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Man of Steel

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The Gritty and the Real: Unpacking the Realism Trope in Superhero Films

By
Shaun Huston
/ 6 May 2014
The Misguided Man of Dark Knight Steel Justice League Lite Sequel
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The Misguided Man of Dark Knight Steel Justice League Lite Sequel

By
Bill Gibron
/ 8 April 2014
By jumping right into the whole Dark Knight/Clark Kent pairing, DC once again shows how clueless it is regarding the handling of their heroes.
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Forget the Brooding ‘Man of Steel’, Here Are Five Ways to Have Fun with a Lighter, Brighter Superman

By
Kit MacFarlane
/ 29 July 2013
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The First Book Wholly Devoted to Superman’s Creators Is a Thorough and Thrilling Read

By
Mark Reynolds
/ 25 July 2013
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Why Superman Fails As a Video Game Character

By
G. Christopher Williams
/ 19 June 2013
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The Divine Spark That Became ‘Superman”

By
Jeremy Estes
/ 1 November 2012

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