Superman is one of the most iconic superheroes in the history of comics and pop culture. He was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster and debuted in Action Comics #1 in 1938.
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- Origins: Superman is called the "Last Son of Krypton." His real name is Kal-El, and he was born on the planet Krypton. His parents, Jor-El and Lara, sent him to Earth as a young boy to save him from Krypton's destruction.
- Superhuman Powers: Superman possesses superhuman powers, including super strength, indestructibility, super speed, the ability to fly, super vision and superhuman intelligence. His only weakness is kryptonite, a mineral from his home planet that weakens his powers.
- Costume and S-symbol: Superman wears a distinctive costume consisting of blue pants, a red coat and a red jumpsuit with a gold belt and boots. On his chest is the S-symbol, which symbolizes hope on Krypton, but on Earth is the recognizable sign of the superman.
- Assumed Identity: On Earth, Superman assumes the identity of journalist Clark Kent. This stealth allows him to live a normal life, working as a reporter and protecting his loved ones from danger.
- Metropolis and Daily Planet: In the city of Metropolis, Superman works as a reporter for the Daily Planet newspaper. It is there that he meets colleagues such as Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen.
- Values and Justice: Superman is known for his strong moral values and steadfast belief in fighting evil. His motto "Truth, Justice and the American Way" has become iconic.
- Enemies: Superman has many enemies, including Lex Luthor, a scientific genius, and General Zod, who is one of Krypton's greatest enemies.
- Multiversum and Adaptations: Superman appears in many comic books, movies, TV series and other media. There are different versions of the character within the concept of the multiverse, where alternative variants of Superman can be found.
- First Superhero: Superman is considered the first superhero to open the door for the entire comic book genre.
- Cultural Impact: The figure of Superman has had a huge impact on pop culture and has become a pop culture icon. His symbol is recognized all over the world.
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- Initial Concept: Superman was originally intended to be a character known as "The Super-Man" and was supposed to be a negative character. Only later was he turned into a positive character.
- Comics Debut: Superman made his debut in Action Comics #1, published in June 1938. This is considered the birth of the superhero genre.
- The Golden Times of Comics: The period of the 1930s and 1940s was the so-called golden age of comics, and Superman was one of the most important characters of this period.
- First Cartoon: Superman first appeared in a cartoon in 1941. It was a series of short animations that played before theatrical films.
- Christopher Reeve: Actor Christopher Reeve gained immense fame as Superman in cinema films of the 1970s and 1980s. It is he who is often associated with this character.
- Famous Sentence: "To bird, it's a plane, it's Superman!" is a phrase that has become iconic in the context of heralding his appearance.
- Multiversum and Other Versions: In the comic book world, there are many versions of Superman that come from different realities and alternate universes. For example, in one variant Superman is a member of the Soviet Supersoldiers.
- Speed of Light: In some versions of the character, Superman is able to move at the speed of light, allowing him to travel through time.
- Symbol On Other Planets: In the comics, it is depicted that Superman's S-symbol is not only a symbol of hope on Earth, but also on other planets.
- Different Powers in Different Versions: Superman's powers can vary from version to version. In some versions, he has different abilities, such as supernatural magic powers or the ability to change shape.