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Superman: Media
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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.
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Superman
Christopher Reeve in Superman (1978), directed by Richard Donner.
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Justice League of America
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Superman
David Corenswet as the title character in Superman (2025), directed by James...
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