Rory C. Banks
@rorycroban.bsky.social
Just a humble man from Aotearoa/New Zealand trying to understand what it's all about. Also sharing my Superman fandom ☺️
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Rory C. Banks
@rorycroban.bsky.social
· Jan 3
It's a new year, so why not set myself a comic reading challenge?
Here we go. I'm going to read a Superman comic every day leading up to the release of the new Superman movie on July 11th (and beyond probably, let's see how I go 🤓)
Day One - All-Star Superman No. 1
Here we go. I'm going to read a Superman comic every day leading up to the release of the new Superman movie on July 11th (and beyond probably, let's see how I go 🤓)
Day One - All-Star Superman No. 1
Sunday morning reading
Supergirl (2025-) #2 www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
Great comic, but needs more Streaky the Supercat! 😉
Supergirl (2025-) #2 www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
Great comic, but needs more Streaky the Supercat! 😉
Supergirl (2025-) #2
Discover Lesla’s transformation from an awkward nerd in…
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December 6, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Sunday morning reading
Supergirl (2025-) #2 www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
Great comic, but needs more Streaky the Supercat! 😉
Supergirl (2025-) #2 www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
Great comic, but needs more Streaky the Supercat! 😉
Sunday morning Re-reading Supergirl (2025-) #1 www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
Such a great first issue by Sophie Campbell @mooncalfe1.bsky.social and the colouring by Tamra Bonvillain @tamrabonvillain.bsky.social is just sublime!
Such a great first issue by Sophie Campbell @mooncalfe1.bsky.social and the colouring by Tamra Bonvillain @tamrabonvillain.bsky.social is just sublime!
Supergirl (2025-) #1
Kara Zor-El has been a key member of the Super-Family i…
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December 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Sunday morning Re-reading Supergirl (2025-) #1 www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
Such a great first issue by Sophie Campbell @mooncalfe1.bsky.social and the colouring by Tamra Bonvillain @tamrabonvillain.bsky.social is just sublime!
Such a great first issue by Sophie Campbell @mooncalfe1.bsky.social and the colouring by Tamra Bonvillain @tamrabonvillain.bsky.social is just sublime!
Just finished reading this last night.
Check it out on Goodreads: Superman: Secret Origin www.goodreads.com/book/show/69...
Check it out on Goodreads: Superman: Secret Origin www.goodreads.com/book/show/69...
Superman: Secret Origin
Hot on the heels of their acclaimed graphic novel SUPER…
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July 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Just finished reading this last night.
Check it out on Goodreads: Superman: Secret Origin www.goodreads.com/book/show/69...
Check it out on Goodreads: Superman: Secret Origin www.goodreads.com/book/show/69...
Second time round last night and I mean for Superman and not the Smurfs...
July 20, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Second time round last night and I mean for Superman and not the Smurfs...
My ★★★★½ review of Saturday Night on Letterboxd boxd.it/a5bFG5
A ★★★★½ review of Saturday Night (2024)
Yeah, I watched it again. and on a Saturday Night this time. Seemed appropriate...
boxd.it
June 22, 2025 at 10:37 AM
My ★★★★½ review of Saturday Night on Letterboxd boxd.it/a5bFG5
My ★★★★ review of 28 Days Later on Letterboxd boxd.it/a481oP
A ★★★★ review of 28 Days Later (2002)
Prepping for 28 Years Later (and any other apocalyptic event that might be happening in the near future)
boxd.it
June 20, 2025 at 10:08 PM
My ★★★★ review of 28 Days Later on Letterboxd boxd.it/a481oP
Sorry Donnie, but this is truly Liberation Day. What a wonderful day! ☺️
Breaking 🚨: Taylor Swift happily announces that she now owns all of her albums, including her 6 initial ones. Read More: taylorswift.com
May 30, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Sorry Donnie, but this is truly Liberation Day. What a wonderful day! ☺️
Superman Comic Reading Challenge
Day 49 - Action Comics 961
Should I mention that this is yet another penultimate issue to a storyline and I've realized that I don't own the final part 😭 I really need to figure out another way to set my reading selections 😆
Day 49 - Action Comics 961
Should I mention that this is yet another penultimate issue to a storyline and I've realized that I don't own the final part 😭 I really need to figure out another way to set my reading selections 😆
March 17, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Superman Comic Reading Challenge
Day 49 - Action Comics 961
Should I mention that this is yet another penultimate issue to a storyline and I've realized that I don't own the final part 😭 I really need to figure out another way to set my reading selections 😆
Day 49 - Action Comics 961
Should I mention that this is yet another penultimate issue to a storyline and I've realized that I don't own the final part 😭 I really need to figure out another way to set my reading selections 😆
Superman Comic Reading Challenge
Day 47 - Action Comics 959
The re-telling of the Doomsday saga continues, complete with an ad for Snickers taking up the center spread of the comic featuring Doomsday. Not sure if that was intentional or not 🤔
Day 47 - Action Comics 959
The re-telling of the Doomsday saga continues, complete with an ad for Snickers taking up the center spread of the comic featuring Doomsday. Not sure if that was intentional or not 🤔
February 28, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Superman Comic Reading Challenge
Day 47 - Action Comics 959
The re-telling of the Doomsday saga continues, complete with an ad for Snickers taking up the center spread of the comic featuring Doomsday. Not sure if that was intentional or not 🤔
Day 47 - Action Comics 959
The re-telling of the Doomsday saga continues, complete with an ad for Snickers taking up the center spread of the comic featuring Doomsday. Not sure if that was intentional or not 🤔
Superman Comic Reading Challenge
Day 46 - Action Comics #958
This is an interesting version of Lex Luther portrayed here. Attempting to step in an fill the vacuum from the death of this world's Superman, only to have another one turn up. I'd be peeved as well if I was him.
Day 46 - Action Comics #958
This is an interesting version of Lex Luther portrayed here. Attempting to step in an fill the vacuum from the death of this world's Superman, only to have another one turn up. I'd be peeved as well if I was him.
February 25, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Superman Comic Reading Challenge
Day 46 - Action Comics #958
This is an interesting version of Lex Luther portrayed here. Attempting to step in an fill the vacuum from the death of this world's Superman, only to have another one turn up. I'd be peeved as well if I was him.
Day 46 - Action Comics #958
This is an interesting version of Lex Luther portrayed here. Attempting to step in an fill the vacuum from the death of this world's Superman, only to have another one turn up. I'd be peeved as well if I was him.
Superman Comic Reading Challenge
Day 45 - Action Comics #957
DC Universe Rebirth was a re-entry point for me. This re-introduction of the Pre-Flashpoint Superman into the role after the 52 version of Supes dies, is an audacious move, though it seems it was accepted without much fuss.
Day 45 - Action Comics #957
DC Universe Rebirth was a re-entry point for me. This re-introduction of the Pre-Flashpoint Superman into the role after the 52 version of Supes dies, is an audacious move, though it seems it was accepted without much fuss.
February 22, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Superman Comic Reading Challenge
Day 45 - Action Comics #957
DC Universe Rebirth was a re-entry point for me. This re-introduction of the Pre-Flashpoint Superman into the role after the 52 version of Supes dies, is an audacious move, though it seems it was accepted without much fuss.
Day 45 - Action Comics #957
DC Universe Rebirth was a re-entry point for me. This re-introduction of the Pre-Flashpoint Superman into the role after the 52 version of Supes dies, is an audacious move, though it seems it was accepted without much fuss.
Superman Comic Reading Challenge
Day 44 - Action Comics #851
The stereoscopic effects use for the Phantom Zone sequences, which also means this comic came with a pair of "3-D" glasses! It's a fun gimmick, but you wouldn't want to read too many comics like this 😊
Day 44 - Action Comics #851
The stereoscopic effects use for the Phantom Zone sequences, which also means this comic came with a pair of "3-D" glasses! It's a fun gimmick, but you wouldn't want to read too many comics like this 😊
February 21, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Superman Comic Reading Challenge
Day 44 - Action Comics #851
The stereoscopic effects use for the Phantom Zone sequences, which also means this comic came with a pair of "3-D" glasses! It's a fun gimmick, but you wouldn't want to read too many comics like this 😊
Day 44 - Action Comics #851
The stereoscopic effects use for the Phantom Zone sequences, which also means this comic came with a pair of "3-D" glasses! It's a fun gimmick, but you wouldn't want to read too many comics like this 😊
Superman Comic Reading Challenge
Day 43 - Action Comics Annual #10
I absolutely loved this! Short stories and special features by a range of artists. Turns out I have a soft spot for the story of Mon-El, which I must of come across as a kid, so it was nice to be reminded of it.
Day 43 - Action Comics Annual #10
I absolutely loved this! Short stories and special features by a range of artists. Turns out I have a soft spot for the story of Mon-El, which I must of come across as a kid, so it was nice to be reminded of it.
February 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Superman Comic Reading Challenge
Day 43 - Action Comics Annual #10
I absolutely loved this! Short stories and special features by a range of artists. Turns out I have a soft spot for the story of Mon-El, which I must of come across as a kid, so it was nice to be reminded of it.
Day 43 - Action Comics Annual #10
I absolutely loved this! Short stories and special features by a range of artists. Turns out I have a soft spot for the story of Mon-El, which I must of come across as a kid, so it was nice to be reminded of it.
Superman Comic Reading Challenge
Day 42 - Action Comics #846
I'm getting behind in posting these. I'm still reading a Superman comic a day, just not posting about it, lol. As a result I don't have too much to say about this issue. But I have a bit more to say about the next one 😁
Day 42 - Action Comics #846
I'm getting behind in posting these. I'm still reading a Superman comic a day, just not posting about it, lol. As a result I don't have too much to say about this issue. But I have a bit more to say about the next one 😁
February 18, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Superman Comic Reading Challenge
Day 42 - Action Comics #846
I'm getting behind in posting these. I'm still reading a Superman comic a day, just not posting about it, lol. As a result I don't have too much to say about this issue. But I have a bit more to say about the next one 😁
Day 42 - Action Comics #846
I'm getting behind in posting these. I'm still reading a Superman comic a day, just not posting about it, lol. As a result I don't have too much to say about this issue. But I have a bit more to say about the next one 😁
Superman Comic Reading Challenge
Day 41 - Action Comics #845
What do you know, it's Bizarro Superman again! This version is a corrupted clone of Supes that Lex Luther is responsible for, which seems a practical origin, but I think I prefer the version that comes from an entire Bizarro World.
Day 41 - Action Comics #845
What do you know, it's Bizarro Superman again! This version is a corrupted clone of Supes that Lex Luther is responsible for, which seems a practical origin, but I think I prefer the version that comes from an entire Bizarro World.
February 18, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Superman Comic Reading Challenge
Day 41 - Action Comics #845
What do you know, it's Bizarro Superman again! This version is a corrupted clone of Supes that Lex Luther is responsible for, which seems a practical origin, but I think I prefer the version that comes from an entire Bizarro World.
Day 41 - Action Comics #845
What do you know, it's Bizarro Superman again! This version is a corrupted clone of Supes that Lex Luther is responsible for, which seems a practical origin, but I think I prefer the version that comes from an entire Bizarro World.
Superman Comic Reading Challenge
Day 40 - Action Comics #844
Something of an event when it this came out due to the involvement of movie director, Richard Donner, and the story does feel like it could be a continuation from the films he was involved with. This was a good period for DC IMO 😁
Day 40 - Action Comics #844
Something of an event when it this came out due to the involvement of movie director, Richard Donner, and the story does feel like it could be a continuation from the films he was involved with. This was a good period for DC IMO 😁
February 14, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Superman Comic Reading Challenge
Day 40 - Action Comics #844
Something of an event when it this came out due to the involvement of movie director, Richard Donner, and the story does feel like it could be a continuation from the films he was involved with. This was a good period for DC IMO 😁
Day 40 - Action Comics #844
Something of an event when it this came out due to the involvement of movie director, Richard Donner, and the story does feel like it could be a continuation from the films he was involved with. This was a good period for DC IMO 😁
Superman Comic Reading Challenge
Day 39 - Superman - Up In The Sky #5
I don't care for Darkseid but Tom King does have a interesting take on him. In far more dastardly deeds, I never picked up the final issue in this mini-series for whatever reason. Turns out this is common in my collection 😐
Day 39 - Superman - Up In The Sky #5
I don't care for Darkseid but Tom King does have a interesting take on him. In far more dastardly deeds, I never picked up the final issue in this mini-series for whatever reason. Turns out this is common in my collection 😐
February 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Superman Comic Reading Challenge
Day 39 - Superman - Up In The Sky #5
I don't care for Darkseid but Tom King does have a interesting take on him. In far more dastardly deeds, I never picked up the final issue in this mini-series for whatever reason. Turns out this is common in my collection 😐
Day 39 - Superman - Up In The Sky #5
I don't care for Darkseid but Tom King does have a interesting take on him. In far more dastardly deeds, I never picked up the final issue in this mini-series for whatever reason. Turns out this is common in my collection 😐
Superman Comic Reading Challenge
Day 37 - Superman - Up In The Sky #3
The first story was a unsettling, Kafkaesque tale, while the second has Andy Kubert drawing Sgt Rock, the character co-created by his father Joe. Now that's something.
Day 37 - Superman - Up In The Sky #3
The first story was a unsettling, Kafkaesque tale, while the second has Andy Kubert drawing Sgt Rock, the character co-created by his father Joe. Now that's something.
February 9, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Superman Comic Reading Challenge
Day 37 - Superman - Up In The Sky #3
The first story was a unsettling, Kafkaesque tale, while the second has Andy Kubert drawing Sgt Rock, the character co-created by his father Joe. Now that's something.
Day 37 - Superman - Up In The Sky #3
The first story was a unsettling, Kafkaesque tale, while the second has Andy Kubert drawing Sgt Rock, the character co-created by his father Joe. Now that's something.
Superman Comic Reading Challenge
Day 36 - Superman - Up In The Sky #2
So I'm assuming this cover is a tribute, in its way, to the 1978 comic, Superman vs. Muhammad Ali. I'd see the ads for that book and be fascinated by the idea, but it is a comic I have yet to read. Has anyone out there read it?
Day 36 - Superman - Up In The Sky #2
So I'm assuming this cover is a tribute, in its way, to the 1978 comic, Superman vs. Muhammad Ali. I'd see the ads for that book and be fascinated by the idea, but it is a comic I have yet to read. Has anyone out there read it?
February 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Superman Comic Reading Challenge
Day 36 - Superman - Up In The Sky #2
So I'm assuming this cover is a tribute, in its way, to the 1978 comic, Superman vs. Muhammad Ali. I'd see the ads for that book and be fascinated by the idea, but it is a comic I have yet to read. Has anyone out there read it?
Day 36 - Superman - Up In The Sky #2
So I'm assuming this cover is a tribute, in its way, to the 1978 comic, Superman vs. Muhammad Ali. I'd see the ads for that book and be fascinated by the idea, but it is a comic I have yet to read. Has anyone out there read it?
Superman Comic Reading Challenge
Day 35 - Superman - Up In The Sky #1
While on a break from comic books years ago, it was Tom King's Batman run that dragged me back in. It was therefore exciting for me to see him have a crack at Superman.
Day 35 - Superman - Up In The Sky #1
While on a break from comic books years ago, it was Tom King's Batman run that dragged me back in. It was therefore exciting for me to see him have a crack at Superman.
February 8, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Superman Comic Reading Challenge
Day 35 - Superman - Up In The Sky #1
While on a break from comic books years ago, it was Tom King's Batman run that dragged me back in. It was therefore exciting for me to see him have a crack at Superman.
Day 35 - Superman - Up In The Sky #1
While on a break from comic books years ago, it was Tom King's Batman run that dragged me back in. It was therefore exciting for me to see him have a crack at Superman.
An afternoon trip to the cinema...
February 5, 2025 at 2:57 AM
An afternoon trip to the cinema...