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Superman has special abilities that make him unique among comic book heroes. He has superhuman strength, speed, reflexes, durability, x-ray vision, heat vision, flight, invulnerability, and more.
Clark Kent was originally named Kal-El, but after being exposed to the yellow sun of Krypton, he adopted the Earth language of English. When he changed his name, he decided to keep his middle initial K to distinguish himself from other people with the same last name.
Lois Lane met Clark at a party thrown by Lex Luthor. She had been investigating Luthor's business dealings, and she thought that Clark could provide her with information about Luthor's plans. After talking to Clark, she fell in love with him, and they were married shortly thereafter.
In the early years of Superman, the character wore a blue suit similar to what we know today as the classic red cape and blue tights. Later, artist Joe Shuster designed a new version of the costume that included a red cape and blue tights. Artist Jerry Siegel redesigned the outfit again in 1940, this time adding a white shirt and dark pants. Finally, writer Robert Bernstein added a belt, boots, and a helmet.
Kryptonite is a mineral found on the planet Krypton. Its radiation causes anyone who ingests it to gain superhuman powers. Superman absorbed kryptonite into his body during his birth on Krypton, giving him his powers.
No. Although he adopts the identity of Clark Kent, he retains all of his memories of his life on Krypton.
