When did Superman first appear in Action Comics?
Superman first appeared in Action Comics number one, published on the 18th of April 1938. The issue was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster and was a major commercial success.
Questions about Superman
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who created Superman and where did they meet?
Superman was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, who met in 1932 while attending Glenville High School in Cleveland. Siegel aspired to become a writer and Shuster aspired to become an illustrator.
What happened to the Superman copyright after Action Comics number one was published?
In a contract dated the 1st of March 1938, Siegel and Shuster signed over the copyright to Superman to Detective Comics, Inc. for no additional payment; the $130 DC paid covered their first story, not the character. Under current US copyright law, the 1938 version of Superman is scheduled to enter the public domain on the 1st of January 2034.
What was the best-selling single issue of a Superman comic book?
Superman number 75, published in November 1992, sold over 23 million copies, making it the best-selling issue of a comic book of all time. The sales spike was driven by a media sensation surrounding the death of Superman in that issue.
How much did the 1948 Superman radio show The Adventures of Superman produce in total?
The Adventures of Superman radio show ran from 1940 to 1951 and produced 2,088 episodes in total. Bud Collyer voiced Superman through most of the run, and episodes were initially 15 minutes long before being extended to 30 minutes after 1949.
What was the budget for the 1978 Superman film starring Christopher Reeve?
The 1978 Superman film starring Christopher Reeve was made on a budget of $55 million and ran 143 minutes. Adjusted for inflation, it remains the most successful Superman feature film at the box office, and its soundtrack by John Williams was nominated for an Academy Award.