Superman

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Guide Note

Superman is a hero in the DC Universe created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster. Superman is considered by many as the most important of all superheroes, quintessential to the genre and seminal in raising its overall cultural importance and prominence. After his first appearance in Action Comics #1, Superman quickly gained popularity and was featured in radio programs, televisions shows, cartoons, films, and various other forms of media.

Fast Facts

Created by: Jerry Siegel
Publisher: DC Comics
First appearance: Action Comics #1 (June 1938)
Powers/abilities: Flying, superhuman strength, invulnerability, speed
Alter-ego: Clark Kent
Was born as Kal-El on the alien planet Krypton
Vulnerable only to Kryptonite

Superman's Origin

Superman is the last surviving person from the planet Krypton. When the planet of was on the verge of destruction, the infant Kal-El's parents bundled him into a rocket bound for earth in hopes of saving his young life. The rocket landed in Smallville, Kansas, on the farm of a childless old couple, Ma and Pa Kent. They raised the child as their son, Clark Kent. Discovering his powers by the time he was a teen, Kent moved to Metropolis (a fictional city modeled on Chicago), where he began his dual life as Clark Kent, mild-mannered reporter for the Daily Planet newspaper and Superman, the caped crime fighter.

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DC Comics: Superman
Wikipedia: Superman
Fan Site: Superman Homepage
Fan Site: Superman Database
Fan Site: Superman Super Site
Warnervideo.com: Superman: Doomsday site
Comic Vine: Superman Profile

Superman Recent News

Comic-Con 2007: World Premiere: Superman Doomsday
Google News:
ComicBookMovie.com: Superman
Superman Movies: Superman Movie News
Superhero Hype blog: Superman Hype
Variety: Warner vexed by legal Man of Steel (March 30, 2008)

Superman Background and History

DC Comics: Superman
Wikipedia: Superman
Fan Site: Superman Database

Superman Radio, Films and TV Shows

- Note: The majority of the links in this section are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.

Radio

Wikipedia: The Adventures of Superman
Superman Homepage: Superman Radio Episode List
Fan Site: The Thrilling Adventures of Superman on Radio

Television

Wikipedia: The New Adventures of Superman
Wikipedia: Super Friends
IMDb: Superman (1988)
IMDb: Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993)
IMDb: Superman: The Animated Series (1996)
The Mahalo Guide to Smallville

Films

- The Mahalo Guide to Superman Returns
Wikipedia: Superman (serial)
Wikipedia: Atom Man vs. Superman (serial)
IMDb: Superman (1978)
IMDb: Superman II (1980)
IMDb: Superman III (1981)
IMDb: Superman IV: The Quest For Peace (1987)
IMDb: Superman Returns (2006)
Warner Bros.: Superman: Doomsday (2007)
Scripts: Superman Movie Scripts

Actor Portrayal

Superman Comic Books

DC Comics: Superman
Superman Homepage: Superman Comics
Wikipedia: The Death of Superman
The Big Comic Book Dababase: Superman
DC Universe Chronology: Superman
Comic Vine: Superman

Superman Images

Yahoo! Image Search: Superman Search
Google Image Search: Superman
Superman Homepage: Superman Image Gallery

Superman Videos and Media

YouTube & Google Video: Superman Search
Superman Homepage: Superman Sounds and Music
YouTube: Superman Movie 1978 Trailer (Time: 2:59)
YouTube: Kevin Smith talks about Superman (Time: 19:25)
iFilm: Losing Lois Lane

Superman Toys and Merchandise

Amazon.com: Superman DVDs and Merchandise
eBay: Superman Merchandise
Google Products Search: Superman
Comics Price Guide: Superman
Superman Homepage: Superman Fast Food Toys & Figurines Checklist
CostumeZee: Superman Costumes