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Celebrate Superman’s 85th Anniversary with Some Heroic Merch

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Apr 19 2023
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Celebrate Superman’s 85th anniversary with a new collection of iconic stories and more.

Superman first showed up on the scene on April 18, 1938 – I’m a day late, but not so late that I can’t wish the Man of Steel a happy birthday. The creation of writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster has become a symbol of hope, justice, and the inspiration for dozens of comic book heroes. While The Phantom was the first – Superman caught the imagination of generations.

As part of the celebrations, James Gunn announced that Superman: Legacy, his movie about young Clark, is in pre-production. This means we may get casting news in the next several months. It’s set to hit theaters on July 11, 2025.

Superman: The 85th Anniversary Collection

Superman is one of the most immediately recognizable and beloved DC Super Heroes of all time. This trade collects some of the best and most iconic Man of Steel stories from across the decades.

The collection includes: Action Comics(1994-2011) #1-2, #23, #60, #182, #305, #395, #473, #643, #732, Action Comics (2011-2016) #7, DC Comics Presents#26, Superman (1994-2006) #1 and #81, Superman (1993-1986) #1, #30, #65, #133, #167, #287, #400, Superman (2018-2021) #18, Superman Confidential #1, Superman: Rebirth #1, Superman: The Man of Steel #1, and World’s Finest Comics #176.

Funko Pop! Comic Covers: Superman

The first version of Superman is stylized as a Funko Pop, spit curl and all. The figure stands 5 inches tall and comes in a window display box that features the cover of Action Comics #1. It’s currently over 40% off, so snag yours before the price goes back up!

Superman Classic Logo T-Shirt

Hear me out – as a fan, I know you probably have one already, but it’s always good to have a backup for a favorite shirt just in case it gets messed up in the wash or starts to fall apart from wear. This officially licensed shirt comes in a bright, royal blue and is available in small to 3X.

The Superman Motion Picture Anthology, 1978-2006

This deluxe 8-disc set includes Superman: The Movie, Superman: The Movie Expanded Edition, Superman II, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, Superman III, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, and Superman Returns.

Along with the modern movies, this collection includes over 20 hours of bonus features. You’ll be able to watch Superman and the Mole-Men, the Fleischer/Famous Studios 1940s Superman cartoons, and two full-length documentaries.

Superman: The Complete Animated Series

This collection follows Kal-El (voiced by Tim Daly) on his journey from the destruction of Krypton to becoming a Man of Steel, protector of “Truth, Justice, and the American way.” The animation is from the creative team behind Batman: The Animated Series and shares its elevated storytelling.

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Clark Kent Changing to Superman Mug

Add Clark Kent to your morning hot beverage routine with this heat activated 16oz mug. As it heats up, Superman and the Metropolis skyline appear. Replace your old, worn-out mug with this new nifty one. It’s a mug. It does mug stuff.

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Author: Mars Garrett
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