Superman
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Superman
Summary
Superman is a Kryptonian[1]. He worked as a superhero[2] and reporter[3]. He ranks in the top 6% of kryptonian entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65,836 views/month).[4]
Key Facts
- Superman's father was Jor-El[5].
- Superman's father was Jonathan Kent[6].
- Superman's mother was Martha Kent[7].
- Superman's mother was Lara Lor-Van[8].
- Among Superman's spouses was Lois Lane[9].
- A child of Superman was Jon Kent[10].
- A child of Superman was Chris Kent[11].
- A child of Superman was Conner Kent[12].
- Superman held citizenship in United States[13].
- American English was Superman's native language[14].
- Superman's professions included superhero[2].
- Superman's professions included reporter[3].
- Superman is the creator of Jerry Siegel[15].
- Superman is the creator of Joe Shuster[16].
- Superman is recorded as male[17].
- Superman's instance of is recorded as Kryptonian[18].
- Superman's instance of is recorded as comics character[19].
- Superman's instance of is recorded as animated character[20].
- Superman's instance of is recorded as television character[21].
- Superman's instance of is recorded as film character[22].
- Superman's instance of is recorded as literary character[23].
- Superman's family is recorded as House of El[24].
- Superman's killed by is recorded as Doomsday[25].
- Among the performers on Superman was Kirk Alyn[26].
- Superman was performed by George Reeves[27].
Product Details
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Type: Character[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1938-04-18[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: 1d5fc728-ef47-4a37-845b-2f451c6d9522[31]
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Origins and Family
Fathers listed include Jor-El[5], a Kryptonian[32] and Jonathan Kent[6], a comics character[33]. Mothers listed include Martha Kent[7], a fictional human[34] and Lara Lor-Van[8], a Kryptonian[35]. American English was Superman's native language[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include superhero[2] and reporter[3].
Works and Contributions
Created works include Jerry Siegel[15], a comics writer[36], 1914–1996[37], of United States[38], awarded the Inkpot Award[39] and Joe Shuster[16], a comics artist[40], 1914–1992[41], of United States[42], awarded the Inkpot Award[43]. Things named for Superman include Man of Tomorrow[44], a film project[45], directed by James Gunn[46]; he: Man of Tomorrow[47], an animated film[48], directed by Chris Palmer[49]; he: Red Son[50], a limited series[51], written by Mark Millar[52]; he/Batman: Apocalypse[53], an animated film[54], directed by Lauren Montgomery[55]; he[56]; and he vs. The Elite[57], an animated film[58], directed by Michael Chang[59].
Personal Life
Among Superman's spouses was Lois Lane[9]. Children include Jon Kent[10], a comics character[60]; Chris Kent[11], a Kryptonian[61]; and Conner Kent[12], a comics character[62].
Why It Matters
Superman ranks in the top 6% of kryptonian entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65,836 views/month).[4] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 106 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
Entities named for him include Man of Tomorrow[44], a film project[45], directed by James Gunn[46]; he: Man of Tomorrow[47], an animated film[48], directed by Chris Palmer[49]; he: Red Son[50], a limited series[51], written by Mark Millar[52]; he/Batman: Apocalypse[53], an animated film[54], directed by Lauren Montgomery[55]; he[56]; and he vs. The Elite[57], an animated film[58], directed by Michael Chang[59].
FAQs
Who were Superman's parents?
Superman's father was Jor-El[5]. Superman's mother was Martha Kent[7].
Who was Superman married to?
Superman's spouses include Lois Lane[9].