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Superman (2025) Comic Book Inspirations and Theories for the Sequel

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3 years ago... ... I wrote a post on the comics that influenced The Batman , and shared my thoughts on the film and theories for the future. So, I figured, why not make a post on the film just like that one! I will be focusing mainly on comic books, though of course I will do my best to shout out films and TV shows when appropriate, all while integrating my thoughts and theories as I go. If you're new to comics, I hope this film gets you to read these, but if not I hope you can give them a reread or at least have a new found appreciation, while also looking forward to what this new DCU has in store for him. Here's a list and Table of Contents: All-Star Superman Superman: Birthright Man of Steel Superman For All Seasons Lex Luthor: Man of Steel Kingdom Come New Frontier Golden Age, Oz Effect and Post-Rebirth Brainiac & Secret Origin AC #775/Superman vs the Elite and Superman & the Authority Spoilers for James Gunn's Superman (2025) film ahead! If you have not seen i...

Why I love Karate Kid Legends (A Review and Defense)

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Link to the original on Reddit Last weekend I finally got to watch  Karate Kid Legends . As someone who's loved the Karate Kid films since childhood, the Cobra Kai series since day 1, and a real life Karateka myself,  I really loved this film . I've talked about my thoughts a decent amount in some threads but I wanted to make this bigger comprehensive post with everything. Why I think this film is good and my response to common criticisms. Disclaimer , this is all my  personal opinion . Feel free to disagree, but please keep an open mind and read what I have to say first. Also, there will be  SPOILERS  from this point onward, I highly recommend watching the film before reading. This'll be divided into  5 parts , please take your time. Thank you! I. “Two Branches. One Tree.” - The Martial Arts So about a month ago, in celebration of Cobra Kai's series finale and in anticipation for this film, I made  this huge post  nerding out about martial arts h...