ITT We Wish a Happy 75th Anniversary to the Man of Steel
 

Superman first appeared in issue #1 of Action Comics, published April 18, 1938 -- 75 years ago today, marking the birth of the super-hero genre. (The cover date was June.)

http://www.theherobiz.com/wp-content...1/Action-1.jpg

Action Comics #1 included 11 other strips, but it was Superman that caused the initial printing of 200,000 to quickly sell out. Estimates are that there are only 50-100 original Action Comics #1 left; one --perhaps the same one stolen from Nicolas Cage and later recovered -- recently sold for over $2M.

So, in this thread, we can share our memories and thoughts about that strange visitor from another planet who fights for truth, justice and the American Way.

I'll start just by saying thank you to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster (who were paid $130 for that first Superman comic)!

Happy Birthday, Superman! Thank you for helping me to become a better reader and helping my students.

Does anyone know the situation between Captain Marvel/Shazam and Superman? Is it true DC sued Marvel for creating Captain Marvel?

My roommate's nickname is Superman, so this made him happy. :)

No. DC sued Fawcett Comics for creating Captain Marvel, saying he was a copy of Superman. They later bought Captain Marvel, but in between Fawcett putting out Captain Marvel and DC buying it, Marvel created the character Mar-vell.

lol ^^ Love that pic, TSteven!