DC Character Bio: Superman
From planet Krypton
First appeared in Action Comics #1, 18 April 1938
Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive…
From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the "S" shield on his chest, Superman is one of the most immediately recognisable and beloved DC Super Heroes of all time. He is the world's first Super Hero and a guiding light to all.
The tip of the spear in a revolution that would change the landscape of pop culture, Superman has spent the last eighty years redefining what it means to stand for truth, justice and the American way. The last survivor of the doomed planet Krypton, raised in the quiet heartland of Smallville, Kansas, Superman is as much a legend as he is a man: the gold standard of heroism, compassion and responsibility.
Though his powers make him god-like next to his human compatriots, Superman's story is not one of greed or conquest. Instead, he strives to represent the inherent goodness of the human spirit, and the capacity of every living thing to do right by their neighbours.
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Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive…
From his blue uniform to his flowing red cape to the "S" shield on his chest, Superman is one of the most immediately recognisable and beloved DC Super Heroes of all time. He is the world's first Super Hero and a guiding light to all.
The tip of the spear in a revolution that would change the landscape of pop culture, Superman has spent the last eighty years redefining what it means to stand for truth, justice and the American way. The last survivor of the doomed planet Krypton, raised in the quiet heartland of Smallville, Kansas, Superman is as much a legend as he is a man: the gold standard of heroism, compassion and responsibility.
Though his powers make him god-like next to his human compatriots, Superman's story is not one of greed or conquest. Instead, he strives to represent the inherent goodness of the human spirit, and the capacity of every living thing to do right by their neighbours.
Discover more about Superman, across Film, TV and Games.
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