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A Summary Of Superman And Superman

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Superman and Batman are iconic superheroes. A argument often talked about amongst DC comic book superhero fans is, “Who is the better superhero, Batman or Superman?” Superman is an more advanced and interesting superhero because of his superpowers. Superman was born on the planet Krypton when he was just a baby he was sent to Earth in a space pod. Baby Kal-El, Superman's name that was given to him at birth, was sent to Earth because of the instability of his home planet. Shortly after his space pod left Krypton blew up. Once Kal-El arrived on Earth, a couple who lived on a farm in Smallville, Kansas adopted Kal-El and renamed him, Clark Kent. Clark continued to grow up on the family farm and go to school. Clark attended the University of Metropolis where he ended up becoming a journalist for the “Daily Planet,” a Metropolis newspaper. Since Clark works as a journalist he can be at all the necessary crime scenes, and as Superman, can help the citizens who are in danger.
Being born as a Kryptonian Superman acquired superpowers. Superman embodies several superpowers which include, super strength and hearing, telescopic vision, x-ray vision, microscopic vision, freeze and heat breath, superhuman speed, and the ability to fly. The only people who know of Clark Kent's true identity are his parents.
To hide his true identity Clark changes from his normal day apparel of a suit and tie to the Superman outfit. Superman outfit consists of wearing an outfit that shows off all his

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