The Superman franchise generated so many false starts and development deals in the decade or so before Superman Returns dropped in 2006 that we've got no shortage of interesting "What Might Have Been" scenarios to ponder. For proof, just check out who McG wanted for Lex Luthor in his almost-movie Superman: Flyby.

Once upon a time, DC Comics felt that Superman had gotten too powerful and, as a result, had lost some of his appeal—and that the only way to make the Man of Steel a relevant character was to kill him off. Writer Max Landis hilariously, profanely recounts the story of 1992's Death of Superman and everything he says really happened. Seriously.

When you consider the fact that most rock stars try to pull off a superhero persona anyway, it's no surprise that everyone from Peter Parker to the Boy Wonder has inspired a few hit (and several deep cut) rock 'n roll tunes over the years. Heck, everyone from Prince to the Black Lips has wanted in on the action at some point.

Boardwalk Empire star Michael Shannon sure seems to be getting into the villain's role. Recently the Man of Steel's new General Zod made a rather startling—and, likely very unpopular—confession. He doesn't like comics. At all.