Batman, Superman & superhero narcissism

Man of Steel (directed by Zack Snyder) was released in 2013 to a decidedly mixed critical response. The standard in which critics spoke of the film seemed rather impartial. Some complained about its grey tone or its excesses in action…

Spider-Man 2: The Pinnacle of Superhero Films

The first Spider-Man film directed by Sam Raimi tells the story of how Peter Parker became the title hero. The personalities and motivations of the characters are introduced and it is a great introduction for non-readers to the character. It…

Which superhero television series is right for you?

Comic book movies are Hollywood’s cash cow, so it seems odd that television is only now embracing the genre. Since the birth of television, superhero programs have aired on TV with varied results; Smallville lasted 10 seasons while a live-action…

Our Top 8 YA Superheroes & Supervillains

Superheros and super villains are dominating the movie and TV-sphere at the moment, but what about their literary counterparts? They seem to be a rarer breed, but we still managed to round up a list of our favourite books involving conflicted heroes,…

Top Ten: Best Superhero Movies To Date

There have been so many superhero movies released in the last decade or so that the question often pops up, what exactly are the best superhero movies to date?  With spring finally in the air, and summer quickly rolling in…

MAN OF STEEL “Superhero Prize Pack” Sweepstakes

I’ve been excited for the new Superman movie, Man of Steel, for almost a year now. I can’t believe we are only days away from seeing it! To celebrate its upcoming release, we are giving away a few awesome prize…

Superhero Update: Iron Man 3 Extended Look and More from Marvel

Marvel Studios has been launching all kinds of news this week as Phase II of their Cinematic Universe approaches. . . We saw a first official production photo of Chris Hemsworth and new series director, Game of Thrones’ Alan Taylor…