Superman

Summary

Superman is a Kryptonian^[1]. He was born in Krypton^[2]. He worked as a reporter^[3], editor-in-chief^[4], and superhero^[5]. He draws 79 Wikipedia views per month (kryptonian category, ranking #14 of 16).^[6]

Key Facts

• Superman was born in Krypton^[2].
• Superman's father was Jor-El^[7].
• Superman's father was Jonathan Kent^[8].
• Superman's mother was Lara Lor-Van^[9].
• Superman's mother was Martha Kent^[10].
• Superman held citizenship in United States^[11].
• American English was Superman's native language^[12].
• Superman worked as a reporter^[3].
• Superman's professions included editor-in-chief^[4].
• Superman's professions included superhero^[5].
• Superman is the creator of Jerry Siegel^[13].
• Superman is the creator of Joe Shuster^[14].
• Superman was a member of Justice Society of America^[15].
• Superman was a member of All-Star Squadron^[16].
• Superman was a member of Black Lantern Corps^[17].
• Superman was a member of Daily Star^[18].
• Superman is recorded as male^[19].
• Superman's instance of is recorded as Kryptonian^[20].
• Superman's instance of is recorded as comics character^[21].
• Superman's instance of is recorded as fictional shapeshifter^[22].
• Superman's family is recorded as House of El^[23].
• Superman's participated in conflict is recorded as World War II^[24].
• Superman's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/08cp11^[25].
• Superman's family name is recorded as Kent^[26].
• Superman's given name is recorded as Clark^[27].

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Origins and Family

Superman was born in Krypton^[2]. Fathers listed include Jor-El^[7], a Kryptonian^[28] and Jonathan Kent^[8], a comics character^[29]. Mothers listed include Lara Lor-Van^[9], a Kryptonian^[30] and Martha Kent^[10], a fictional human^[31]. American English was his native language^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include reporter^[3], editor-in-chief^[4], and superhero^[5].

Works and Contributions

Created works include Jerry Siegel^[13], a comics writer^[32], 1914–1996^[33], of United States^[34], awarded the Inkpot Award^[35] and Joe Shuster^[14], a comics artist^[36], 1914–1992^[37], of United States^[38], awarded the Inkpot Award^[39].

Why It Matters

Superman draws 79 Wikipedia views per month (kryptonian category, ranking #14 of 16).^[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[40] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[41]

FAQs

Where was Superman born?

Superman's place of birth was Krypton^[2].

Who were Superman's parents?

Superman's father was Jor-El^[7]. Superman's mother was Lara Lor-Van^[9].

What did Superman do for work?

Superman worked as reporter^[3], editor-in-chief^[4], and superhero^[5].