The Evolution of Superman

6.3  

1948-1950


There were two Superman Serials produced. The first, simply titled "Superman" was released in 1948, the second "Atom Man vs Superman" was released in 1950. Both starred Kirk Alyn as Superman/Clark Kent, while Noel Neill played Lois Lane.

6.4  

1951-1957


Faster than a speeding bullet. More powerful than a locomotive. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Look! Up in the sky. It's a bird. It's a plane. It's Superman! Yes, it's Superman - strange visitor from another planet who came to Earth with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men. Superman - who can change the course of mighty rivers, bend steel in his bare hands, and who disguised as Clark Kent, mild-mannered reporter for a great metropolitan newspaper, fights a neverending battle for Truth, Justice, and the American Way.

7.1  

1978: Superman: The Movie
1980: Superman II
1983: Superman III
1987: Superman IV: The Quest for Peace



Chris Reeve who's role as Superman still holds major influence even today will always be remembered as the Ultimate Boyscout as he brought the character of Superman to make us believe that he was real.

6.4  

1988-1989


Superboy

100 episodes

This live action series was produced by Alexander and Ilya Salkind, producers of the Superman movies starring Christopher Reeve. The Viacom Superboy series lasted four seasons and was distributed through the syndication market in America, debuting October 8, 1988.

5.8  

1989-1992


Replaced John Haymes Newton for season 2 of Superboy in 1989 and remained for the rest of the series till it's cancellation in 1992

6.3  

1993-1997


Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman was produced by Warner Brothers and primiered on ABC network in America in the Autumn of 1993. For four seasons and 88 episodes Superman fans worldwide were captivated by this new look at the Superman legend, and by the chemistry between stars Dean Cain and Teri Hatcher, and its popularity was reflected on the internet. Although ABC promised fans a fifth season, it was announced on May 21, 1997 on America Online that the show had been cancelled, and no new episodes would be made.

6.8  

2001-2011


Premiered Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 9pm.

In September 2000 the WB network announced that it was ordering up 13 episodes of an hour-long TV show featuring a teenage Clark Kent, dealing with his emerging powers prior to taking on the mantel of Superman.

6.1  

2006



Okay technically Ben Affleck only portrayed George Reeves the actor who played Superman in the 50's in the movie Hollywoodland. But he did wear the suit so he's on the list.

6.8  

2006


Following a mysterious absence of several years, the Man of Steel comes back to Earth in the epic action-adventure Superman Returns, a soaring new chapter in the saga of one of the world's most beloved superheroes. While an old enemy plots to render him powerless once and for all, Superman faces the heartbreaking realization that the woman he loves, Lois Lane, has moved on with her life. Or has she? Superman's bittersweet return challenges him to bridge the distance between them while finding a place in a society that has learned to survive without him. In an attempt to protect the world he loves from cataclysmic destruction, Superman embarks on an epic journey of redemption that takes him from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of outer space.

7.6  

2013



The next actor to don the red cape in the movie which is simply titled "Superman: Man of Steel" which is expected to be release date of June 14, 2013. The movie is directed by Zack Snyder however at this current time there is still no word on the storyline to the movie.

In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time. Clark Kent/Kal-El (Cavill) is a young twentysomething journalist who feels alienated by powers beyond anyone's imagination. Transported to Earth years ago from Krypton, an advanced alien planet, Clark struggles with the ultimate question - Why am I here? Shaped by the values of his adoptive parents Martha (Lane) and Jonathan Kent (Costner), Clark soon discovers that having super abilities means making very difficult decisions. But when the world needs stability the most, it comes under attack. Will his abilities be used to maintain peace or ultimately used to divide and conquer? Clark must become the hero known as "Superman," not only to shine as the world's last beacon of hope but to protect the ones he loves.

Crew:
Producers: Charles Roven, Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan and Deborah Snyder

Executive Producers: Thomas Tull and Lloyd Phillips

Story: David S. Goyer and Christopher Nolan

Screenplay: David S. Goyer

Cast:
Lois Lane: Amy Adams
Jonathan Kent: Kevin Costner
Martha Kent: Diane Lane
General Zod: Michael Shannon
Perry White: Laurence Fishburne