Superman: Media

fictional character

Videos

Why are superheroes so popular?
Learn more about the history and popularity of superheroes.
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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.
Video: © Open University (A Britannica Publishing Partner)

Images

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Christopher Reeve in Superman (1978), directed by Richard Donner.
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Superman and the Mole Men movie poster, 1951.
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Noel Neill and George Reeves in Adventures of Superman.
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Christopher Reeve in Superman (1978).
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Christopher Reeve in Superman (1978).
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Justice League of America
The Flash, Wonder Woman, Superman, Lex Luthor, Martian Manhunter, and the Green Lantern,...
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David Corenswet as the title character in Superman (2025), directed by James...
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