Superman (comics)
Superman is a fictional superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, and debuted in the comic book Action Comics #1 (cover-dated June 1938 and published April 18, 1938). Superman has been adapted to a number of other media which includes radio serials, novels, movies, television shows and theatre.
![]() Superman in Superman: Secret Origin #6 (October 2010). Art by Gary Frank and Jon Sibal
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Publisher | DC Comics |
First appearance | Action Comics #1 (cover-dated June 1938; published April 18, 1938) |
Created by | Jerry Siegel (writer) Joe Shuster (artist) |
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Alter ego | Kal-El (birth name) Clark Joseph Kent (adopted name) |
Species | Kryptonian |
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Team affiliations | Justice League Legion of Super-Heroes Superman Family |
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