Superman has a long and distinguished history. He first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938. In addition to defeating cartoon nemeses, he also played a roll in the 1950’s fall of the infamous Klu Klux Klan through his radio show (for reference read Freakonomics). Superman made his debut on the Silver Screen in 1978’s Superman: The Movie staring Christopher Reeve.

While Superman has been a staple of American culture for the better part of a century, my big question is whether or not we need another installation of this wonderful symbol of all that is supposed to be great about America. My initial sense is that there is no way that any actor could be accepted in this role after Christopher Reeve, especially given what happened at the end of his life.

But thinking about it further, 1978 was an awfully long time ago now. (more…)