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|Creator = Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster |
|Creator = Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster |
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|Performer = see [[#In other media|In other media]] |
|Performer = see [[#In other media|In other media]] |
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− | |AKA = [[Clark Kent]], Kal-El |
+ | |AKA = [[Clark Kent]], [[Kal-El]] |
|Classification = [[Kryptonian]] |
|Classification = [[Kryptonian]] |
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− | |Affiliation = Justice League, Team Superman |
+ | |Affiliation = [[Justice League]], [[Daily Planet]], [[Legion of Super-Heroes]], [[Kryptonian Military Guild]], [[Supermen of America]], [[Superman Squad]], [[Team Superman]] |
− | |Relatives |
+ | |Relatives = '''[[House of El]];''' [[Don-El]] (great-great-grandfather), [[Ter-El]] (great-grandfather), [[Charys-El]] (great-grandmother), [[Seyg-El]] (grandfather), [[Nyssa-Vex]] (grandmother), [[Jor-El]] (father), [[Lara Lor-Van]] (mother), [[H'El]] (adoptive brother), [[Nim-El]] (uncle), [[Zor-El]] (uncle), [[Alura]], (aunt), [[Kara Zor-El]] (cousin) |
+ | '''[[Kent Family]];''' [[Jonathan Kent]] (adoptive father), [[Martha Kent]] (adoptive mother) [[Lois Lane]] (wife), [[Jonathan Samuel Kent]] (son), [[Superman Dynasty]] (decendents) |
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|Powers = [[Kryptonian Powers]]}} |
|Powers = [[Kryptonian Powers]]}} |
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{{otheruses|Superman (disambiguation)}} |
{{otheruses|Superman (disambiguation)}} |
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− | '''Superman''' is a superhero published by DC Comics since 1938. An alien named Kal-El from the destroyed planet [[Krypton]]. |
+ | '''Superman''' is a superhero published by DC Comics since 1938. An alien named Kal-El from the destroyed planet [[Krypton]]. He was sent to [[Earth]] and raised as [[Clark Kent]] by human foster parents, [[Martha and Jonathan Kent]]. As an adult, Superman became the protector of Earth, working at the [[Daily Planet]] as Clark Kent alongside his partner and wife [[Lois Lane]]. |
==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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==Personality== |
==Personality== |
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− | In the original Siegel and Shuster stories, Superman's personality is rough and aggressive. He was seen stepping in to stop wife beaters, profiteers, a lynch mob and gangsters, with rather rough edges and a looser moral code than we may be used to today. In later adventures he became, softer, and had more of a sense of idealism and moral code of conduct. Although not as cold-blooded as the early [[Batman]], the Superman featured in the comics of the 1930s is unconcerned about the harm his strength may cause, tossing villainous characters in such a manner that fatalities would presumably occur, although these were seldom shown explicitly on the page. This came to an end when Superman vowed never to take a life. |
+ | In the original Siegel and Shuster stories, Superman's personality is rough and aggressive. He was seen stepping in to stop wife beaters, profiteers, a lynch mob and gangsters, with rather rough edges and a looser moral code than we may be used to today. In later adventures, he became, softer, and had more of a sense of idealism and moral code of conduct. Although not as cold-blooded as the early [[Batman]], the Superman featured in the comics of the 1930s is unconcerned about the harm his strength may cause, tossing villainous characters in such a manner that fatalities would presumably occur, although these were seldom shown explicitly on the page. This came to an end when Superman vowed never to take a life. |
Superman is an extremely moral person, believing it immoral to kill anyone under any circumstances, and will do whatever he can to avoid it. Clark's upbringing in the Midwest largely contributes to this, as his adoptive parents raised him to do the right thing. |
Superman is an extremely moral person, believing it immoral to kill anyone under any circumstances, and will do whatever he can to avoid it. Clark's upbringing in the Midwest largely contributes to this, as his adoptive parents raised him to do the right thing. |
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==In other media== |
==In other media== |
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− | + | ===Live action=== |
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superman-raymiddleton.jpg|Ray Middleton<br>[[1939 World's Fair|World's Fair]]<br>1939 |
superman-raymiddleton.jpg|Ray Middleton<br>[[1939 World's Fair|World's Fair]]<br>1939 |
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kalel-LeeQuigley.jpg|Lee Quigley<br>Superman: The Movie<br>(as Kal-El)<br>1978 |
kalel-LeeQuigley.jpg|Lee Quigley<br>Superman: The Movie<br>(as Kal-El)<br>1978 |
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superman-lois&clark.jpg|Dean Cain<br>''[[Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman]]''<br>1993-1997 |
superman-lois&clark.jpg|Dean Cain<br>''[[Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman]]''<br>1993-1997 |
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− | superman-smallville1.jpg|Tom Welling<br>''[[Smallville (TV)|Smallville]]''<br>2001 |
+ | superman-smallville1.jpg|Tom Welling<br>''[[Smallville (TV)|Smallville]]''<br>2001-2011 |
superman-benaffleck.jpg|Ben Affleck<br>''[[Hollywoodland]]''<br>2006 |
superman-benaffleck.jpg|Ben Affleck<br>''[[Hollywoodland]]''<br>2006 |
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superman-supermanreturns.jpg|Brandon Routh<br>''[[Superman Returns]]''<br>2006 |
superman-supermanreturns.jpg|Brandon Routh<br>''[[Superman Returns]]''<br>2006 |
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− | + | ===Animation=== |
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superman-fleischer.jpg|Bud Collyer<br>[[Superman (1940s cartoons)|Fleischer cartoons]]<br>1941-1943 |
superman-fleischer.jpg|Bud Collyer<br>[[Superman (1940s cartoons)|Fleischer cartoons]]<br>1941-1943 |
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superman-apocalypse.jpg|Tim Daly<br>''[[Superman/Batman: Apocalypse]]''<br>2010 |
superman-apocalypse.jpg|Tim Daly<br>''[[Superman/Batman: Apocalypse]]''<br>2010 |
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superman-returnofblackadam.jpg|George Newbern<br>''[[Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam]]''<br>2010 |
superman-returnofblackadam.jpg|George Newbern<br>''[[Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam]]''<br>2010 |
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− | superman-youngjustice.jpg|Nolan North<br>''[[Young Justice]]''<br>2010-2013 |
+ | superman-youngjustice.jpg|Nolan North<br>''[[Young Justice]]''<br>2010-2013,2019-Present |
Superman Fisher Price.jpg|David Kaye <br> ''[[The Joker's Playhouse]]''<br>2010 |
Superman Fisher Price.jpg|David Kaye <br> ''[[The Joker's Playhouse]]''<br>2010 |
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superman-allstar.jpg|James Denton<br>''[[All-Star Superman (film)|All-Star Superman]]''<br>2011 |
superman-allstar.jpg|James Denton<br>''[[All-Star Superman (film)|All-Star Superman]]''<br>2011 |
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Superman-LegoMovie.jpg|Channing Tatum<br> ''The Lego Movie'' <br>2014 |
Superman-LegoMovie.jpg|Channing Tatum<br> ''The Lego Movie'' <br>2014 |
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Superman-ThroneofAtlantis.png|Jerry O'Connell<br>''[[Justice League: Throne of Atlantis]]''<br>2015 |
Superman-ThroneofAtlantis.png|Jerry O'Connell<br>''[[Justice League: Throne of Atlantis]]''<br>2015 |
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− | Superman-justiceleagueaction.png|Jason J. Lewis<br>''[[Justice League Action]]'' |
+ | Superman-justiceleagueaction.png|Jason J. Lewis<br>''[[Justice League Action]]''<br>2016 |
+ | superman-harleyquinnanimated.png|James Wolk<br>''Harley Quinn''<br>2019 |
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*[http://mortalkombat.wikia.com/wiki/Superman Superman at the ''Mortal Kombat'' Wiki] |
*[http://mortalkombat.wikia.com/wiki/Superman Superman at the ''Mortal Kombat'' Wiki] |
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*[http://injusticegodsamongus.wikia.com/Superman Superman at the ''Injustice: Gods Among Us'' Wiki] |
*[http://injusticegodsamongus.wikia.com/Superman Superman at the ''Injustice: Gods Among Us'' Wiki] |
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[[Category:Comic Book Characters]] |
[[Category:Comic Book Characters]] |
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[[Category:El Family]] |
[[Category:El Family]] |
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- For other uses, see Superman (disambiguation)
Superman is a superhero published by DC Comics since 1938. An alien named Kal-El from the destroyed planet Krypton. He was sent to Earth and raised as Clark Kent by human foster parents, Martha and Jonathan Kent. As an adult, Superman became the protector of Earth, working at the Daily Planet as Clark Kent alongside his partner and wife Lois Lane.
Biography
Sent as a baby to Earth from the dying planet Krypton, Kal-El was adopted by Martha and Jonathan Kent of Smallville, Kansas. Growing up as Clark Kent, he devoted his life to helping others with the abilities he developed from Earth's sun. Moving to Metropolis, he became Superman, while still maintaining his secret identity as Clark Kent, who works at the Daily Planet newspaper.
Superman's birthday is February 29th.
- For detailed biographies by continuity, see:
- Superman's Biography (Modern Age) - Superman's history from Crisis on Infinite Earths to Flashpoint (with a brief hiatus between 2011 and 2015) and his return in Rebirth
- Superman's Biography (Pre-Crisis) - Superman's history from 1938 to Crisis on Infinite Earths
- Superman's Biography (Post-Flashpoint) - Superman's biography from the post-Flashpoint universe (marketed as the New 52)
Personality
In the original Siegel and Shuster stories, Superman's personality is rough and aggressive. He was seen stepping in to stop wife beaters, profiteers, a lynch mob and gangsters, with rather rough edges and a looser moral code than we may be used to today. In later adventures, he became, softer, and had more of a sense of idealism and moral code of conduct. Although not as cold-blooded as the early Batman, the Superman featured in the comics of the 1930s is unconcerned about the harm his strength may cause, tossing villainous characters in such a manner that fatalities would presumably occur, although these were seldom shown explicitly on the page. This came to an end when Superman vowed never to take a life.
Superman is an extremely moral person, believing it immoral to kill anyone under any circumstances, and will do whatever he can to avoid it. Clark's upbringing in the Midwest largely contributes to this, as his adoptive parents raised him to do the right thing.
In Superman/Batman #3, Batman says, "It is a remarkable dichotomy. In many ways, Clark is the most human of us all. Then...he shoots fire from the skies, and it is difficult not to think of him as a god. And how fortunate we all are that it does not occur to him."
Superman is also a bit of a loner, in that, for much of his life, he doesn't reveal his true identity and powers to anyone, not even his closest friends. Many times they come close to figuring it out on their own, but often he will arrange an elaborate deception to trick them into believing Clark Kent and Superman are entirely separate. He's known to collect mementos of his adventures and his life in the Fortress of Solitude, and has even been known to have wax statues of all his friends there.
Powers and Abilities
Superman possesses the ability to fly under his own power, incredible strength and near invulnerability, as he can only be harmed by the element Kryptonite. His eyes can emit bursts of heat, while vision ranges from the microscopic to the telescopic. His vision is also capable of a broader spectrum than human eyes, able to see x-rays and radio waves. He can hear faint sounds amongst a bustle of noises by concentrating. His lungs are capable of holding air for long periods of time in environments without oxygen, and the ability to compress this air and exhale it in a freezing capacity.
Superman's powers vary over the years in various forms of media. For a more in-depth view on this range, see Superman's Powers and Abilities.