Oh yes, I am very much looking forward to Superman Returns. I came across this interesting bit of news about the project from the good folks over at Moviehole about a possible death scene in the film:
“They were filming a scene outside a building which they converted into Metropolis General Hospital. This was reportedly the largest scene they’d be shooting for the movie, with around 1,300 extras being employed for the scene. The extras were used as crowd, standing around outside the Hospital, holding banners and waving flags. The banners read, “Save Our Superman”, “I love Superman”, “Superman Don’t Die!”, “God Speed Superman”. There were also dozens and dozens of flower arrangements lying in the park (as if in tribute for someone who was sick or dying)”, he says, confirming our scoop that a Superman succumbs scene might be in the works. “I’m assuming this means Superman gets very badly injured (or possibly killed) during the movie, making it necessary for him to be taken to hospital”.
Ooooo… that sounds good. Apparently word is that Bryan Singer wants to give this as the reason Superman leaves for a while… and possibly why he comes back not looking like Christopher Reeve. I actually think that sounds like a great idea. The question I have is… what on earth kills Superman in the first place?!?!
Yes Superman was killed by Doomsday in the mythology and if I was not mistaken Superman did not go away from earth instead he was resurrected in the Fortress of Solitude by the legacy of Kryptonian intelligence.
I AGREE WITH JAY. IT IS VERY POSSIBLE THAT THEY MIGHT USE THE DOOMSDAY ANGLE FROM THE DEATH AND RETURN SERIES. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THEY WILL OPEN WITH THE FIGHT THAT KILLED SUPERMAN WHICH WILL EXPLAIN WHY HE WAS GONE FOR SO LONG.
In the comics, Superman is killed by a character named Doomsday.