Superman Turns 75! Ms. Bels Thursday, May 30, 2013 The Receipt, The Script Who knew that it’s been 75 years since the world’s most famous cartoon character came to life. Superman first appeared in the Action Comics #1 book in 1938. Ever since, the iconic character has won fans over from all across the universe. Superman has been made into action figures, games, movies, and numerous other merchandise products. To honor his 75th anniversary, Warner Bros and DC Entertainment will collaborate on a years worth of celebratory events. To first kick off the celebration, the companies revealed a new 75th anniversary commemorative logo (see above). “Superman is undeniably the greatest Super Hero in the world and likely the most influential comic book character of all time,” according to Diane Nelson, President, DC Entertainment. “In addition to being an enduring presence in pop culture for the last 75 years, he continues to be a commanding global icon. DC Entertainment and all of Warner Bros. look forward to celebrating this important, year-long anniversary for Superman.” As part of the year round festivities, movie enthusiasts will be able to view “Man of Steel” on June 14 in theaters. Also, Superman fans can be look out for these upcoming events: •“Injustice: Gods Among Us,” a new fighting game franchise that allows players to experience the power, gadgetry and unparalleled strength of some of the most popular DC Comics Super Heroes and Super-Villains such as Superman and Lex Luthor, was released on April 16 from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. •“Superman: Unbound,” an all-new DC Universe Animated Original Movie that pits Superman against Brainiac—a devastating force of flesh and machine with Earth squarely in his sights—was released on May 7 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. •“Man of Steel” and Superman products are available for fans of all ages, including toys, costumes, apparel, party goods and publishing from Warner Bros. Consumer Products. •“Superman Unchained,” the much anticipated new comic book series that centers on a mystery that is frustrating the hero in both the Superman and Clark Kent aspects of his identity ultimately revealing a brand-new villain, debuts on June 12 from DC Entertainment. •“Infinite Crisis,” an all-new multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game that delivers a heart-pounding competitive player vs. player battle experience set in the legendary DC Multiverse, a world in which familiar DC Comics characters such as Superman have been reimagined in startling ways, debuts in fall of 2013 from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. •“DC Nation” Superman Shorts, a series of all-new Superman-themed animated shorts produced by Warner Bros. Animation and airing on Cartoon Network’s DC Nation block throughout the year. • DC Entertainment’s “We Can Be Heroes” giving campaign launches its second crowdfunding initiative in June focused on Superman and featuring one-of-a-kind experiences and limited edition merchandise to engage, excite and empower legions of fans. Get something good. Do something great. To stay up-to-date on all things Superman and the celebration activities, please visit www.Superman75.com.
