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Superman

Superhero

About

Superman is the original superhero, created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster. He first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938 and has since become an iconic symbol of truth and justice. Born as Kal-El on the planet Krypton, Superman was sent to Earth by his parents, Jor-El and Lara, just before Krypton's destruction. Adopted by Jonathan and Martha Kent in Smallville, Kansas, he developed superhuman abilities due to Earth's lower gravity and yellow sun. As Clark Kent, Superman works as a journalist in Metropolis, using his powers to protect humanity. His abilities include super strength, flight, invulnerability, and heat vision. Superman's legacy extends beyond his powers, embodying hope and moral responsibility. He is a founding member of the Justice League and has been adapted into various media forms, maintaining his status as a cultural icon and symbol of heroism.