Clark Kent reveals himself to be Superman in the pages of DC Comics' "Action Comics," No. 662. The issue feature artwork by Lehigh Valley resident by Bob McLeod. (DC Comics Photo)
Before Batman and Superman come to blows on the big screen, read up on five local artists who have helped shape the two comic book titans since their debuts more than seven decades ago.
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Actress Melissa Benoist, as Supergirl, is shown in a publicity still for CBS' "Supergirl" television series, which premiered Oct. 26. (Warner Bros./CBS Photo)
The pilot of episode of CBS' Supergirl series debuted Monday night with more than one (literal) bang, delivering on the hype leading up the premiere. Supergirl presented a refreshing modern take on the iconic DC Comics superhero, thanks in large part to star Melissa Benoist.
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"Teen Titans GO!" variant cover for DC Comics' "Superman" No. 42. (DC Comics Photo)
I understand that even fictional superheroes who spend their days and nights fighting mind-controlling starfish and evil, power-hungry industrialists, need to update their wardrobe from time to time.
But four years after Superman's cosmetic redesign, I still find it hard to pick up an issue of Superman, Action Comics or any other title featuring the last son of Krypton without immediately thinking, 'Something is amiss.'
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