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Welcome to CapedWonder™.com. Here you will be able to enjoy a large variety of rare, unique and high-quality Christopher Reeve and Superman movie photographs, artwork, video clips and audio files, as well as interesting and informative trivia, articles and resources. CapedWonder™.com's mission is to honor and celebrate Christopher Reeve's legacy as an actor, humanitarian, teacher and family man; to share rare and unique Christopher Reeve and Superman images with fans around the world for free; and to honor the filmmakers, writers, and cast of the Christopher Reeve Superman film series. The world first came to know Christopher D'Olier Reeve in 1978 with his star-making portrayal of Superman in Superman-The Movie, setting a new standard for heroism and humility and becoming a larger-than-life role model and hero to many people of this generation. In 1995, Chris became a hero once again to a generation, putting a very human face to paralysis and spinal cord injuries; and showing extraordinary courage and determination, not only to build a new life for himself and his family, but also fight for the rights of the paralyzed and the disabled. In the nine and a half years that followed, until his passing in 2004, Chris showed the world that a cape and superpowers were not necessary to be a hero; perseverance, hope, love and humility, combined with inner strength and the will to live, made him a hero all over again. CapedWonder™.com also celebrates the Verisimilitude and Wonders of Superman; and the artists, writers, directors and performers who have come together over the past 72+ years with the common goal of bringing Superman to life on paper, television and the silver screen. Thank you to all of these talented and gifted people!
It is with deepest gratitude that I thank Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster; producers Alexander and Ilya Salkind, and Pierre Spengler; director Richard Donner; actor, activist and hero Christopher Reeve; cinematographer Geoffrey Unsworth with cameraman Peter MacDonald; Tom Mankiewicz, John Williams, David Tomblin, Mario Puzo, David and Leslie Newman, Lynn Stalmaster, Marlon Brando, Margot Kidder, Marc McClure, Sarah Douglas, Terence Stamp, Gene Hackman, Valerie Perrine, Ned Beatty, Phyllis Thaxter, Glen Ford, Jeff East, Susannah York, Jackie Cooper, George Harris II, Aaron Smolinski, Lee Quigley, Trevor Howard, Harry Andrews, Noel Neill, Kirk Alyn, Maria Schell, John Hollis, Stuart Freeborn, Zorin Perisic, Wally Veevers, Bob Harman, Derek Botell, Les Bowie, Stuart Baird, Michael Ellis, Denys N. Coop, Vic Armstrong, John Glen, John Barry, Colin Chilvers, Derek Meddings, Roy Field, Yvonne Blake, Elaine Schreyeck, Richard Lester, David Prowse and all of the dedicated crews from England, Canada, the United States and other locations; Michael Thau and his Superman restoration teams; Superman artists including Curt Swan, Fred Ray, Wayne Boring, Jerry Ordway, Steve Rude, Jim Lee and so many others; artist Bob Peak; and last, but most definitely not least, still photographers Bob Penn, Douglas Luke, Michael Ginsburg, John Shannon, Frank Connor, David Farrell and Bruno Engler. Together, you made all of us Believe. I respectfully acknowledge everyone who has helped make CapedWonder™.com what it is today: my Family, Christopher Reeve, Dana Reeve, Ilya Salkind, Richard Donner, Tom Mankiewicz, Marc McClure, Ramón Casares, Alex Serpa, Sebastian Colombo, Bill Williams, Jason De Bord, Brian McKernan, Michael Matessino, Michael Stribling, Chris Mason, Martin Lakin, Chris King, Julian Adderley, Brian C. Roll, Iskandar Salim, Jason Thomas, Aaron Price, Kristopher B. Meadows, Jerome Wybon, Ollie Wearne, GandalfDC, John Field, Walter Michael Harris, Jo Addie, Lynn Anderson, Chris Robley, Scott Napolitano, Steve Younis, Matt Derby, Noldy Rodriquez, Seby Ravi, Shawn Sariti, Jez Coulson, and to everyone else from around the world who has sent me contributions, words of praise, support and encourgement.
The Facebook group called "CapedWonder.com" has been re-launched and will remain active indefinitely. Many of you have joined and I really appreciate your interest. I often post information and photos there before I post them here. You can request to join this closed group by clicking on the Facebook logo. I don't accept Facebook friend requests from people I don't know, so if you send me a friend request and I don't accept it, please don't take any offense. It's best to join the group and that way you can contact me there and here. Thanks for your understanding.
Since CapedWonder™.com's official launch on March, 28, 2002, I have received many personal letters, compliments and suggestions from fans and celebrities about the site and my mission to honor Christopher Reeve's legacy as Man and Superman. I am very grateful for the many giving and honest Superman fans and friends I have met during this near eight-year journey. Some folks have had the impression that I work for Warner Bros., and that I worked on the Superman films, even though I was in high school when the first movie was filmed. Actually, I'm a photographer and a marketing professional, and, of course, a big fan of the Reeve Superman film series, who has had the privilege of knowing some of the celebrities, directors and other industry professionals; and working with companies like Warner Bros., DC Comics, Film Score Monthly/Screen Archives Entertainment and Cinemaquette.com; music producers, book designers and publishers, and other amazing people. Fortunately, I've gained much insight on the Reeve Superman film series (and filmmaking in general) through my study of many location, set, and publicity photographs, from talking with the celebrities and crew, and by sharing valuable knowledge with other diehard fans. It's a fascinating and unique part of film history that has captivated me for more than thirty years. I know there is much more to learn, experience and share, which is very exciting to me! So to everyone who has supported CapedWonder™.com and been responsible for my good fortune, I thank you very, very much...again. It has been a honor to be able to share this website and its content with all of you. Thanks for visiting today, and for taking the time to read this page. I recommend heading over to the What's New? page right now. Go Forward,
J i m B o w e r s "Thank you Jim for all these wonderful memories...Dick" "Hi Jim.. What a wonderful website dedicated to two incredible people. I live in New Jersey and have followed Christopher Reeve's career since I was five years old. He was Superman...and also a magnificent actor and one incredible person. Being an actor myself (and being told by several people that I resemble Christopher Reeve because of the blue eyes and chiseled features), I gave up on a lot on life. It wasn't until I read the book, "Nothing is Impossible: Reflections on a New Life", that I found hope and inspiration. My life was worth it and my kids were so important that I started to rebuild my career. A dear friend of mine gave me a framed picture of my family with a quote from Christopher Reeve. His quote says, "Once you choose hope, anything's possible." Thank you, Christopher Reeve, for giving me Hope...and thank you for this wonderful website." "I only just discovered your wonderful site today, and wanted to drop you a quick e-mail to say thank you.
I have been a fan of the Reeve Superman Movies since I was a small child. The pictures contained herein are beautiful and evoked many wonderful childhood memories for me. Keep up the good work." "Your website is a true gem. A wealth of visuals and insight, as well as a beautiful tribute to Christopher Reeve." 
 
 
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