And He's Back!

As the world continues to be awed by the OG superhero in yet another movie, here's a look at how Superman has flown since his debut

- Daksh Kapila

It's a bird... It's a plane... It's Superman. It's a universal truth that the hero with the red cape—aka Superman—has evolved from being just another superhero to a cultural icon who embodies hope, courage, and the idea that goodness lies within everyone. From the golden age of hand-drawn comics to the cinematic spectacles that special effects bring to the big screen, each era has viewed Superman in a different light. As the latest version of the hero takes over the global box office, here's a quick look at how the beloved character has evolved over the years.

new magazine dedicated to the caped crusader, and the world got Superman #1. By issue #7, he was already hailed as the "World's Greatest Adventure Strip Character."

As the decades passed, the series evolved, introducing new villains, issues, a love interest, and more. While The Adventures of Superman ran from 1987 to 2006, the 1990s saw the release of Superman: The Man of Steel and Superman: The Man of Tomorrow, each exploring different facets of his life. Team-up series like Superman/Batman delved into camaraderie and conflict with Gotham's Dark Knight while