In the early 1990s, Doomsday became one of the most iconic Superman villains, despite having a relatively late start in DC Comics lore. But in the DC Extended Universe, he fell flat as a pancake. It was such a waste of a potential mega villain. I do not remember every detail, but I believe Lex…
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Things I Like: General Zod (DCEU)
General Zod is one of the most iconic Superman villains of all time, so it isn’t surprising that he was chosen as the primary antagonist for Superman’s entry into the DC Extended Universe. While I actually prefer the original General Zod from the 1970s movies, Michael Shannon is an incredible actor who definitely did not…
Things I Like: Faora-Ul (DCEU)
I had falsely remembered this character as Ursa, the dark Kryptonian woman from Superman II. However, her name is actually Faora Ul. In the comics, she is sometimes depicted as the wife or lover of General Zod. Interestingly, Ursa is usually the one shown imprisoned with Zod, despite her character often having a strong hatred…
Things I Like: Jonathan Kent (DCEU)
Jonathan Kent is a minor character in the DCEU, played by Kevin Costner, appearing just a few years before he landed his massive role on the television series Yellowstone. As Superman’s adoptive father, the character could have been handled much better. The beginning of his story is essentially the same as any Jonathan Kent in…
Things I Like: Kal-El/Clark Kent (Original Superman Movies)
Christopher Reeve wasn’t the first Superman to appear on any type of screen, but he was the first major movie version of the Man of Steel. He was nearly perfect in his role, and it breaks my heart knowing about his paralysis later in life after that tragic horse accident. May he rest in peace….