Superman – The definition of the hero and his first appearance in comics – PART 3 #superman - Vídeo Dailymotion

Siegel and Shuster defined the hero’s origin as alien.

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00:00Between 1934 and 1937, alongside the other stories, strips, and comic books they were producing,

00:10Siegel and Schuster worked on the idea of a definitive version of Superman,

00:14an alien being endowed with superpowers, who would act as a hero.

00:20After being rejected by several publishers, Detective Comics finally accepted the character.

00:25In the end, Siegel and Schuster sold all rights related to Superman to DC Comics,

00:31then called National Comics for a total of $130.

00:36On the 18th of April, 1938, the first issue of Action Comics was released,

00:43featuring an image of Superman lifting a car above his head.

00:47Superman quickly became one of the most well-known characters in the world.

00:50The Superman stories flew off the shelves.

00:52It was this popularity that made Siegel and Schuster realize they had been deceived into selling the rights to Superman.

00:59Siegel was told that he and Schuster could easily be replaced.

01:03The offer was simple.

01:04Continue writing and drawing a character to whom they had dedicated themselves completely,

01:09or let someone else take full control.

01:11Even though they wouldn't become rich from Superman, they agreed to keep working on the comics.