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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]
Captain Strong is a fictional character in DC Comics, introduced in Action Comics #421 (1973) as a parody of Popeye. [1] Created by writer Cary Bates , Strong gains superhuman strength by consuming "sauncha," a special seaweed with drug-like effects that enhance his power but cause addiction and erratic behavior.
Superman, given the serial nature of comic publishing and the length of the character's existence, has evolved as a character as his adventures have increased.Initially a crime fighter, the character was seen in early adventures stepping in to stop wife beaters and gangsters, with rather rough edges and a rather looser moral code than audiences may be used to today.
A. Gim Allon; Alura (DC Comics) Amazo; Amazons (DC Comics) Amygdala (character) Hawkman (Fel Andar) Animal Man; Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Man; Anthony Lupus
The level of superhuman strength portrayed can vary greatly, from just outside the "normal" or "natural" human range of the strongest strongmen, powerlifters, and weightlifters (e.g. unarmored Master Chief, Captain America, or Deathstroke), to nearly unlimited strength (e.g., Hulk, Juggernaut, Superman, Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Thor, Hercules ...
Superman marks Gunn's first feature film as the co-head of DC Studios.When Gunn and co-head Peter Safran announced their plan for the new DC Universe, beginning with their Chapter One: Gods and ...
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 ...
In Superman: Red Son, Bizarro was one of many creatures created by Lex Luthor and the American CIA in attempts to destroy the threat posed by the Communist Superman. This version was very similar in appearance to villain Solomon Grundy and wore a uniform similar to the original Golden Age Superman. He was said to have many of the same powers ...