The great Superman, what an iconic character he is. What a shame he does not receive the respect he is due in comics. Without Superman, most of what we know today as the world of comic books would not exist. Yes, there was Batman and Captain America, but did they really capture the imagination of children in the way Superman could? Superman was the all-powerful father figure who was invulnerable to what mere mortals could throw at him. This is what made him such a special and unique character. However, it was also his undoing. No child could grow up to be Superman and such realizations lead them to more traditional and somewhat realistic heroes. This is neither a good thing nor a bad thing. It’s just the way it is as far as superheroes go. But, it you have any preconceptions of who Superman is, I strongly recommend checking out the current appearances of the character in DC Comics. You may discover a new look to Superman you previously were unaware of.