creativeworks
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Man of Steel Showed Superman’s (and DC’s) Fragility for All to See
Few superheroes have had as tumultuous a media presence as Superman. Joel Shuster and Jerry Siegel’s 1938 creation grew in popularity outside of comics thanks to Christopher Reeve’s movies and the 1990s cartoon (and the subsequent DC Animated Universe shows that spawned from it). During the 2000s, the character’s live-action efforts consisted of the 10-season…
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Elemental Proves Pixar Is at Its Best When Taking Big Swings
Peter Sohn directs the animation studio’s ambitious new romantic tale.
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John Romita Sr., An Icon of Superhero Comics, Has Died
The comics industry has lost one of the most prolific artists it has ever seen: John Romita Sr., a titan who defined the look of Spider-Man for generations, and other countless Marvel series and beyond, has died.
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The Company That Bought a Chunk of Lord of the Rings Is Already Preparing to Gut Itself
Embracer Group’s expansion consumed Middle-earth Enterprises last year—but in delving greedily, and too deep, its now making its acquisitions pay the price.