Top 20 Facts About Superman

VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
WRITTEN BY: Jordy McKen

From incredible strength to bizarre abilities, the Man of Steel has a rich history worth exploring! Join us as we count down the most fascinating facts about DC's iconic superhero. From his humble beginnings to his evolution across comics, TV, and film, we're uncovering secrets even the most devoted fans might not know about Metropolis' favorite son! Our countdown includes his creators selling rights for only $130, his original villain status, fighting Muhammad Ali, dating a mermaid, and causing natural disasters during intimate moments! If you could only have one of Superman's powers, any from his vast history, what would you select and why? Let us know below!

  • #20: Superman Created Bald Luthor
  • #19: The Expensive First Issue
  • #18: Mermaid Dating
  • #17: Making an Adult Film
  • #16: Fighting Muhammad Ali
  • #15: Natural Disaster-Man
  • #14: The Many Kryptonites
  • #13: Beating the KKK
  • #12: Superman Was Originally a Baddie
  • #11: The Many, Many Powers
  • #10: He Couldn't Always Fly
  • #9: Darth Vader Trained Superman
  • #8: Some People Believe in a Superman Curse
  • #7: He's Vulnerable to More Than Just Kryptonite
  • #6: One Type of Kryptonite Alters the Sexual Preferences of Straight Kryptonians
  • #5: A Bizarre Number of People in Superman's Life Have the Initials "L.L."
  • #4: Superman and Batman's Artists Went on Double Dates
  • #3: Clark's Disguise Goes Beyond Just a Pair of Glasses
  • #2: Kryptonite, Perry White and Jimmy Olsen First Appeared on the Superman Radio Show
  • #1: The Guys who Created Superman Sold All Their Rights for a Measly $130

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