Just before posts resume from the contents of the ‘Big Red Book’ of storyboards from Superman IV: The Quest For Peace I offer this fantastic vintage article from the pages of Retro-Vision magazine. Besides a thorough chronicle of the Superman series (with an emphasis on the extended editions long before their subsequent discovery and release on DVD) the issue contained this unpublished storyboard set showing the Metro Club exit and Nuclearman 1 battle in its entirety shot for shot. As the only other evidence of this sequence at the time was the comic adaptation and a few grainy photos, this, as you can imagine, was quite the revelation. Enjoy Martin Asbury’s energetic art and rue the fact we have yet to see Superman’s emergence from the Ladies room on film. Part 2 plus cover coming soon…
Presenting an amazing series of digital renders from the 3DTotal Forums by ‘PredragKrishan‘ leading with this simple brief –
“I started to make this Superman model, so your comments are very welcome. I like Christopher Reeve as Superman because of his strong charisma and Alex Ross work, so I’m trying to make that kind of render…”
Though depicted here as a more emotive Superman, the details on the costume (especially the chest shield) are unusually movie accurate and the final piece (bottom) while reminiscent of the poster for Superman Returns is a fantastic tribute to Reeve and surely worthy of a poster/comic cover itself…
SUPERMANIA is proud to present the latest works of SuperFan/artist ‘Jayce 76’ featuring more of his stunning retro-style ads/lobby cards (click on images for full-size wallpapers)
Today would have been Christopher Reeve’s 60th birthday. In honour of his memory and to celebrate his tenure as the Man Of Steel I present my collection of images signed at various stages by the man himself –
From the top – autograph dedicated ‘To Mark’ obtained in-person by a crew member at Pinewood Studios during 1978, hand signed index card from the mid-80’s matted with a print from Superman: The Movie, pre-printed card with a shot of Reeve in ’77 and another print taken from BRAVO magazine from 1979.
Forever missed, forever in our hearts & minds – Forever a Superman…
Part two of the feature taken from UK ‘Photoplay’ Magazine with the impressive gallery (for the time) showcasing a rare pic of Margot Kidder from an independent photo shoot, (bottom right) in character as Lois Lane in a Superman sweater.
Margot would do more of these sittings (with increasing degrees of raunchiness) for use in various adult publications. Her interview (third pic down) is a curious insight foreshadowing what was to come in later life. Thankfully in true Lois Lane fashion Margot overcame her demons to be the success she is today…
