Superman was the first DC Comic's comic book super hero.  Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1932 with the intention of selling the character as a daily newspaper comic strip. Superman is an American cultural icon even though he is a fictional character. Superman first appeared in "Action Comics #1" on June 30, 1938. Superman's appearance is very distinctive with a red, blue and yellow costume, complete with cape, like a circus costume, with an "S" shield on his chest. Superman is also known as "The Man of Steel", "The Man of Tomorrow", and "The Last Son of Krypton" by the general public.

The basic story of Superman's origins began with his birth on the planet Krypton. When his parents became aware of the impending destruction of their planet, they built a spacecraft that would carry their son to planet Earth. The explosion of Krypton transformed the planetary debris into kryptonite (a radioactive material that is lethal to Superman). Superman's spacecraft landed in a rural area in the United States and was discovered by a passing motorist. Superman was adopted by the Kents who named him Clark Kent. Superman and his adopted parents discover his super powers as he grows up, and the Kents teach Superman how to use his powers to help others but to also keep them a secret. Superman eventually moves to Metropolis and takes a job as a reporter for the Daily Planet where he meets Lois Lane.

This is the theatrical trailer for the recent movie "Superman Returns"