Shopping for Superman is a powerful documentary by Wes Eastin of Scratched Lens Productions that tells the origin story of independent comic book shops across the United States, how they’ve influenced comic publishers, and their very real struggle to stay in business in the face of online giants.
Shopping for Superman, guides viewers through a 50-year journey revealing the origin story of their friendly neighborhood comic shops and the people fighting to keep their doors open. After five years of diminished sales, a global pandemic, and the digitization of retail shopping dominating most markets, Shopping for Superman asks the question, “Can our local comic shops be saved?”
The film also looks at the very real community behind comic book shops.
Through the evolution of comics, bolstered by shop owners, local communities gained access to safe spaces for individuals having a crisis of identity, a place that promoted literacy and critical thinking in areas where those things are scarce.
The creatives at MorphCostumes are back with a new illustrated guide that maps out the weaknesses of some of the most well known comic book superheroes and villains. We've previously written about MorphCostumes and their interesting series of infographics. Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive –…
During the Warner Bros. panel today in Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con 2015 director Zack Snyder debuted the new trailer for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. The film hits theaters on March 25, 2016.
Flicks And The City has uploaded a full video of the star-studded Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice panel at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con. Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeremy Irons, Holly Hunter, and director Zack Snyder all sat down to answer questions, crack…
CollegeHumor illustrator H. Caldwell Tanner created a funny series of Superman comic book covers exploring “Modern Problems Even Superman Can't Defeat.” You can view all five covers at CollegeHumor. images via CollegeHumor
At the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con, Warner Bros. and director Zack Snyder announced that they will be releasing a Superman and Batman combo movie for 2015. The film will be a sequel to Zack's 2013 superhero film Man of Steel. According to io9, Man of Steel actor Harry Lennix (General…
"Superman" Austin, Texas artist Mike Alcantara of ComicCollageArt has made a fantastic collection of collages depicting well-known superheroes and villains from old recycled comic books. Prints are available to purchase online at Etsy. "Batman" "Venom" "Wonder Woman" "Joker" "Silver Surfer" images via Mike Alcantara via cromeyellow.com
Lori Dorn
Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.
