Superman is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster in 1938.
As a cultural icon, Superman represents:
1. The ideal of truth, justice and the American way
2. The first and most recognizable superhero in popular culture
3. A metaphor for immigrant experience (as "Kal-El" from Krypton)
4. In daily usage, refers to someone with extraordinary abilities or strength