Superman is not like the rest of us—but, symbolically, he’s the best of us. The epitome of goodness, perhaps his greatest strength is his moral center. He strives to help everyone whenever he can, and no task is too great or too small. For those who love the hero—as well as his affable alias, Clark Kent—he’s a role model. No one else can be Superman, but we can all strive to be like Superman. All it takes is a willingness to use whatever powers and advantages we have to make the world a better place. For anyone willing to take on this steep challenge—as well the millions of fans of all ages who learned Superman’s ways by soaking up his comic books, television appearances, and movies—this book is dedicated to you.
WHY WE LOVE SUPERMAN • There’s no need to look up in the sky to see his universal appeal
THE COMICS • It all began on the pages of pulp magazines and newspapers
THE ORIGIN STORY • How well do you know Superman mythology?
THE VILLAINS • The baddest of the bad guys
THE MOVIE SERIALS • Superman first hit the big screen in 1948 and 1950
THE 1950s TV SHOW • As first aired and in years of reruns, this Superman was enjoyed for generations
THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE ERA • In 1978, Hollywood said hello to a new Superman
THE BRANDON ROUTH ERA • After some false starts, the Man of Steel came back in 2006’s Superman Returns
THE HENRY CAVILL ERA • A Superman for the modern age
THE CARTOONS • Some of the best-loved versions of Superman are animated
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