It seems that Lex will be teaming up with Superman, in the interest of saving the world so that he can pursue his next evil plan. Brainiac will be the main villain, despite the presence of Gene Hackman's version of Lex Luthor. This also means the introduction of new characters, such as Brainiac, who arrives on the first preview page. Even though Superman '78 will play into fan nostalgia, DC is also taking the opportunity to tell new stories set within this world. Admitting that comparisons between his Clark Kent and Christopher Reeve’s are inevitable, Cavill explained to French magazine Studio Cine Live (via Batman-News) how his iteration of the Daily Planet journalist chooses to keep a low profile in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice rather than draw attention to himself. Film reviewersregardless of their opinion of the filmhave been almost unanimous in their praise of Reeves dual portrayal. The series will pick up the threads left behind by the original Christopher Reeve Superman films. 'Christopher Reeve has become an instant international star on the basis of his first major movie role, that of Clark Kent/Superman. The miniseries is being written by writer Rob Venditti with art by Wilfredo Torres.

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This was followed nearly 2 decades later by a fifth film called Superman Returns with Brandon Routh giving a performance very similar to Reeves. Originally slated as a digital-first series, Superman '78 is now launching on August 24, digitally and on print. 1/6 Superman Christopher Reeve Head Sculpt For 12' Hot Toys PHICEN TBL Figure. In 1978, the first of four Superman films was made in which Clark Kent and Superman were portrayed by Christopher Reeve.

Warning: includes a preview for Superman '78 #1!ĭC Comics has released a slew of new preview pages for Superman '78 #1 that tease the return of Christopher Reeve's Man of Steel.

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