: 0 Score: [-] 12 [+].