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	Eradicator-mi.txt
		These included a supposed teenage clone of Superman (later known as Superboy), a cyborg claiming to be Superman (later known as Cyborg II) and a man in steel armor which resembled Superman (later known as Steel).
		When the cyborg attempted to kill Superman with an energy blast the Eradicator was able to channel that energy into Superman's body, restoring his powers, but it nearly killed the Eradicator.
		Superman attacked the Eradicator while being tricked by Brainiac into thinking he might not be the real Superman.
	www.sysabend.org /champions/gnborh/text/Eradicator-mi.txt

	Adventures Of Superman: Complete First & Second Seasons (Full Frame) - Wal-Mart
		And with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men, he battles for truth and justice as Superman.
		The TV series premise was established a year before its broadcast via the theatrical release of "Superman And The Mole Men" in 1951.
		Originally aired in the 1950's, it featured George Reeves as Superman and enjoyed tremendous success during its broadcast.
	www.walmart.com /catalog/product.gsp?product_id=4328507 (718 words)

	Barnes & Noble.com - Lois & Clark The New Adventures of Superman - The Complete First Season -- Dean Cain - DVD
		Superficially, the premise is basically the same, with Dean Cain starring as Superman, "strange visitor from another planet with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men," who in his human guise as mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent, worked for the "Daily Planet", the leading newspaper in Metropolis.
		While Lois & Clark:The New Adventures of Superman tended to be irreverent and tongue-in-cheek in its approach (for example, the choleric Perry White was revealed to be an inveterate Elvis Presley fan!), it never stooped to deriding its source material, and thus is more treasured by comic-book aficionados than the campy 1960s version of Batman.
		Lois & Clark The New Adventures of Superman - The Complete First Season
	video.barnesandnoble.com /search/product.asp?ean=12569681446&userid=lU2HafPBjf&frm=0&itm=1 (718 words)

	How strong was the Golden Age Superman? - HERO GAMES Discussion Boards
		In Superman's earliest adventures, however, he exhibited no special optical powers, and the vision abilities he employs today are the products of a gradual evolution spanning many years of texts.
		In his very earliest adventures, however, Superman exhibited no special aural powers, and the super-hearing he employs today is the product of a gradual evolution spanning many years of texts.
		Similarly, Superman used his X-ray vision to analyze the chemical composition of substances, to melt solid objects, and to see in pitch darkness long before the more specialized terms microscopic vision, heat vision, and radar vision ever appeared in the chronicles.
	www.herogames.com /forums/showthread.php?t=5440 (2403 words)

	HERO GAMES Discussion Boards - Power Man (SuperMan/Capt Marval wannabe)
		The similarities between Danner and Kent (insofar as their superhuman abilities) were quite striking early in Superman's comic life.
		Superman took a lot conceptually from Danner, but he also took heavily from Doc Samson (the Man of Steel, this time, instead of Bronze) and John Carter of Mars (this time Earth becomes the planet with weaker gravity).
		Due to the nature of the medium, his powers grew in both number and level fairly quick until the connection with Wylie's character was not so apparent.
	www.herogames.com /forums/printthread.php?t=2223 (5125 words)

	Krypto - Enpsychlopedia
		Like all denizens of Krypton under a yellow sun and lower gravity environment (vs. Krypton's red sun and heavy gravity), Krypto possessed the same powers and abilities as his master, although his physical abilities were proportionate to his smaller size and species, similar to an ordinary canine vs. a human.
		Krypto was drawn as a white dog of generic pedigree (his closest analog to an Earth dog breed might be a white Parson Russell Terrier), and when fighting crime, he usually wore a gold collar, a miniature facsimile of the famed Superman-"S" symbol for a dog tag, and a dog-sized version of Superman's cape.
		Krypto's first appearance outside the world of comics was as a companion of Superboy in the 1966 television cartoon The New Adventures of Superman.
	psychcentral.com /psypsych/Krypto (5125 words)

	Captain Marvel: The Power of SHAZAM!
		Captain Marvel is an unusual member of the metahuman community in that he appears to have no real physical weaknesses while having the major suite of superhuman abilities (superstrength, invulnerability, flight, superspeed) at 70% to 95% of the level of other major powers on Earth.
		Captain Marvel's powers were christened to battle the Seven Deadly Enemies of Man: Pride, Envy, Greed, Hatred, Selfishness, Laziness and Injustice and as such is a powerful champion capable of defending Mankind against forces who would prey upon the weak.
		Captain Marvel has stunned Superman with two of his best punches, so suffice it to say, he should be at least 80% as strong as Superman.
	www.starnet-database.com /dbase_deo/profiles/captains_marvel/powerofshazam.html (1361 words)

	Martian Manhunter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Although Superman conceded that the Martian Manhunter is the most powerful being on the planet, the Justice League eventually defeated Fernus by re-enlisting Plastic Man, who is immune to the psychic powers of the Martian Manhunter, and has superior shape-changing abilities.
		He is a native of the planet Mars (or Ma'aleca'andra, as it was known in his native tongue) and possesses powers beyond those of normal human beings, including telepathy and the ability to change shape.
		Fortunately, he was able to use his powers to fit in; adopting a human-like appearance and calling himself "John Jones", he joined the police force, secretly using his alien powers to help the inhabitants of his new home planet.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Martian_Manhunter (1707 words)

	Charlton's Captain Atom
		Captain Atom appeared in the first episode of the Justice League Unlimited cartoon, his powers and nature had been changed to the point where he had more in common with the terrible electric Superman of the late 90s than with the Captain Atom we all know and love.
		Powers/Abilities: Captain Atom's powers are derived entirely from the alien alloy that has merged with his body; by covering his body with this alloy at will he gains the standard set of superhero powers (flight, super strength, and invulnerability) and several others.
		Captain Atom has an energy absorption power that's second to none in the DCU, he is able to absorb just about any form of energy and store it in his person; however, if he absorbs too much at any given time he will more-or-less skip into the near future.
	www.internationalhero.co.uk /c/capatom2.htm (1141 words)

	Parasite (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Parasite made a number of reappearances before the Crisis, and was one of the main characters in the second Marvel/DC crossover between Spider-Man and Superman (Marvel Treasury Edition #28).
		The Parasite discovered Superman's true identity a couple of times, but on each occurrence, Superman managed to harm Rudy enough to damage his memory (having him suck the "power" out of some kryptonite, having Rudy doused by a shower system while the Parasite possessed Livewire's electrical powers, etc.) so that he forgets the knowledge.
		Despite these abilities, the Parasite became depressed due to the fact that he could no longer embrace his wife and children.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Parasite_(comics) (1767 words)

	COMICON.com: WILL PFEIFER ON DIALING FOR H.E.R.O.S
		The first story arc very intentionally includes plenty of archetypal super-hero elements - the phone booth, saving the innocent, flying, super-strength and even a cameo from Superman - to make the point that this is a story about heroes, heroic deeds and powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men.
		Using his wits and intelligence, he was able to decipher the letters and dialed the word "Hero." The teen was transformed into Giant Boy and with the transformation came an immediate knowledge about his powers and abilities.
		Although the coveted H-Dial, a device that by simply dialing "H-E-R-O" allows one to be transformed into a magical hero, has been around for over thirty years, the way Pfeifer presents it in this series is going to be unlike any incarnation of the dial before.
	www.comicon.com /cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=36&t=000055 (1767 words)

	COMICON.com: GIANT SIZE MANDINGO # 2 INCREDIBLES Lives Up To The Hype!
		I don't want to harp on this too too much, but whenever there is something involving heroism and super-powers that doesn't fit our particular definition of "superhero", I always see someone bring up how it is a repackaged superhero, as if everyone in the world bases their definition on Superman and the like.
		1) The film in question must have as it source material a work in which the main character or characters are considered to be in some way “super,” whether they possess powers as part of their own physical abilities or not.
		The Spider-Man movies and the first Superman films were winners because they took the time to let you get to know their heroes and that's very important for engendering viewer interest.
	www.comicon.com /cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=36&t=003110 (1665 words)

	Captain Marvel: The Power of SHAZAM!
		Captain Marvel is an unusual member of the metahuman community in that he appears to have no real physical weaknesses while having the major suite of superhuman abilities (superstrength, invulnerability, flight, superspeed) at 70% to 95% of the level of other major powers on Earth.
		It is rare to see Captain Marvel utilizing superspeed as the incredible weapon it could be coupled with superstrength and invulnerability, so it is assumed that he is hesitant to cut loose with the destructive force that these three powers would give him.
		Superman and Captain Marvel have battled several times, inconclusively.
	www.starnet-database.com /dbase_deo/profiles/captains_marvel/powerofshazam.html (1361 words)

	Heat vision - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Heat vision, while one of Superman's most powerful abilities, is usually considered the one which drains him of solar energy faster than his other powers.
		Heat vision is one of Superman's abilities, in which he directs intense radiation from his eyes.
		His heat vision is often tied into his emotions, seeimgly causing his eyes to glow when angered; whether this is a conscious decision on his part to intimidate people or an involuntary coincidence is unknown.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Heat_vision (391 words)

	Timothy McSweeney's Worldwide Fondness: Fake Memo About Superman's Vision
		This would suggest an array of superhuman abilities related to strength, speed, and physical resilience.
		Action Comics #318: Here, Superman has the power of "Super Vision." This term confused me when I first saw it, because it would seem to describe any and all of the various Visions.
		It has come to my attention that Superman's powers, specifically the Vision powers, have been proliferating beyond what our readers are willing to swallow, even within the rich fictional tapestry that is the DC universe.
	www.mcsweeneys.net /1999/09/24superman.html (636 words)

	Non (villain) -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
		Non appears to die in the (Click link for more info and facts about Fortress of Solitude) Fortress of Solitude at the end of the film, after (A person with great powers and abilities) Superman tricks the trio and removes their powers.
		Non is unable to speak throughout the (Photographic material consisting of a base of celluloid covered with a photographic emulsion; used to make negatives or transparencies) film, though he makes occassionally whines and moans.
		There is no indication that Non exists in any other Superman material, although later groupings of Phantom Zone villains have included strongmen who may have been based, in part, on Non.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/N/No/Non_(villain).htm (636 words)

	Count Nefaria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Nefaria possesses vast superhuman abilities; his exact powers are nearly identical to Superman 's except that he lacks X-ray vision and other purely sensory abilities.
		He is, however, vulnerable to weapons that use the type of ionic energy that gave him his powers; this same kind of energy also empowered Wonder Man and Atlas.
		This entails that he possesses vast superhuman strength; the upward limit is unknown, but is said to far surpass The "Class 100" Level, easily exceding 100 tons.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Count_Nefaria (636 words)

	The Reboot
		Byrne, Wolfman, Helfer, and the powers at DC agreed that in the new continuity Superman would indeed be the sole survivor of Krypton.
		Byrne had considered not giving Superman the power of heat vision, but changed his mind, saying, "well, it's a manifestation of all the solar radiation that he's absorbed, and I gave it a different visual." His heat vision will now manifest itself as a red glow within his eyes.
		John Byrne says about this same phone conversation with Wolfman, "He mentioned that DC was going to do a 'fix' on Superman and I instantly broke out in a cold sweat.
	theages.superman.ws /History/end.php (3294 words)

	Kirk Alyn -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
		He is best known for being the first actor to play (A person with great powers and abilities) Superman on screen, in the 1948 Superman film (A serialized set of programs) serial and its 1950 sequel Atom Man Vs. Superman.
		Kirk Alyn (October 8, 1910- March 14, 1999) was an (A native or inhabitant of the United States) American actor.
		Kirk Alyn -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/k/ki/kirk_alyn.htm (81 words)

	DC Message Board Archives - Superman from the 30s to the 50s - Page 1
		Danner's parents advised him to keep his abilities hidden from ordinary people, a direct forerunner of Superman and his parents -- I remember his father giving him a Pa Kent-like speech, about keeping the powers secret till one day he can use them for "good".
		But unlike Hugo Danner, Superman found an outlet for his powers, whereas Hugo's lack of any release for his powers, caused him to die in despair.
		As I said in my post, Hugo Danner is Superman without the costume and the outer-space origin.
	superman.ws /dcmb/30sTo50s (5883 words)

	Captain Marvel: The Power of SHAZAM!
		Captain Marvel is an unusual member of the metahuman community in that he appears to have no real physical weaknesses while having the major suite of superhuman abilities (superstrength, invulnerability, flight, superspeed) at 70% to 95% of the level of other major powers on Earth.
		Captain Marvel's powers were christened to battle the Seven Deadly Enemies of Man: Pride, Envy, Greed, Hatred, Selfishness, Laziness and Injustice and as such is a powerful champion capable of defending Mankind against forces who would prey upon the weak.
		It is rare to see Captain Marvel utilizing superspeed as the incredible weapon it could be coupled with superstrength and invulnerability, so it is assumed that he is hesitant to cut loose with the destructive force that these three powers would give him.
	www.starnet-database.com /dbase_deo/profiles/captains_marvel/powerofshazam.html (1361 words)

	Superman
		Superman's creator, Joe Shuster, came up with the idea of a "strange visitor from another planet with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men" with his buddy, Jerry Siegel, when the pair were only seventeen years old.
		The mighty "man of steel" hides his extraordinary strength, speed, and superhuman powers under the bland, self-effacing guise of the weak and clumsy Clark Kent.
		Shuster, the Toronto-born cartoonist, was living in Cleveland at the time, but most of his family (including cousin Frank, whose own fame would come as half of Canada's "Wayne and Shuster" comedy team) lived north of the border.
	www.histori.ca /minutes/minute.do?id=10206 (259 words)

	Comic book: Encyclopedia topic
		Superman (Superman: A person with great powers and abilities) (United States (United States: North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776) - DC comics)
		Spike and Suzy (Spike and Suzy: spike and suzy or bob & bobette (both in the united kingdom) or willy and wanda...
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /reference/comic_book (1440 words)

	KMC Forums - Dracula vs Batman
		Dracula has the mental abilities to control victims he has bitten, temporarily mesmerize any human with his gaze, command mice, rats, bats, and wolves, and mystically summon thunderstorms.
		Batman threw superman 20 feet onto a table, then superman came back and pushed him into a wall and the fight was over, batman slide down the wall slumped over in the corner, lookin' like a damn crack addict.)
		In addition, his powers have been, on occasion, greatly amplified or some of his weaknesses have been circumvented through magical sources, such as by the spells cast via the Darkholders.
	www.killermovies.com /forums/f77/t358218.html (1023 words)

	The Man of Steel: Who is Superman really?
		Also in 2004, we see a movie called Van Helsing about a man with special [occultic] abilities who enlists the help of other people with fantastic powers to take down all of the classic horror monsters such as Dracula, the Mummy, and the Werewolf, using "magical" gifts to help save the world.
		He is the image of a future "man of peace," a man that will arise to save us all from impending doom, and will appear to do so successfully, in the guise of a friend to those who accept him.
		Superman is the man Satan wants you to be ready to accept when the world goes into the state of planned crisis he's pre-orchestrated so that we'll all need a Saviour.
	www.rense.com /general51/manofsteel.htm (6612 words)

	Vixen
		Vixen remained with the Suicide Squad after the case that brought theme together because she was plagued with guild over some the questionable things she had done when the Tantu Totem released her "animal side," a hidden avenging aspect of the Totem's powers.
		Vixen soon established herself as heroine, aiding the League in battling the Cadre and in rescuing elder League members Superman, Wonder Woman, and the Flash.
		She usually calls these abilities verbally, asking her animal brethren to lend her their powers.
	galileo.spaceports.com /~xsufiru/databank/Vixen (1080 words)

	Siskoid's Collection - Action Comics (6)
		DRAWBACKS : Secret Identity; Fatal Vulnerability: kryptonite, range of 2 APs; Loss Vulnerability: magic, range of 0 APs; Loss Vulnerability: lack of yellow sun radiation, range of 0 APs (Note: all of Superman's Loss Vulnerabilities affect all of his Attributes and Powers)
		NOTES : Though the precise issue where Superman's abilities move away from Byrne's theories about them (see Previous version) is difficult to pin down, this issue marks the first Action Comics where his Heat Vision is a visible beam.
		All characters and concepts TM DC Comics; DC Heroes TM Mayfair Games Inc. Comments, corrections or criticism?
	www.siskoid.com /DCHeroes/ActionComics06.html (1080 words)

	Amazo - Supermanica
		In his quest to collect the oldest living animals, Amazo acquires the powers and abilities of Aquaman, The Flash, Green Lantern, the Martian Manhunter and Wonder Woman of the Justice League of America.
		Amazo has the ability to mimic the superpowers and other abilities of anyone within a certain range.
		Android created by Professor Ivo to assist him in collecting the oldest living animals on Earth in an attempt to distill from their essences an elixir that would grant Ivo immortality.
	supermanica.info /wiki/index.php/Amazo (205 words)

	Krypton (planet): Encyclopedia topic
		The race of Krypton was believed to be the progenitor of the alien world of Daxam, a planet whose inhabitants also had powers and abilities similar to Superman's when they were exposed to the radiation of a yellow sun.
		Many of these beasts lived in a wild area of the planet called the "Scarlet Jungle." Such landmarks as a "Gold Volcano" and the "Jewel Mountains" were a few sources of the various forms of Kryptonite (Kryptonite: kryptonite is a fictional element from the superman comic book series....
		Krypton is a fiction (fiction: A literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact) al planet (planet: Any of the celestial bodies (other than comets or satellites) that revolve around the sun in the solar system).
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /reference/krypton_planet (2039 words)

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