12. Where His Inspiration Came From
Every name has to come from somewhere, so of course the name Clark Kent was inspired by something. It’s reported that the name was taken from two popular actors at the time, Clark Gable and Kent Taylor. It was also reported that the image of Superman was based on the actorDouglas Fairbanks and the character was slightly based on the mannerisms of Harold Lloyd. It is hard to imagine the character would have been successful if his alter-ego was Beyonce or Bieber, but I am sure that he would at least be a talented singer?
11. He Has A Broadway Musical
When you consider how successful Superman is, you need to also realize that it comes with various mediums being created about him. Whether it’s TV, radio, comics or film, there may be none that leaves you with more impact than the musical It’s A Bird…It’s A Plane…It’s Superman. The musical came out in 1966, but there is no telling if part of his Superpowers include the super ability to get your groove on. The musical received 3 Tony Awards before closing after 129 performances. It was then made into a TV special which aired in 1974. Given the relevance of Superman throughout the decades, it should also come as no surprise that it has been re-made several times since, making its UK premier in 2014.
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