2. Superman is a man with exceptional
physical and mental ability. He fights crime
against multiple villains and has many
abilities including extreme physical
strength. Superman is a product of DC
comics and was first created in the 1930’s.
Superman has been an iconic image of
American heroism, and has been an even
bigger staple in pop culture.

3. In the 1930s Superman wasn't invincible. He initially
only appeared as a comic super hero character and was
introduced in `Action Comics`, In comic strip format.
Superman’s boots appear blue and yellow in the
first
editions of “Action Comics”
The comic was only 48 pages long, Superman was based
on a villain character and Superman himself was inspired
by Hercules and mythological godly strength. Superman`s costume was in a lighter
of blue and the `S` logo on his chest was a thinner and smaller than the logo used t
FADS: The fashion used in the 1930`s comic was similar to the popular trends worn
. Clark Kent was seen wearing round shoulder jackets, double-breasted suits and f
trousers. The language used at that time was also similar to the 1930`s decade, us
Using slang such as Copper, Dizzy with a dame ,
Mitt me kid! and Buzzer.

4. Superman comics begin to get more detailed and famous
Among young people, more thought is put into the attractive
Covers. Superman's style is more defined as a specific
Superhero profile. `The Army Special` is the first of many
`Specials` created in the Superman theme. Superboy is
Introduced for the first time in Superman the animated
series is also introduced
for the first time in Technicolor
A robot is used for the first time in a Superman comic in 1944
robots are constantly used in Superman from then on.
FADS: A Superman radio
Broadcast programs are
introduced on ABC in 1949.

5. Lois Lane, Superman’s love
interest is introduced for the
First time in 1958. As well as
Superman’s sidekick Super
girl.
More Superman television
Shows are made such as
“The
Superman embodies more power and becomes more
Adventure’s of Superman”.
invincible and godly. The heavy American culture of the
FADS: 50’s era is expressed in
the comics, series and
merchandise sold.
In 1956 Superman is shown in the advanced
future, which becomes a recurring theme
in the franchise.

6. In the 1960’s Superman joins the Justice
League, and remains an active member until
this day. We see collaborations between
Other superheroes such as Batman and Robin.
Superman visits the Plant Lexor for the first
Time in 1963 allowing Superman to travel in
Space, expanding the series.
A new character Bazairo is created close to the 1960’s who later beco
A familiar villain in the superman series.

7. “The Great Superman Book” is issued in
1978 as well as the realise of “Superman
The Movie”. Superman merchandise
Becomes more popular from children
lunch boxes to action figures, FADS: fads from
the 70’s becomes a large part of the
Superman culture in that time from terms
like “groovy” to “cool” and bellbottoms and tie dye
become popular in the Superman image. “The New
Adventures Of Superman” is realised for
television and a new play adaption that was later
made for TV is made.
A soundtrack from The Kinks is realised in their 1979 album.
In 1978 the first Superman game is realised on the Atari 2600.

8. A new television show is realised by
Warner Brothers called “Lois & Clark”
This starts a chain of new Superman themed
Shows made for the public. Superman II,III IV,
Is made and realised also by Warner
Brothers in 1980, 1983 and 1987. Superman
: The Animated Series becomes one of the
Popular cartoons in 1996, and is featured for the fist time without a ca
Superman comics expand becoming more desired and the story lines
Become more exciting and complex. Technology in the franchise is m
advanced , special effects in the movies are more realistic and complex from its previous
Superman follows a popular trend during these time periods and is drawn in anime style
his comics presented in Manga form.

9. Superman is a predominant figure in
Pop culture by now, and has grown into
a multi million dollar figure. In 2001 the
famous TV show “Smallville” airs and
runs for 10 years. The movies “Superman Returns is realised in 2006.
Superman is seen more in his role as a Justice League member, and plays small roles in
Superhero stories and media. Superman video games are realised in Playstation, Xbox
other forms of gaming outlets. A variety of Superman merchandise become popular in e
Comic convention and in the animated community. In the year 2013 a new Superman m
will be realised as well as the new Superman log

11. Current Superman video game on Xbox
First Superman video game on the Atari
Clark Kent's first appearance in
1930, current version of Kent. First Superman Comic, updated version.