Through his very rich history, Superman has commonly addressed political and social themes such as aiding in the destruction of the KKK’s key infrastructure, standing in solidarity with the Civil Rights Movement, addressing a post 9/11 America, and protecting immigrants from bigots. Created by the children of Jewish immigrants, Superman has always championed justice for all, regardless of background or creed. Over the last 80 years, the character of Superman has had an incredible, worldwide impact. Thus, the iconography of the comic book medium would never be the same from this point forward, and American pop-culture would forever be impacted by Superman- a character unlike any in its history. On the cover of Action Comics #1, Superman is seen hovering a car over his head with bystanders in awe and ever since the House of El symbol has become one of the most recognizable designs. His rise in popularity over the decades has evolved into a legacy that is truly remarkable, as Superman’s story has become widely known all over the world. It is time to take a look at the legacy of Superman and 80 years of the Man of Steel. Superman, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, has had a profound impact on popular culture since his debut on April 18th, 1938, 80 years ago today.
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