Superman Movie

Premiered in theaters July 11, 2025

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1st appearance and origin of Brainiac
1st appearance of the Bottle City of Kandor, the capital city of Krypton
[December 2025 - James Gunn posted an Instagram confirming Lars Edinger will portray Brainiac]
DC Dec 1978

Superman #330

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Origin of Superman, specifically how he keeps his identity as Clark Kent a secret by subconsciously using the power of super-hypnosis which is amplified by his eyeglasses, made from the Kryptonian glass of his rocket, to alter how others perceive him
DC Dec 1943

Green Lantern #10

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1st appearance of Vandal Savage, an immortal caveman warrior
[July 2025 - James Gunn has hinted that the Superman movie will show Vandal Savage in a mural]
DC Feb 1987 Vol 2

Superman #2

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1st appearance of Amanda McCoy, a woman who discovered Superman's secret identity
1st appearance of Sydney Happersen, a scientist employed by Lex Luthor [June 2025 - Stephen Blackehart cast as Sydney Happersen in the Superman movie]
Promo Limited: 1,000
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Offered by Fandango in the Superman Collector's Bundle which included a movie ticket, a 24 in. x 12 in. poster and a hat for $59
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Nicholas Hoult revealed his inspiration for Lex Luthor came from All-Star Superman and in particular, a panel in issue #5 where Luthor indicates his ire for Superman in that he does not have to work hard to be exceptional (tap cover and swipe to view image)
DC May 1939

Superman #1

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Premiere issue of headlining Superman title
Origin of Superman
1st appearance of Ma and Pa Kent - Superman was first said to be found by a passing motorist in Action Comics #1
First pin-up poster in comics, back cover
2nd and 3rd printings exist
💰 8.0 Edgar Church Pedigree sold for $5.3 million dollars in Jan 2022
💰 9.0 sold for $9.12 million dollars in November 2025
💰8.5 Edgar Church Pedigree sold for $7 million dollars in Feb 2026

Pa Kent portrayed by Pruitt Taylor Vince

Ma Kent portrayed by Neva Howell

DC Nov 1940

Superman #7

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1st appearance of Perry White, editor-in-chief at the Daily Planet who was originally created for The Adventures of Superman radio program

Perry White portrayed by Wendell Pierce

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1st team appearance of the Meteors, a baseball team - the Metropolis Meteors football team was introduced in Superman #264 (June 1973)
There is no mention of the Meteors baseball team hailing from Metropolis in this issue which first occurs in Superman Adventures #13 (1997)

Rumored the Metropolis Meteors will appear

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Title change from Superman to Adventures of Superman
Issue numbering continues from Superman #423
1st appearance of Cat Grant, gossip columnist at the Daily Planet
1st appearance of Samuel Lane, father of Lois Lane

Cat Grant portrayed by Mikaela Hoover

DC Jun 1973

Superman #264

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1st appearance of Steve Lombard, a reporter at the Daily Planet

Steve Lombard portrayed by Beck Bennett

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1st team appearance of the Crime Syndicate of America: Ultraman, Owlman, Power Ring, Super-Woman, Johnny Quick II
First mention of Volthoom, the first Lantern
[November 2023 - an inside source has disclosed to Key Collector Comics that Ultraman will be a villain in Superman Legacy and the Engineer will be working for Lex Luthor]
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1st appearance of Supergirl
1st appearance of Metallo
1st appearance of Zor-El, the father of Supergirl
1st appearance of Allura In-Ze, the mother of Supergirl

Supergirl portrayed by Milly Alcock

DC Nov 1938

Action Comics #6

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1st appearance of Jimmy Olsen, unnamed, referred to only as Office Boy
First reference to Superman as "The Man of Steel" seen in a newspaper headline
[July 2025 - it is rumored Skyler Gisondo will reprise the role of Jimmy Olsen as the host a spin-off crime anthology TV series focused on different DC villains]

Jimmy Olsen portrayed by Skyler Gisondo

DC Dec 2000

JLA Earth-2

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1st appearance of Eve Teschmacher in an original graphic novel

Eve Teschmacher portrayed by Sara Sampaio

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1st appearance of the second Hawkgirl, Kendra Saunders
Death of the original Sandman, Wesley Dodds
Nuklon becomes Atom Smasher
Debut of Mr. Terrific design with Fair Play jacket

Hawkgirl portrayed by Isabela Merced

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1st appearance and origin of Metamorpho
1st appearance of Simon Stagg, a business magnate and enemy of Metamorpho
1st appearance of Java, servant of Stagg
1st appearance of Sapphire Stagg, girlfriend of Metamorpho and daughter of Simon Stagg

Metamorpho portrayed by Anthony Carrigan

DC Jun 1997 Vol 3

Spectre, The #54

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1st appearance of the second Mr. Terrific, Michael Holt
[July 2025 - there are reports a trademark has been filed for Mr. Terrific for a movie or TV title]

Mr. Terrific portrayed by Edi Gathegi

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A twelve-issue series that tells a classic tale of Superman’s relationship with humanity as he accomplishes heroic feats while dying from overexposure to the Earth’s sun

This series was referenced as an inspiration for the film

DC Apr 1940

Action Comics #23

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1st appearance of Lex Luthor, depicted with red hair
1st appearance of Black Pirate, an adventurer who later appeared as a ghost in present day stories
First mention of The Daily Planet

Lex Luthor portrayed by Nicholas Hoult

DC Jun 1938

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
🌎 Currently holds the world record for the highest comic sale in history after a 9.0 copy from the collection of Nicolas Cage sold for $15 million dollars in December 2025
💰 In June 2024, an 8.5 Kansas City Pedigree sold for $6,000,000

Superman portrayed by David Corenswet

Lois Lane portrayed by Rachel Brosnahan

WildStorm May 1999

The Authority #1

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1st appearance of the second Engineer, Angela Spica, a scientist who replaced her blood with liquid nanites
1st appearance of Jeroen Thornedike, the new Doctor with reality altering powers
1st appearance of Gamorra, a dictator

The Engineer portrayed by Maria Gabriela de Faria

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