Given the hype surrounding director James Gunn’s new “Superman” movie blockbuster, it’s easy to forget the Man of Steel’s humble origins in Depression-era Cleveland. Before he was “Truth, Justice and ...

Who is Superman—merely a caped hero adorned with the legendary 'S', or a representation of the marginalized working class?

Who is Superman—just a caped crusader with the iconic 'S', or a symbol of the oppressed working class? Beneath the red cape ...

In a summer full of blockbusters, writer-director James Gunn’s “Superman” might have the most riding on it. It’s not just a reboot of one of the most beloved superheroes of all time — the film, in ...

New "Superman" director James Gunn discussed how the film addresses politics, morality, and immigration while highlighting ...

The quintessential superhero has always stood for truth and justice, but the final part of his catchphrase has morphed to ...

Long established as an allegory for the immigrant experience, especially when viewed through the personal histories of Superman’s comic book co-creators - second-generation Jewish immigrants Jerry ...