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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).
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Superman (1979 video game), for the Atari 2600; Superman...
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Joseph Shuster (/ ˈ ʃ uː s t ər / SHOO-stər; July 10, 1914 –...
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The American comic book character Superman, created in 1938,...
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- Jerry Siegel
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Superman (real name Clark Kent, born Kal-El) is one of the last children of Krypton, sent as the dying planet's last hope to Earth, where he grew to become its kind, noble protector. Using his flight, enhanced strength, heat vision, and various other powers, he protects the planet and the universe from powerful threats, all while inspiring hope into others. He is also a founding member of the Justice League, and the father of Jon Kent, the second Superman.
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Learn about Superman, the Man of Steel, the world's first Super Hero and a symbol of truth, justice, and hope. Find out his powers, origin, alias, occupation, and more on the official DC website.
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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, his arrival on Earth and emergence as a superhero evolving from Jerry Siegel's original story into a broad narrative archetype over the course of Superman's literary history and ...
Superman is a superhero published by DC Comics since 1938. An alien named Kal-El from the destroyed planet Krypton. He was sent to Earth and raised as Clark Kent by human foster parents, Martha and Jonathan Kent.
May 17, 2024 · Superman, American comic book character created for DC Comics by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster. Superman sparked the creation of an entire industry based around the exploits of masked avengers and caped vigilantes, and he remains one of the world’s most recognizable pop culture icons.
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