WELCOME to GreatKrypton.com! Just what is this place, you ask? Simply put, its a collection of sites (mostly dealing with Superman) that I maintain. For several years now, these sites have been scattered around various places around the Net. GreatKrypton.com allows me to bring them together, housing them under one roof (so to speak).
What you'll find below is a Web log of sorts, keeping you informed on the updates and additions to my sites. Also, on occassion, you'll find a Superman news item and whatever else suits me to post at the time. Questions, comments, suggestions and financial contributions, they can be directed here.
Last Updated: March 07, 2006
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Briefly
Yes, I've fallen far behind on updating the site. (Not nearly as behind as this page would show, but behind nonetheless.) "Real life" -- such that it is -- seems to have interfered once again.
I did make some minor changes this evening and will be adding a new batch of comics within the next few days (to a week).
One new item feature is that the individual listing will now note whether or not the comic is aproved by the Comics Code Authority. Currently, every comic on the site is listed as being Code approved, but this will be fixed shortly.
I've decided to, temporarily, put the character indexing aside. Indexing of the comics themselves will continue, and I hope to one day return to the character indexing when my hours spent at my paying job slack off some.
This is shaping up to be a fantastic year for Superman fans! DVDs of nearly every Superman-on-film incarnation, comics, merchandise and toys galore, oh... and something about a movie coming in June. Be sure to stop over at the Superman Message Board to say hello and discuss all the great Superman material being put out these days.
Whoa.
So, I actually worked on the site tonight.
I hope that doesn't cause anyone a heart attack or anything. ;-)
1,000 Creators
In the last batch of issues added to the index, we reached our 1000th creator credited as working on a Superman Family-related story (or cover, pin-up, etc.). One thousand creators! That's a phenomenal number of people who have influenced the characters and help them evolve into the legends and epic myths they are today. That number is even more impressive when you recall that the index is still in its infancy, and we've got barely a decade-and-a-half worth of comics indexed. Take a moment to browse through the creators section at some of the many creators who have worked on the characters.
Links and Lots of Issues Added
Over the last couple weeks, I've added a large number of new issue to the Comic Index and made several additions and changes to the Links Section. More coming in the next few months. Stay tuned!
Still here
Updates are still being made to the site... just not listed here. This is due, mostly, due to the fact that they're all "behind the scenes"-type changes. I'm diligently working on indexing character appearances and adding cover scans for the issues currently listed on the site. I'm about 75% of the way done. I'm still looking for someone who is interested in helping out with issue synopses. If you are, please contact me!
Christopher Reeve, 1952-2004
Thank you, Chris, for making us believe.
You will be missed.
Update on Updates
Updates to the site are still occuring regularly. There's just not been much noteworthy to put here. I just added a dozen or so new issues to the database, and am continuing to index character appearances and cover scans for the issues posted now.
There may be a slight break in updates as some server work is being done next week. However, updating will resume ASAP. Fear not!
Free! Free! Free!
Just a reminder, next Saturday, July 3, 2004, is Free Comic Book Day! Stop by your local shop and score free swag. Not a regular reader and don't know where the closest shop is? Find out!
Revamps and Other Changes
I've finished reworking the Characters and Identities sections of the Comics Index. The load time and accessibility of them has been increased ten-fold.
Other minor changes and tweaks have happened here and there. Explore! You never know what you might find.
Updates and Changes
I've finished indexing character appearances and adding cover scans for about half of the issues currently on the site. Over the next week or so, I plan on taking a break from that to work on some other areas of the site. A few cosmetic changes, a few technical changes and some other areas streamlined. I'll also be adding a new feature or two to the site... so look for that. That's it for now. As always, feel free to send any suggestions or comments about the site. Feedback is very much welcomed!
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