Top 10 Most Iconic Superman Characters
Superman is considered the most iconic superhero of all time, as he popularized the superhero genre and established its conventions. His comics also have a large cast of supporting characters.The Top Ten
1 Superman
Superman is a comic character. And probably the first powerful superhero in the fictional world. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, high school students living in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1933. It was published by DC comics. The first animated superhero movie was superman. The origin story of Superman relates that he was born Kal-El on the planet Krypton, before being rocketed to Earth as an infant by his scientist father Jor-El, moments before Krypton's destruction. Discovered and adopted by a Kansas farm couple, the child is raised as Clark Kent and imbued with a strong moral compass. Very early on he started to display various superhuman abilities, which, ...read more.
Superman is a comic character. And probably the first powerful superhero in the fictional world. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, high school students living in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1933. It was published by DC comics. The first animated superhero movie was superman. The origin story of Superman relates that he was born Kal-El on the planet Krypton, before being rocketed to Earth as an infant by his scientist father Jor-El, moments before Krypton's destruction. Discovered and adopted by a Kansas farm couple, the child is raised as Clark Kent and imbued with a strong moral compass. Very early on he started to display various superhuman abilities, which, ...read more. Super iconic. Used to be the most popular superhero.
2 Lex Luthor
Alexander "Lex" Luthor is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
Alexander "Lex" Luthor is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. One of the most iconic fictional villains ever.
3 Supergirl
Supergirl is the superhero name of Kara Zor-El, cousin to Superman. She was created by writer Otto Binder and designed by artist Al Plastino in 1959, and she first appeared in Action Comics, in whose first issue Superman himself was introduced.
Kara Zor-El's Supergirl has been adapted into various media, including television and film, having being played by Helen Slater, Laura Vandervoort, and most recently Melissa Benoist in the Arrowverse.
Supergirl is the superhero name of Kara Zor-El, cousin to Superman. She was created by writer Otto Binder and designed by artist Al Plastino in 1959, and she first appeared in Action Comics, in whose first issue Superman himself was introduced.
Kara Zor-El's Supergirl has been adapted into various media, including television and film, having being played by Helen Slater, Laura Vandervoort, and most recently Melissa Benoist in the Arrowverse.
4 Lois Lane
Lois Lane is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, the character first appeared in Action Comics #1.
Lois Lane is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, the character first appeared in Action Comics #1.
5 Brainiac
Brainiac is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly as an adversary of Superman.
Brainiac is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly as an adversary of Superman.
6 Darkseid
Darkseid is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer-artist Jack Kirby, the character made a cameo appearance in Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #134 before making his full first appearance in Forever People #1. He is the father of Orion, Kalibak, Grayven and Grail.
Darkseid is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer-artist Jack Kirby, the character made a cameo appearance in Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #134 before making his full first appearance in Forever People #1. He is the father of Orion, Kalibak, Grayven and Grail.
7 Power Girl
Power Girl, also known as Kara and Karen Starr, is a fictional DC Comics superheroine, making her first appearance in All Star Comics #58.
Power Girl, also known as Kara and Karen Starr, is a fictional DC Comics superheroine, making her first appearance in All Star Comics #58.
8 Linda Danvers
9 Ariella Kent
10 Lana Lang
The Contenders
11 Jimmy Olsen
12 Doomsday
Doomsday is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, usually depicted as an adversary of Superman.
Doomsday is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, usually depicted as an adversary of Superman.
13 Saturn Girl
14 Laurel Gand
15 Donna Troy
16 Cat Grant
17 Krypto the Superdog
18 General Zod
19 Superboy
Superboy is the name of several fictional characters that have been published by DC Comics. These characters have been featured in five ongoing Superboy comic book series.
Superboy is the name of several fictional characters that have been published by DC Comics. These characters have been featured in five ongoing Superboy comic book series.
20 Lobo
Lobo is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by DC Comics. The Lobo character was created by Roger Slifer and Keith Giffen, and first appeared in Omega Men #3. Lobo is an alien born on the utopian planet of Czarnia, and works as an interstellar mercenary and bounty hunter.
Lobo is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by DC Comics. The Lobo character was created by Roger Slifer and Keith Giffen, and first appeared in Omega Men #3. Lobo is an alien born on the utopian planet of Czarnia, and works as an interstellar mercenary and bounty hunter.
21 Metallo
Metallo is a comic book supervillain and cyborg who appears in Superman stories published by DC Comics.
Metallo is a comic book supervillain and cyborg who appears in Superman stories published by DC Comics.
22 Jor-El
23 Perry White
Perry White is a fictional character in the DC Comics universe, most often appearing in stories featuring Superman. He serves as the editor-in-chief of the Daily Planet, the newspaper where Clark Kent and Lois Lane work as reporters. Perry White is known for his high ethical standards, strong leadership qualities, and a no-nonsense attitude. His signature catchphrase is "Great Caesar's ghost!"
Perry White is a fictional character in the DC Comics universe, most often appearing in stories featuring Superman. He serves as the editor-in-chief of the Daily Planet, the newspaper where Clark Kent and Lois Lane work as reporters. Perry White is known for his high ethical standards, strong leadership qualities, and a no-nonsense attitude. His signature catchphrase is "Great Caesar's ghost!"BAdd New Item