Superman

Superman is a fictional superhero owned by DC Comics. He was created by writer, Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster in 1933. He debuted in the comic, Action Comics #1 in June, 1938. Superman helped to create the superhero archetype and establish its primacy within the American comic book. His alter ego is Clark Kent. The character is also referred to by such epithets as the Man of Steel, the Man of Tomorrow, and The Last Son of Krypton.

The origin story of Superman relates that he was born Kal-El on the alien planet Krypton, before being rocketed to Earth as an infant by his scientist father Jor-El, moments before Krypton's destruction. Discovered and adopted by a Kansas farm couple, the child is raised as Clark Kent and imbued with a strong moral compass. Very early on he started to display various superhuman abilities, which, upon reaching maturity, he resolved to use for the benefit of humanity through a secret "Superman" identity.

Superman resides and operates in the fictional American city of Metropolis. As Clark Kent, he is a journalist for the Daily Planet, a Metropolis newspaper. Superman's love interest is generally Lois Lane, and his archenemy is supervillain Lex Luthor. He is typically a member of the Justice League and close ally of Batman and Wonder Woman. Like other characters in the DC Universe, several alternate versions of Superman have been depicted over the years.

Superman's appearance is distinctive and iconic; he usually wears a blue costume with a red-and-yellow emblem on the chest, consisting of the letter S in a shield shape, and a red cape. This shield is used in many media to symbolize the character. Superman is widely considered an American cultural icon. He has fascinated scholars, with cultural theorists, commentators, and critics alike exploring the character's impact and role in the United States and worldwide. The character's ownership has often been the subject of dispute, with Siegel and Shuster twice suing for the return of rights. The character has been adapted extensively and portrayed in other forms of media as well, including films, television series, and video games. Several actors have portrayed Superman in motion pictures and TV series including Kirk Alyn, George Reeves, Christopher Reeve, Dean Cain, Tom Welling, Brandon Routh, Henry Cavill, and Tyler Hoechlin.

Superman's Timeline:

• 1938: Superman/Clark Kent is introduced in Action Comics #1.
• 1939: Superman's planet, Krypton is named in Superman #1.
• 1940: Superman's newspaper is renamed as the The Daily Planet from The Daily Star in Action Comics #23.
• 1941: Superman #11 confirms that he can fly.
• 1942: Suoerman #17 reveals a hidden base known as the Secret Citadel, located inside a mountain range nearby Metropolis.
• 1945: Superboy(an adolescent version of Superman) and his hometown smallville are introduced in More Fun Comics #101.
• 1948: Superman #53 reveals superman's adopted parents as John and Mary Kent.
• 1949: Kryptonite is introduce in Superman #61 and superman learns the name and history of his home planet, Krypton.
• 1950: Superman's dad is renamed Jonathan Kent in Adventure Comics #149 and Lana Lang is introduced in Superboy #10.
• 1957: Superman's birth name, Kal-El is revealed in Superman #113