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Daniel Sanchez

Daniel's journalistic career began as a special features writer for a Dallas newspaper. He has since contributed to the books “Superman: The Richard Donner Years” by Jim Bowers and Brian McKernan; the second edition of “The Making of Superman: The Movie” with original author David M. Petrou; and numerous articles for The CapedWonder Superman Network. He is a recurring guest on the podcasts “Digging For Kryptonite” and “Another Exciting Episode in the Adventures of Superman,” is a ten-time winner of the Siegel & Shuster Award of Excellence in journalism, and could not be more proud to have grown up to be an actual reporter for the Daily Planet.

Exclusives/Science

‘For all mankind’

by Daniel Sanchez
April 12, 2026

The following concludes a conversation held on February 3, 2026—three days before the originally scheduled launch of Artemis II.

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‘This time to stay’

by Daniel Sanchez
April 7, 2026

The following continues a conversation held on February 3, 2026—three days before the originally scheduled launch of Artemis II.

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‘Houston to Artemis II’

by Daniel Sanchez
April 1, 2026

The following continues a conversation held on February 3, 2026—three days before the originally scheduled launch of Artemis II.

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‘We have a problem’

by Daniel Sanchez
March 24, 2026

Former NASA flight director John Curry talks about working with the Russians on a joint satellite venture, how the recent rescheduling of the Artemis II launch made it possible to continue cancer research, and the details of his most harrowing “near miss” experience. Part 2 of an exclusive 5-part interview.

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Award-winning Superman actress Valerie Perrine passes at age 82

by Daniel Sanchez
March 23, 2026

In a statement released today on Facebook by her long-time friend, caregiver, and documentary filmmaker Stacey Souther, she was lauded for her courage, compassion, and spirit.

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‘Another giant leap’

by Daniel Sanchez
March 16, 2026

With Artemis II days from launch, aerospace engineer and former NASA flight director John Curry sits down to discuss the heroes, near-misses and hard lessons that shaped one of the most consequential careers in human spaceflight.

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Braver than a speeding bullet

by Daniel Sanchez
December 25, 2025

Four months after the 1987 release of “Superman IV: The Quest For Peace,” a showdown worthy of “High Noon” took place in a city most folks in Kansas never heard of—Santiago, Chile—between Superman and that country’s very real, very dangerous dictator, Augusto Pinochet. At stake were the lives of seventy-eight people and the future of their country’s independence. This is a true story.

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Remembering Gene

by Daniel Sanchez
March 14, 2025

Gene Hackman predates the existence of Superman.

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Designing an icon

by Daniel Sanchez
January 14, 2025
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My Super Dad

by Daniel Sanchez
January 8, 2025

James Michael Hambrick passed away on Dec. 22, 2024, at age 70. To honor him and his achievements, the Daily Planet presents an exclusive Rooftop Conversation with his daughter, Morgan, and her husband, Adam.

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The branding, art direction, and overall design of the Daily Planet were created by Zack Benz. Daniel Sanchez designed the logo for the Minneapolis Daily Planet. This publication draws inspiration from the fictional broadsheet newspaper of the same name that appears in DC Comics, primarily within Superman titles. However, we want to clarify that we are not paid for, sponsored by, or affiliated with DC Comics or Warner Brothers. We are an independent multimedia organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. All works featured in our magazine, newspaper, and website, along with all other digital and print materials, are our original creations and the intellectual property of Direct Communications. © 2025 Daily Planet. All rights reserved.

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