2008 Comic Book News Archives

February 29, 2008: Celebrities Wish Superman a Happy Birthday!

On this joyous occasion it's only fitting that Superman receive birthday messages from personalities and celebrities who have been a part of the Superman family since 1938.

Birthday Messages:

"Happy birthday Superman! Thank you for being such a great role model and an inspiration for people everywhere. You have been so close to me, so much a part of my life for so many years, that you are like family.
Be happy and enjoy your 70th birthday!"
Joanne Siegel
(Wife of Jerry Siegel)

"Happy 70th birthday to my big brothers Superman and Clark Kent! You have lifted the spirits of people around the world and made us believe that no matter how humble or ordinary we may appear, there is something magnificent and powerful inside us.
With love from your "sister","
Laura Siegel
(Daughter of Jerry Siegel and Joanne Siegel)

"It is indeed a happy and joyous occasion to help celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Superman, Having been closely associated with the Man of Steel for 60 of those 70 years, I have seen many changes in the world - and in Superman - but I have always also seen that the love fans have shown for the character has never dampened, never waned. I believe we all aspire to the ideals set forth by the mysterious vsitor from another planet. Superman, may you live forever!"
Noel Neill
(Actress who played Lois Lane in the two Superman serials in 1948 & 1950, Lois Lane in seasons 2-6 of the Adventures of Superman TV series, amongst numerous other cameo appearances in Superman TV shows and movies, including Gertrude Vanderworth in Superman Returns)

"When I was six years old, I loved listening to Superman on the Radio. Now, I'm Seventy Five Years old and I still love Superman..."
Bob Holiday
(Superman in the 1966 "It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's Superman!" Broadway Musical)

"What a fabulous celebration and 70 isn't old at all. Superman remains timeless and his morals and good manners and humanity remain an important message. I have personally been very honoured to have had an affliation with the great man. I have also had the pleasure of meeting some pretty fabulous Superman fans... If only the world could be populated by the likes, we wouldn't find ourselves in the mess we're in eh?"
Sarah Douglas
(Actress who played Ursa in Superman: The Movie and Superman II)

"Wow, seventy years of history. What a privilege it has been to be involved. Imagine doing a set of films over thirty years ago and they are as good today as the day we did them. A few generations of people and Superman I & II are still bringing enjoyment to so many people. I am truly proud to have been associated with these projects. And thank you to all the loyal fans for their support."
Jack O'Halloran
(Actor who played Non in Superman: The Movie and Superman II)

"Happy Birthday to the one and only Superhero who has his birthday on a leap year, the 29th of February. Your wonderful altruistic nature that propels you to care more for others than yourself is truly an inspiration, as was proved by Chris Reeve, who had the honor of being the Man of Steel in all facets of his life. I'm confident that gradually humanity will learn from your generosity and sense of self-sacrifice. I know that you have been the one who steered my life towards the light. I now understand the values that make a true immortal hero. So, from a student to the master, Happy 70th and definitely, many, many, many returns."
Ilya Salkind
(Producer on Superman: The Movie, Superman II, Superman III, Supergirl, and the Superboy TV series)

"Dear Superman, Happy birthday! At 70 you still look as young as ever and all of us would wish to be Kryptonians to be the same. It is also 30 years now since the first film we did together was released. Judging by the success of the wonderful box released by Warner, one can safely say that the film has not aged either. Looking forward to the next 70 years."
Pierre Spengler
(Producer on Superman: The Movie, Superman II, and Superman III)

"Christopher Reeve was not only a modest gentleman, but was also the true definition of a 'SUPERMAN' both on screen and in private life. I am honored to have had the pleasure of meeting him during the making of Superman II and III. Memories I'll always cherish."
Ken Thorne
(Composer on Superman II and Superman III)

"I would like to thank Jerry & Joe for picking up a pencil that fateful day in 1932 and giving birth to a cultural icon of meteoric proportions. May you get the recognition you deserve. Blessings to you both wherever you are!"
John Newton
(Actor who played Superboy in the first season of the Superboy TV series)

"Love and Best Wishes to Superman and his creators on CK's 70th birthday. Thank you to Jerry and Joe for creating a Mom for Clark Kent and to Deborah Joy LeVine for her vision of a Martha Kent I was lucky enough to personify. Happy Birthday Superman. Here's to 70 more!!"
K Callan
(Actress who played Martha Kent in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman)

"Hey, Superman, thanks for setting me up with my wife! I'll try to do a good job on your covers."
Alex Ross
(Comic Book Artist)

"On this day, the ones we really owe thanks to are Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Without them, I wouldn't have my favorite dreams. Happy Birthday to the first."
Brad Meltzer
(Comic Book Writer)

"Seventy years. What do you say to a man who's been around for seventy years but is still in his thirties? A man who has two fathers and no mothers if you look at it one way (Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster), and two full sets of parents (Jor-El, Lara, Ma and Pa) if you look at it another way? A man who's met John F. Kennedy as an adult and as a teen, and who is now too young to have met him even as a baby? A man who's adventures on at least four Earths have been catalogued over the years -- and that's not counting all the variants, or the TV, radio, movie, cartoon and prose adventures? It's truly been a never-ending battle -- a battle that's seen more worlds, more wars, more action, adventure and romance and friendship than your average seventy-year old would see in a dozen lifetimes. And yet Superman does it all while still looking sharp. I guess all there is to say is Many Happy Returns, Man of Tomorrow! Returns from the dead, returns to Krypton, returns of dear friends and deadly foes...well, maybe the deadly foes aren't exactly "happy returns" for you, but your audience looks forward to the next seventy years of truth, justice and the American Way anyway. Happy Birthday, big blue!"
Kurt Busiek
(Comic Book Writer)

"Happy Birthday, Man of Steel! Of all the things you represent and all the grandeur and heroism you bring to a world sadly lacking in both, of all the things you've given us, I value your inspiration and your hopefulness the most. Carry on, Last Son -- the world always needs saving, and we all need someone to aspire to."
Greg Rucka
(Comic Book Writer)

"Happy 70th, Superman, you don't look a day over 29! Thank you for showing us the best we can be - as you are perhaps the most human of us all."
Jeph Loeb
(Comic Book Writer)

"When I was just a kid I watched the Adventures of Superman and became a fan. That grew into an obsession for comics which led to my career. I've created hundreds of characters who have gone onto TV, movies, animation, games and more, but when asked my favorite comic character, I always say Superman. It was true when I was a kid and it's still true today."
Marv Wolfman
(Comic Book Writer)

"Happy Birthday, Superman. My mother-in-law turned 70 just last year and still looks hot so you have nothing to worry about. Thank you for a great childhood."
Mark Millar
(Comic Book Writer)

"To Superman: I like you because you have a Bizarro version of yourself and that's okay, because you have a super-dog with a cape, because you like to pull practical jokes on Batman, because you've saved the planet more times than we can count, because you're the most powerful being in the universe and yet you still love Lois Lane and Jimmy and Perry and the rest of us, and most of all because you let me write about you for awhile and didn't melt my brain with heat-vision over the results. Happy Birthday, Kal-El!"
Mark Verheiden
(Comic Book Writer)

"The very first comics I can remember are all Superman comics. Everything from Worlds Finest, Lois Lane, Action Comics, Superman Family and so on. The first argument I ever got into was with a friend of mine who happened to be a "Marvel comics" person. He told me that if you get the Hulk mad enough, he could take Superman in a fight. I remember thinking that there was no way Hulk could do this because Superman would use his heat vision and aim it right into Hulk's eye, burning it out and then fry a hole right through his brain... and if that didn't work, he could just take Hulk for a ride into space and have the lack of oxygen make Hulk pass out, then Superman can just snap his spine in half and sever his head and throw it all back towards the planet and everyone could watch Hulk burn up in entry. Well, this might give you a clue why I am now making a living writing comics... and I want to thank Superman for never resorting to that kind of violence. Happy birthday you super classy guy!"
Jimmy Palmiotti
(Comic Book Writer)

"Happy 70th Birthday, Supes. You continue to prove that some people only get better with age. May you still be flying high at 100....no doubt you will be!"
Al Gough
(Smallville Executive Producer)

"Happy 70th Birthday, Kal. You were my hero as a child, and thanks to you, I've become one in my adulthood. Now if I could only age as gracefully as you. And be able to actually burn holes in things with beams from my eyes."
Yuri Lowenthal
(Actor who voices Superman in "The Legion of Super-Heroes" animated series)

"Superman has been a big influence in my life especially for the past 28 years since I was the one to transfer over 1200 radio shows to audio tape. I was also honored to be a friend of Kirk Alyn and his wife for 17 years and inducted him into the hall of fame of the National Broadcasters Hall of Fame Musem in 1995. I am sure Superman will endure forever so Happy Birthday from your biggest fan."
Fred Shay
(Curator National Broadcasters Hall of Fame)

"Happy birthday to the Big Blue Boy Scout! With x-ray vision, does anyone bother wrapping your presents?"
Jake Rossen
(Author of "Superman vs Hollywood")

"When it comes to heroes, there is none greater than Superman. He does what's right, no matter what. He wants to inspire others. He stands up for those in need and fights relentlessly for them. He chooses responsibility!"
Scott Cranford
(Official town Superman for Metropolis, Illinois from 2000-2007)

"Happy birthday to Superman. Having gone from a lifelong fan to participating in a very limited way in the Superman legend via our soundtrack box set, I just want to say how struck I am by how powerful and iconic Superman continues to be. I witnessed first-hand how seriously Warner Bros. and DC Comics take all Superman licensing -- as well they should -- and how fervently the fan base responds to the Superman movies and soundtracks. Let me put it this way: I have spent the last 10 years producing collector's edition CDs of vintage film scores...When asked what I do for a living, it can take some time to explain. Recently, I have been able to say, "We're doing a CD box set of music to the Superman movies." Everybody, no matter how inattentive to pop culture or movies, knew instantly what I was talking about. Thank you, Superman -- you didn't get me any dates, but you are rightfully a great and likable guy, and I am grateful to you, your creators and your fan base for a wonderful experience."
Lukas Kendall
(Co-producer of "Superman: The Music" CD Box Set)

"Dear Superman,
You have been an inspiration to me since I was six years old (1967). As a young boy, I borrowed many of your capes (bath towels, really) and "flew" down every sidewalk in my neighborhood! I've watched you as George Reeves, first on a black and white TV every morning before elementary school, and now in my high-def home theater (beautiful!). I've soared hundreds of times with Christopher Reeve as the silver screen Superman, and taken joy in your Gift of Flight ever since.
Superman, you will always be within me; reminding me to do the right thing, to treat others with respect, to find strength in times of great challenge, and to keep looking forward with hope and determination.
Happy 70th Birthday Kal-el! I'm already looking forward to your 75th! Let's hope younger generations will always think of you as our greatest hero.
Your Super Pal,
Jimmy "Olsen" Bowers
(Photographer CapedWonder.com)

Messages from Superman Homepage staff members:

"Happy birthday Superman! Can't thank you enough for all the great people you've helped me meet over the years. It's because of your example that many people strive to be better people... If only you were really real. The world could do with someone like you around. Thanks too to Jerry and Joe for their creative genius all those years ago."
Steve Younis
(Owner and Editor-in-Chief of SupermanHomepage.com)

"Hey, Supes! I know you're probably still mad at me for last year, where I shared that VHS copy of the time you got drunk on Red K and wore Ambush Bug for a hat, but hey, if there's one thing we know about you, it's that you're a sucker for forgiving people. Hey-oh! But seriously... please call me back some time! I'm not much of a math guy, just a writer, but my calculator tells me that seventy divided by four is seventeen and a half years old. So I would caution you, eight years from now, not to take up smoking. Beyond that, heck, I'd say with age comes wisdom, but you've taught me practically everything I know about my own pragmatic philosophical understanding of how to regard the world around me. You don't give people heat vision colonics, you offer them hope, and that's a damned sight better than funnies on the internets, which is my forte. It has been an honor to write a story featuring you, essays about your exploits, and to meet the tens of millions of people who know you as I do, as a moral arbitor for hope. Seventeen, seventy, pretty much ageless if you ask me. And that's kind of why we're all here, every day, celebrating. Oh! You hear that? That's probably your package. I hope she looks as much like Lori Lemaris when she jumps out of the cake as the brochure said. Apologies if she looks like Granny Goodness.
Happy Birthday, you big lunk."
Neal Bailey
(Superman Homepage Assistant Editor & Staff Writer)

"Superman, I know you're just a fictional character. But you've brought me joy and escape when I've needed it. Your inspiration has led me to strive to be a good and decent person. Even your non-costumed career as a writer led me in that direction with my life (or is that your costumed career? I never can keep it straight anymore which one's supposed to be the real you though Clark and Superman are equally real to me). Your ideals, expressed never more eloquently than by Christopher Reeve, both in and out of character, have kept me 'going forward' and 'looking up' as I go. Thanks, pal. Here's to 70 more - well, for you anyway."
Barry Freiman
(Superman Homepage Assistant Editor & Staff Writer)

"Dear Kal: Thank you. For everything."
Jeffrey Bridges
(Superman Homepage Staff Writer)

"For thirty-two years now you and I have shared the same birthday and frankly I am tired of the competition. Sure you're the Man of Steel. Sure you can leap tall buildings in a single bound. Sure you are the very embodiment of truth, justice and the American Way, but you also steal the focus off the important one here; me. So the time has come for you to stop stealing my birthday thunder and give me back my special day!
Actually I am just kidding. Frankly I am honored that we share this day. For as long as I can remember you've been a part of my life, whether through the movies or television or animation or the comic books. I can honestly say that I am a better person today because I've been a fan of yours. You've seen me through the good times and bad. You've provided endless hours of entertainment. I can never thank Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster enough for creating you.
Happy birthday, Superman. I was there for fifty. I was there for sixty. I'm here for seventy and hopefully I will be there for one hundred.
Have a great day, big guy!"
Michael Bailey
(Superman Homepage Staff Writer)

"Hey Clark,
Birthday time again huh? Well it's a pretty big milestone and I hope you'll have many more, entertaining millions for years to come. You know Lois' cooking, so don't overdo it on birthday cake!
Your friend,
always,"
Adam Dechanel
(Superman Homepage Staff Writer)

"Happy birthday, Superman. The world wouldn't be the same without you, my friend. Thanks for everything."
James Lantz
(Superman Homepage Staff Writer)

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUPERMAN!
I can't even imagine what life would be like if you hadn't been born big guy! I mean, my wardrobe alone would be mostly nothing. Maybe some Jeans and a Flyers sweatshirt here and there, but as for T-Shirts, forget about it!
My home and office decor? I'd have only the shots of my family (which are nice) to display if it weren't for you.
And most of all, how would I know how I should try to conduct my life if you weren't around?
Happy Birthday Supes, you're the best there is!"
Scotty V
(Superman Homepage Staff Writer)

And last, but not least...

"I want to wish Superman a very happy 70th birthday! The 70th anniversary of the creation of Superman has made me consider why Superman has endured for so many years. Of course, his super powers are a big part of the appeal. It would be fun for children as well as adults to imagine having x-ray vision and super strength and being able to fly and to run faster than a speeding bullet. But I think there is more to the fascination with Superman than just his super powers.
I saw an interview with Christopher Reeve in which he states that he found, in playing the dual roles of Superman/Clark Kent, that he actually had "much more of an affinity for Clark". He said there's only one guy who flies around in the blue suit, but the rest of us can relate much more to Clark Kent. Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster have talked about how it was for them growing up, being shy, not always knowing what to say, feeling awkward around girls. It was a great fantasy for them that this shy, awkward guy with glasses was actually, underneath, someone with all these super powers who would use these abilities to do good in the world. I think this idea appeals to all of us.
Most of us are, of course, more similar to Clark Kent. As human beings, we are flawed, we are not perfect. The character of Superman gives us something to strive for, gives us hope that we can always do better. We will not have the physical powers of Superman, but we can be better by doing good in the world.
The character and legend of Superman are very dear to me. I portray Superman in Hollywood almost every day of my life. I do it in tribute to all of the people who have portrayed Superman, such as Kirk Alyn, George Reeves, Bob Holiday (Broadway musical 1966), Dean Cain and Brandon Routh. Most of all, I portray Superman in tribute to my idol, my hero, Christopher Reeve. He brought the character of Superman to life for me. His on-screen portrayal of the Man of Steel was incomparable. But Christopher Reeve was even more of a Superman in real life. He displayed incredible courage in his battle against spinal-cord injury. He was a SUPER MAN. Although he never walked again, due to his efforts, there have been great advances in the field of spinal cord research. This amazing legacy left by Christopher Reeve will live on. He has shown us that, in some sense, there is a potential Superman in all of us.
Happy 70th Birthday Superman. You are truly immortal and you will live in our hearts forever."
Christopher Dennis
(Hollywood Superman)

Messages from Superman Homepage members:

Avilos on February 29, 2008 12:41am EST These Birthday wishes were very fun to read. Thank you to all who contributed! mas_el on February 29, 2008 1:02am EST mas_el on February 29, 2008 12:40am EST I just want to say to Superman, HAPPY BIRTHDAY‹or FELIZ CUMPLEANOS‹from Argentina!!! You have been my friend during all my life‹30 years‹and not only helped me but also made me a better man. Thanks for keeping me looking to the skies, and thanks for make me believe that a man can fly!!! From a mild mannered reporter to another. barryfreiman on February 29, 2008 1:03am EST mas-el has the right idea - everyone feel free to post ur "birthday" greetings - I'm sure "he" will see them. BIZZARO on February 29, 2008 1:23am EST Dear Superman happy birthday from the the land down under Australia. My kids made you a cake, cause you set examples of past and present generations of people.You have crossed all hurdles of entertainment mediems, from radio to comics to ceral boxes to postage stamps. Your powers are more infinite than what you have. Your powers affect our hearts, imaginations and memories. YOU AM #1 Kal-El23 on February 29, 2008 3:23am EST Happy birthday, Kal-El. For 70 years, you have inspired a world that has needed a hero countless times, and you continue to inspire me everyday to see the good in everyone...even those who may not deserve it. Here's to fighting for truth, justice, and the American way for 70 more years!! smallvilletna on February 29, 2008 3:26am EST For thirty-two years now you and I have shared the same birthday and frankly I am tired of the competition. HEY MICHAEL IF IT MEANS ANYTHING TO YOU I LIKE WISH YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY AS WELL TAKE CARE Mike on February 29, 2008 3:55am EST Kal-El, you're my hero (for 35+ years now). Thanks for being with us! Thanks for many hours of high-adventures! Happy Birthday to you Big Guy! You're my personal symbol of Hope!! Mike (from Berlin, Germany) SuperMarine14 on February 29, 2008 4:15am EST As a kid, I used to wrap a towel around my neck and run around my parents' house believing that I could fly. Sometimes, I would annoy my brothers and sisters but I wouldn't care. My first vhs tape as a gift was of the old Fleischer Studios Superman cartoons given to me by my parents. I still have that tape to this day and just a couple of years ago I received the same cartoons in dvd format from my best friend. It was with these cartoons that I became a true Superman fan. For 20 years, you have helped me thru rough times. I have also celebrated the best times with you by my side. While in Iraq, you helped me stay positive even when everything else around me was falling apart. For all of this, I Thank You. Happy Birthday my friend. May you have many, many, many more so that my children may also enjoy your presence. jp1 on February 29, 2008 5:26am EST Happy Birthday kal El/Clark kent. "They are good people if they want to be Kal el, They only lack the light to show them the way!" And you sir, have been the light and the shining star throughout the last 70 years. you have turned our attention to the things that matter most, your altruism should be bottled, replicated and shared for all, at least then we may have a hope of saving ourselves from the brink. You saved my life when i was 4, never got a chance to say thank you, nut when i was in a coma and dying with viral meningitis, a mate of yours, Chris Reeve, was going to come and visit me in hospital. apparently when being told that and having the S pin put next to in bed that Chris Reeve gave to me i started coming out of that coma. So i would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the inspiration, and guide ens through the darkest period of my life, and if any of the Reeve family read these comments, although you do not know me, I feel like i have known you, through all the books that Chris wrote. so to you i would like to say a HUGE thank you, As not only was Christopher reeve a man who played the role of superman, rather he transcended the character to reality, to our world, so the man who played superman became superman, and saved my life. Tahnk You, and "GO FORWARD!" Katana Octopus on February 29, 2008 8:01am EST WOW. 70 years. If only you were real, Big Blue. As stupid as it sounds, sometimes I look up to the sky, and imagine you up there, taking care of us, or damn, just saying hi. I think there's NO other fictional character in the past, present or future history of this planet that people want to be real as badly as you. You're the one and only, SUPERMAN. The true inspiration for all of us, and the only one who can make us believe that a man can fly. Don't ever stop being there and taking care of us, Kal-El. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUPERMAN! arohan_sambyal on February 29, 2008 9:01am EST thanks for just being there captain_comet on February 29, 2008 9:22am EST HAPPY BIRTHDAY! & FELIZ CUMPLEANOS! Thank you Superman for providing me with entertainment, a little bit of a moral compass, and a role model. supesfan on February 29, 2008 9:31am EST Dear superman no other fictional charecter has had an impact on my life in such a short time as you. I havent been a fan of yours for very long. as an African American you are a super hero I can identify with the most , you like me are a minority who embraces his heritage. the s shield you so proudly wear reminds folks of your proud kryptonian race and what contribution they can be to america. I was never really a spiritual man until I again became a fan of yours by learning of your origins inspired me to attend church and learned about the saviour of man kind Jesus Christ. Both Jesus and you showed me by your courage to stand for whats right and aspire to be better than what you are. to Superman, Christopher Reeve, Brandon Routh, Richard Donner, Bryan Singer, Bruce Timm, Dan Jurgens, Max Fleicher Jerry Seigal and Joe Shuster and most importan Jesus Christ I say thank you and happy birthday may you be around after us all superman. nevsb-el on February 29, 2008 9:46am EST I have so many awesome memories of my life that involve Supes. I still have a picture of me when I was 4 in an outstanding, homemade (respect to moms) Superman costume I wore for halloween and all the time I was allowed to afterwards-until it didn't fit-swooshing around imagining what clouds on my face would feel like. That costume is up there in my all time favorite memories and it's all thanks to the Big Blue Boyscout. Another memory that I'm sure will always be with me (and those that know me well have heard many, many times) and is easily in the top five for life, A year or more after Superman II came out my dad took me to a drive-in that was playing Superman I and II back to back (respect to pops). At the time I was about 3-4 years old and I still remember that night so clearly. The place was packed and parked right next to us was a van full of teenagers who rigged the sound up to their boombox and cranked up the volume. My dad let me sit out on the roof with a sleeping bag for both movies. The second I saw Chris Reeve in the suit soaring in the sky I was hooked (my dad still says that was the quietest/stillest I ever was at that age). From that night on I wanted to be like Superman so bad and since I couldn't have the powers-many bruising experiments later I figured that one out-I decided to emulate the man himself. Because of Superman and Clark I've strived to be a good and honest person. Lets think about that for a second, because of a beautiful piece of fiction I've tried to be a good person in reality. Happy Birthday, Superman. There can never be another like you. Thanks. -Fan for life. batmansgirl on February 29, 2008 10:12am EST OMG, Superman Homepage, you guys ROCK for getting all these messages from all these people! Wow! Awesome job and thanks so much for working hard putting it all together! Oh and happy birthday, big guy. ;) *hugs* HulkSmashNow on February 29, 2008 10:35am EST Happy birthday, Superman! Thank you so much for what you've done for me and so many others. You're still the World's Greatest Hero and an inspiration to all of us. Many happy returns and here's hoping for another seventy great years! Steve Eden on February 29, 2008 11:13am EST Happy Birthday to Michael Bailey and Superman (Kal-El, Clark Kent, the first Nightwing, etc.). As i read through these well-wishes, I notice how widespread the fandom for Superman (not Michael - though I'm sure you deserve it, Michael) is. It stretches from young whippersnappers to old far... uh... codgers. It encompasses the entire world - Superman is known and loved in practically every country. Members of all races and religions respect this fictional character and what he has come to represent. And everyone seems to have a Superman story... He taught me how to read (Superman, not Michael - though I'm sure Michael would've been glad to, had he been in Fort Worth, Texas in 1957). I learned a lot about science in his and other DC books. Thanks to this wonderful invention of Siegal and Schuster, I learned to use my imagination as a child, and today this 56 year old child still uses that gift. And it goes without saying (but I'm saying it anyway) that my moral center was coded by what I read about Superman. Who would've believed back in 1938 that this conglomeration of pencil swipes and ink would still be entertaining fans around the world (much less in the US) 70 years later (Superman, not Michael - though we may check in on that later). Happy Birthday to Superman and Michael! MichaelBailey on February 29, 2008 11:40am EST Steve Eden: Ha! Well, yes. I've never had the opportunity to teach anyone how to read but hey, I would have given it a shot had I been around in 1957. Last_son_of_earth on February 29, 2008 1:51pm EST Happy Birthday Superman you spure me and so many others to greatness everyday. Keep up the good job Rev. Paul glass Thomasville, Al Last_son_of_earth on February 29, 2008 1:54pm EST one last thing A hero need not speak, When he is gone The world will speak for him Krypto-Pop on February 29, 2008 4:18pm EST Thank you for being someone I could look up to. Happy Birthday Superman. Terminal on February 29, 2008 7:28pm EST Superman knows how I feel about him. Thanks for the inspiration to be a better person, every day of my life. People pretend they hate you, but everyone strives to achieve the same peak of heroism and courage you do. It doesn't take a superhuman to display courage. Thanks for showing me that. Supereyes on February 29, 2008 7:44pm EST Happy Birthday, big guy. You've always been my hero since I was a kid. 70 years old, huh? You're gonna always be Superman for over 100 years! Caseysml on February 29, 2008 11:46pm EST Happy Birthday Superman! Thanks, for being a good role modle and you are cool. Again, Happy Birthday! Casey McCarty johnny on March 1, 2008 12:41am EST Happy Birthday Superman! Thanks for being there! Johnny Super-Menace on March 1, 2008 3:49am EST Happy Birthday, Superman! You've been there for me for nearly fifty years of my life now, and I wouldn't have wanted to miss a minute of it. We're both long past your Silver K anniversary, so here's a big fat lump of Platinum K for your 70th! TalOs on March 1, 2008 4:25am EST Wow! All so sincerely VERY heart felt well wishes from both celebs AND fans alike compiled here indeedy! Like fellow bothers and sisters i too would like to sincerely wish THE king of ALL Superheroes a VERY heart felt and happy belated birthday! Gernot on March 1, 2008 4:27am EST Happy Birthday, Superman, and thanks for all the joy you've given me for almost half a century! Oh, Bizarro #1 has a message, too! "Un-Happy Birthday, Superman! Me hope that you not have any more!" Thanks again, Superman! ron on March 1, 2008 6:54am EST from myself and supergirl and our dog "krypto" who looks a lot like your dog...happy birthday and many more...and my grandkids who run around in capes ...many more will will come as continue to read and pretend. Thanks for keeping us young. barryfreiman on March 1, 2008 5:14pm EST hey ron my dog's name is krypto too - wonder how many of us there are on the website - amazingly my Krypto acts and looks a lot like Clark's dog too. any other Krypto owners out there? Or Streaky owners? Or heaven help you, a Beppo or Titano in the bunch? barryfreiman on March 1, 2008 5:17pm EST oh and to everyone - I know Steve's not been online this weekend but I'm very taken by the # of you who've included Birthday messages and I know he will be too. I've read every comment and have an idea I'm going to suggest to Steve to ensure your comments remain with this article forever. Keep 'em coming. elmadmatt on March 2, 2008 7:07pm EST Hey Supes! You've inspired so many of us, and kept us all honest men and women. May you keep fighting the good fight, for truth, justice, and all that stuff: for another 70 years and beyond. Thank you for a being a guiding light to help uson our way. Happy Birthday! Caseysml on March 2, 2008 11:53pm EST Superman thanks for being a great hero and Happy Birthday! You, are cool!caseysml 2008 Comic News Listed below are all the Comic News items archived for 2008. January 7, 2008: Wizard Previews Superman and JLA Comics for 2008 January 7, 2008: John Byrne Interview January 8, 2008: Jesus Merino Talks About Inking Superman January 12, 2008: Jim Lee Helps Hire Online Fan Colorist January 22, 2008: Roger Stern Talks “JLA Classified” January 26, 2008: No Chloe in Comics & News on Brainiac February 6, 2008: Phil Hester Talks “Superman Confidential” February 7, 2008: Kurt Busiek Talks About His Run on Superman February 7, 2008: Geoff Johns Staying at DC Comics February 8, 2008: James Robinson is the New Superman Writer February 8, 2008: Kelley Pucket Talks Supergirl February 9, 2008: Q&A with New “Superman” Writer James Robinson February 10, 2008: DC Unveils “Trinity” Plans February 10, 2008: A Look at “DC Universe #0” February 12, 2008: Keith Champagne Notes DC Comics Correction February 14, 2008: R.I.P. Steve Gerber February 15, 2008: Grant Morrison Talks “Final Crisis” February 17, 2008: Ande Parks on Inking “Superman Confidential” February 18, 2008: Exclusive J. Torres Interview February 20, 2008: Michael Green and Jeph Loeb Talk “Superman/Batman” February 22, 2008: Geoff Johns Talks About the Future of Superman February 22, 2008: B. Clay Moore Talks “Superman Confidential” February 24, 2008: WonderCon 2008 - Interview with Mark Bagley February 24, 2008: WonderCon 2008 - Interview with Kurt Busiek February 24, 2008: WonderCon 2008 - DC Nation Panel February 25, 2008: Dan Jurgens Talks Tangent Superman February 26, 2008: WonderCon 2008 - DCU: Countdown to Crisis Panel February 27, 2008: New Content for “Superman #674” February 29, 2008: Happy Birthday Superman! February 29, 2008: Celebrities Wish Superman a Happy Birthday! March 4, 2008: Geoff Johns Talks JSA and Kingdom Come March 4, 2008: Jerry Ordway Talks Brave and Bold March 6, 2008: Grant Morrison Talks “All Star Superman” March 12, 2008: Jerry Siegel - A Look Back in Time March 16, 2008: Wizard World LA - DC Panels March 19, 2008: Superman Homepage Wizard World LA 2008 Report March 22, 2008: Superman Items Included in Hollywood Auction March 22, 2008: JMS Comes to DC - Shows His Love of Superman March 23, 2008: Ottawa Citizen Celebrates Superman's 70th Anniversary March 26, 2008: Jerry Siegel Interview from 1975 March 26, 2008: Neal Adams Audio Interview March 28, 2008: Siegel Heirs Reclaim Superman Copyright March 31, 2008: Warner Bros. Issues Statement on Court Ruling March 31, 2008: Explaining the Superman Copyright Decision April 2, 2008: Geoff Johns to “Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds” April 2, 2008: DC Statement on Death of Jim Mooney April 2, 2008: “The Legends Behind The Comic Books” Screening April 4, 2008: George Perez Talks “Legion of 3 Worlds” April 4, 2008: “Action Comics #1” Listed on Ebay April 6, 2008: Judge Orders DC and Siegel Family to Mediate April 10, 2008: Kurt Busiek Talks About “Trinity” April 10, 2008: Golden Age of Comics Books Exhibition Photos April 10, 2008: Comic Geek Speak “Superman on Trial” Podcast April 11, 2008: Mark Waid Radio Interview on Superman April 12, 2008: DC Comics Reveals Cover for “DC Universe #0” April 12, 2008: Nominees For The 2008 Joe Shuster Awards April 13, 2008: Why Superman is Still Super April 14, 2008: Geoff Johns on Reshaping the DC Universe April 14, 2008: “The Legends Behind The Comic Books” Screening Report April 17, 2008: DC Announces “Superman #676” Content Change April 17, 2008: Grant Morrison Talks Final Crisis April 19, 2008: Notes from DC Nation Panel at NY Comic Con April 22, 2008: Exclusive J. Torres Interview April 24, 2008: Grant Morrison and Geoff Johns Video Interviews May 1, 2008: Interview with Artist Gerry Alanguilan May 1, 2008: Exclusive Interview with Karl Kerschl May 3, 2008: Dan DiDio and Mike Carlin Talk “Trinity” May 6, 2008: Renato Guedes Talks Drawing Superman May 11, 2008: Dan Didio on Lateness of “Last Son” Conclusion May 13, 2008: Chip Kidd Talks “Final Crisis” and “Trinity” Covers May 13, 2008: “Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the Eighth Grade” May 14, 2008: Emerald City Comic Con 2008 Report May 19, 2008: Exclusive Interview with JLU Writer Ken Pontac May 20, 2008: Exclusive Interview with Jack Briglio May 21, 2008: Exclusive Interview with Cary Bates May 23, 2008: James Robinson Talks Superman, JLA and Supergirl May 29, 2008: Robinson Talks Supergirl in Justice League June 2, 2008: Wizard World Philadelphia News June 7, 2008: Wizard Talks Superman with James Robinson and Geoff Johns June 7, 2008: Alex Ross to Appear at Wizard World Chicago June 9, 2008: Kurt Busiek Interview About “Trinity” June 9, 2008: Grant Morrison Interview About “Final Crisis” #1 June 10, 2008: Interview with Kurt Busiek on “Trinity #1” June 12, 2008: Warren Ellis Guest of Honor at Wizard World Chicago June 15, 2008: Pa Kent Named Best Comic Book Dad June 15, 2008: Wizard Q&A with Kurt Busiek June 16, 2008: New Co-Artist Joining “Final Crisis” June 16, 2008: Interview with Kurt Busiek on “Trinity” #2 June 17, 2008: Interview with “Action” Artist Gary Frank June 18, 2008: Interview with “Superman/Batman” Writing Team June 21, 2008: Superman News From Charlotte Heroes Con June 22, 2008: DC Creators Attending Wizard World Chicago June 26, 2008: Superman Featured in Harvey Award Nominations for 2008 June 28, 2008: Comic Book Creator Michael Turner Dies June 28, 2008: New Supergirl Creative Team Revealed June 30, 2008: Wizard World Chicago Report June 30, 2008: Wizard World Chicago DC Comics Panels July 9, 2008: Jon Sibal Talks Inking Superman July 9, 2008: Empire Rates Superman #1 Comic Book Character July 16, 2008: Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster 1981 TV Interview July 17, 2008: Green and Johnson Talk “Superman/Batman #50” July 21, 2008: Sterling Gates Talks About Supergirl July 25, 2008: Comic-Con - “DC Nation” Panel July 25, 2008: Comic-Con - “Superman: Man of Tomorrow” Panel July 27, 2008: Comic-Con - “DC: A Guide to Your Universe” Panel July 30, 2008: JG Jones Talks Supergirl in “Final Crisis” August 10, 2008: Geoff Johns Talks “Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds” August 13, 2008: “New Krypton” 3-Part Alex Ross Cover Artwork Revealed August 18, 2008: J. Torres Talks “Legion of Super Heroes in the 31st Century” August 21, 2008: Russell Keaton - Superman's Almost Co-Creator August 22, 2008: Alex Ross Talks Kingdom Come Superman in JSA September 2, 2008: Grant Morrison DC Universe Interview September 3, 2008: “Hero”-ic Sale Flies in to Fan Expo September 4, 2008: “DCU Elementary” Kid's Comic Book Series September 6, 2008: Gray and Palmiotti Talk “Superman/Supergirl: Maelstrom” September 10, 2008: “Comics Now!” Magazine Celebrates 70 Years of Superman September 10, 2008: Wes Craig Talks “Tangent: Superman's Reign” September 10, 2008: Grant Morrson Nominated in Spike TV 2008 Scream Awards September 18, 2008: All Star Supermen - Frank Quitely and Grant Morrison September 20, 2008: Jamal Igle on Drawing Supergirl September 23, 2008: Kevin VanHook Talks “Superman & Batman vs Vampires & Werewolves” September 27, 2008: DC Nation Panel at Baltimore Comic Con September 29, 2008: “All Star Superman” Sweeps Harvey Awards September 29, 2008: Baltimore Comic Con - Superman Panel October 2, 2008: Sterling Gates Talks Supergirl Comics October 8, 2008: “Superman: Red Son” Motion Comic Announced October 8, 2008: Major Superman Supporting Character Dead - SPOILER ALERT October 15, 2008: Name Change for “Guardians of Metropolis Special” October 17, 2008: Rags Morales Talks “Superman/Batman” October 22, 2008: Grant Morrison's In-Depth Discussion of “All Star Superman” October 22, 2008: Sterling Gates Talks Supergirl October 23, 2008: Geoff Johns on Superman's Challenge in “New Krypton” October 23, 2008: Jim Lee Previews Cover for “Absolute Superman: For Tomorrow” October 28, 2008: Grant Morrison Talks “All Star Superman” October 28, 2008: Secrets of the Superman Bible October 30, 2008: Switching Powers in “Superman/Batman” October 30, 2008: Jamal Igle Talks Supergirl on Death Ray Weekly Podcast November 1, 2008: Artist Gary Frank on Jonathan Kent's Death November 2, 2008: Geoff Johns Talks About “New Krypton” and Superman's Future November 4, 2008: Grant Morrison Interview Marathon Concludes November 6, 2008: Phil Noto on Drawing “Superman/Supergirl: Maelstrom” November 6, 2008: A Tribute to Jerry and Joe November 13, 2008: Landry Walker on Supergirl's Cosmic Adventures November 18, 2008: No More “Action Comics” for Superman? November 21, 2008: Frank Kasy, The Face of Superman November 25, 2008: Sterling Gates Talks “Supergirl #35” November 26, 2008: Dan DiDio Explains Plans for Superman Comics November 27, 2008: Greg Rucka Comments on “Action Comics” Without Superman November 29, 2008: Geoff Johns Explains “Superman: Secret Origin” December 2, 2008: More From Greg Rucka on “Action Comics” December 4, 2008: Wizard Magazine's Krypton Q&A Now Online December 4, 2008: Geoff Johns Thanks Superman Homepage Fans December 5, 2008: Walker Talks About Supergirl's “Cosmic Adventures” December 9, 2008: Gary Frank's Thoughts on “Superman: Secret Origin” December 14, 2008: Matt Idelson Talks Superman Comics in 2009 December 18, 2008: Dwayne McDuffie Talks “Justice League of America” Back to the News Archive Contents page. Back to the Latest News page. DISCLAIMER: SUPERMAN and all related elements are the property of DC Comics. 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