DC Universe
After the enormous success of Superman's introduction in 1938, DC Comics quickly introduced a plethora of four-coloured costumed adventurers, and a clubhouse for them to play in. The DC universe became a surreal theatre of imagination where superheroes faced cunning conundrums and challenges, testing both wits and fists. A colourful cocktail of pulp elements with characterisation reduced to visual iconography.
The DC stable of characters has had an enduring relationship with the moving image. In animation DC have often taken the high road garnering a number of industry awards. The budgetary restraints of television have led to a number of tongue-in-cheek interpretations which are now fondly remembered by cult afficionadoes. And DC's big two (Superman and Batman) are never far away from cinematic glory, rebooted and reimagined for each generation.
Pictured: Christopher Reeve delivers the quintessential "man of steel" in "Superman - The Movie" (1978).
Justice League (Blu-Ray) (2017)
6.6/10
Director: Joss Whedon, Zack Snyder
Starring: Ben Affleck, Ciaran Hinds, Diane Lane, Jeremy Irons, Jesse Eisenberg, Amy Adams,...
Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists newfound ally Diana Prince to face an even great... Read more
Justice League (Zack Snyder's Directors Cut) (2017)
6.2/10
Director: Joss Whedon, Zack Snyder
Starring: Ben Affleck, Ciaran Hinds, Connie Nielsen, Diane Lane, Jeremy Irons, Jesse Eisen...
Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists newfound ally Diana Prince to face an even great... Read more
Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (2010)
7.3/10
Director: Sam Liu, Lauren Montgomery
Starring: James Woods, Mark Harmon, William Baldwin, Chris Noth, Gina Torres
In a parallel universe, the lone survivor of Earth's Justice League - Lex Luthor - travels through other-world dimensions to join forces with Superman... Read more
Justice League: The New Frontier (2008)
7/10
Director: Dave Bullock
Starring: Voices Of, Kyle MacLachlan, Lucy Lawless, Jeremy Sisto, David Boreanaz, Miguel F...
Inspired by the best-selling graphic novel by Darwyn Cooke and produced by the multiple Emmy Award-winning animation legend, Bruce Timm, this is the e... Read more
Legion of Super Heroes: Volume 1 (2006)
7.2/10
Director: Various
Starring: Superman
Since the 1950s, DC Comics' Legion of Super Heroes has had a dedicated following; now an animated series, it follows a team of superheroes from the 31... Read more
Legion of Super Heroes: Volume 2 (2006)
7.2/10
Director: Various
Starring: Superman
Four more episodes with Lightning Lad finding himself pitted against his brother, and Phantom Girl with family trouble of her own. A cosmic storm sees... Read more
Lois and Clark: Season 1 (1993)
Starring: Dean Cain, Teri Hatcher, Lane Smith, Michael Landes, Tracy Scoggins, John Shea
Share the soaring adventures and romantic fun in this Deluxe 6-Disc Box Set as Daily Planet reporters Clark Kent (Dean Cain) and Lois Lane (Teri Hatch... Read more
Lois and Clark: Season 2 (1994)
Starring: Dean Cain, Teri Hatcher, Lane Smith, Tracy Scoggins, Michael Landes, John Shea
Action reigns as the Man of Steel unleashes chop-'til-you-drop martial arts moves to battle a mysterious Chi master; pits his mighty powers against th... Read more
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman (2006)
8/10
Director: Kevin Burns
It's a bird. It's a plane. It's a high-flying documentary tribute to the Man of Steel. Follow Superman's rich history and evolution, starting with his... Read more
Man of Steel (2013)
7.1/10
Director: Zack Snyder
Starring: Diane Lane, Kevin Costner, Laurence Fishburne, Russell Crowe, Michael Shannon, A...
Director Zack Snyder ("Watchmen") reboots the Superman saga in this thrilling action adventure. Having escaped the destruction of his home planet of K... Read more