Gear Up for the new Superman Era!
The newest Superman film is in theatres and with it, we herald the birth of the second DC Cinematic Universe, aptly titled the DCU.
The Story of Superman
Originally named Kal-El, Superman was hurriedly sent to Earth on a spaceship as a baby just before his home planet Krypton exploded. Landing on the Kent farm, Kal-El was taken in by farmers Jonathan and Martha Kent as he grew up to be a meek little farmer in the American heartland. Discovering that he has been gifted with a unique set of powers on this planet as a result of solar radiation, Kal-El turns to helping people using his special abilities. As an adult, Kal-El takes up a job at the newspaper Daily Planet as his alter ego Clark Kent whilst saving the world as Superman.
Respecting the past and embracing the future!
After Henry Cavill won the world over with his portrayal of the Man of Steel in four DCEU features (five if you count the Justice League redux), a string of box office bombs in the later years meant that it was no longer feasible to move on. Choosing to hard reboot the entire franchise, Guardians of the Galaxy filmmaker James Gunn was given the keys to the new DCU and he chose Superman as the first feature. Newcomer David Corenswet was selected to be the new Man of Steel and his feature focuses on a young Superman struggling to stay true to his ideals of kindness and compassion in a world that sees these qualities as a weakness.
Check out our awesome Superman collection!
So gear up for the latest iteration of the Man of Steel with the newest additions to our expansive Superman collection.
First things first, we celebrate the new and improved Superman logo with our fantastic Superman Movie Logo Keychain. The red and gold piece is made in the exact image of the new film logo and will make a fine addition to your collection. Next up, we have the Superman Enamel Pin that features Corenswet’s Man of Steel and his dog Krypto. Dog lovers will immediately take a liking to this cute little piece as it celebrates the unbreakable bond between the Man of Steel and his dog.
To celebrate the importance of Daily Planet and all its inhabitants in the new film, we have a fantastic Superman Daily Planet Logo Pin. With Lois Lane, Perry White, Jimmy Olsen and other Daily Planet employees having a big role in the new Superman film, the Daily Planet Pin is a must have for all Superman fans.
If you loved Krypto in this new film (we know we did!) then boy do we have the stuff for you. Our Krypto Plush Keychain is a cute little trinket that will remind you of the superdog wherever you go. In addition, we also have the Krypto Collar Choker Necklace. Made in the exact image of the collar worn by the dog in the film, this necklace will be the perfect gift for your dog.
James Gunn’s Superman is now in theatres and is poised to hit digital download on August 26. David Corenswet’s Superman will next be seen in Peacemaker Season 2 (which debuts this August) and then in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (due for release next year). In addition, James Gunn is writing a new teamup film starring the Man of Steel, due for release sometime in 2027.
