The original archetypal superhero, known for his immense power, moral clarity, and iconic status as a global symbol of hope. [3, 8, 10]
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Superman is the original superhero, first appearing in Action Comics #1 in 1938. Created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, the character is a being from the planet Krypton who was rocketed to Earth as an infant. Raised with strong moral values by his adoptive parents in Smallville, he develops superhuman abilities which he resolves to use for the benefit of humanity. Operating as his alter ego, journalist Clark Kent, he fights for "truth, justice, and a better tomorrow" in the fictional city of Metropolis.