In 2001, yet another adaptation of the Superman comic book came to television. Lasting 10 seasons, Smallville took the traditional Superman story and turned it

One of the first full-length academic projects on the television series Smallville, this collection of new essays explains why the WB/CW series is important to

"Evil scientist Lex Luthor returns to Metropolis with the help of extraterrestrial beings and their amazing flying city - but the threats don't only come from a

In June 1938, Superman made his debut in Action Comics #1, which also featured his romantic interest—and Clark Kent’s journalistic rival—Lois Lane. In the