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“Normal America” is more like Metropolis than Smallville

December 6, 2017December 10, 2021 Anthony

American politics and media often play up the supposed “core” or “true” America. In politics, Iowa and New Hampshire are the first states in the

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Just how big is Smallville?

February 7, 2016December 10, 2021 Anthony

Since its naming in “Superboy” #2 in 1949, Superman’s childhood hometown has officially been the town of Smallville. While its aspects (and location) have varied

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Where does Supergirl live?

October 26, 2015December 10, 2021 Anthony

As longtime fans know, Supergirl is (usually) Kara Zor-El, Superman’s teenage/young adult cousin who also came from Krypton. Being from Krypton means Kara has the

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What’s Superman’s citizenship status? How was Clark Kent adopted?

September 24, 2014December 10, 2021 Anthony

Back in 2011, “Action Comics” #900 made a brief media splash when a story had Superman decide to “renounce” his American citizenship. The story stated

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Why did Clark Kent move from Smallville to Metropolis?

May 12, 2014December 10, 2021 Anthony

“Superman” (vol. 1) #359 (May 1981). Art by Curt Swan. Over the years, DC Comics has published some stories showing how Clark Kent moved from

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Minorities in cartoons: Angela Chen

May 10, 2013December 10, 2021 Anthony

This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Angela Chen. Background Chen appeared on “Superman: The Animated Series” during its run on the WB network. She

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