SUPERMAN
Name: Superman
Superman is a fictional character, a comic book superhero widely considered to
be one of the most famous and popular such characters and an American
cultural icon. Created by American writer Jerry Siegel and Canadian-born
artist Joe Shuster in 1932 while both were living in Cleveland, Ohio, and sold
to Detective Comics, Inc. in 1938, the character first appeared in Action Comics
#1 (June 1938) and subsequently appeared in various radio serials, television
programs, films, newspaper strips, and video games.
The origin story of Superman relates that he was born Kal-El on the alien planet
Krypton, before being rocketed to Earth as an infant by his scientist father
moments before the planet's destruction. Adopted and raised by a Kansas farmer
and his wife, the child is raised as Clark Kent, and imbued with a strong moral
compass. Upon reaching maturity the character develops superhuman abilities,
resolving to use these for the benefit of humanity. With the success of his
adventures, Superman helped to create the superhero genre and establish its
primacy within the American comic book.
While referred to less flatteringly as "the big blue Boy Scout" by some of his
fellow superheroes, Superman is hailed as "The Man of Steel," "The Man of
Tomorrow," and "The Last Son of Krypton," by the general public within the
comics. As Clark Kent, Superman lives among humans as a "mild-mannered reporter"
for the Metropolis newspaper The Daily Planet (the Daily Star in original
stories). There he works alongside reporter Lois Lane, with whom he is
romantically linked. This relationship has been consummated by marriage on
numerous occasions across varying media, and the union is now firmly established
within the current mainstream comics continuity.
The character's supporting cast, powers, and trappings have slowly expanded
throughout the years. Superman's backstory was altered to allow for adventures
as Superboy, and other survivors of Krypton were created, including Supergirl
and Krypto the Superdog. In addition, Superman has been licensed and adapted
into a variety of media, from radio to television and film. The motion picture
Superman Returns was released in 2006, with a performance at the international
box office which exceeded expectations. In the seven decades since Superman's
debut, the character has been revamped and updated several times. A significant
overhaul occurred in 1986, when John Byrne recreated the character, reducing
Superman's powers and erasing several characters from the canon, in a move that
attracted media attention. Press coverage was again garnered in the 1990s with
The Death of Superman, a storyline which saw the character killed and later
restored to life.
Name: Superman
Superman is a fictional character, a comic book superhero widely considered to
be one of the most famous and popular such characters and an American
cultural icon. Created by American writer Jerry Siegel and Canadian-born
artist Joe Shuster in 1932 while both were living in Cleveland, Ohio, and sold
to Detective Comics, Inc. in 1938, the character first appeared in Action Comics
#1 (June 1938) and subsequently appeared in various radio serials, television
programs, films, newspaper strips, and video games.
The origin story of Superman relates that he was born Kal-El on the alien planet
Krypton, before being rocketed to Earth as an infant by his scientist father
moments before the planet's destruction. Adopted and raised by a Kansas farmer
and his wife, the child is raised as Clark Kent, and imbued with a strong moral
compass. Upon reaching maturity the character develops superhuman abilities,
resolving to use these for the benefit of humanity. With the success of his
adventures, Superman helped to create the superhero genre and establish its
primacy within the American comic book.
While referred to less flatteringly as "the big blue Boy Scout" by some of his
fellow superheroes, Superman is hailed as "The Man of Steel," "The Man of
Tomorrow," and "The Last Son of Krypton," by the general public within the
comics. As Clark Kent, Superman lives among humans as a "mild-mannered reporter"
for the Metropolis newspaper The Daily Planet (the Daily Star in original
stories). There he works alongside reporter Lois Lane, with whom he is
romantically linked. This relationship has been consummated by marriage on
numerous occasions across varying media, and the union is now firmly established
within the current mainstream comics continuity.
The character's supporting cast, powers, and trappings have slowly expanded
throughout the years. Superman's backstory was altered to allow for adventures
as Superboy, and other survivors of Krypton were created, including Supergirl
and Krypto the Superdog. In addition, Superman has been licensed and adapted
into a variety of media, from radio to television and film. The motion picture
Superman Returns was released in 2006, with a performance at the international
box office which exceeded expectations. In the seven decades since Superman's
debut, the character has been revamped and updated several times. A significant
overhaul occurred in 1986, when John Byrne recreated the character, reducing
Superman's powers and erasing several characters from the canon, in a move that
attracted media attention. Press coverage was again garnered in the 1990s with
The Death of Superman, a storyline which saw the character killed and later
restored to life.