The Rocketeer is a hero created on the pages of comic books by Dave Stevens, published in 1982 by Pacific Comics. A tribute to the pulp culture of the 30s and 40s, filled with adventure, romance and action. The 1991 film revolves around a race pilot from the 1930s who, upon finding a prototype jet pack, transforms into the masked hero "The Rocketeer". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrZXMVBkRdY

"Bloodshot": Who is he and what is his universe?

"Bloodshot" is a film based on the homonymous character who is part of a shared universe of Valiant superheroes. In the plot, we have elite soldier Ray Garrison/Bloodshot, played by Vin Diesel, who after being killed in combat, is resurrected by a tech corporation that grants him superhuman abilities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-wkvQZGhoU

The "Man of Steel" who isn't Superman

"Steel - The Man of Steel" is based on the DC Comics character, John Henry Irons (the superhero Steel). He first appeared in the "The Death of Superman" arc, being one of Superman's "replacements". NBA star Shaquille O'Neal takes on the role of the hero on the big screen, but the film, released at a time when superhero films weren't a trend, didn't achieve box office success. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CP7tgh0bJSI

The Shadow: the hero who inspired Batman

The Shadow is a hero who initially appeared in a radio series in the 1930s. Very similar to Batman in terms of characterization (in fact, it served as inspiration for the creation of Batman), the 1994 film highlights the wealthy and influential alter-ego Lamont Cranston, who fights crime and corruption in the city under the mask of The Shadow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo3gEYLLGX4

"The Old Guard": a team of immortal superheroes

Finally, "The Old Guard", a superhero film with action and science fiction elements based on the homonymous comic series. In the plot, a group of immortal mercenaries led by Andy/Andromache of Scythia (played by Charlize Theron) uses her abilities to protect the world from a pharmaceutical corporation that wants to exploit their healing abilities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4_EAlRLY_E We hope this list sparked your curiosity and that you venture into these lesser-known superhero universe films. Enjoy the movie!