People with superpowers became public 300 years ago, but there are probably far older characters lurking in the shadows

Recently io9 sat down with both writer-director James Gunn and Superman himself, David Corenswet, to discuss not just the shocking contents of the Kryptonian message but, more specifically, if those revelations could have an impact moving ahead in the DC Universe.

An A-lister makes an appearance in the new "Superman" movie, in reference to the hero's origin story.

The new film, starring David Corenswet as Superman, is intended to kick off a new epoch for DC Studios, which has struggled in recent years to produce consistent superhero hits.

Samsung Electronics has struck gold with Warner Bros and DC Studios, launching a spectacular global campaign for James Gunn's Superman movie. July 9 marks the

Bad things happen, Superman moves to correct them, and consequences be damned. That’s the core of the character, an almost biblical commitment to ethical action. Thus began Superman’s never-ending battle, certainly for truth and justice. But for the American way? At that time, not so much. For a better tomorrow? Most certainly.

Every era gets the Superman it needs. James Gunn's version — sincere, inspiring and idealistic — will make you want to cheer.

The latest attempt at Superman's story is immensely ambitious, with overt politics and eye-popping action.

Superman is the perfect archetype of superhero, and these DC Comics stories show why the Man of Steel remains so popular.