At last, the world has discovered Mr. Terrific.
Thanks to James Gunn and actor Edi Gathegi, Mr. Terrific has emerged as the scene-stealer of the big blockbuster Superman.
A character who was at best a C-lister has now joined the A-ranks of DC’s pantheon – at least for the moment.
But what a moment it is.
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He’s a champion of the underdog.
A warrior who wields his mighty powers to help those in need.
A model of compassion and decency.
Of course, MAGA despises Superman.
Really?
This is the latest round in the culture wars?
Man, it must be exhausting finding things to get outraged about.
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A relentless foe guns for the Man of Steel on a new “Superman & Lois” (Tuesday at 9 p.m. on CW).
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Everyone knows the Man of Steel has one rule:
The hero who stands for truth, justice, and the American way never kills.
Or does he?
A classic episode of “The Adventures of Superman” suggests he at the very least contributed to the deaths of two people.
In “The Secret Costume” (original air date Dec. 12, 1952), written by Ben Peter Freeman, a burglar, Johnny Sims (Norman Budd), stumbles into the apartment of Clark Kent (George Reeves) and discovers his secret closet containing but one item – his Superman outfit.
Girl reporter Lois Lane is in a pickle.
She wants to interview the residents of Little Africa – Metropolis’ answer to Harlem – but none of them will talk to her, and she thinks it’s because of the color of her skin.
Rather than do what most journalists would do, that is, build relationships with community leaders to win trust, Lois decides she must become black.
What some reporters won’t do to make a deadline.
Mark Perigard 