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The Greatest Superheroes in the Universe

The Greatest Superheroes in the Universe
With upcoming superhero films about this uncanny group of mutants, an alien with a magical ring and this Nordic god, now is the prime time to brush up on your knowledge of the greatest superheroes in the universe.

Superman
Superman
This superhero, who is said to be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, has earned a hardcore nickname.  The comic book character first appeared in 1938 as the brainchild of an American author and a talented artist.

Batman
Batman
This superhero doesn’t rely on special powers but rather a utility belt that seems to have all the gadgets needed to defeat bad guys.    The comic book character first appeared in 1939 as the brainchild of Bill Finger and artist Bob Kane

Wolverine
Wolverine
His mutant-healing powers made this Marvel superhero a perfect specimen for an experiment that fused indestructible metal with a human skeleton. (Watch the movie.) He first appeared in 1974 and was created by Len Wein.

Optimus Prime
  
Optimus Prime
Disguised as a semi-truck, this alien leads a fleet of automobiles into constant battle against the Deceptions to save earth.

Thor
Thor
This Nordic superhero boasts “super ventriloquism” as one of his super powers.  He first appeared in 1962 as the brainchild of Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby.

The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk
This powerful beast and super hero is well known for talking out loud in the third person. He first appeared in 1968 as the brainchild of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.

Iron Man
Iron Man
This billionaire genius who created a powered armor suit in which he fights crime made his first appearance back in 1963. He is the brainchild of Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Don Heck and Jack Kirby.

Green Lantern
Green Lantern
This superhero is powered by a special ring that he wear at all times. The original Green Lantern first appeared in 1940.

Silver Surfer

Silver Surfer
This astronomer, from another planet, was first sent to destroy earth before being confronted by the Fantastic Four. He made his first appearance in 1966.

Rogue
Rogue
This vixen mutant cannot experience physical intimacy because of her super powers, which absorb the strength and abilities of whomever she touches. The villainous mutant made her official debut in 1981 and is the brainchild of Chris Claremont and Michael Golden.

Captain America
Captain America
A special serum made by the United States government turned Steve Rogers into the most perfect human being. This superhero first made his appearance in 1941 and is the brainchild of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby.

Storm
Storm
This super hero wreaks havoc on evil doers by manipulating the weather.   She first appeared in 1975 as the brainchild of Len Wein and Dave Cockrum.

Martian Manhunter
Martain Manhunter
This superhero possesses the ability to shape shift. He first appeared in 1955 and is the brainchild of Joseph Samachson and Joe Certa.

Spawn
Spawn
This superhero became one after striking a deal with the devil. He originally appeared in 1992 and is the brainchild of Todd McFarlane. The comic spawned an HBO show and a movie.

Spider Man
Spider Man
This superhero who also doubles as a newspaper photographer first made his appearance in 1962.

Spider-Man Musical Given Critical Mauling

Troubled Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark has been slated by critics in the first major press reviews a month ahead of opening.
Spider-Man Musical Given Critical Mauling
"Spider-Man is... the most expensive musical ever to hit Broadway," wrote Ben Brantley in the New York Times. "It may also rank among the worst."

The Washington Post branded the show a "stinker", while the Hollywood Reporter called it a "web-slinging folly".
The show, currently in preview, will have its official opening on 15 March.

Directed by Julie Taymor and featuring music by Bono and The Edge of U2, the musical has been plagued with technical problems and injuries to its cast.

The most serious came on 20 December when cast member Christopher Tierney fell 30 feet during the performance, suffering a skull fracture and cracked vertebrae.

In the New York Times, Brantley admitted he was breaking a traditional embargo but said he had decided to see the show around the time it was supposed to have opened prior to the most recent postponement.

"From what I saw on Saturday night, Spider-Man is so grievously broken in every respect that it is beyond repair," he wrote.His sentiments were echoed by the Washington Post's Peter Marks, who called it "a shrill, insipid mess" with a "convoluted" story.The score, he continued, was "devoid of personality" in a show whose "optimal audience might be non-English-speaking".

The Hollywood Reporter's David Rooney called it "an ungainly mess of a show that smacks of out-of-control auteurial arrogance".

"This pile-on by the critics is a huge disappointment," said Spider-Man's spokesman Rick Miramontez, adding that "changes are still being made" to the $65 million (£40.4 million) production.

"Any review that runs before the show is frozen is totally invalid," he continued.Despite the barrage of negative publicity, the show is selling out at New York's 1,928-seat Foxwoods Theatre.

Taymor's previous shows include the musical adaptation of Disney film The Lion King. Her film version of Shakespeare's The Tempest opens in the UK next month.
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