Superman is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, and first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938.
Created in 1938 by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.
First appeared in Action Comics #1.
Became a cultural icon in the 1940s and 1950s.
Has been adapted into various forms of media including films, television shows, novels, and video games.
Owned by DC Comics and Warner Bros.
Has been portrayed by various actors including Christopher Reeve, Henry Cavill, and Brandon Routh.
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Superman comics are the original medium in which the character was introduced, and continue to be published by DC Comics to this day. They tell the ongoing story of Superman and his adventures in the fictional city of Metropolis.
Superman has been adapted into several feature films, including the iconic Superman: The Movie (1978) starring Christopher Reeve, and the more recent Man of Steel (2013) starring Henry Cavill.
Superman has also been adapted into several television shows, including Smallville (2001-2011), Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993-1997), and the animated series Superman: The Animated Series (1996-2000).
Superman is a popular character for licensing, and can be found on a variety of merchandise including t-shirts, action figures, posters, and more.
Superman was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster.
Superman was created in 1938 and first appeared in Action Comics #1.
Superman is owned by DC Comics, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Entertainment.
Superman has been portrayed by several actors, including Christopher Reeve, Henry Cavill, and Brandon Routh.
Superman's weakness is kryptonite, a radioactive mineral from his home planet of Krypton.