Now, countless people cried after he sacrificed himself in Avengers: Endgame. However, in the years since this blatant forgery, Marvel redeemed themselves by reimagining Deadpool as everyone’s favourite smart-mouthed, crotch-punching, chimichanga-loving fourth wall obliterator. By far one of the best known copies (probably because it was done entirely on purpose) was when Marvel copied Deathstroke to make Deadpool. Tweet. If that’s not a sign that Gladiator’s a total rip-off, we don’t know what is. My articles have been featured on popular sites such as Buzzfeed and I run a Wordpress blog dedicated to all things geeky, weird and wonderful (although I specialise in literature, geeky films and TV shows, anime, comic books and graphic novels). Comic Book Reviews. She’s always looking for adventure everywhere. Doctor Strange has become one of the top favorite new MCU heroes. With Doctor Fate created in 1940, it's clear Marvel took some origin inspiration when making Doctor Strange. Who knew that a joke would turn into one of the most beloved anti-heroes of comic and cinema history? Given that they move so quickly, it might be hard to tell which one came first, so let’s set the record straight once and for all: the original was everyone’s favourite reddish blur, DC’s Flash, who first appeared in “Flash Comics” #1 in 1940. A humanoid, elemental creature bent on protecting his swamp home, Swamp Thing is a heroic protector, despite his horrific appearance. For awhile after his creation, in the 80's, fans loved him. However, she isn't the only cat burglar getting frisky was a famous super. As a long-time comics fan and one-time aspiring artist, Kelvin Childs is happy to be a contributing writer for CBR. Without DC or Marvel, the medium wouldn't exist as it does today. Welcome to Comic Book Reading Orders! Superman is pretty much the original comic book superhero (first appearing in “Superman” #1 back in 1939), so it’s not surprising that numerous lookalikes have showed up over the years. I'm not a consumer of comic books, but when Gabrielle alerted me that author and illustrator Joëlle Jones had been put on the DC Comics payroll for a Catwoman book, I ordered it sight unseen. DC started his story in 1938 and has never stopped. The story continues from the Wedding arc in the Batman comics. Without DC or Marvel, the medium wouldn't exist as it does today. Both have regenerative powers, superhuman strength and excellent reflexes, and are highly resistant to injury due to their hardened skin. Black Panther Geoffrey Thorne Talks Serial Box's Marvel's Black Panther: Sins of the King and the Importance of Diverse Stories Stinks that he's not the original, right? Coming to comics over twenty years later, they may have different personalities, but it's hard not to see the connections. He became a beloved member of the Justice League and his relationship with Black Canary is one of the most stable in comic book history. Comic books have come a long way since their inception, creating bold and impressive worlds, characters, and stories. Here are 11 Times DC Copied Marvel Character Ideas (And 14 Marvel Took From DC). The mob? Joëlle Jones (born February 20, 1980) is an American comic book artist and writer, best known for her work on Lady Killer, a series published in 2015–2017 by Dark Horse Comics, for her cover work on various Marvel Comics series, and for her work writing and illustrating … Although the character is like Jack Kirby’s Darkseid in many ways, this was not creator Jim Starlin’s original intention -- in fact, in an interview with Jon B. Cooke for “Comic Book Artist” #2, Starlin claims his initial ideas for the character aligned more closely with that of Metron (another of Kirby’s creations), but he was told to “beef him up” and to “rip off Darkseid, the really good one… if you’re going to steal one of the New Gods.”. COMIC BOOK REVIEW: Catwoman #1 ‘Copycats Part 1’. But wait! Although both can be considered amongst the oldest of their franchise’s characters, Namor predates Aquaman by a couple of years, with Namor first appearing in “Motion Picture Funnies Weekly” in April 1939 and Aquaman not showing up until 1941. If there needs to be a "least subtle" title in this list, it easily goes to the Atomic Skull. The comic ends in such a way that the duck returning to Marvel comics with Spiderman (Howard) in effect becomes the copy, and the duck rescued by Destroyer Duck and Officer Dragon claims the title of true original. Marvel’s Bullseye and DC’s Deadshot are like chalk and… er, well, chalk. In this respect, Lizard has lots in common with fellow DC villain Manbat, whose misguided attempts to cure his deafness by experimenting with bats have similarly horrific results. Seeing Silver Surfer's popularity after debuting in 1966, DC decided to try their own speeding, non-corporeal entity: The Black Racer. For Industry Professionals. Although all three heroes are gifted with super-speed and lightning-fast reflexes, the Flash is the only one capable of “quantum tunnelling” through solid objects. However, despite his relative popularity and incoming TV series, Swamp Thing was just a copy of a Marvel property: Man Thing. Celebs . Among those villains, Catwoman shines as the bad girl love interest the Bats can't keep his hands off. King under the sea, he turned hero or villain depending on the currents in his ocean. Captain America is still the well-meaning boy next door. Gerber has certainly been enjoying the joke: his Image Comics debut of Leonard the Duck paid a tongue-in-cheek homage to Howard the Duck’s very first issue, and since then, he’s transformed Howard into a mouse to settle a resemblance dispute with Disney whilst guest-writing for Marvel. MARVEL & DC COPYCATS. They both rely on high-tech upgrades to their equipment, funded by billionaires to get the job done; although, Green Arrow’s alias Oliver Queen is a wealthy industrialist and can therefore fund himself, whereas Hawkeye is reliant on gadgets created and funded by Stark Industries. One of them is the outspoken British comic-book artist Dave Gibbons, best known for the graphic novel Watchmen. Thanks to the intervention of another supreme sorcerer (Nabu the Wise in Fate’s case, and the Ancient One in the Marvel version), both characters can fly and wield incredibly powerful magic. Nor is the likeness between them a coincidence. All. Ouch, DC. For all of you who have been hiding under a rock for the last six months, Doctor Strange is set to make his debut in the MCU on November 4, 2016. Neither character has any superpowers per se, but they are both gifted with pinpoint precision when shooting (or, in Bullseye’s case, throwing pretty much anything he can get his hands on) at their target; they're also experts in hand-to-hand combat. Overwhelming sense of patriotism? They were already alike during conception, both being evil god-like beings trying to conquer the universe and abolish all life (y’know, like you do), but when Thanos made his first appearance in “Iron Man” #55 in 1973, two years after Darkseid’s debut. How Subscriptions Work; Sign in to turn on Instant Checkout. The Ancient One and Nabu probably would have loved to exchange mystical notes. Meanwhile, DC got gritty, bloody, and honest about putting young ones in danger (see all of the Robins who've bit the dust). Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Solomon Grundy (who, as we all know, was “born on a Monday”) first appeared in “All-American Comics” #61 back in 1944. 1: Copycats. Often. In summary, their mermaid-princess mothers got a bit too friendly with a human and ended up giving birth to a muscle-bound underwater Adonis. However, of course, the DC heroes want to stop him from destroying theirs. Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down the top 10 DC and Marvel comic book copycats. Though writing articles is her day-job, she moonlights writing books and running a YouTube Channel called Creatively Disordered. While everyone is still freaking out about Thanos and his infinity snapping, he's not the only horrible entity out there in the galaxy. At first, the copying was unmistakable. Over time, there's no surprise that the two companies end up having similar ideas or even taking notes from certain characters (some even publicly, openly on purpose). It’s hard to find two characters more alike than DC’s Aquaman and Marvel’s Namor the Submariner. Ever since she debuted in 1940, she's been charming him. I am a professional freelance writer with a 1:1 English Lit degree and over three years of experience working within the industry. To put the cherry on the proverbial cake, Gladiator’s creators Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum decided to give Gladiator a cool super-alien name… and what did they choose? See what's inside. Following her near-miss wedding with Batman, Catwoman hits the streets to expose a copycat who’s pulling heists around Gotham City. However, although both make the claim that they “never miss,” this is proven false. While she's loved sci-fi anything since choldhood, she also really loves all fascinating comic books, movies, TV, anime, and books. If it makes Fantastic Four fans feel any better, Elongated Man just was a friendly sort of prankster with a good heart. Later McCall told new adventures, eventually in colour, along with back-up features such as "Kip Keene, Star Rookie of the Men of the Mounted". While Rocket Red isn't a bad superhero, he simply isn't Iron Man and it's unfortunate that DC even tried. The Man of Steel was an alien who learned to love earth as his own home and protect it with the powers of his alien physiology: bullet-proof skin, flight, strength, laser eyes, the works. Nope. With Vision's tragic passing at the end of Avengers: Infinity War, fans saw the end of his and Wanda's tender romance. The Hulk is one of the most iconic superhero characters of all time, with a unique plight and struggle between his human half and the powerful monster within. Oh well. Some of the highest praised X-Men stories center around him. Ever since he premiered in 1974, Logan has always made a powerful impact. However, Doctor Strange is not the first famous intellectual turned master sorcerer. They’re both large, muscular reptiles who like to rock a trenchcoat and whose skillsets are directly comparable. In the pursuit of knowledge and control, Brainiac does some terrible and merciless actions. In his original form, for instance, Brainiac is a green-skinned android that travels from planet to planet capturing the universe’s greatest cities in bottles, with the hopes of restoring his home planet, Colu. In 1940, Robin joined Batman's side as his young ward. Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. You don’t need to look very hard to see that DC’s Killer Croc closely resembles Marvel’s Lizard. The physical resemblance between them was striking, even though Thanos has a codpiece and Darkseid wears a sort of miniskirt; but apart from that, they’re basically the same cosmic muscle-ridden beefcake! Do you know of any other comic book doppelgangers who didn’t make the list? In 1963, Marvel didn't know what a gold mine they created when they put a rich man named Tony Stark in an awkward, metal suit. In short, he’s a squeaky-clean Iron Man with a Russian accent tacked on in a half-hearted attempt at originality. Check. It hardly matters who beats who, though, when each time someone destroys either one, there seems to be countless more. Only debuted months apart, Scarlet Witch was in comics first while Zatanna trailed behind. With the recent Ant-Man and The Wasp movie, The Wasp is getting significant recognition in the MCU (even if it's Hope Van Dyne instead of the original, her mother Janet). In the movies, he's an environmental conqueror with a terrible plans. Marvel still loses out in terms of originality though, as Sandman didn’t debut in “The Amazing Spider-Man” #4 until 1963. I know what you’re thinking… isn’t Hulk one of the good guys? While some are well-known and openly discussed copies, just looking at their character designs alone completely says it all. In recent years, the superhero stories have even gone mainstream, dazzling long-time and new fans alike. In 2000, Marvel decided to try their own hand at a big, burly, indestructible man named Sentry. Oh, and they both have been married to blonde female, bird-themed superheroes (Mockingbird and Black Canary), who arguably kick more ass than they do! Ghost Rider is one of Marvel's best known anti-heroes, a stuntman who turned all flaming skull because of a family curse. Two years after Namor debuted, DC showed up with Aquaman, it's slightly more heroic, oceanic counterpart. Ultimately, Ultron decides that humans are beneath him and becomes a powerful, intelligent adversary. In 2000, DC decided to try their hand at an energy-eating lad, Imperiex. Community. Arguably just as beloved as Batman, Spider-Man's been having dalliances with the Black Cat since the 1970's. In fact, they’re both basically unstoppable once they get going... or "smashing" as the case may be! Guardian had an indestructible shield just like his Marvel counterpart and even wore a similar war helmet. Brilliant, eh? Once a gentlemen in a tux, Deadshot now wears a fancy super-suit that helps his aim be even better than it is on its own. Nick Carraways need not apply. However, despite their fame combating, Flash will always have the upper hand in his own way. As a human he lost his life and many years later was reanimated, much larger and stronger than ever before. Orphaned by some terrible circus accident, Dick Grayson was a skilled acrobat without a home. He's just lucky it can be used for good more readily. Despite having tons of superpowers, courtesy of the USSR (including super-strength, invulnerability and “mecha-empathy”), Red Rocket can’t compete with everyone’s second favorite sociopathic billionaire: his fixation on minor family squabbles and his inability to evolve beyond the one-suit setup doesn’t help his popularity. Though he and Tony share the same arrogance,  pride, and look, his powers have turned Strange into a dedicated and pragmatic mystic. Considering she popped up more than 30 years later doing the exact same things as Selina Kyle, Felicia Hardy is a great villain but definitely a copy. Thus entered Felicia Hardy, aka the Black Cat, in the 1979 issue of “The Amazing Spider-Man” #194. As Selina cracks the whip on her former criminal cohorts, she’s attracting unwanted attention from one of Gotham’s most dangerous groups. Not only that, but they both end up working alongside the very teams they once tried to take down. However, Lizard can transform into human form at will (an ability Killer Croc probably wishes he had, given the abuse he suffers). After all, Thanos, just destroys lives. Born Today Most Popular Celebs Most Popular Celebs Celebrity News. I am also a total nerd. I’m a self-affirmed member of numerous YA fandoms including Harry Potter, Hunger Games, Sherlock, Doctor Who and Supernatural; I’m also a big fan of sci-fi, fantasy and horror TV shows such as Stranger Things, The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones. Marvel’s Doctor Strange and DC’s Doctor Fate play the same exact role in their franchises’ respective universes: that of the all-powerful magician. Especially since it was built by Marvel and DC taking ideas from each other. You can’t go far in the Marvel comics universe without bumping into Wolverine (even though he's technically dead). He's become an absolute icon. In other, newer versions he's an aspect of death, even closer to the whole "other-worldly entity" vibe. Reed Richards is a super-genius who also stretches incredible lengths. Comic Issue Search X Issue Number: 2 Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Cover: March 1994, 2.00 Origin: United States, English Format: Color, Standard Comic Issue, 32 pages For example, they have vastly superior intelligence when compared to humans and can self-repair, replicate themselves into controllable clones and transfer their consciousness into nearby tech if their "bodies" are destroyed. Case in point: they’re both bald, super-powered androids with bright red skin and ridiculously high collars who were created by villains (T.O. Copycat (Vanessa Geraldine Carlysle) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. That being said, Hagen and Flint MarkO (Sandman) can both change their size, shape and density at will (which includes being able to harden their skin and transform their limbs into weapons) and are able to manipulate the particles in land masses in close proximity. Comic Book Movies, News, & Digital Comic Books. For any Hulk fan, that sounds pretty familiar to when Bruce Banner "Hulks out". Explore Amazon Book Clubs Catwoman (2018-) Vol. He’s not afraid to wade into global conflicts with his super-team either, although Iron Man plays a far more assertive role in the Avengers than the three Rocket Reds (Dmitri Pushkin, Gavril Ivanovich and the crazy Manhunter android) ever do in Justice League International. At her strongest, she can bend reality at her whim. Before the whole swamp part, Man-Thing was a man named Ted Sallis, changed by super serum and the Everglades themselves. The only real difference between them is that Wolverine’s claws are made of adamantium, whereas Timber Wolf’s are biologically grown and can therefore regenerate. Three years before he debuted, Darkseid was causing havoc in the DC universe. While they're from completely different companies, both heroes have gotten a lot of buzz. Flash has a TV series and is a member of the justice league movies. They even both have romantic ties to the DC/Marvel archers, Green Arrow and Hakweye. In the ultimate punchline, the Hulk made his debut in “The Incredible Hulk” #1, which was released on May 1, 1962 -- meaning the Hulk was quite literally born on a Tuesday! Pantheon of Powers Round 2- Gods VS CopyCats Gods- • Loki • Ares•... War Thor • Wonder Woman Copycats with Prior Knowledge, & ambush- Rogue (Full Power)• Amazo• Black Alice • Mazahs (Full power) Location: Otherworld In Character unless specified No BFR Kill or KO to Win No Outside Interference from anyone outside the battlefield at the start of the fight. 1: Copycats. Worse, he had no memory of his past life or control over his emotions. Nobody suspects that Copycat is not the real Domino, not even Cable. Scarlet Witch is one of the most powerful people in the Marvel comics universe. In 1966, Marvel made history by headlining a comic with a black superhero who led an entirely black nation, Wakanda. If you’re not already convinced, take note that they also both appear to have a fondness for blue bodysuits, gold bling and extravagant capes. Man Thing premiered in 1971, three years before Swamp Thing crawled out of the marshes and into comic book pages. However, Aquaman has had the last laugh, having been brought to life in the DCU (if only for a few seconds thus far) by everyone’s favourite Khal, Jason Momoa. Learn How. Basically, if your name’s Sue and you like fighting alongside superheroes, you’re set! After trying and failing to launch a viable copycat with the Whizzer in “USA Comics” #1 in 1941 (who was later reimagined as a villain in “The Avengers” #69), Marvel later incorporated a super-fast superhero into their X-Men franchise in the form of Quicksilver. Still, only a year after the Elongated Man first expanded across the pages of the “The Flash” #112, Marvel Comics debuted Mister Fantastic as part of a new team, the Fantastic Four. Both characters are miniature-sized (although Wasp can manipulate her size at will, whereas Bumblebee is now stuck being 6 inches in height), dress exclusively in black and yellow and have the same basic range of powers: they can obviously fly (the names are a dead giveaway) and produce powerful electrical blasts from their stingers. Considering she magicked her children into existing, she's an interesting one. Hawkeye and Green Arrow are both master marksmen who, rather than joining their super-powered friends in the 21st century, have opted for bows and arrows to take on the bad guys… but that’s not all they’ve got in common. Both have told the stories of classic superheroes like Superman, Iron Man, Batman, Spider-Man, and more. Despite Namor coming first, Aquaman has garnered the majority of fame and infamy over the years. If you’re not familiar with DC’s Guardian, don’t worry: just picture Captain America and you’re pretty much there. Morrow and Ultron, respectively) using advanced technology to bring out the destruction of their franchise’s greatest superhero collectives, The Justice League and The Avengers. Catwoman (2018-) Vol. Let us know in the comments! As well as having weapons (grappling hooks and retractable claws) and a costume that’s practically identical to Catwoman’s (although Black Cat’s is more like a generic "sexy cat" Halloween outfit than traditional superhero garb, thanks to all the extra cleavage), Black Cat shares Catwoman’s range of abilities, such as enhanced speed, agility and acrobatic skill to leap to/from rooftops without getting hurt. Writer: Joelle Jones Artist: Fernando Blanco Publisher: DC Comics Trade Paperback: April 10, 2019, $16.99 Issues: 6, Issue Reviews: 336. He has since been rebranded as Timber Wolf, but retains the same skillset (and, of course, the fur). After the creator of Howard the Duck, Steve Gerber, lost the rights to his creation to Marvel, he came up with a clever way to reclaim his character. A fierce staple since 1947, she's never stopped being an idol for young, female DC fans. The characters share some pretty outlandish traits that not only make them alike, but also make them basically unstoppable! Quicksilver was a big part of Avengers: Age of Ultron as well as the most recent X-Men series. Both ladies are cool, but they could be siblings. On top of that, both characters obtained their powers from advanced science: Wasp gains her abilities thanks to the expertise of Dr. Hank Pym, aka Ant-Man, and Bumblebee relies on a super-powered body suit she invented herself for additional strength and the power of flight. Captain America is one of the most classic and beloved heroes in the Marvel universe. You might have thought one Catwoman was enough, but Marvel clearly doesn't agree. Although Red Tornado’s appearance in “Justice League of America” #64 in 1968 only predates that of Vision in “The Avengers” #57 by a few months -- making it seem possible the two characters were created independently -- the concept of Tornado’s character was technically formed eight years prior, under the alternative and rather badass name, Ulthoon the Tornado Tyrant of Rann, which settles the dispute of which came first once and for all. 8.0 Critic Rating. As fans get ready to move into Phase 4 of the MCU and anxiously await Wonder Woman 1984, it'll be fun to see how far it's all come (and how no matter what, there will always be copycats). Twenty years later, DC revived an old hero name (Rocket Red) and tried to have arrogant, smart man in metal suit lightning strike twice. Both green Arrow and Hawkeye have gained wider recognition due to their appearances in film and on TV, Green Arrow was first on the scene, appearing in “More Fun Comics” #73 back in 1941, thus predating Hawkeye’s debut in “Tales of Suspense” #57 by more than two decades. When it comes to being important, Mr. Despite looking metallic and robotic, Silver Surfer is a humanoid from across the galaxy whose been a hero and a villain. The Fantastic Four were early successes of Marvel, but with successful heroes there always have to come winning villains. Though no one can quite compare to Steve Rogers, only a year after Cap's debut (1941), Guardian showed up in DC comics (1942). While Batman has become one of the best known comic book heroes, his villains are almost just as classic. Neither Bullseye nor Deadshot are the most popular comic book villains, but they are important to certain heroes and franchises. Though, even hardcore DC fans have to admit copying a brainless villain and turning him into a hero is impressive. You’d be forgiven for never having heard of Rocket Red, one of DC’s most generic C-List superheroes. I’m Simone and today I’ll be talking about 10 DC and Marvel comic book copycats. Though writing articles is her day-job, she moonlights writing books and running a YouTube Channel called Creatively Disordered. To complete his transformation, he dyes his feathers green, enters witness protection and assumes the new name Leonard the Duck. DC reimagined Brainiac as a sentient AI back in 1964 -- four years before Ultron first arrived on the scene in “The Avengers” #54 -- meaning Ultron’s creators, Roy Thomas and John Buscema, can’t really claim ignorance of the precedent set by DC. And as if the Bat-Bride didn’t have enough problems, don’t miss the debut of an all … Bruce Wayne trained Dick to help him fight crime. While many early heroes had flashy powers or a special, batty hard on for justice, some were just skilled Robin Hoods with green hoods. While Black Canary, Mockingbird became her Marvel counterpart. Copycat (Marvel Comics), a mutant superhero Copycat (Wildstorm), a member of DV8 Copycat, a comic book character in Magic Comic; See also. The form these magics take does differ -- for instance, Doctor Strange has the power of clairvoyance and Doctor Fate can manipulate lightning -- but it comes from the same essential source. Deathstroke (DC) and Deadpool (Marvel) Alright, then. Wolverine is one of Marvel's most famed heroes, beloved for his unique, gruff nature, bombastic personality, and tragic past. Several months before Cap’s first publication, MLJ (now Archie Comics) debuted The Shield in “Pep Comics” #1, a superhero who relied on a shield and was granted powers thanks to a wonder serum created by doctors that were later killed by Nazis… sound familiar? Indestructible shield? PREVIEWSworld | Comic Book, Graphic Novel and Pop-Culture Merchandise News, Previews, Release Dates and More JAN190665 - CATWOMAN TP VOL 01 COPYCATS - Previews World x On top of that, given that they’re both master thieves with expensive tastes and questionable morality, neither one qualifies as a traditional hero. However, Marvel did at least go to the trouble of thinking up a better backstory for their lookalike: instead of drinking super-concentrated Ginold soda to improve his contortionist abilities like the Elongated Man, Mister Fantastic got his abilities after being bombarded by cosmic rays during a dangerous space mission (which we can probably all agree is much cooler). Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Golden Globes Emmys STARmeter Awards San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film Festival Awards Central Festival Central All Events. Add To Wish List . Though the hero is an obvious derivative, both brilliant women are cool enough to deserve all the praise they both get. Some of these I don't agree are copycats, but it's their video. Instead of being super serious, they made a hero they called Wade Wilson and made the assassin absolutely ludicrous. Still, in this case, we will be talking about the second version of Clayface, Matt Hagen, rather than the (originally) non-shapeshifting murderer first known as Clayface, Basil Karlo. While maybe comic artists were trying to be tongue-in-cheek by naming him Matthew Bland, the characters look absurdly similar and doesn't feel like clever satire. There’s no ifs and buts about it: Howard and Leonard are officially the same duck. With Joe Casey and Nick Dragotta set to debut America Vasquez (who definitely isn't Marvel's America Chavez), CBR looks at 20 other comic book copycats. The MCU taught a robot to love, that's pretty neat. Yes, the naming teams weren't exactly clever. He's a core member of the Avengers with all the same powers as Green Arrow. Sound familiar at all? Deadpool and Deathstroke both started out as villains, with Deathstroke agreeing to kill the Teen Titans in his 1980 debut in “The New Teen Titans” #2, and Deadpool first appearing in “New Mutants” #98 in 1991 as an assassin hired to take out X-Men's Cable. That’s why CBR is calling out 20 of the most blatant copycats in order to set the record straight once and for all. Not only are they both half-human, half-Atlantean mutant Sea Kings with the same basic range of abilities (superhuman strength, stamina and speed, great reflexes and the ability to communicate using telepathy) and the same weakness (a reduction in powers when out of the water for too long), but their origin stories are almost identical. From his early days in comics, Brainiac has been getting under Clark Kent's skin since 1958. (The original character is also the first I write after the number) 1. 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