The first big-budget film was “Superman” starring Christopher Reeve, released in 1978.The first feature film was “Superman and the Mole Men” starring George Reeves, released in 1951.The first live-action adaptation of Superman was a film starring Kirk Alyn and shown in 1948.
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It is also important to note that in the 1920s and 30s, the word “superman” was commonly used to describe men of superb ability.Joe Shuster was also a fan of fit figures and sketched Superman’s figure accordingly.Superman’s posture and easygoing attitude take inspiration from the characters of Douglas Fairbanks in adventure films.One particular influence was John Carter of Mars, a human who is transported to Mars and becomes stronger than Earthlings.Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster are both readers of pulp science fiction, adventure magazines, and stories featuring supernatural characters.Superman is friends with Batman, Wonder Woman, and other superheroes in the DC Universe.His archenemy is supervillain Lex Luthor, a dangerous and intellectually gifted inventor.Daily Planet editor-in-chief Perry White and photographer Jimmy Olsen are also supporting characters.
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See the fact file below for more information on the Superman or alternatively, you can download our 23-page Superman worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment. He is a character in comic books published by DC Comics and is also very popular in mass media and pop culture. Superman first appeared in Action Comics #1 published on April 18, 1938. He was not the first superhero to be created but became the conventional superhero archetype. Superman is the best selling comic book superhero of all time.
Superman is a fictional superhero character created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster. Download the Superman Facts & Worksheets.