Superman: Media
fictional character
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Why are superheroes so popular?
Explore how superheroes evolved from comic-book characters into fixtures of popular...
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Learn about the evolution of the definition of a hero from ancient Greeks to modern times
A look at how the definition of a hero has changed through the ages.
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Superman
Christopher Reeve in Superman (1978), directed by Richard Donner.
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Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths
DC superheroes the Flash, Wonder Woman, Superman, Martian Manhunter, and Green Lantern...
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Superman
David Corenswet as the title character in Superman (2025), directed by James...
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On the set of Superman
Director James Gunn (right), David Corenswet (centre) as Superman, and Nicholas Hoult...
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