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See you in the funny papers: How superhero comics tell the story of Jewish America

Nearly a hundred years ago, a hastily crafted spaceship crash-landed in Smallville, Kansas. Inside was an infant – the sole survivor of a planet destroyed by old age. Discovering he possessed superhuman strength and abilities, the boy committed to channeling his power to benefit humankind and champion the oppressed.

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We get an exclusive peek at an Alex Ross story from the DC: Superman collection

We get an exclusive peek at an Alex Ross story from the DC: Superman collection

The Man of Steel's legacy is revisted in a stunning new collectible.

Lust, Bondage, and Hysteria: A History of Superhero Kink

Lust, Bondage, and Hysteria: A History of Superhero Kink

From Wonder Woman to the X-Men, kink has always been a pillar of the superhero business — even if modern tastes seem determined to push it to the sidelines.

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Can Superheroes Kill? The Evolving Morality of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman

When you look closely at the evolving and shifting morality of DC’s Trinity, one thing becomes clear: It’s never been as fixed as you might think.

84 Years Later, One Iconic DC Character Just Sneakily Returned

Is that who we think it is? In 'Batman: Caped Crusader' there's a sneaky Easter egg that seems to reference a very popular Superman character from a bygone era.

Jewish creators are a fundamental part of comic book history, from Superman to Maus – expert explains

Jewish writers and artists have been a fundamental part of comic book creation since the early days of the industry.

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'Superman: Legacy' is Finally Making History in One Major Way

David Corenswet may seem like a safe choice to play Superman, but his role is historic for one major reason.

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'Special thanks': how comic book writers and artists are forgotten during the superhero film boom

'Special thanks': how comic book writers and artists are forgotten during the superhero film boom

When the new creative head of DC Studios, James Gunn, announced their upcoming slate of films and TV, it included many names you might expect: Superman, Batman, maybe even Swamp Thing.

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Do spiders sleep? Study suggests they may snooze like humans

Do spiders sleep? Study suggests they may snooze like humans

New research suggests that jumping spiders show signs of sleep cycles, similar to humans and some animals

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Neal Adams obituary

Neal Adams obituary

Artist who reinvented the look of classic characters for Marvel and DC Comics and fought for the rights of illustrators

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Neal Adams, artist for DC Comics and Marvel, dies at 80

Neal Adams, one of the most influential comic book artists of all time due to his transformative work on Batman, the Avengers and the X-Men, died Thursday due to complications from sepsis. He was 80.

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