The first half of the show was a Superman sketch in which Reeves and Neill performed with LeBell as a villain called "Mr. Kryptonite " who captured Lois Lane. Kent then rushed offstage …

Superman, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, debuted in Action Comics #1 in 1938. He is a quintessential American superhero who has been featured consistently in comic books since …

Apr 19, 2023 · Superman’s first appearance devotes a single page to his origin. Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster originally had an extended sequence detailing the Man of Steel’s origin, but it was …

Jul 11, 2025 · Superman debuted in 1938 as “The Champion of the Oppressed,” created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, sons of Jewish immigrants. The earliest version was a radical …

Jan 9, 2026 · Superman, American comic strip superhero created for DC Comics by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster. Superman first appeared in Action Comics, no. 1 (June 1938).

Superman is rocketed from the doomed planet Krypton to Earth, where he is found and raised by a kindly couple in Smallville, Kansas. Growing up, he develops super-powers and travels to …

Jul 16, 2025 · In this article, we’ll trace Superman’s evolution across 85+ years—from his Depression-era roots as a social justice crusader to his modern reinventions in comics, TV, …

Superman, one of the most iconic superheroes in history, made his first appearance in Action Comics #1, published by DC Comics in June 1938. Created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist …

6 days ago · A rare copy of “Action Comics No. 1,” which was the comic book that introduced the world to Superman, once belonging to and later stolen from the actor Nicolas Cage’s home, …

May 18, 2025 · In the spring of 1939, a cultural icon was born; not in a Hollywood studio or a government office, but in the vibrant panels of a comic book. On May 18 that year, DC Comics …