ROOM 9 -SUPERHEROES
We’ve divided the space into two showcases: Marvel and DC.
In the first one, we have Captain America’s shield, signed by Chris Evans. And here’s the detail: he didn’t just sign his name — he wrote “Cap,” just like his Avengers teammates called him in the films.
Next to it, a true gem: a mask from The Amazing Spider-Man, signed by Andrew Garfield.
What’s special about it? It’s the only known instance of him signing a mask like this. It happened at the San Sebastián Film Festival, and thank goodness we filmed the moment — because his signature is literally just two white lines.
Many people think the mask is scratched or dirty… but no. That simple pair of lines? That’s the autograph.
Moving on, we have Thor’s hammer, signed by Chris Hemsworth, and a giant green fist: Hulk’s fist, signed by the only flesh-and-blood Hulk… Lou Ferrigno.
A lot of people are surprised by this statement, but in the modern films, Hulk’s monstrous form is CGI.
But back in the 70s, Lou Ferrigno painted his entire body green and played the original Hulk — known in Spain as La Masa.
To give you an idea: Christopher Reeve was 1.93 meters tall, and Lou Ferrigno was a full hand taller… and twice as broad. You can see it for yourself with the statue on the right.
Which leads us to the DC showcase. We begin with the 1978 Superman, played by Christopher Reeve.
There’s also the official Batman mask from the 1989 film directed by Tim Burton, signed by Michael Keaton, and next to it, the Batman logo signed by Val Kilmer, who starred in Batman Forever.
Back to Superman, this time with actor Brandon Routh, who signed his own emblem.
Why him? Because his film, Superman Returns (2006), was a spiritual sequel to the original films, set between Superman II and Superman III.
In that story, Clark and Lois have a son, and the plot explores what might have happened if he had never left… Though it didn’t lead to a new series.
You’ll also notice a fun detail here: a real newspaper from the Daily Planet.
This promo edition was distributed in London this July, to coincide with the release of the new Superman film.
At the top, it says “July 11”, and the article is signed by none other than Lois Lane.
How was it distributed? As if the Daily Planet were real — handed out at train stations at specific times, just like a regular newspaper.
And finally… Kryptonite. This Kryptonite necklace is signed by Gene Hackman, the unforgettable Lex Luthor from the classic films.
The scene it references is iconic:
Superman enters Lex’s home. He notices a trunk and realizes Lex is protecting it.
He asks, “What are you hiding?” and Lex replies, “Nothing in there.”
But of course… something was in there.
When the trunk is opened, a bright green glow gives it away (get closer to the trunk to see it).
Lex puts the necklace around Superman’s neck… and Superman loses all his powers and falls into the pool.
He’s only saved because Miss Teschmacher, Lex’s secretary, takes pity on him, removes the necklace… and saves his life.
Now we move on to ROOM 11 - MUSICALS.