Action Comics #1:The Big Bang of the Super Hero Genre in Comics

The comic book publishing industry as we know it was revolutionized in 1938 with Action Comics issue 1. That debut issue of Action Comics was electrifying. It lay the foundation for a media empire and a Pop Culture Icon that still has global devotees after these 80 years.

 Superman Illustration © by O. Douglas Jennings

Below is a video that was created for Superman's 75th Anniversary:

Posiblemente, este corto homenaje por el 75° Aniversario de Superman, sea uno de los mejores que se hayan hecho nunca.
Que maravilla🥹❤️❤️👇🏼 pic.twitter.com/o9XKctZmzO

— Cinefilia Cult (@cinefiliacult) February 8, 2026

 

Some might say Superman has lost some of his luster in these cynical times when the Lex Luthors of the world seem to be in power. But I think the Last Son of Krypton who, in his earliest depictions was a hero for the oppressed,  is more relevant than ever.

Excellent Video of Superman's Debut on the Big Screen in an animated story:

Superman Secret Origins: 

Julius Schwartz said Jerry Siegel corresponded with Chicago newspaper #reporter/#scifi fan, Walter Dennis in 1930 & had Joe Shuster use his likeness to create #ClarkKent, #alterego of #Superman in #ActionComics, 1938. Clark came from #ClarkGable. Kent, from actor #KentTaylor. pic.twitter.com/cPtcolOZlT

— ComicBookHistorians🎙 (@Comichistorians) February 26, 2023

FUN FACT:

In his very early appearances, Superman didn’t actually fly – he leaped, only an eighth of a mile at a time.

🎥 Superman: The Arctic Giant (1942) #fleischerstudios pic.twitter.com/N99usSE3KV

— old toons (@oldtoons_) February 1, 2026