Yesterday, we got a good look at Superman, The Justice Gang, and Metamorpho. Today, we’re looking at Superman’s Arch Nemesis, Lex Luthor, Eve Teschmacher, and more.
A reminder from yesterday’s article, there is a brand-new interview with Nicholas Hoult in the newest issue of Empire Magazine (which is available now), where he discusses the inspiration for his portrayal of Superman’s arch nemesis, Lex Luthor. Speaking of portrayals, Sara Sampaio is stepping into the role of Eve Teschmacher, a character created by Richard Donner, and Mario Puzo is portrayed in the comics as Lex Luthor’s assistant turned love interest and right-hand. Teschmacher was portrayed by actress Valerie Perrine in the Christopher Reeve-led Superman films, and by Andrea Brooks on The CW’s Supergirl. Also included in these new posters are María Gabriela de Faría as Angela Spica/The Engineer, and Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr.
This has been described as the DCU’s True Beginning. This is Superman’s first solo film since Zack Snyder’s 2013 film, Man of Steel. A lot is riding on this film due to Warner Bros Discovery’s Superhero film division facing scrutiny due to constant box office flops. Which included its biggest Box Office Flop, The Flash, in which the company lost an estimated $155 million, and Joker: Folie à Deux, which also lost between $150 million to $200 million. The new DCU soft-launched in December with James Gunn’s animated series, Creature Commandos. Following Superman, fans can look forward to next year’s Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (based on writer Tom King and Artist Bilquis Evely’s comic book story) movie, and the Green Lantern Corps with the down-to-Earth TV series Lanterns.
Recommended Books to Check Out for Lex Luthor, Angela Spica/The Engineer, and Rick Flag Sr.
Lex Luthor:
- Action Comics #23 (1938, First Appearance!)- Written by Jerry Siegel, Illustrated by Joe Shuster, and Paul Cassidy
- Luthor– Written by Brian Azzarello, Illustrated by Lee Bermejo
- All-Star Superman– Written by Grant Morrison, Illustrated by Frank Quietly
- The Man of Steel (1986)– Written by John Byrne, Illustrated by Byrne and Dick Giordano
- Lex Luthor: The Unauthorized Biography– Written by James D. Hudnall, Illustrated by Eduardo Barreto
- The Black Ring– Written by Paul Cornell, Illustrated by Pete Woods
Angela Spica/The Engineer:
- The Authority– Written by Warren Ellis, Illustrated by Bryan Hitch
- The Wild Storm– Written by Warren Ellis, Illustrated by Jon Davis-Hunt
- The New 52: Futures End– Written by Jeff Lemire, Brian Azzarello, Dan Jurgens, and Keith Giffen, Illustrated by Patrick Zircher, and Drew Geraci
Rick Flag Sr.:
- Secret Origins #14 (1986-1990)- Written by John Ostrander, Illustrated by Luke McDonnell, and Dave Hunt
- DC: The New Frontier– Written and Illustrated by Darwyn Cooke
- Suicide Squad (Vol. One) Issue 26– Written by John Ostrander, Illustrated by Grant Miehm
- Suicide Squad (Vol. One) Issue 50– Written by John Ostrander, and Kim Yale, Illustrated by Geof Isherwood, Luke McDonnell, and Grant Miehm
Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Superman made his heroic debut in Action Comics #1 in June 1938 (Cover Dated June 1938, published on April 18, 1938). Since his debut, Superman has been adapted into numerous forms of merchandise and media such as Television, Films, Radio Serials, Novels, Theater, and Video Games. Superman makes its debut in Theaters on July 11, 2025.
Source: Press Release
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