Noteworthy Superman dates to remember...
September 1: Traditionally recognized as the birthday of Jonathan Kent, Clark Kent's adoptive father.
September 5: George Lazenby, Jor-El in the
Superboy TV series, born in Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia in 1939.
September 6: Justin Whalin, Jimmy Olsen in
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, born in 1974.
September 8: The
Super Friends cartoon show makes its debut on ABC-TV in 1973.
September 10: Filmation's
The New Adventures of Superman animated series premieres on CBS in 1966.
September 12:
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman makes its debut on ABC-TV in 1993.
September 13: Artist Mike Grell (
Superboy and the Legion of Super Heroes) born in 1947.
September 15: Jackie Cooper, Perry White in the
Superman films, born in 1922.
September 16: Tommy Bond, Jimmy Olsen in two serials,
Superman and
Atom Man vs Superman, born in Dallas, Texas in 1926.
September 16: Writer Kurt Busiek (
Superman &
Action Comics) born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1960.
September 16: Steve Younis, owner of the Superman Homepage, born in 1971. :)
September 17: Bryan Singer, director of
Superman Returns, born in New York, NY, USA in 1965.
September 17: Writer Roger Stern (
Action Comics) born in 1950.
September 18: James Marsden (Richard White in
Superman Returns), born in Stillwater, Oklahoma in 1973.
September 22: Traditionally recognized as the birthday of Kara Zor-El, AKA Supergirl.
September 23: Writer Peter David (
Supergirl) born in 1956.
September 24: 'Smallville' Season 10, Episode 1 'Lazarus' airs on The CW at 8.00pm.
September 24: Tommy Bond, Jimmy Olsen in two serials,
Superman and
Atom Man vs Superman, dies in 2005, aged 79.
September 25: Christopher Reeve, star of the
Superman films, born in New York, NY in 1952.
September 26: Writer Louise Simonson (
Superman: The Man of Steel) born in 1946.
September 28:
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse available on
DVD &
Blu-ray.
September 28: Traditionally recognized as the birthday of Lex Luthor.
Story - 4: This was a nicely told story which brought up the intriguing idea of right vs. wrong and how it's not always as black-and-white as it seems (especially in comic books and movies). The freedom fighting Daxamites were attempting to use their power for good but were becoming, without even realizing it, tyrannical. Similar to the whole "King of the World" concept in the regular Superman comic books a year back or so and the only intriguing part of Superman IV (the movie), Nicieza was able to contain the concept in an easily digestible 22 page issue. As well, it was interesting to have the reappearance of the Daxamites, who were also very prevalent in the Superman comics a couple of years back, as well as establishing a relationship between Superman and this other alien race. Kal-El's loneliness showed through in this issue, and it was fun to see Supes storm out of the Watchtower, especially since he's usually the mediator of disputes.
Cover Art - 3: The all-too-typical "Ha! HA! We've beaten the Justice League!" complete with the entire League unconscious on the ground. Oh well. It may be typical, but it's nicely drawn at least.
