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Since Superman's debut, several actors have had the honor of playing the "Man of Steel," in movies and TV.

In the spring of 1939, with the publication of Action Comics #1, the publishing industry saw the comic book become a financially viable medium. Thanks to Superman.

For decades, Superman set the standard for modern superheroes. So it may come as a shock to learn that his superhero creators originally meant for him to be a villain.

From his first appearance, Superman was a social activist, and this may have been critical to the Man of Steel's ability to turn comics into a billion dollar industry.

DC Comics' villain Metallo turned 50 in 2009, and to celebrate he'll appear on 'Smallville' and in the Superman/Batman animated film. Get caught up on his backstory.

Buying and selling comic books is increasing in popularity due to high profits that can be made on rare or vintage issues.

The Man-of-Steel comic book hero 'Superman' soared but Shuster and co-creator Jerry Siegel were left behind. Shuster struggled to make a living with vision disabilities.

There is an ever-changing market for comic book investing so a savvy buyer or seller needs to know what determines the price of a comic book.

King Leonidas takes 300 of his Spartan Warriors to battle a million-strong army led by the man who belives himself to be the God-King, a megalomaniac named Xerxes.

Half a decade after Superman was first published in his own comic, his adventures as a youngster hit newsstands. Since the late 1960's, he's been a regular on television.

Whether it's Winslow Schott, Winslow Schott, Jr, or Jack Nimball, when Toyman menaces Metropolis or Smallville, even the most harmless toy can become a deadly weapon.

Half a decade after Superman was first published in his own comic, his adventures as a youngster hit newsstands. Since the late 1960's, he's been a regular on television.

The recent success of The Dark Knight on the silver screen is only the latest in a long line of multimedia triumphs for the alter ego of billionaire Bruce Wayne.

The recent success of The Dark Knight on the silver screen is only the latest in a long line of multimedia triumphs for the alter ego of billionaire Bruce Wayne.

Harvey Two-Face is waging a war on Batman whom he blames for his current situation, and he recieves help from the Riddler who has an invention that can read people's mind

Superheroes were powerful weapons for the Allied forces during World War II. Superman and his pals were some of the finest propaganda tools in the Allied arsenal.

Comic conventioneers will get an eyeful of animated films when Comic-Con hits San Diego this July. Films include Coraline, Where the Wild Things Are and Beowulf.

Michael Dougherty (X-Men United) is putting together motion-capture movie Calling All Robots with Disney and Robert Zemeckis' ImageMovers Digital.

Rather than storing comic books away where no one will see them, why not display them prominently for friends and visitors to admire?

Not only are comic books a joy to read, but they can also be worth a pretty penny if kept in good condition through the use of bags, backings and boxes.

Stumptown, a new series published by Oni Press, embraces its noir detective roots, bringing a classic feel and meticulous detail.

The recent success of The Dark Knight on the silver screen is only the latest in a long line of multimedia triumphs for the alter ego of billionaire Bruce Wayne.

Writers of fiction know that there are many skills one needs in order to be successful, one of the most important is creating unique, interesting characters.

A lot has been said about the sexual nature of Comic Book Superheroines, but that's a small factor in the genre's inability to effectively showcase female characters.