Superman

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==Origin==
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Superman was officially the world's first superhero. Appearing in [[DC]]'s <i>Action Comics #1</i>
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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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==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, heat-ray eyes, freeze-breath, flight, and invulnerability -except for Kryptonite (a seemingly 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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==Powers and Abilities==
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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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==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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==External links==
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[http://www.marvel.com/universe/Captain_America_(Steve_Rogers) Marvel] <br>
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_america Wikipedia]
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[http://www.supermanhomepage.com/news.php The Superman Home Page] <br>
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[http://www.comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=96 The Comic Book Database] <br>
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman Wikipedia]

Revision as of 03:19, 23 March 2009

Superman was officially the world's first superhero. Appearing in DC's Action Comics #1

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, heat-ray eyes, freeze-breath, flight, and invulnerability -except for Kryptonite (a seemingly 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.

External links

The Superman Home Page
The Comic Book Database
Wikipedia

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