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Superboy #14
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DC ⋅ 2012

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Superboy #14
 
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1st full appearance of H'el, a cloned Kryptonian - cameo in Supergirl #13 (2012)

Action Comics #262

DC ⋅ 1960

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Action Comics #262
 
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Introduction of the concept that Kryptonians derive their powers from Earth's yellow sun

Introduction of the concept that Kryptonians are as powerful as ordinary humans under their native planet's red sun

Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #217

DC ⋅ 1976

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Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #217
 
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1st appearance of Laurel Kent, a descendant of Superman

Future State: Superman House of El #1

DC ⋅ 2021

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Future State: Superman House of El #1
 
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1st appearance of Rowan Kent, the new Superman of Earth and son of Jon Kent

1st appearance of Ronan Kent, a Blue Lantern and daughter of Jon Kent

1st appearance of the Red King

1st appearance of Brandon Kent

Future State: Immortal Wonder Woman #2

DC ⋅ 2021

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Future State: Immortal Wonder Woman #2
 
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1st appearance of Theand'r Ban-El, a Kryptonian/Tamarian hybrid relative of Superman

1st appearance of Alura-El

1st appearance of Khan-El

Action Comics #1

DC ⋅ 1938

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Action Comics #1
 
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1st appearance of Superman

1st appearance of Lois Lane

1st appearance of Zatara, Zatanna's father

1st appearance of Tex Thompson, later becomes Mr. America

Earth 2 #19

DC ⋅ 2014

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Earth 2 #19
 
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1st appearance of Val-Zod, a Kryptonian, not in costume

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #29

DC ⋅ 1958

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Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #29
 
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1st appearance of Krypto with Superman

Previous appearances are with Superboy

Superman #32

DC ⋅ 2014

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Superman #32
 
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1st appearance of Mister Oz, has the ability to shoot Kryptonite laser beams from his eyes

1st appearance of Ulysses, an Earth-born human sent to another dimension for fear of this one's destruction

Superboy #49

DC ⋅ 1956

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Superboy #49
 
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Prototype of Metallo, this version was a Kryptonian robot who appeared only once as an ally to Superboy

All-Star Comics #58

DC ⋅ 1976

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All-Star Comics #58
 
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1st appearance of Power Girl, a Kryptonian cousin of Earth-2 Superman

Superman #65

DC ⋅ 1950

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Superman #65
 
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1st team appearance of Kryptonian Foes: Mala, Kizo, U-Ban

Superboy #67

DC ⋅ 1958

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Superboy #67
 
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1st appearance of Klax-Ar, a Kryptonian refugee

More Fun Comics #101

DC ⋅ 1945

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More Fun Comics #101
 
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1st appearance and origin of Superboy

Final Golden Age appearance of The Spectre

1st appearance of Jor-El, Superman's Father

Superman #122

DC ⋅ 1997

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Superman #122
 
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1st appearance of Ceritak aka Scorn, a resident of Kandor

Superman #141

DC ⋅ 1960

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Superman #141
 
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1st appearance and death of Lyla Lerrol, Kryptonian love of Superman

Origin of Superman retold

Superman returns to Krypton

Superman #157

DC ⋅ 1962

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Superman #157
 
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1st appearance of Quex-UI, Kryptonian poacher

Superman #158

DC ⋅ 1963

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Superman #158
 
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1st appearance of Than-Ol, Kryptonian scientist

Superman disguises himself as Nightwing and Jimmy Olsen as Flamebird

Superman #162

DC ⋅ 1963

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Superman #162
 
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3rd appearance of General Zod

Non-continuity story where Superman appears as two characters, one predominantly in a blue suit, the other in a red suit

Action Comics #252

DC ⋅ 1959

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Action Comics #252
 
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1st appearance of Supergirl

1st appearance of Metallo

1st appearance of Zor-El, the father of Supergirl

[December 2023 - Milly Alcock as Supergirl rumored to be introduced in Superman]

Adventure Comics #283

DC ⋅ 1961

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Adventure Comics #283
 
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1st appearance of General Zod

First mention of the Phantom Zone

Adventure Comics #287

DC ⋅ 1961

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Adventure Comics #287
 
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1st appearance of Dev-Em, a Kryptonian punk

1st appearance of Bizarro Jimmy Olsen and Bizarro Perry White

Adventure Comics #289

DC ⋅ 1961

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Adventure Comics #289
 
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1st appearance of Jax-Ur an evil scientist

Action Comics #304

DC ⋅ 1963

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Action Comics #304
 
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1st appearance of the Black Flame (Zora Vi-Lar)

Action Comics #471

DC ⋅ 1977

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Action Comics #471
 
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1st appearance of Faora Hu-Ul, a serial killer targeting Kryptonian males

Action Comics #844

DC ⋅ 2006

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Action Comics #844
 
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1st appearance of Christopher Kent, later revealed to be Lor-Zod, the son of General Zod and Ursa

Action Comics #845

DC ⋅ 2007

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Action Comics #845
 
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1st appearance of General Zod, Non and Ursa as they are represented in the Superman movie

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