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While there are lots of movies credited with being the "first" major superhero blockbuster, the true holder of that title is Superman from 1978.

In Richard Donner's 1978 "Superman," not only was Kal-El (played by Christopher Reeve) portrayed as a true blue guy who never lies in a post-Watergate and Vietnam America, but his parents Jor-El ...

In the wake of the soaring success of 'Superman', Gunn briefly spoke about recruiting a 'Guardians of the Galaxy' friend to play Kal-El's father.

James Gunn has high praise for Bradley Cooper, which is why he needed him for a very important cameo in “Superman.” In the opening moments of the DC tentpole, Cooper appears as Jor-El, the ...

This moment has been pivotal in nearly every major Superman adaptation. The presence of Jor-El also suggests the film may pay homage to classic Superman lore.