Everyone loves comic book trivia, but with 75 years of superhero comics behind us right now, there’s always some new obscure fact to learn. That’s why ComicsAlliance is going deep into the minutiae of your favorite characters in our continuing video series. You think you know comics? Well, here’s a few things you might not know!

This week we're taking a look at that strange visitor from another planet, the Man of Steel... Superman! Find out a baker's dozen facts about DC's Man of Tomorrow, including the far-reaching influence of the Superman radio show both in and out of the comics, and Superman's strangest friends, foes, pets, and transformations!

Show notes:

  • Check out a list of the greatest Superman stories of all time here. Find one for Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane here. Or if you're feeling more antagonistic, check out a list of best Lex Luthor stories here.
  • If you need a lift, perhaps this gallery of inspiring Superman images can help.
  • You can listen to the Superman radio show that helped take down the Ku Klux Klan here.

Watch more installments of You Think You Know Comics? below and let us know what comic book characters we should cover next.

 

 

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