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Tag: Superman

Make Paper Folding Your Superpower With ‘DC Super Heroes Origami’

October 2, 2015December 4, 2017Kelly Knox

There’s something a little bit magical about turning a piece of paper into a crane, bear, or dragon through the practice of origami. But turning a piece of paper into Batman? That’s being a flat-out origami superhero.

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Rape by Deception in ‘Aquaman #44’ is Poorly Handled

September 30, 2015December 4, 2017Corrina Lawson

If you’re going to include rape in a story, don’t toss it in there in a sexy sequence.

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DC Comics Capsule Reviews For 7/29 Releases

July 30, 2015December 3, 2017Corrina Lawson1

Both Batgirl stories are fun reading this week but the only anti-hero to shine is the Gods and Monsters Superman.

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Weekly DC Comics Capsule Reviews: Released 7/22/2015

July 23, 2015December 3, 2017Corrina Lawson

What’s up this week in DC Comics? Our new column tells you what’s worth buying.

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DC Comics Releases & Recommendations for 7/8

July 8, 2015December 3, 2017Corrina Lawson

Jim Gordon continues snarking his way through his new role as Batman, Justice League United’s mission changes, and other DC happenings this week.

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Cure Summer Boredom: Draw Your Favorites from DC Comics!

July 7, 2015December 3, 2017Kelly Knox1

This isn’t a how-to-draw book for young kids or beginners, but the facts included about each superhero and villain make it worthy of being added to a young comic fans’ collection.

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Comic Book Corner — Two Versions of Superman and Gotham by Midnight

February 4, 2015December 2, 2017Dakster Sullivan3

Gotham by Midnight offers something unique from DC. Superman Earth 1: Volume 3, less so.

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Memo to DC: Wonder Woman Likes People. Honest.

November 19, 2014November 26, 2017Corrina Lawson8

There are so many ways DC did the Amazon Princess wrong this week.

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The Mysterious Energy Source of My Children

September 22, 2014December 16, 2017Sarah Pinault

While your parental energy resources dwindle as the evening wears on, have you considered that your toddler’s source of energy may be otherworldly?

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Superhero Summer with SuperHeroStuff.com

July 29, 2014December 16, 2017Dakster Sullivan2

GeekMom Dakster puts together some super family summer outfits with a little help from SuperHeroStuff.com.

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GeekMom: Comic Book Corner — Superman, Supergirl & a Princess

June 25, 2014December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Reviews this week include Superman, Supergirl, The Flash, Princess Ugg, and the revamp of a Jack Kirby comic by the current DC Co-Publisher.

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They’re Back! Exclusive Preview of Tiny Titans: Return to the Treehouse

June 1, 2014November 26, 2017Corrina Lawson1

The Tiny Titans are back and this time…they’re even more tiny? Check out this exclusive preview.

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JLA Adventures: Trapped in Time

May 24, 2014November 26, 2017Dakster Sullivan

JLA Adventures: Trapped in Time is the latest DC Comics adventure that is marketed towards the entire family, but does that mean the entire family will enjoy it?

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GeekMom Video Playlist

April 30, 2014December 16, 2017Rebecca Angel

Your procrastination destination! Check out these video clips for a 1957 “Trip to the Moon” vintage film, Star Wars retold by preschoolers, and an alternate version of “Gravity.”

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Outfits for a Superhero Mom by SuperHeroStuff.com

April 24, 2014November 23, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Every mom deserves a superhero outfit to show the world how awesome she is. Dakster shows us her top five choices from SuperHeroStuff.com.

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GeekMom: Comic Book Corner — The Return of a Batman Fan Favorite, Superman, and StarMage!

April 23, 2014December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan1

This week on Comic Book Corner, we look at StarMage, Batman: Eternal, Batman/Superman, and Secret Origins.

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The Cliffs of Insanity: Wonder Woman and the Bechdel Test

December 13, 2013November 24, 2017Corrina Lawson4

A comic that co-stars Wonder Woman doesn’t pass the Bechdel test and it’s emblematic of a larger problem.

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The Cliffs of Insanity: Lois Lane and Comic Culture

November 15, 2013November 24, 2017Corrina Lawson1

Lois Lane’s 75th anniversary book reflects the ambivalent attitude about women in comics over the past century.

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What Would You Ask Superman?

November 8, 2013December 16, 2017Rachel Cericola

Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, and Zack Snyder are scheduled to participate in this weekend’s “Man of Steel” online fan event.

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The Cliffs of Insanity: Comics, Women, and Rape

August 30, 2013November 24, 2017Corrina Lawson7

Radical thought: Maybe what women really want from mainstream superhero comics are well-written female characters with some agency.

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