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Sent to Earth as an infant from the dying planet Krypton, Kal-El was adopted by the loving Kent family and raised in America's heartland as Clark Kent. Using his immense solar-fueled powers, he became Superman to defend mankind against all manner of threats while championing truth, justice, and the American way!
Lois Lane is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist for the Daily Planet of Metropolis. She was the first reporter to interview Superman after he first appeared in Metropolis. Superman later revealed his secret identity to her; the two married and have a son, Jon Kent.
Lex Luthor, Superman's arch-nemesis, is one of the most brilliant men alive, whose hatred of "interfering aliens" pushes him down the path of a sociopath. Known for his "ends justifies the means" approach to life, his single-minded and often brutal focus puts him at odds with The Man of Steel. Luthor is arguably DC Comics' most iconic villain.
Jimmy Olsen is a photojournalist working at the Daily Planet, as well as a close friend of both Clark Kent and Lois Lane.
The City Editor of the Daily Planet, the newspaper where Clark Kent (Superman) works. A gruff and hard taskmaster, but a very loveable character.
The Contessa is Lex Luthor's ex-wife, the mother to Lena Luthor, and the leader of the Agenda. She is an immortal who is, at least, older than 210 years old.
A protoplasmic lifeform from a pocket universe, Matrix was able to shapeshift, turn invisible, and use telepathy and telekinesis. She came to this universe and took on the role of Supergirl. Later, she gave her life to save Linda Danvers and the two became one girl - the Earth Angel of fire.
With his organic parts genetically identical to Superman's, many believed that the former astronaut Hank Henshaw truly was the Last Son of Krypton restored to life after his death at the hands of Doomsday. Until he destroyed Coast City in Superman's name which led Hal Jordan to becoming a villain known as Parallax. Since then he has become a permanent menace for Superman and Green Lantern.
Right-wing columnist for the Daily Planet who often came into conflict with Clark Kent and Perry White due to their differing political standings.
Formerly the head of the Metropolis Special Crimes Unit, Maggie Sawyer is currently the newest Commissioner of the Gotham City Police Department and ex-fiancee of the current Batwoman.
Warrior Queen of Almerac, she has been enemy and ally of Superman and his family. Most recently she has joined the United Planets Superwatch.
Neron is a fallen angel of Hell, a Devilish being of great power.
Former CIA operative and experiment affected by kryptonite at birth, powered armor suit grants superpowers in exchange for regulation. A childhood friend turned bitter rival of Clark Kent.
Once a janitor at S.T.A.R. Labs, exposure to radiation gave him the ability to absorb power upon touch. His absorption abilities have been evolving over time.
A scientific genius and one-time friend to Superman, and now the mysterious villain Ruin.
Martha Kent and her husband Jonathan Kent are the adoptive parents of Clark Kent (aka Kal-El / Superman). She also helps raise and provide guidance to other members of the superfamily, including Superboy and Supergirl.
Inspired by Superman, John Henry Irons mimicked his powers with technology. However, his greatest powers are his heart, mind and determination.
Conner Kent, also known as Kon-El, is a human/Kryptonian hybrid clone of Superman and Lex Luthor created by N.O.W.H.E.R.E. for the purpose of being the mantle of Superman. Instead, he stuck to his own path, and became a member of the Teen Titans.
A mermaid from Tritonis who fell in love with Clark Kent while attending Metropolis University.
Lana Lang is a native of Smallville and was Clark Kent's high school sweetheart. She is one of his closest friends and was one of the first people to find out that Clark was Superman
Superman's Greatest Fan.
Inspector Henderson was a character from the 1940s radio series "The Adventures of Superman" and the 1950s "Adventures of Superman" TV Show before making his way into Superman and Black Lightning comics in the 70's. At one point he became Metropolis' Police commissioner.
Sister of Lois Lane. Daughter of Sam and Ella. Sister-in-law of Clark Kent. Once the wife of Ron Troupe and girlfriend of Jimmy Olsen.
A Daily Planet employee.
She heads the Entertainment and Arts section of the Daily Planet. She recently returned to Metropolis from Los Angeles, but had to get away from Metropolis when a (recently revealed) robot Toyman killed her son.
Kelex is the robotic servant of Superman that resides within the Fortress of Solitude.
Jor-El was a major Kryptonian scientist on the Kryptonian Science Council, the biological father of Superman, and the husband of Lara Lor-Van. He discovered the Phantom Zone and invented the Phantom Zone projector.
Linda Danvers merged with Matrix (Supergirl) and became a hero. After separation from Matrix, she became a hero in her right.
A journalist who was once married to Lucy Lane.
A Kryptonian and a Phantom Zone criminal.
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