"Bibbo" Bibbowski

"Bibbo" Bibbowski is a supporting character in Superman comics. He first appeared in Adventures of Superman #428, by Marv Wolfman and Jerry Ordway, when Superman was looking for information in a Suicide Slum bar called the Ace O' Clubs. Bibbo, thinking this was "some clown in a Superman suit" punched Superman, and damaged his hand. He gained respect for the Man of Steel because "yer tough". He'd later refer to Superman as his "fav'rit".

Bibbo would create an alternative identity for himself after Superman's Death. He temporarily named himself Superdood in hopes of helping fight crime while Superman was away.

Later stories established Bibbo as a longshoreman and former boxer, however he remained largely a comic relief character, portrayed as vaguely well-meaning but not too bright. His admiration for Superman seemingly remained based on physical strength, briefly being transferred to Lobo when the Czarian appeared tougher.

He became a more significent part of the stories when he found a winning lottery ticket, and used the money to buy the Ace O' Clubs and help those living in the Slum. By the time of the Death of Superman storyline, he had come to represent the idea of ordinary people living up to Superman's example.

In The Power of Shazam!, Ordway introduced Professor Bibbowski, Bibbo's pacifistic scientist brother.

Other Media

Bibbo briefly appeared as the owner of the Ace of Clubs in an episode of Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. He was played by Troy Evans.

He also appeared in Superman: The Animated Series, as Lois' source on the docks. In this series he was voiced by Brad Garrett and bore a slight resemblance to Popeye.

In the 2006 Bryan Singer-directed movie Superman Returns, the role of Bibbo went to Superman Alumni member Jack Larson who played Jimmy Olsen in the 1950's series "The Adventures of Superman".