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Kirk Alyn starred as Superman in two 15-chapter serials produced by Columbia Pictures, Superman (1948) and Atom Man vs. Superman (1950). In it, Superman has many of the powers demonstrated in the comics. The origin story is similar to what is described in a 1942 novel about Superman, with his foster parents being named Sarah and Eben.
The Superman of Kingdom Come (usually referred to as Kingdom Come Superman) is a fictional character, an alternate version of Superman in the DC Comics universe. First introduced in Kingdom Come #1 (May 1996), Kingdom Come Superman was created by Mark Waid and Alex Ross .
The Earth-One Superman's origin story was retold in various times; the most prominent retellings were in Superman #146 (July 1961), Limited Collectors' Edition #C-31 (November–December 1974), and Action Comics #500 (October 1979).
An action figure of Composite Superman was produced by DC Direct and released in 2005. [12] [13] A second version, based on the character's appearance in Superman/Batman: Vengeance issue #5, was released in 2008. [14] Beast Kingdom displayed a planned Composite Superman action figure during the 2024 Shanghai Toy Licensing Expo. [15]
This is a list of metahumans that have appeared in comic book titles published by DC Comics, as well as properties from other media are listed below, with appropriately brief descriptions and accompanying citations.
The DC movie universe will return to their roots by bringing the Man of Steel back to the big screen in Superman. The movie — originally titled Superman: Legacy — was announced in January 2023 ...
Superman is the only hero allowed to travel internationally as his heroics speak for themselves. Black Adam attacks Israel, escalating global tensions. Manhattan returns to Mars and reflects on a vision he had of Superman attacking him one month in the future that results in the end of everything. Veidt's files show how Bubastis II was created.
Superman #20 (January–February 1943) Sam Kennedy, publicity manager for Cosmo's Circus, wore a leopard head mask during a crime spree in which he and his gang used packs of big cats to commit crimes. The Lightning Master: Superman #14 (January–February 1942) A villain who learns how to control lightning and tries to ransom Metropolis for ...