Superhero Origin of the Week

Superman fans have been through a lot in the past few years from Man of Steel to Batman v Superman and Justice League. But perhaps the most exciting exploration of the character may come from an upcoming TV series that doesn't even feature the icon. "Krypton" will chart the backstory of Superman's family before their eponymous home world was destroyed. In the first trailer for the Syfy series, Superman’s grandfather, played by relative newcomer Cameron Cuffe, gets a warning from the future about the fate of his planet. The show looks like a side of the DC Universe that we've not seen widely explored on screen before, making it one of the more exciting developments in the current superhero boom. "Kypton" is set to debut on Syfy on March 21.

Watch the "Krypton" Trailer