Superman
Creation & Design
Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1938, representing the archetype of the superhero and embodying ideals of hope and justice.Early Years
Superman debuted in Action Comics #1, quickly becoming a cultural icon and leading to the establishment of the superhero genre.Character Development
Over the decades, Superman has evolved from a simple superhero into a complex character grappling with moral dilemmas, identity, and the responsibilities of power.Cultural Reception
Superman has been received as a symbol of hope and justice, influencing countless other characters and stories in the comic book medium.Character Details
Real Name:
Clark Kent
Aliases:
Man of Steel, Kal-El, Last Son of Krypton
Species:
Kryptonian
Gender:
male
Affiliations:
Justice League, Teen Titans, The Daily Planet
Abilities:
Super strength, Flight, Heat vision, X-ray vision, Super speed
Equipment:
Fortress of Solitude, Superman suit
Weight:
225lbs
Height:
6' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black
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1st appearance of Parasite
Interior double-page pin-up of Superman
Like Batman 181, this copy has a centerfold newsprint pin-up that is often missing, so when buying a raw copy remember to double-check for it or ask the seller if it is intact
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1st appearance of Parasite
Interior double-page pin-up of Superman
Like Batman 181, this copy has a centerfold newsprint pin-up that is often missing, so when buying a raw copy remember to double-check for it or ask the seller if it is intact
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First Superman versus the Flash race, resulted in a tie
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First Superman versus the Flash race, resulted in a tie
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First kiss between Superman and Wonder Woman, in a nightmare that Lois is having
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First kiss between Superman and Wonder Woman, in a nightmare that Lois is having
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1st appearance of the Golden Age Superman in the Silver Age
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1st appearance of the Golden Age Superman in the Silver Age
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Iconic cover art by Neal Adams
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Origin of Superman retold
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1st appearance of Wendy, Marvin and Wonder Dog
Adapted from the 1973 animated TV series
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1st appearance of Wendy, Marvin and Wonder Dog
Adapted from the 1973 animated TV series
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Cover art implies Superman and Captain Marvel battle but they do not
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Cover art implies Superman and Captain Marvel battle but they do not
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Classic battle of Superman vs Wonder Woman
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One-shot issue featuring a boxing match between Superman & Muhammad Ali
Classic wraparound cover art by Neal Adams
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One-shot issue featuring a boxing match between Superman & Muhammad Ali
Classic wraparound cover art by Neal Adams
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Introduction of the Supermobile
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Whitman edition, logo in upper left corner
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First battle of Superman vs Shazam
First meeting and battle of Superman vs Black Adam - Black Adam disguised as Shazam
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First battle of Superman vs Shazam
First meeting and battle of Superman vs Black Adam - Black Adam disguised as Shazam
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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
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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
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Milestone issue #500
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First kiss between Wonder Woman and Superman, not in a dream as seen in Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #93
In this issue, they kissed after both being struck by an arrow from Eros (Cupid)
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First kiss between Wonder Woman and Superman, not in a dream as seen in Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #93
In this issue, they kissed after both being struck by an arrow from Eros (Cupid)
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62-page, oversized DC/Marvel crossover featuring Spider-Man and Superman
Battle of Superman vs the Hulk
First part of the crossover trilogy began in Superman vs The Amazing Spider-Man #1 and continues in DC Special Series #27 with Hulk and Batman
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62-page, oversized DC/Marvel crossover featuring Spider-Man and Superman
Battle of Superman vs the Hulk
First part of the crossover trilogy began in Superman vs The Amazing Spider-Man #1 and continues in DC Special Series #27 with Hulk and Batman
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Solo story touring the Fortress of Solitude
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Team-up of Superman and Shazam vs Black Adam
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Variant cover with 'Superhombre' logo
Logo first used on a 1942 Ashcan of Superman #1
Trademark renewed and printed to show proof of usage on the covers of this issue and Adventure Comics #304
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Variant cover with 'Superhombre' logo
Logo first used on a 1942 Ashcan of Superman #1
Trademark renewed and printed to show proof of usage on the covers of this issue and Adventure Comics #304
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Origin of Superman, reimagined
First post-Crisis on Infinite Earths appearance of Superman - Crisis on Infinite Earths was a publishing event that served to reboot the DC Universe
1st appearance of Kelex, the artificial intelligence of the Fortress of Solitude
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Origin of Superman, reimagined
First post-Crisis on Infinite Earths appearance of Superman - Crisis on Infinite Earths was a publishing event that served to reboot the DC Universe
1st appearance of Kelex, the artificial intelligence of the Fortress of Solitude
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Anniversary issue celebrating Superman's 50th year
Cover art inspired by Superman Annual #7
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Anniversary issue celebrating Superman's 50th year
Cover art inspired by Superman Annual #7
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8-page comic book privately commissioned by an English real estate developer for reportedly $10,000
'This Island Bradman' was created to celebrate the birthday of Daniel Bradman and given out as party favors
Approximately 200 copies produced
Swipe the cover image to read the complete story
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8-page comic book privately commissioned by an English real estate developer for reportedly $10,000
'This Island Bradman' was created to celebrate the birthday of Daniel Bradman and given out as party favors
Approximately 200 copies produced
Swipe the cover image to read the complete story
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Superman gives Batman a kryptonite ring as a trusted safeguard in case Superman ever loses control and needs to be stopped
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Superman gives Batman a kryptonite ring as a trusted safeguard in case Superman ever loses control and needs to be stopped
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Clark Kent proposes to Lois Lane, she accepts
Marvel/DC crossover: Mr. Mxyzptlk reveals himself to also be Marvel’s Impossible Man and claims he needs to visit his ‘four friends’
Quote 'Oops, sometimes it's just IMPOSSIBLE to remember what I look like from world to world’
In this issue, he confronts a group of heroes dressed in blue using dialogue from the Impossible Man's first appearance (Fantastic Four #11 - 1963)
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Clark Kent proposes to Lois Lane, she accepts
Marvel/DC crossover: Mr. Mxyzptlk reveals himself to also be Marvel’s Impossible Man and claims he needs to visit his ‘four friends’
Quote 'Oops, sometimes it's just IMPOSSIBLE to remember what I look like from world to world’
In this issue, he confronts a group of heroes dressed in blue using dialogue from the Impossible Man's first appearance (Fantastic Four #11 - 1963)
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Clark Kent tells Lois Lane that he is Superman
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3rd cameo appearance of Doomsday, a panel shows the opposite site of the door as the bone-spiked fist pierces through the steel with a caption that reads '...Doomsday Is Coming!'
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3rd cameo appearance of Doomsday, a panel shows the opposite site of the door as the bone-spiked fist pierces through the steel with a caption that reads '...Doomsday Is Coming!'
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4th cameo appearance of Doomsday, the mysterious fist succeeds in punching a hole through the steel door with a caption that reads '...Doomsday Is Here!'
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4th cameo appearance of Doomsday, the mysterious fist succeeds in punching a hole through the steel door with a caption that reads '...Doomsday Is Here!'
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1st full appearance of Doomsday, mostly obscured by a containment suit with one arm bound behind his back as he wreaks havoc across the countryside
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1st full appearance of Doomsday, mostly obscured by a containment suit with one arm bound behind his back as he wreaks havoc across the countryside
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Battle of Doomsday vs the Justice League: Booster Gold, Blue Beetle, Guy Gardner, Maxima, Fire, Ice, Bloodwynd
Doomsday vs the Justice League
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Battle of Doomsday vs the Justice League: Booster Gold, Blue Beetle, Guy Gardner, Maxima, Fire, Ice, Bloodwynd
Doomsday vs the Justice League
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First battle of Superman versus Doomsday
A short scuffle gives the first partial view of what Doomsday looks like beneath the damaged suit
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First battle of Superman versus Doomsday
A short scuffle gives the first partial view of what Doomsday looks like beneath the damaged suit
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Second battle of Doomsday versus Superman
If this issue were being scored the same as a boxing match, Superman would have won the round
Throughout this issue, the action occurs in four panels on every page
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Second battle of Doomsday versus Superman
If this issue were being scored the same as a boxing match, Superman would have won the round
Throughout this issue, the action occurs in four panels on every page
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Doomsday reaches the city limits of Metropolis
Every page of this issue has exactly three panels except the first page
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Doomsday reaches the city limits of Metropolis
Every page of this issue has exactly three panels except the first page
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Doomsday is fully revealed in this issue after most of the suit has been destroyed
Throughout this issue, the action occurs in two panels on every page
The lone 9.9 sold for $1,600 in February 2024.
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Doomsday is fully revealed in this issue after most of the suit has been destroyed
Throughout this issue, the action occurs in two panels on every page
The lone 9.9 sold for $1,600 in February 2024.
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Death of Superman
Death of Doomsday
Every page of this issue is a full or double-splash page
Six-million issues sold
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Death of Superman
Death of Doomsday
Every page of this issue is a full or double-splash page
Six-million issues sold
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Resurrection of Superman
Debut of Superman's black suit, intended to aid in his regeneration
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Resurrection of Superman
Debut of Superman's black suit, intended to aid in his regeneration
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Superman forms the new Justice League
1st appearance of Red Arrow, alternate reality identity of Roy Harper
1st appearance of Red Tornado, Maxine Hunkel, the granddaughter of Red Tornado, in an alternate reality
1st appearance of Atom Smasher, in an alternate reality, death in Kingdom Come #4
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Superman forms the new Justice League
1st appearance of Red Arrow, alternate reality identity of Roy Harper
1st appearance of Red Tornado, Maxine Hunkel, the granddaughter of Red Tornado, in an alternate reality
1st appearance of Atom Smasher, in an alternate reality, death in Kingdom Come #4
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Marriage of Superman and Lois Lane
Interior art depicts a number of past Superman creators attending the wedding which is officiated by Jerry Siegel
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Marriage of Superman and Lois Lane
Interior art depicts a number of past Superman creators attending the wedding which is officiated by Jerry Siegel
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Superman returns to his original form after having been split into two independent beings of energy, one red and one blue
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Superman returns to his original form after having been split into two independent beings of energy, one red and one blue
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Reprint of Action Comics #1 distributed in 1998 by the US Post Office commemorating 50 years of Superman
Scarce issue, sealed with a book of Superman stamps
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Reprint of Action Comics #1 distributed in 1998 by the US Post Office commemorating 50 years of Superman
Scarce issue, sealed with a book of Superman stamps
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1st appearance of the Justice Alliance, an alternate reality version of the Justice League from an Earth where most of the super-heroes are black
1st appearance of a black Superman, Supergirl and Wonder Woman
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1st appearance of the Justice Alliance, an alternate reality version of the Justice League from an Earth where most of the super-heroes are black
1st appearance of a black Superman, Supergirl and Wonder Woman
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Battle of the Hulk versus Superman in a hypothetical one-shot
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Battle of the Hulk versus Superman in a hypothetical one-shot
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First use of Superman's heat vision and super breath at the same time
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First use of Superman's heat vision and super breath at the same time
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Battle of Batman vs Superman
Debut of Batman's Kryptonite Ring used to level the playing field when fighting Superman
As with all April 2023 issues of DC comics, there is a coupon for the game "Black & Bruised" attached inside
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Battle of Batman vs Superman
Debut of Batman's Kryptonite Ring used to level the playing field when fighting Superman
As with all April 2023 issues of DC comics, there is a coupon for the game "Black & Bruised" attached inside
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Premiere issue of a three-part series that envisions Superman's story if he landed and was raised in the Soviet Union
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Premiere issue of a three-part series that envisions Superman's story if he landed and was raised in the Soviet Union
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Variant sketch cover art by Jim Lee
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Variant second printing cover art by Alex Ross
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