Superman
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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. | 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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| + | [[Image:v3superman2.jpg|frame|Young Superman on parade.]] | ||
==Origin and Powers== | ==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). | + | 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== | ||
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 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.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:v3superman1.jpg|thumb|200px|Superman's first appearance with this particular fan (and Batman).]] | ||
==Known Associates== | ==Known Associates== | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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[[DC Universe]] | [[DC Universe]] | ||
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There's always more info at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman Wikipedia]. | There's always more info at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman Wikipedia]. | ||
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| + | Image: v3superman23.jpg|Clark Kent is Superman. | ||
| + | Image: v3superman22.jpg|Classic Superman. | ||
| + | Image: v3superman3.jpg|Ultimate Superman. | ||
| + | Image: v3superdeath.jpg|Superdeath. | ||
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[[Category:DC heroes]] | [[Category:DC heroes]] | ||
[[Category:aliens]] | [[Category:aliens]] | ||
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.
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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.
Known Associates
- Batman
- Lois Lane
- Jimmy Olson
- Wonder Woman
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. |
