What I'm Up To

The less said about the recent Superman films, the better. But I ended up buying Mattel's Multiverse 6" Superman figure. Mostly because of the cool light blue plastic that made the body out of. (Anyone out there think the Superman figures were harder to find than the Wonder Woman ones?)

So, anyway, I am using "Metallic Ice Blue" paint to make all the strange "frills" stand out more against the lighter blue body. See photo:

Looks silver to me…

More Superman Returns Figure Reviews

Oh, I also forgot to mention another review, this one of "Missile Launching" Lex Luthor and "Solar Flare" Superman. They look like they're one of Mattel's better figures..

Superman Returns Detail

Okay, last post for April:

Have you looked really, really closely to the new Superman Returns costume? If you had, you might have noticed thousands of nano-S-Shields imprinted onto Supes's traditional chest symbol. A detail Mattel didn't miss when they made the 10" Roto figure.

10" Superman Returns Figure Review

I apologize for not updating the blog this month. Things have been pretty busy. Meanwhile, I did find another cool review. This one's from Mattel's Superman Returns line. Another victim of low amounts of articulation...

DC Comics Superheroes Series 2 Superman

Here's a nice review of the brand new Superman figure from the second series of DC related figures from Mattel.

Comic Review: All-Stars Superman #1 (of 12)

Frank Miller. Jim Lee. Pay attention. This is how it's done. No lame retelling of the origins of Robin.

Superman. Grant Morrison style.

It almost seems like an extension on Morrison's Seven Soldiers series with his own version of Superman and the freedom to tell the story he wants to tell. Issue one is all about setting up the series, and it does a great job. It's written very similarly to Morrison's New X-Men series: dry comments with the occassional flair of drama. ("Courtesy of Lex Luthor!") Speaking of new X-Men, Morrison is reunited with artist Frank Quietly the millionth time and Quietly's art is as detailed as usual.

I hope that the Doctorish Mister Quintum and company will return in future issues. (Nice touch with the Bizarro Workers.) Die-hard Superman fans may not like some the "radical" changes, but I'm sure it'll all work out in the end. But my favorite part of the issue was the last two pages with Morrison's portrayal of Clark Kent. Subtle and wonderful to read.

So, in conclusion, forget All-Stars Batman. What's next, Grant? B

New Superman Returns Teaser

A new teaser trailer for Bryan Singer's Superman Returns film is online. Though there was no glimpse of James Marsden or actual plot revealed in the trailer, it does look promising. So, why are you here again?

Hugh Laurie NOT in new Superman Movie

The British actor, best known for his roles in Blackadder and other Brit comedies, was going to be Perry White in Bryan Singer's new Superman movie, but due to an unforseen act of God, (House was renewed for a second season) Laurie now can't fullfill his contract with Singer and must bow out. He's being replaced by veteran actor Frank Langella.

I have mixed feelings about this. First, I couldn't really picture Laurie as White, but then again, being Dr. House, Laurie has shown us that he has a profound gift for portraying irascible bosses. But I'd rather have him in a new season of a good show, than in one movie. Perhaps Singer will hire him in a future role, such as X4 or Usual Suspects 2 or ... well, you get the idea.