'Superman' Movie Anthology Announced, But Is It Worth a Purchase?

How much do you love Superman? Enough to shell out $129.95 for an eight-disc set of just about every Superman-related film ever?

A new Blu-ray anthology set comes out June 7, featuring all fourChristopher Reevefilms, a director's cut of 'Superman II,' 'Superman Returns,' and a disc full of just extras, in addition to the extras featured on the other discs.

What else do you get for that hefty price tag?

Besides 20 hours of commentaries, deleted scenes and making-of features galore, you also get several vintage cartoons, including several WB entries from the '40s like"Snafuperman' and 'Stupor Duck.' And last, but not least, the 1958 pilot for a TV series called 'The Adventures of Superpup.'

Many of these features are already available on DVD, but, according toTopless Robot, this set is likely to be the only way to get the non-Richard Donnercuts of'Superman II,' III or IV on Blu-ray.

What do you think, is this worth your hard-earned cash? Do even diehard Man of Steel fans need to own the much-hated comedic turn to the dark side, 'Superman III'or the series killer, 'Superman IV: The Quest for Peace?'A full list of features after the jump.

Bonus Features

Disc #1
· 'Superman: The Movie,'Original Theatrical (1978)
· Commentary by Ilya Salkind and Pierre Spengler (Original Theatrical Version)
· The Making of 'Superman: The Movie' {1978 TV special}
· 'Superman and the Mole-Men' {1951 feature}
· Warner Bros. Cartoons
'Super-Rabbit' {1943 WB cartoon}
'Snafuperman' {1944 WB cartoon}
'Stupor Duck' {1956 WB cartoon}
· Trailers

Disc #2
· 'Superman: The Movie,' Expanded Edition (1978)
· Commentary by Richard Donner and Tom Mankiewicz (Extended Version)
· Taking Flight: The Development of Superman
· Making Superman: Filming the Legend
· The Magic Behind the Cape
· Screen Tests
Superman
Lois Lane with Optional Commentary
Ursa
· A Selection of Restored Scenes
· Additional Music Cues
Main Titles
Alternate Main Titles
The Council's Decision
The Krypton Quake
More Mugger/Introducing Otis
Air Force One
Can You Read My Mind (Pop Version)
· Music Only Track (Donner Cut)

Disc #3
·'Superman II,'Original Theatrical (1981)
· Commentary by Ilya Salkind and Pierre Spengler (Original Theatrical Version)
· The Making of Superman II {1980 TV special}
· Deleted Scene
· First Flight: The Fleischer Superman Series
· Fleischer Studios' Superman
Superman
The Mechanical Monsters
Billion Dollar Limited
The Arctic Giant
The Bulleteers
The Magnetic Telescope
Electric Earthquake
Volcano
Terror on the Midway
· Theatrical Trailer

Disc #4
· 'Superman II - The Richard Donner Cut'
· Commentary by Richard Donner and Tom Mankiewicz (Donner Cut)
· Introduction by Richard Donner
· Superman II: Restoring the Vision
· Deleted Scenes
· Famous Studios' Superman
Japoteurs
Showdown
Eleventh Hour
Destruction, Inc
The Mummy Strikes
Jungle Drums
The Underground World
Secret Agent

Disc #5
·'Superman III' Theatrical Version(1983)
· Commentary by Iilya Salkind and Pierre Spengler
· The Making of Superman III (1983 TV Special)
· Deleted Scenes
· Theatrical Trailer

Disc #6
·'Superman IV The Quest For Peace'Theatrical Version (1987)
· Commentary by Mark Rosenthal
· Superman 50th Anniversary Special (1988 TV Special)
· Deleted Scenes
· Theatrical Trailer

Disc #7
·'Superman Returns'(2006)
· Requiem for Krypton: Making Superman Returns
Pt. 1 Secret Origins and First Issues: Crystallizing Superman
Pt. 2 The Crystal Method: Designing Superman
Pt. 3 An Affinity for Beachfront Property: Shooting Superman- Superman on the Farm
Pt. 4 An Affinity for Beachfront Property: Shooting Superman- Superman in the City
Pt. 5 An Affinity for Beachfront Property: Shooting Superman- Superman in Peril
Pt. 6 The Joy of Lex: Menacing Superman
Pt. 7 He's Always Around: Wrapping Superman
· Resurrecting Jor-El
· Deleted Scenes including the never-before-seen original opening to Superman Returns
· Bryan Singer's Journals - Video production journals
· Trailers

Disc #8
Additional Bonus Material
· Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman {Hi-Def}
· You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
Pt. 1- Origin
Pt. 2- Vision
Pt. 3- Ascent
Pt. 4- Crisis
Pt. 5- Redemption
· The Science of Superman {Hi-Def}
· The Mythology of Superman
· The Heart of a Hero: A Tribute to Christopher Reeve
· The Adventures of Superpup {1958 TV pilot}

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