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Superman is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics.The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, and debuted in the comic book Action Comics #1 (cover-dated June 1938 and published April 18, 1938). [1]
The abbreviated origin of Superman as featured in All-Star Superman #1 (January 2006) by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely.. The origin of Superman and his superhuman powers have been a central narrative for Superman since his inception, with the story of the destruction of his home planet of Krypton, his arrival on Earth and emergence as a superhero evolving from Jerry Siegel's original story ...
Superman, Krypto, and Hal Jordan play fetch in space. When Superman reflects happily on his life, wife, and dog, Jordan wonders if this point of view is what makes Clark the Greatest Man in the Universe. In Metropolis, the Science Police are fighting a giant monster. Their leader Dubarry is unsure if he can lead the team and hates feeling like ...
[1] Since the debut of Superman in 1938 by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas — have dominated American comic books and crossed over into other media. A female superhero is sometimes called a "superheroine."
By the time the US had entered WWII, Superman had invoked an economic golden age in the comic book industry and had engendered the new genre of the "superheroes" (though whether Superman can be named the first superhero is controversial), which by then had included Batman, Captain America, Namor the Sub-Mariner, Captain Marvel, Robin, the Flash, Green Lantern, and Wonder Woman.
Christopher D'Olier Reeve [1] (September 25, 1952 – October 10, 2004) was an American actor, activist, director, and author. He amassed several stage and screen credits in his 34-year career, including playing the title character in the Superman film series (1978–1987).
Mike Carlin at San Diego Comic-Con in 2007.. Superman is a superhero created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. [1] The character debuted in Action Comics #1 on April 18, 1938, [2] to immediate success, [3] and the following year became the first superhero to headline his own comic book, Superman. [4]
Known as the co-creator of fellow comic book hero Batman. Geoff Johns: Superman: Up, Up and Away! Superman: Secret Origin; Superman: New Krypton; Lor-Zod/Christopher "Chris" Kent; Thara Ak-Var; He is also known for his work on The WB/The CW's Smallville. Elliot S. Maggin "Must There Be a Superman?" Superman: Last Son of Krypton; Superman ...