Superman is a superhero character who first appeared in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, and first appeared in the comic book Action Comics #1. Superman has been adapted to a number of other media which includes radio serials, novels, movies, television shows and theatre. Superman was born on the planet Krypton and was given the name Kal-El at birth. As a baby, his parents sent him to Earth in a small spaceship moments before Krypton was destroyed in a natural cataclysm. His ship landed in the American countryside, near the fictional town of Smallville. He was found and adopted by farmers Jonathan and Martha Kent, who named him Clark Kent. Clark developed various superhuman abilities, such as incredible strength and impervious skin. His adoptive parents advised him to use his abilities for the benefit of humanity, and he decided to fight crime as a vigilante.
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Action Comics #1, (cover-dated June 1938, published April 18, 1938) |
| Created by | Jerry Siegel (writer), Joe Shuster (artist) |
| Alter ego | Kal-El (birth name), Clark Joseph Kent (adopted name) |
| Species | Kryptonian |
| Place of origin | Kryptonopolis (Krypton), Smallville / Metropolis (Earth) |
| Team affiliations | Justice League, Legion of Super-Heroes, Superman Family |
| Partnerships | Supergirl (various), Superboy (various), Superdog (Krypto), Batman, Wonder Woman |
| Notable aliases | The Man of Steel, The Last Son of Krypton, The Man of Tomorrow |
Informazioni su Superman
Richard Donner directed film about an alien who comes to earth and becomes a superhero who fights against the forces of evil.
Realizzazione di Superman
The film was made with a budget of $55 million, becoming the most expensive film ever made at the time of its release.
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