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Happy 86th Birthday Superman!
Posted on February 29, 2024 by Neil Cole
DC Comics has designated February 29th as Superman's birthday as a way to explain why the iconic superhero never seems to age even though the Man of Steel made his official debut in "Action Comics #1" 86 years ago.
Following years of rejection from multiple publishers, Superman co-creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster finally got to see their creation come to life within the pages of the very first issue of Action Comics.
Since that time, Superman has appeared in various forms of media including radio, television, movies and even a Broadway musical.
Throughout the years, Superman has faced many obstacles including battling alongside US troops during World War II, dying at the hands of the creature known as Doomsday, and even becoming a being of pure energy in the 1990's.
However, during his 86 year timespan, Superman has become an iconic character recognized the world over as standing for "Truth, Justice, and the American Way."
As we now eagerly await Superman's return to the silver screen in "Superman: Legacy", the Superman Super Site would like to join fans worldwide in wishing the iconic superhero a very happy 86th birthday as we all look forward to what the next 86 years will bring.
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