Superman, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938 and quickly became the defining figure of the superhero genre. Born as Kal-El on the doomed planet Krypton, he was raised on Earth by the Kents as Clark Kent, eventually using his incredible powers to protect humanity as Superman.

A cultural icon for generations, Superman has appeared across comics, film, TV, and more. His modern stories include the acclaimed Absolute Superman and the 2023 relaunch of the Superman series from DC Comics. With timeless themes of hope and heroism, Superman remains one of the most enduring and influential superheroes of all time.

Did you know Superman is half Canadian? Joe Shuster was born in Toronto, Ontario Canada, and is honoured today by the Shuster Awards.