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Home / News / Entertainment News / #ComicBytes: The history of Superman which wasn't covered in movies
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    #ComicBytes: The history of Superman which wasn't covered in movies

    Siddharth Tyagi
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    #ComicBytes: The history of Superman which wasn't covered in movies
  • Arguably the best-known superhero, he was born Kal-El. His parents sent him to Earth when their planet Krypton was destroyed.

    Here, he was found and adopted by the Kents who raised him as 'Clark Kent'. Discovering his superpowers, he chose to rid the world from evil.

    He's a beacon of hope and an inspiration for millions.

    Here's what you (probably) didn't know about Superman.

  • In this article
    Superman's origin has been written and rewritten multiple times Lex Luthor is bald and he blames Superman for that! His love interests usually have LL as their initials Superman's death was one of the most significant DC plots The 'S' on the 27-years-old's chest doesn't stand for 'Superman'
  • Fact #1

    Superman's origin has been written and rewritten multiple times

    Superman's origin has been written and rewritten multiple times
  • Since it is such an old character, Superman has been helmed by a lot of writers, each with their own inputs.

    Hence, readers have sometimes seen him as Superboy, sometimes with his superdog, Krypto, and sometimes as a childhood friend of his arch-nemesis, Lex Luthor.

    DC has had some problems with continuity and Superman's origin, motivations have often been re-imagined.

  • Fact #2

    Lex Luthor is bald and he blames Superman for that!

    Lex Luthor is bald and he blames Superman for that!
  • In an early storyline, Lex and Superman were portrayed as friends. Luthor had a head full of hair and actually idolized Superman (he used to be Superboy back then).

    He tried to find a cure for Superman's Kryptonite poisoning but got caught in an accident. When Superboy came to his rescue, he accidentally spilt some chemicals over Lex, rendering the guy permanently bald!

  • Fact #3

    His love interests usually have LL as their initials

    His love interests usually have LL as their initials
  • Here's the list: Lois Lane (the reporter and his true love interest), Lana Lang (high school sweetheart from Smallville), Lori Lemaris (a mermaid), and Lyla Lerrol (a Kryptonian)!

    Fun fact: his nemesis through ages also has LL as his initials.

    Did you know that 'Pink Kryptonite' can turn him gay? This plot was used as satire in Supergirl #79. Homophobic? Kind of.

  • Fact #4

    Superman's death was one of the most significant DC plots

    Superman's death was one of the most significant DC plots
  • The near-indestructible Superman was killed by the monstrous villain, Doomsday in a 1992 issue. This proved to be more than just a gimmick as the repercussions were felt across the DC universe.

    The prime repercussions were the creation of Justice League and the birth of the villain, Parallax.

    Although he came back to life later, his death really altered the DC universe.

  • Fact #5

    The 'S' on the 27-years-old's chest doesn't stand for 'Superman'

    The 'S' on the 27-years-old's chest doesn't stand for 'Superman'
  • First of all, he is actually 27, but only according to his planet's time.

    Secondly, the 'S' on his chest is a symbol of the House of El, Kal's family crest, and stands for 'Hope' and 'Hero'. When turned upside-down, the symbol means 'Resurrection'.

    Another fun fact, the rights for this phenomenal character were sold for a mere $130!

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