Superman

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==Origin==
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Superman was officially the world's first superhero. Appearing in [[DC Universe|DC]]'s <i>Action Comics #1</i> in 1938, Superman has managed to became the world's most recognizable hero too.
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Superman was officially the world's first superhero.  
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Captain America was World War II’s quintessential American superhero. Cloaked in red, white, and blue, he fought Nazis, neutralized the supervillain Red Skull, and even had a chance to punch <i>Der Führer</i> himself before war’s end. Born Steve Rogers, he attempted to enlist in the U.S. Army, but was rejected as being physically unfit for duty. He got a second chance from American science, however, due to a combination of a Super-Soldier serum and exposure to Vita-Rays. Becoming the pinnacle of human physical perfection, Captain America battled evil with just two fists and a good, solid shield.  
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[[Image:v3superman2.jpg|frame|Young Superman on parade.]]
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==Origin and Powers==
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Kal-el was born on the planet Krypton to scientist parents who foresaw the end of their civilization. They packed him up in a rocketship and sent him to Earth before their red sun went 'nova. Kal-el was found by a kindly human couple, adopted by them, and raised as one of their own. Under our yellow sun the alien, now known as Clark Kent, was empowered with superstrength, superspeed, superhearing, x-ray vision, laser eyes, freeze-breath, flight, and invulnerability -except for Kryptonite (an inert ore whose radiations only seem to affect Superman).  
==History==
==History==
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Over the next 60 years he endured the death of his sidekick Bucky, involuntary suspended animation, and a superhero civil-war that had him in direct opposition to the policies of the American government he had sworn to defend. Not just an American agent, he has saved the world more than once. No immortal, he has faced certain death countless times -and there have been more than a few replacements eager to wear the uniform in his place should he be terminated. Through it all though, Captain America persevered –the ultimate [http://www.thomaspaine.org/Archives/Crisis-1.html winter soldier]. His depiction has sometimes been a little clumsy, but the character was always meant to represent the very highest American ideals –especially <b>Liberty</b>.
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Superman maintains a secret identity with a day job as a reporter for Metropolis' largest newspaper. He spends the rest of his time as the world's greatest superhero.  
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[[Image:v3superman0.jpg|thumb|200px|Superman's first appearance.]]
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[[Image:v3superman1.jpg|thumb|200px|Superman's first appearance with this particular fan (and Batman).]]
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==Known Associates==
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*[[Batman]]
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*Lois Lane
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*Jimmy Olson
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*[[Wonder Woman]]
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==See Also==
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[[Fortress of Solitude]] <br>
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[[DC Universe]]
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==Powers and Abilities==
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==References==
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In addition to his vibranium-alloy shield, he possesses extraordinary strength and speed. He is an expert in martial arts. His leadership abilities are unparalleled and he has risen to command just about every assembly of which he has been a part.
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The [http://www.supermanhomepage.com/news.php Superman Home Page] <br>
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The [http://www.comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=96 Comic Book Database] <br>
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There's always more info at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman Wikipedia].
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==Quotes==
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“<i>Captain America? In my opinion, he’s the finest hero ever. Any indestructible superbeing can be brave, any reckless vigilante can seem powerful, any automaton can follow orders. It takes a real man to walk that fine line between duty and blind devotion. It takes a real man to deliberately walk the line of service past sacrifice.</i>” -Keeferman
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Image: v3superman23.jpg|Clark Kent is Superman.
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Image: v3superman22.jpg|Classic Superman.
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Image: v3superman3.jpg|Ultimate Superman.
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Image: v3superdeath.jpg|Superdeath.
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==External links==
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[[Category:DC]]
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[http://www.marvel.com/universe/Captain_America_(Steve_Rogers) Marvel] <br>
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[[Category:heroes]]
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_america Wikipedia]
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[[Category:DC heroes]]
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[[Category:aliens]]
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[[Category:superstrength]]
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[[Category:superspeed]]
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[[Category:regeneration]]
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[[Category:energy projection]]
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[[Category:invulnerability]]
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[[Category:flight]]
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[[Category:section 2]]

Current revision as of 14:17, 18 June 2012

Superman was officially the world's first superhero. Appearing in DC's Action Comics #1 in 1938, Superman has managed to became the world's most recognizable hero too.

Young Superman on parade.

Contents

Origin and Powers

Kal-el was born on the planet Krypton to scientist parents who foresaw the end of their civilization. They packed him up in a rocketship and sent him to Earth before their red sun went 'nova. Kal-el was found by a kindly human couple, adopted by them, and raised as one of their own. Under our yellow sun the alien, now known as Clark Kent, was empowered with superstrength, superspeed, superhearing, x-ray vision, laser eyes, freeze-breath, flight, and invulnerability -except for Kryptonite (an inert ore whose radiations only seem to affect Superman).

History

Superman maintains a secret identity with a day job as a reporter for Metropolis' largest newspaper. He spends the rest of his time as the world's greatest superhero.

Superman's first appearance.
Superman's first appearance with this particular fan (and Batman).

Known Associates

See Also

Fortress of Solitude
DC Universe

References

The Superman Home Page
The Comic Book Database
There's always more info at Wikipedia.

Clark Kent is Superman.

Classic Superman.

Ultimate Superman.

Superdeath.

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