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'''Superman''' is a fictional comic book character owned by [[DC Comics]]. The character and the graphic novels in which he appears are frequently referenced on ''[[Heroes]]''.

==About==
Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1932. The character first appeared in ''Action Comics'', Issue #1 on June 30, 1938. Superman has a multitude of abilities, including [[enhanced strength|superhuman strength]], [[super speed]], [[impenetrable skin|super durability]], [[regeneration]], and [[flight]]. His alter ego is Clark Kent, the mild mannered reporter who works for ''The Daily Planet''. Superman's greatest weakness is Kryptonite, the radioactive green material from his home planet.

==References==
===[[Graphic Novel:The Crane]]===
[[Hiro]] keeps a figurine and a poster of [[wikipedia:Superman|Superman]] in [[Hiro's apartment|his apartment]] in [[Tokyo, Japan]]. While there, he rips up his copy of ''[[wikipedia:Action Comics|Action Comics]]'', Issue #1, when Superman, the first major comic book superhero, debuted his [[powers]] of [[super strength]], [[impenetrable skin|invulnerability]], and [[super speed]].

===[[Graphic Novel:Snapshots]]===
After escaping prison, [[D.L. Hawkins]] looks out from above the [[Nevada State Penitentiary]], reminiscent of a pose used frequently in the ''[[wikipedia:Batman|Batman]]'' comics, notably on the cover of #608 by [[Jeph Loeb]] and [[Jim Lee]].

===[[Hiros]]===
[[Hiro]] sees [[Nathan]] [[flight|fly]] outside the [[Fly By Night Diner]]. Referencing Superman, he says, "Up, up, and away!"

===[[Better Halves]]===
When [[Micah]] asks [[D.L.]] how he escaped from [[Nevada State Penitentiary|prison]], D.L. tells his son he has a [[secret]], "just like Superman".

===[[Six Months Ago]]===
Before [[Gabriel Gray]] became [[Sylar]], his appearance resembled Clark Kent. Additionally, [[Gray and Sons|Gray & Sons]] has a collection of crystals similar to the structures seen in ''Superman'' comics.

===[[Unexpected]]===
[[Dale]] compares her hearing to that of Superman.

===[[Graphic Novel:The Path of the Righteous]]===
[[Hana]] [[EDT|watches communications]] while standing above [[Las Vegas]], reminiscent of a pose used frequently in the ''[[wikipedia:Batman|Batman]]'' comics, notably on the cover of #608 by [[Jeph Loeb]] and [[Jim Lee]].

===[[The Hard Part]]===
When [[Sylar]] prepares to meet [[Virginia Gray|his mother]], he wears his glasses and visits her as a normal watchmaker, looking very much like Clark Kent. This refers to Clark Kent wearing and being a normal reporter. When Clark Kent takes off his glasses and reveals his costume, he becomes Superman. When Gabriel Gray takes off his glasses and reveals his true identity, he becomes Sylar.

===[[How to Stop an Exploding Man]]===
[[Ando]] tells [[Hiro]] that his whole life he talked about his favorite stories of [[hero]]es he wanted to be, Superman being one of them.

=== [[Graphic Novel:Heroism is Found in the Heart, Part 1]] ===
[[Ando]] compares himself to Clark Kent by saying that they both have public personas and are [[hero]]es.

===[[Truth and Consequences|Truth & Consequences]]===
[[Micah]] explains to [[Damon]] and [[Monica]] why [[St. Joan]] wears a disguise. When she understands, Monica exclaims, "That's why Clark Kent wears those glasses!"

===[[Graphic Novel:The Man with Too Much Brains]]===
During a talent show at [[Matt Neuenberg's high school]], a person from the audience calls Matt "[[wikipedia:Brainiac (comics)|Brainiac]]", a villain of Superman who has artificial [[enhanced memory|intelligence]] of advanced alien origin.

===[[Graphic Novel:Sum Quod Sum, Part 1]]===
When [[Elle]] boards the tube in [[London]], a man in the subway wears a Superman outfit under his clothes.

==[[Heroes Evolutions]]==
* In a [[Hiro's blog|blog]] [http://blog.nbc.com/hiro_blog/2006/10/riding_in_style.php entry], [[Hiro]] says that [[Nathan Petrelli]] "is Clark Kent without the glasses. Instead of a cape, he wears pajamas when he [[flight|flies]]. Very cool." Hiro then signs his post, "Up, up and away".
* In [http://blog.nbc.com/hiro_blog/2007/05/who_am_i.php Hiro's Blog 1784.0] [[Hiro]] says, "To fly like [[wikipedia:Superman|Superman]], to heal like Wolverine, to be strong like [[the Hulk]]. Who would have thought all my dreams would come true."

== Memorable Quotes ==
"''[[Flight|Up]], up and away!''"

: - [[Hiro]] (to Nathan) (''[[Hiros]]'')


"''Your whole life you talked about your favorite stories... ''[[Star Wars]]'', ''[[Star Trek]]'', Superman, [[Kensei]]... All the [[hero]]es you wanted to be.''"
: - [[Ando]] (to [[Hiro]]) (''[[How to Stop an Exploding Man]]'')

==Notes==
{{sectstub|needs=[[:Category:Graphic Novel Crew|graphic novel crew]] who have worked on ''Superman'' comics}}
* [[Sam]] and [[Sam's Comics]] are named after [[Wikipedia:Sam Loeb|Sam Loeb]], [[Jeph Loeb]]'s son, and the writer of ''Superman/[[Batman]]'', Issue #26, ''The Boys Are Back in Town''.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Image:Superman and Spider-man in Hiro's apartment.JPG|Superman paraphernalia can be found in [[Hiro's apartment]].
Image:Action Comics Number 1.JPG|[[Hiro]] has a copy of ''Action Comics'', Issue #1.
Image:Action Comics Front Cover.JPG|Superman's debut is found in ''Action Comics'', Issue #1.
Image:Hiro's Action Comics crane.JPG|Hiro destroys the valuable comic book in [[family|honor]] of his grandfather.
Image:Flybynight.jpg|Hiro thinks [[Nathan]] [[flight|flies]] like Superman.
Image:Gabriel Gray.jpg|[[Gabriel Gray]] resembles Clark Kent.
Image:Gray and sons crystal.jpg|A crystal at [[Gray & Sons]] is similar to the structures seen in ''Superman'' comics.
Image:Unidentified superman.jpg|Superman lurks in a [[London]] subway.
</gallery>

{{reference}}
[[Category:Galleries]]

Revision as of 19:23, 1 December 2008

Superman

Hiro tears a copy of Action Comics, Issue #1.
First reference: The Crane
"Superman" on Wikipedia

Superman is a fictional comic book character owned by DC Comics. The character and the graphic novels in which he appears are frequently referenced on Heroes.

About

Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1932. The character first appeared in Action Comics, Issue #1 on June 30, 1938. Superman has a multitude of abilities, including superhuman strength, super speed, super durability, regeneration, and flight. His alter ego is Clark Kent, the mild mannered reporter who works for The Daily Planet. Superman's greatest weakness is Kryptonite, the radioactive green material from his home planet.

References

Graphic Novel:The Crane

Hiro keeps a figurine and a poster of Superman in his apartment in Tokyo, Japan. While there, he rips up his copy of Action Comics, Issue #1, when Superman, the first major comic book superhero, debuted his powers of super strength, invulnerability, and super speed.

Graphic Novel:Snapshots

After escaping prison, D.L. Hawkins looks out from above the Nevada State Penitentiary, reminiscent of a pose used frequently in the Batman comics, notably on the cover of #608 by Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee.

Hiros

Hiro sees Nathan fly outside the Fly By Night Diner. Referencing Superman, he says, "Up, up, and away!"

Better Halves

When Micah asks D.L. how he escaped from prison, D.L. tells his son he has a secret, "just like Superman".

Six Months Ago

Before Gabriel Gray became Sylar, his appearance resembled Clark Kent. Additionally, Gray & Sons has a collection of crystals similar to the structures seen in Superman comics.

Unexpected

Dale compares her hearing to that of Superman.

Graphic Novel:The Path of the Righteous

Hana watches communications while standing above Las Vegas, reminiscent of a pose used frequently in the Batman comics, notably on the cover of #608 by Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee.

The Hard Part

When Sylar prepares to meet his mother, he wears his glasses and visits her as a normal watchmaker, looking very much like Clark Kent. This refers to Clark Kent wearing and being a normal reporter. When Clark Kent takes off his glasses and reveals his costume, he becomes Superman. When Gabriel Gray takes off his glasses and reveals his true identity, he becomes Sylar.

How to Stop an Exploding Man

Ando tells Hiro that his whole life he talked about his favorite stories of heroes he wanted to be, Superman being one of them.

Graphic Novel:Heroism is Found in the Heart, Part 1

Ando compares himself to Clark Kent by saying that they both have public personas and are heroes.

Truth & Consequences

Micah explains to Damon and Monica why St. Joan wears a disguise. When she understands, Monica exclaims, "That's why Clark Kent wears those glasses!"

Graphic Novel:The Man with Too Much Brains

During a talent show at Matt Neuenberg's high school, a person from the audience calls Matt "Brainiac", a villain of Superman who has artificial intelligence of advanced alien origin.

Graphic Novel:Sum Quod Sum, Part 1

When Elle boards the tube in London, a man in the subway wears a Superman outfit under his clothes.

Heroes Evolutions

Memorable Quotes

"Up, up and away!"

- Hiro (to Nathan) (Hiros)


"Your whole life you talked about your favorite stories... Star Wars, Star Trek, Superman, Kensei... All the heroes you wanted to be."

- Ando (to Hiro) (How to Stop an Exploding Man)

Notes

This section is a stub. You can help by expanding it. In particular, this section needs graphic novel crew who have worked on Superman comics.

Gallery

  • Superman paraphernalia can be found in Hiro's apartment.
    Superman paraphernalia can be found in Hiro's apartment.
  • Hiro has a copy of Action Comics, Issue #1.
    Hiro has a copy of Action Comics, Issue #1.
  • Superman's debut is found in Action Comics, Issue #1.
    Superman's debut is found in Action Comics, Issue #1.
  • Hiro destroys the valuable comic book in honor of his grandfather.
    Hiro destroys the valuable comic book in honor of his grandfather.
  • Hiro thinks Nathan flies like Superman.
    Hiro thinks Nathan flies like Superman.
  • Gabriel Gray resembles Clark Kent.
    Gabriel Gray resembles Clark Kent.
  • A crystal at Gray & Sons is similar to the structures seen in Superman comics.
    A crystal at Gray & Sons is similar to the structures seen in Superman comics.
  • Superman lurks in a London subway.
    Superman lurks in a London subway.


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