Uncovering the Lesser-Known Facts of #Superman: #ManofSteel
Here are some lesser-known facts about Superman:
He was created by two teenagers: Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, two teenagers from Cleveland, Ohio in the 1930s.
His original costume was much different: In the first Superman comic book, he wore a blue and red outfit with no cape. It wasn't until later that the iconic cape and yellow "S" emblem were added.
He can shoot mini-supermen from his fingertips: In a comic book storyline from the 1960s, Superman gained the ability to shoot tiny, miniature versions of himself from his fingertips.
He can change his appearance: In some comic book storylines, Superman has the ability to shape-shift and change his appearance. He's even taken on the identity of a human named Gangbuster for a period of time.
He was almost named something else: Before settling on the name "Superman," the character was almost called "Supermane," "Superlad," and "The Man of Steel."
He once became a Communist: In a controversial storyline from the 1940s, Superman became a Communist and renounced his American citizenship.
He can breathe in space: Superman doesn't need to breathe oxygen to survive, which means he can survive in the vacuum of space without any special equipment.
He can move faster than light: Superman is known for his incredible speed, and in some comic book storylines, he's been shown moving faster than the speed of light.
These are just a few of the many interesting and lesser-known facts about Superman. Despite being one of the most iconic superheroes of all time, there's always something new to learn about the Man of Steel.
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