Comic-book movies have come a long way over the last 50 years, but Marvel and DC’s big guns mark a pivotal month for the genre

DC Comics plans for their 100th Anniversary in 2035, as they lose rights to Batman and Superman, for this year's San Diego Comic-Con booth

DC Studios has an ambitious cinematic plan for the years ahead, with 11 movies already confirmed at different stages of development.

The new film, starring David Corenswet as Superman, is intended to kick off a new epoch for DC Studios, which has struggled in recent years to produce consistent superhero hits.

Absolute Batman, Absolute Superman, Absolute Wonder Woman, H2SH Foil Variants & Merch At DC Comics' San Diego Comic-Con Booth 2025

While it’s true that superheroes are fictional beings, that doesn’t mean there aren’t everyday people who are using their natural gifts or superpowers to create change.

Jeff Lemire is an Eisner Award-winning comic book creator of titles such as “Essex County,” “Black Hammer,” “Descender” and “Sweet Tooth,” which was developed into a Netflix series. As well as writing and drawing his own publications,

Created by the sons of Jewish immigrants, writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, Superman is an example of youthful male wish fulfilment: an all-powerful figure dressed like a circus strong man, who uses brawn to right wrongs. However, Siegel and Shuster’s initial version of the character was a more flawed character.

With James Gunn's 'Superman' debuting David Corenswet as the DC Comics superhero, Variety ranks the actors that have played the Man of Steel.

It's time for DC Studios' new Man of Steel to restart not just the film universe but entertainment and attractions too.

DC should remember that Lois Lane isn't Superman's sidekick, she's one of the greatest comic book characters of all time.