Some politicians and media associate “the real America” as something like Superman’s hometown of Smallville. Reality, however, favors Metropolis.
Tag: Smallville
Just how big is Smallville?
Since its naming in “Superboy” #2 in 1949, Superman’s childhood hometown has officially been the town of Smallville. While its aspects (and[…]
Where does Supergirl live?
Everyone knows Superman lives in Metropolis and grew up in Smallville, but where does Supergirl live? That’s varied quite a bit over the years.
What’s Superman’s citizenship status? How was Clark Kent adopted?
An often asked question among fans is “is Superman an American citizen?” I take a look at Superman’s citizenship status, as well as how the Kents adopted Clark, based on various eras of comics, plus a few media spin-offs.
Why did Clark Kent move from Smallville to Metropolis?
Over the years, DC Comics has published some stories showing how Clark Kent moved from his childhood hometown of Smallville[…]
Minorities in cartoons: Angela Chen
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Angela Chen. Background Chen appeared on “Superman: The Animated Series” during its run[…]