Superman Secrets: 10 Things You Maybe Didn't Know  <i>by Alan
Kistler</i> <p>Superman is one of the most famous characters in
fiction and has been in continuous publication since his first
story in <b>Action Comics #1</b>, released in 1938. Even if
you've never read a comic, many folks know the basics: <p>Born
on Krypton, baby Kal-El was sent to Earth to avoid his planet's
destruction, was raised in the American Mid-West as Clark Kent,
and grew to become the hero called Superman. <p>But other
details have been the subject of change as DC has periodically
revised Superman's history and origins to modernize the
character. <p>Now he's getting yet another makeover, as is the
whole DC Comics superhero universe. Starting this week, DC is
replacing its many superhero series with 52 brand new titles,
all starting with issue #1. <p>So in celebration of Kal-El's
previous history and the new history yet to come, here are some
fun facts about the famous Man of Tomorrow! <p><i>Got a comment?
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