Superman

Alias
Superman Nightwing I Nightwing IV Superbaby I Superboy I Note: Before the Crisis on Infinite Earths, Superman and Jimmy Olsen used identities modeled after Batman and Robin while engaged in adventures within the bottle city of Kandor. Named for the Kryptonian birds the Nightwing and Flamebird, the two worked from a secret base known as the Nightcave.
Nick Name
The Action Ace Man of Steel Man of Tomorrow Metropolis Marvel Last Son of Krypton
Civilian ID
Kal-El Adopted Name Clark Joseph Kent Note: Superman's Kryptonian name Kal-El resembles the Hebrew words קל-אל, which means "voice of God."
Occupation
Adventurer Crime Fighter Journalist Novelist
Legal Status
Citizen of the United States with no criminal record.
Nation or Planet of Origin
Kryptonopolis, Krypton Rocketed to Kansas, United States, Earth-1
Group Affiliation
Justice League Strike Force Superman
Base of Operations
Fortress of Solitude Metropolis, New York Smallville, Kansas
Height
6' 3"
Weight
225 lbs.
Eye Color
Blue
Hair Color
Black
Skin Tone
Caucasian
Known Powers
Solar enhanced biologically typical Kryptonian possessing superhuman strength, speed, agility, stamina, invulnerability, super-sonic flight, laser vision, x-ray vision, macroscopic and microscopic vision, acute senses, hurricane-force and super-cooled breath, ability to live without nutrition, liquid, air or rest for long periods of time and an extremely long life expectancy. Invulnerability is derived from a biological aura, which can be extended to other objects and beings within close proximity. Above average intelligence with skills as an investigative journalist. Note: Superman is unable to see through the element Lead. Only known weaknesses are to red solar radiation, Kryptonite radiation, Kryptonian viruses and magic. Kryptonite is a radioactive element native to the extinct planet Krypton, and depending on its color qualities, effects Superman in different ways. Green Kryptonite is deadly. Xarxas is a Kryptonian virus which causes havoc with the mental reason and abilities of superhuman Kryptonians eventually resulting in coma and then death.
Accessories
Eye Glasses: Eyewear used as disguise in secret identity. Kryptonian Rocket Ship: Spacecraft built by Jor-El to transport his son Kal-El to the planet Earth. Phantom Zone Projector: Projection device created with Kryptonian science; capable of opening a dimension known as the Phantom Zone, where living being exist as ghost like entities capable of seeing the material world, but unable to affect it. Resources of the Fortress of Solitude
Common Enemies
Atomic Skull I Atomic Skull II Brainiac 1 Brainiac 2 Brainiac 2.5 Brainiac-13 Bizarro Cyborg II Darkseid Doomsday Eradicator II General Zod I General Zod II Gog Imperiex Kancer Kalibak Lex Luthor Livewire Metallo Mongal Mongul I Mongul II Mr. Mxyzptlk Parasite Prankster Preus Replikon Ruin Silver Banshee Superman Revenge Squad Toyman Ultraman II Vandal Savage
Regularly Appearing
Action Comics Adventure Comics Adventures of Superman DC Comics Presents JLA Justice League America Justice League of America Superman Vol. 1 & 2 Superman: The Man of Steel Superman: The Man of Tomorrow Superman/Batman World's Finest Comics
First Appearance
Superman Action Comics #1 (June, 1938) Superboy I More Fun Comics #101 (Jan. - Feb. 1945) Superbaby I Superboy Vol. 1 #8 (June, 1950) Nightwing I Superman Vol. 1 #158 (Jan. 1963)
Creator
Superman Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster Superboy I Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster Superbaby I Bill Finger & Curt Swan Nightwing I Ed Hamilton & Curt Swan
Origin
Before Krypton's destruction Jor-El rocketed his only son Kal-El to a primitive planet called Earth. Kal-El was discovered by a Kansas farm couple, John and Martha Kent, who raised the alien as their son Clark. Upon maturity Clark exhibited incredible powers derived from his exposure to the yellow solar radiation of Earth's sun. With the moral guidance of his adopted parents and the inherited strength of his earth-bound Kryptonian biology, Clark became the worlds first superhero, Superman.