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The Gritty and the Real: Unpacking the Realism Trope in Superhero Films

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Shaun Huston / 6 May 2014

The Misguided Man of Dark Knight Steel Justice League Lite Sequel

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The Misguided Man of Dark Knight Steel Justice League Lite Sequel

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Bill Gibron / 8 April 2014

By jumping right into the whole Dark Knight/Clark Kent pairing, DC once again shows how clueless it is regarding the handling of their heroes.

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Forget the Brooding ‘Man of Steel’, Here Are Five Ways to Have Fun with a Lighter, Brighter Superman

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Kit MacFarlane / 29 July 2013

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The First Book Wholly Devoted to Superman’s Creators Is a Thorough and Thrilling Read

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Mark Reynolds / 25 July 2013

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Why Superman Fails As a Video Game Character

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G. Christopher Williams / 19 June 2013

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The Divine Spark That Became ‘Superman”

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Jeremy Estes / 1 November 2012