LOS ANGELES (August 17, 2015) – Wicked Pictures’ acclaimed “Batman v Superman XXX: An Axel Braun Parody” continues to make waves in the media while topping the sales charts – “Epic retelling,” wrote Uproxx.com and “[it] is getting better buzz than the real thing,” added 411.com.

“Batman v Superman XXX: An Axel Braun Parody” is currently No. 1 on the AVN Top 150 Chart and the AVN/Adult DVD Empire Top 10 Video Downloads.

Co-written, directed and produced by four-time-consecutive AVN Director of the Year Axel Braun, for Wicked Pictures’ Wicked Comix brand, the film has received wide acclaim by adult and mainstream movie reviewers and film experts for its performances, special effects, and high production values. Moreover, more than 100 men’s websites and bloggers have talked about the “epic” movie, including MTV, Perez Hilton, and Gawker’s io9.com. 

“Batman v Superman XXX: An Axel Braun Parody” stars Giovanni Francesco, Ryan Driller and Brendon Miller who reprise their award-winning roles as Batman, Superman and The Joker. The female cast is led by Kleio Valentien as Harley Quinn, with 2015 AVN Best New Starlet & Best Actress Carter Cruise as Supergirl, Alison Tyler as Wonder Woman, Britney Amber as Maxima, and Axel Braun Productions contract performer Aiden Ashley as Catwoman.

To view the viral SFW trailer for “Batman v Superman XXX: An Axel Braun Parody,” click here.

Since its release, mainstream media around world, the found the movie refreshing and appealing. Cinema Blend’s Dirk Libbey said “This is not the porn parody you need, but it’s probably the one you deserve,” while the Alistair Mc George of the UK’s Daily Mirror said “it seems Ben Affleck is already facing tough competition for his role as the Caped Crusader with Gotham’s anti-hero set for an appearance of a much raunchier nature.”

AskMen.com wrote, “It looks better than the real one,” while ToplessRobot.com added, “the acting is better in this movie than what we’ve seen from Zack Snyder’s film.” 

 GeekyFreaky.com’s Orion Metzger was impressed by the effects and casting, saying: “The CGI and makeup were well above par for f*ck-flicks… The casting choices were entirely on point, Supergirl and Harley were perfect.”

Likewise, GuyHut’s Frank White wrote: “Wicked Pictures has put together an extremely impressive Batman v Superman parody which features not only some of the best acting you’ll come across, but the CGI and graphics involved in the production of the picture are second to none.”

Adult industry reviewers also expressed their support for the film. AVN’s Carlos Colon, who gave Braun’s film a perfect “5A” rating, states in his review that the movie is the “ultimate convergence of some of his most prized all-stars,” adding “Superb special effects, unparalleled costuming and art direction, and an overall cinematic scale that’s increasingly rare to see in porn moviedom these days make BvS another triumph in Braun’s spectacular oeuvre.”

XBIZ’s Dan Miller wrote: “In what is perhaps his finest parody feature to date, the three-time XBIZ Director of the Year once again brings iconic characters to life with dazzling flair, plenty of attitude and lots of twists in ‘Batman v. Superman XXX.’”

XCritic’s Don Houston said in his review: “Axel’s appreciation for the comic books he grew up with shows right away in the screenplay he and co-writer Mark Logan put forth here,” adding, “for anyone at all interested in seeing a superhero porn parody, good luck in finding anything better coming out anytime soon.”

AdultDVDTalk’s veteran critic Captain Jack joined the chorus of praise for the film in his review, saying: “Another exceptional project from Axel Braun and his team at Wicked. He pays attention to the small details and does a great job with these parodies.”

“Batman v Superman XXX: An Axel Braun Parody” released June 10, nearly a full year before the March 2016 release of Hollywood’s version.

Braun’s next film is “Peter Pan XXX: An Axel Braun Parody, releasing September 23 from the Wicked Fairy Tales imprint.

Established in Canoga Park, California on March 1, 1993, Wicked Pictures was formed with a firm commitment to producing quality adult productions created specifically for women and couples, a decision the company has stayed true to for over twenty years, even when this mission has seemed at odds with prevailing economic trends. And after a health scare in 1998 led many companies to begin instituting policies of mandatory condom usage, Wicked is the only producer still safeguarding performers’ health by continuing to adhere to this policy over fifteen years later. Wicked continues to diversify its commitment to couples’ intimacy through such initiatives as the romance-driven Wicked Passions label, niche imprints like Wicked Comix and Wicked Fairy Tales, the AVN / XBIZ award-winning educational series “jessica drake’s Guide to Wicked Sex” and the Wicked Sensual Care Collection of luxurious lubricants and enhancers. These forward-thinking ventures allow Wicked to explore new ground while staying true to its vision of producing quality adult entertainment and strengthening its appeal to women and couples. For more information, visit www.Wicked.com, www.Facebook.com/WickedPicturesOfficial, or www.Twitter.com/WickedPictures.

The son of legendary porn-pioneer Lasse Braun, Axel Braun was born and raised in Italy, where he worked closely with his father before moving to Los Angeles to pursue his own career in 1990. Fluent in five languages, a member of MENSA, a film-school graduate, and the bearer of a Ph.D. in Psychology, Axel has a unique cultural background that sets him apart from the many other directors in the Adult industry. A second-generation AVN and XRCO Hall-of-Famer, over the span of his career he has won accolades all over the world for Directing, Producing, Screenwriting, Cinematography, and Editing, including four consecutive AVN Director Of The Year awards. For more information visit facebook.com/AxelBraun and twitter.com/axelbraun