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823:, mineral debris from Krypton transformed into radioactive material by the forces that destroyed the planet. Exposure to kryptonite radiation nullifies Superman's powers and immobilizes him with pain; prolonged exposure will eventually destroy him. The only mineral on Earth that can protect him from Kryptonite is lead, which blocks the radiation. Green kryptonite is the most commonly seen form, but writers introduced other forms over the years, such as red, gold, blue, and black, each with its own effect. 466:." In the Modern Age of comics, the relationship between Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent has at times been strained by their differing ideologies, which results from their drastically different backgrounds and upbringing. However, they have come to recognize each other as not only the most trusted of allies, but great friends, with Batman being the one person Superman trusted with Lex Luthor's kryptonite ring in order for someone to be able to stop Superman should he ever go rogue. 3972: 2426: 390:, the Superman featured in the comics of the 1930s and 1940s is unconcerned about tossing evildoers around in such a manner that fatalities would logically be almost inevitable (although seldom or never shown on the page). His actions were more socially conscious, such as declaring war on reckless drivers, fighting against the mistreatment of prisoners, or tearing down insufficient housing so that the government would be forced to build new homes. 22: 812:. As Superman becomes increasingly god-like, the implication that all Kryptonians had possessed the same abilities became problematic for writers, making it doubtful that a race of such beings could have been wiped out by something as trifling as an exploding planet. In part to counter this, the Superman writers established that Kryptonians, whose native star had been red, only possessed superpowers under the light of a yellow 326: 1074: 777:, in which Superman could fly to other worlds and galaxies, and even across universes with relative ease. He would often fly across the solar system to stop meteors from hitting the Earth, or sometimes just to clear his head. Writers found it increasingly difficult to write Superman stories in which the character was believably challenged, so 1122:. During the Silver Age, Superboy would travel through time to the 30th century and take part in their adventures. Post-Crisis, Superman's history as Superboy and involvement with the Legion were written out of continuity. In the New 52 timeline, Superman was a member of the Legion when he was young. 724:
As an influential archetype of the superhero genre, Superman possesses extraordinary powers, with the character traditionally described as "faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound," a phrase coined by Jay Morton and first used
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has also been cited as a basis for Superman's morality; as the (nearly) sole survivor of an extinct race eradicated by a natural disaster that his people, and more specifically his father, were powerless to prevent. Now possessing nearly unlimited power himself, he feels additional responsibility to
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protectors of the Earth, reference is made in the series of him marrying a fifth-dimensional queen in the 67th century and adding extra powers to his bloodline. Superman is portrayed as a father for the first time in canonical continuity, when he and his wife Lois become the foster parents of a
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As originally conceived and presented in his early stories, Superman's powers were relatively limited, consisting of superhuman strength that allowed him to lift a car over his head, run at amazing speeds, and leap one-eighth of a mile, as well as incredibly tough skin that could be pierced by
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Regrettably, in springing the trap, the son mortally wounded his father before being killed himself, and Jeb fully reconciled with Nate before dying. Nate remained in Smallville and there the Kents have stayed for generations, including Jonathan and Martha Kent, Superman's adoptive parents.
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Modern comic book stories show that to the average observer, Superman is the greatest hero in the world and a larger-than-life figure. The fact that he is without a mask in his Superman persona gives the impression to ordinary civilians that he is without a "secret identity", which prevents
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within the fictional universe its characters shared. This allowed characters published in the 1940s to exist alongside their updated counterparts published in the 1960s. This was explained to the reader through the notion that the two groups of characters inhabited
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go on strike. He seriously considers it a chance to try out a new identity in case he has to "abandon Clark Kent role permanently." His options included becoming a full-time policeman or a mere tramp "whom no one would ever suspect of being the Man of Steel."
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Pre-Crisis, Superman's foster parents, Jonathan and Martha Kent, died in the summer after his high school graduation; post-Crisis, the Kents are alive and well and are regularly visited by Clark, who relies on them for advice in difficult times.
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thinks, "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
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and "super-hypnosis", subliminally preventing people from making the connection; or if they did, sometimes resorting to outright erasing their memories. He also compresses his spine as Clark Kent to become shorter, and studies the
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of comics. The powers and villains were developed through the 1940s, including Superman's ability to fly, and costumed villains introduced in 1941. The character was shown as learning of the existence of
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The source of Superman's powers changes subtly over the course of his history. It is originally said that Superman's abilities derive from his Kryptonian heritage, making him eons more evolved than
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Clark Kent is the secret identity of Superman. Clark, as opposed to Superman, is traditionally presented as behaving in a more introverted or mild manner compared to his super-heroic self.
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series that mostly featured team-up stories between Superman and Batman during its 45-year history. In 2003, DC Comics began to publish a new series featuring the two characters titled
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saw the character become somewhat more aggressive. This aggressiveness has since faded with subsequent creators restoring the mild mannerisms traditional to the character.
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found it difficult to keep animating him leaping and requested to DC to change his ability to flying. Writers gradually increased his powers to larger extents during the
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player in high school and a successful author. Subsequent revamps have restored the more mild-mannered Clark Kent that is traditionally associated with the character.
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The details of Superman's origin, relationships, and abilities changed significantly during the course of the character's publication, from what is considered the
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is perhaps the character most commonly associated with Superman, being portrayed at different times as his colleague, competitor, friend, love interest and wife.
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is considered by some as the second most effective enemy of Superman. The enemy that accomplished the most, by actually killing Superman, is the raging monster
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is often the object of Clark's affection. Lois's affection for Superman and rejection of Clark is a recurring theme in Superman comics and media adaptations.
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of Superman, was created in the early 1990s; adventures featuring this character continued to be published until 2006, when the character was killed in DC's
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animated shorts of the 1940s, as well as the television series of the 1950s. For most of his existence, Superman's famous arsenal of powers has included
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revamp drops many traditional aspects of Clark Kent in favor of giving him a more aggressive and extroverted personality, including making Kent a top
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of all DC characters, Superman included. John Byrne rewrote Superman, removing many established conventions and characters from continuity, including
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who wanted to silence him. Furthermore, the sons, Nathaniel and Jeb, argued and had a parting of the ways so deeply involving their beliefs about
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parallel dimension in the late 1980s post-Crisis Superman comics, and several individuals the modern Superboy encounters during his trip through
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Recent writers have attempted to deepen Superman's persona and provide a rationale for his goodness. Superman is often depicted with a mix of
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Clark keeps his Superman identity a secret to protect his loved ones. Various methods for keeping his secret over the years include wearing
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are a fan-favorite, inspiring many stories over the years. When paired, they are often referred to as the "World's Finest" in a nod to the
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Another possible future/alternate reality son is Clark Kent, Jr. who takes on the identity of Superman Jr. He was featured in the series,
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Examples of Superman biologically fathering children in imaginary, alternate realities, or elseworlds stories includes, a daughter named
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for his resolve, Superman responds, "My code doesn't say a damned thing about not battering you to within an inch of yours!."
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who claims to be Superman's daughter with Lois Lane (though Cir-El is later revealed to have been artificially engineered by
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Superman, this Superman dislikes killing and vows to "never take a life", and to retire if he ever does. All the same, when
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In Metropolis, Superman enjoys a close relationship with the police department. This especially applies to the
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Minor supporting characters over the years have included Superman's technological aids and eccentric inventors
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stories, Superman's personality is rough and destructive. Although nowhere near as cold-blooded as the early
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than audiences may be used to today. Modern writers have softened the character, and instilled a sense of
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In the Modern Age comics Superman considers himself Clark Kent first and Superman second. Before the
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His adoptive human parents, the Kents, imbued young Clark Kent with a strong sense of purpose,
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period to promote the cause of creating a free state by running a newspaper for the region.
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dismisses it, saying, "No one with the power of Superman would be living as a normal man."
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in 1949. The concept itself had originally been established to the reader in 1939, in the
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Superman has been a member, often a founding member, of almost every incarnation of the
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rebooted DC's continuity. In this new timeline, Superman was not a member of this team.
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Superman's powers have developed, and his adventures have accumulated, far beyond the
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made a series of attempts to rein the character in. The most significant attempt,
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of comics. In the annual Justice League/Justice Society crossover stories of the
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behave in a compassionate and protective manner to others similarly threatened.
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attributes Superman's compassion for living things to his ability to see their "
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characters in mainstream superhero comics today. Her immediate subordinate was
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was originally said to have been inspired by the 20th century adventures of
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nothing less than an exploding artillery shell. The character's creators,
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from an alternate timeline. A son named Jonathan Elliot with Lois Lane in
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suspicion. When first confronted by evidence that Clark Kent is Superman,
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and Jeb approached his estranged brother to arrange a trap to stop him.
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in a bid to simplify its comics line. This led to the rewriting of the
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The 1980s saw radical revisions of the character. DC Comics decided to
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using the DNA of her supposed natural parents); a future glimpse (via
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with a personal vendetta against Superman, or a powerful and corrupt
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began participating in JSA adventures on a more regular basis. Since
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has been a matter of serious and humorous discussion, such as in
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for a time to work for television, whilst the 1980s revamp by
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There have been a number of characters called Superboy. The
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have also been major allies in the mythos, as well as the
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The 1990s saw Superman apparently killed by the villain
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by George Perry and Alan Aldridge, published in 1967.
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A feature shared by several supporting characters is
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The 1960s saw the introduction of a second Superman,
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that they found themselves on opposing sides of the
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Unfortunately, the family patriarch was murdered by
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Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?
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