Superman is a superhero created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, which first appeared in the comic book Action Comics #1, published in 1938. He possesses a wide range of superpowers, including super strength, flight, heat vision, and x-ray vision, stemming from his Kryptonian heritage. His primary weakness is Kryptonite, a radioactive material from his home planet, and he is also vulnerable to magic. Superman's secret identity is Clark Kent, a mild-mannered reporter for the Daily Planet in Metropolis. Superman has since been adapted to other media, including radio serials, novels, films, television shows, theatre, and video games. He's one of the most globally recognized characters in the world.
