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  Superman Biography (Cartoon Character) — Infoplease.com
Superman came to Earth as a baby from the planet Krypton; on Earth he had super strength, X-ray vision and could fly.
Superman was played in the movies most famously by actor Christopher Reeve, and in the popular 1950's television series
Theories of the Universe: Supersymmetry, Superpartners, and Superman - Theories of the Universe Supersymmetry, Superpartners, and Superman Theories of the Universe...
www.infoplease.com /biography/var/superman.html   (352 words)

  
 JSA Members: Superman
Superman was born Kal-L, son of Jor-L and Lara, on the planet Krypton shortly before Earth's World War I. Krypton was a dying planet, racked by a series of seismic upheavals that spelled the ultimate doom of the planet.
After a brief stint as a world conqueror, Superman was cured of the effects of Koehaha and, with a new generation of younger super-heroes, he and the JSA defeated the Ultra-Humanite.
Superman could be poisoned and ultimately slain by exposure to Kryptonite, a radioactive derivative of the planet Krypton's explosion.
my.execpc.com /~icicle/SUPERMAN.html   (2981 words)

  
 The Unofficial Superman Biography
Superman is the last son of the dead planet Krypton, rocketed away as an infant by his father who believed that the planet was about to explode.
As Superman he became the focus for the superhuman activity on Earth, his appearance prompted J'onn J'onzz to go public and many other superhumans to use their abilities for the greater good.
Superman was able to regain his superpowers with the help of the New Gods however not everything was the same as it had been.
www.dcuguide.com /who.php?name=Superman   (2080 words)

  
 Superman Biography, History of
Superman is an idealist, devoted to promoting "truth, justice, and the American way," and has proved over and over that he is a true hero, capable of whatever bravery and self-sacrifice is necessary to right a wrong or save a life.
Superman's irradiated cells generate a force field that extends for a fraction of an inch around his body, rendering any material within the field nearly indestructible, such as his skin tight costume.
Superman is vulnerable to the radiation of Kryptonite, a substance from his native planet.
www.superherostuff.com /Biographies/SupermanBio.html   (809 words)

  
 Superman: Biography/Profile
Superman reluctantly found that the only way to stop the three and to spare the lives of billions of people was for him to kill them.
Superman began masquerading as Gangbuster II for a time until this was exposed by Dubbliex.
All the time Superman was driven by his nightmares to make the world a crime free utopia, but at the same time he began to loose the humanity that had always held his actions in check.
captain.custard.org /geo_old/jfiles/superman_profile.html   (7709 words)

  
 Biography (Christopher Reeve Homepage)
Reeve said, "What makes Superman a hero is not that he has power, but that he has the wisdom and the maturity to use the power wisely." Reeve told Gene Siskel: "The key word for me on him (Superman) is 'inspiration.' He is a leader by inspiration.
I wasn't Superman before and I don't plan to be Superman after." He was a very hot young star at that point and was offered the lead in several major films including American Gigolo and Body Heat.
Asbury Park Press, Superman to You, a Son to Her - June 25, 2006.
www.chrisreevehomepage.com /biography.html   (5532 words)

  
 Superman
After Hitler came to power in Germany in 1933 and proceeded to distort Nietzsche's concept of Superman, Siegel and Shuster decided to rethink their own concept of Superman's character.
Possessing superhuman powers, Superman leaped tall buildings in a single bound and bullets bounced off his chest as he lifted automobiles and ripped steel doors from their hinges.
Superman obeys the Talmudic injunction to do good for its own sake and heal the world where he can.
www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org /jsource/biography/superman.html   (626 words)

  
 John Ottman: Biography
John was disappointed that he wouldn't get to write a sequel to his X2 score, and the looming task of the editing and scoring Superman haunted him.
The moment the baton was set down for Fan 4, John was on a plane to Australia, where he was already a few weeks behind editing Superman Returns.
As soon as John finished up Superman Returns, he was asked to edit and score a Hitachi commercial for famed director Jean Paul Goude.
www.johnottman.com /biography   (2824 words)

  
 John Ottman: Biography
John was disappointed that he wouldn't get to write a sequel to his X2 score, and the looming task of the editing and scoring Superman haunted him.
The moment the baton was set down for Fan 4, John was on a plane to Australia, where he was already a few weeks behind editing Superman Returns.
As soon as John finished up Superman Returns, he was asked to edit and score a Hitachi commercial for famed director Jean Paul Goude.
ottman.filmmusic.com /biography   (2824 words)

  
 A&E's BIOGRAPHY -- COMMENTS
She was not too keen on the upcoming biography, worrying that it would be less than fair to George.
I have read two biographies on George, and was glad to see 3/4 of this program focused on the more positive aspects of his life and career.
Superman was not intended to be a character just for kids until Robert Maxwell lost control of the television series in 1953.
www.jimnolt.com /biography.htm   (10234 words)

  
 Superman : Famous : Biography : Information
Superman also continued in serving with the revived Justice Society as a member; he was revealed to have been a founding member of the group in the team's origin story in DC Special #29.
Superman wasn't seen again until the miniseries The Kingdom in 1999, where it was revealed that he had found a means of exiting his dimension, but chose not to at that time.
Superman's daily martyrdom is reflected tellingly in print during his reappearance in the 1996 miniseries Kingdom Come, where he is pictured as a bearded carpenter with a long beam of wood across his back, mirroring a Christ-like image of a man who gave himself for a world that, in that storyline, did not love him.
famous.y2u.co.uk /F_Superman.htm   (12860 words)

  
 The Golden Age of DC Comics - Links
This Is A Tale Of Solomon Grundy - illustrated recap of the origin of the G.L. foe.
Superman: The Neverending Battle - PJ Farmerisation of Supes' career; controversial but some excellant history.
Superman Biography - Drakesix's history of the character.
blaklion.best.vwh.net /dc_links.html   (2247 words)

  
 The Big Red S: A Superman Site
DC starting making Supermans cover appearances regular from issue #19 and on, after they were told people were looking for the comic with Superman in it.
DC also made Superman related money from copyright infringement lawsuits against other companies, the most famous of these was their out of court settlement with Fawcett Comics.
Superman, the S-shield and all related elements are TM and © of DC Comics, Joanne Siegel and Laura Siegel Larson.
www.greatkrypton.com /superman/creators.php   (2654 words)

  
 The Biography Channel - Margot Kidder Biography
Best known as feisty journo Lois Lane in Superman, when her career nose-dived, so did her mental health.
Unimpressed by the industry, she moved back to Canada to learn the art of directing, but returned with great success in Brian De Palma’s 'Sisters', in 1972.
Kidder shot to international fame with her portrayal of Lois Lane in the smash hit 'Superman' films, opposite Christopher Reeve.
www.thebiographychannel.co.uk /biography_story/384:555/1/Margot_Kidder.htm   (326 words)

  
 UGO's World of Superman - Superman Comics - Superman: Secret Identity - SUPERMAN.UGO.COM
Put another way, it's cooler to actually have super-powers in a world that reads Superman comics and goes to Superman movies and universally indulges Superman fantasies than it is to do so in a world in which nobody every conceived of Superman, but there he is, flying by, in the Kryptonian flesh.
Superman (TM), ® & © is a registered trademark of Warner Brothers and DC Comics.
UGO's World of Superman is an unofficial fansite designed for devotees of Superman and is not affiliated with or licensed by Warner Brothers or DC Comics.
superman.ugo.com /comics/superman_secretidentity   (1214 words)

  
 BIOGRAPHY
Grant Morrison has worked in the comics industry for 26 years and is regarded as one of the most imaginative storytellers in the business.
He has been recognised as one of the top writers in the industry for more than 15 years and is spear-heading 2 major projects being released by DC Comics in 2005, ‘The 12 Labors of Superman’ and the 30 part mega-series, ‘Seven Soldiers’.
He is also currently under contract with DC as a Consultant with the specific remit of re-vamping old characters and recreating them as usable franchises for other writers.
www.grant-morrison.com /biography.htm   (697 words)

  
 Kate Bosworth Biography
After going through many screen tests and competing with other actresses for the role, she was cast as reporter Lois Lane in the highly anticipated adaptation to the Superman comics, Superman Returns.
She starred along with her Beyond The Sea co-star Kevin Spacey, as well as newcomer Brandon Routh as Superman.
A sequel to Superman Returns is planned for a release in the summer of 2009.
kate-bosworth.topwomen.org /Biography.htm   (760 words)

  
 Super Links!   (Site not responding. Last check: )
A must-see site with complete in-depth explanation of and illustrations by every artist who worked on Superman and Superboy from the 1930s to 1970.
If you are a Superman writer or artist, or are somehow otherwise involved with the telling of Superman stories, and have a website; or if you know of a creator's website, please contact us so that we can add it to this list!
rec.arts.sf.superman - The main superman newsgroup is still new and is not yet carried by all ISPs.
theages.superman.ws /links.php   (344 words)

  
 smallville.seetvchannel.com
Youve got the waving red cape, Superman, and the bald head, Lex Luthor.
I feel like all I have to do for this review is to write "Kara enter a beauty contest" and it just speaks for itself.
Filed under: OpEd, Smallville, Episode Reviews(S07E02) Its kissin cousins (okay, not literally) on Smallville, and I think I can safely speak for most males in the audience when I say, "I wish I had a cousin that looked like that." So between Chloe, Lois, Lana, and now Kara, Clark has four women p...
smallville.seetvchannel.com   (418 words)

  
 Mrs. Lynne Cheney
Vice President Dick Cheney's Labrador retrievers Jackson, left, and Dave, right, prepare for Halloween, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, as they sit for a photograph at the Vice President's Residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. Jackson is dressed as Darth Vader, Dave is dressed as Superman.
Lynne Cheney, wife of Vice President Dick Cheney, has loved history for as long as she can remember, and she has spent much of her professional life writing and speaking about the importance of knowing history and teaching it well.
Take a tour of the Vice President's Residence at Number One Observatory Circle with Mrs.
www.whitehouse.gov /mrscheney   (721 words)

  
 THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE
You are welcome to join Dave Schutz's Superman message board.
The book is available at Amazon for $49.95, but until November 1, visitors to my website can order autographed copies for $45, and that includes shipping (US and Canada only).
BTW, on December 2, the Wilmette Theater in Wilmette, IL (north of Chicago) is planning to show Superman: The Movie (1978) starring Christopher Reeve.
www.jimnolt.com   (1257 words)

  
 Wendy Shepherd Biography
Two other friends in the film business are James Paul and Cory Hudson who produced a documentary about the world's only known deafblind triplets.
Along the way I also have the pleasure of helping my friend, Sean Patrick Flanery, with his own Official site and film site for his own feature film, Sunshine Superman.
I love to hear and read stories about people and their success.
www.wendyshepherd.com /biography.php   (944 words)

  
 Dana Delany Biography News Movie Picture
Dana Delany Biography :: Dana Delany movie :: Dana Delany Picture :: Dana Delany News
Secondly, the voice of Lois Lane in The Superman animated series.
Dana Delany's husband Bruce Paltrowdied while his wife was having dinner with friends.
www.famous-people-search.com /dana_delany   (366 words)

  
 Fred Ray Biography Superman Comic Books   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Batman Forever: The Arcade Game - Superman: Man of Steel - Pecs pics: The Man of Steel gets new...
also borrows liberally from the old Superman cartoons from...
Superman, Spiderman, Batman, Harry Potter, Scooby-Doo and Power Ranger playsuits available here!
www.hobbies-101.info /superman1/Fred-Ray-Biography-Superman-Comic-Books.html   (335 words)

  
 söhne des reeve christopher reeve superman biography biographie
Unser Ziel ist die Bewahrung aller Erinnerungen an den Mann, der Superman zu dem gemacht hat, was er heute ist.
He heard them singing the melody of Superman and then everything became dark around Mr.Robin.
Dann bete in den Comments des Guestbooks fünfmal zu Christopher Reeve und nenne uns das Element, welches die Kräfte Supermans schwinden lässt.
www.geocities.com /adithesadi   (475 words)

  
 Scott Shaw! - Biography
With Roy Thomas, he co-created the funny animal superhero series, CAPTAIN CARROT AND HIS AMAZING ZOO CREW!
Recent comic book projects include SUPERMAN and BATMAN: WORLD’S FUNNEST (DC) and the autobiographical anthology STREETWISE (Two Morrows).
Scott is currently, writing and drawing stories for SIMPSONS COMICS (Bongo), BART SIMPSON COMICS, RADIOACTIVE MAN and BART SIMPSON’S TREEHOUSE OF HORROR (Bongo) and SPARK GENERATORS (Slave Labor).
www.shawcartoons.com /staticpages/index.php?page=bio   (696 words)

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