Who's Who in the Superman Comics

The Circle

A group of 'enhanced' humans, who believe themselves to be God's first creation before Man. Superman first encountered them when they tried to establish contact with him during his assault on Qurac. The Circle initially believed Superman to be one of them, the chosen one, on account of his special abilities. Prana was sent to probe his mind, but died as a result of the strain put upon him. Subsequently, Prana's widow then decided to send another of the Circle, Sthula (Concussion) out to try to kill Superman in revenge. Concussion was defeated and incarcerated at Strykers Island, until Charger (another member of the Circle) broke him out. Superman was led to the headquarters of the Circle, where they asked for his help in leaving Earth. Superman agreed, and the Circle disappeared.

First Appearance: AOS #427 (April 1987)



Who's Who in the Superman Comics

Introduction

This is a listing of many of the notable characters and a few places that have appeared in the Superman comics from the 1986 revamp up until around 2008.

NOTE: A new, and more current version of the Who's Who is currently being worked on and can be accessed by clicking here.

Although Superman often appears in other DC Comics, this text's information is limited mainly to what has occurred in the regular Superman comics.

Many thanks to Scotty V, Derrick Lyle Coleman, Dean Vanek, Genevieve Clemens and Benjamin Grose who all helped out at one time or another with writing and updating these Who's Who descriptions.

The listings are displayed as follows:

  • Surname, Firstname - Text describing the character, place, object, etc...

Relevant issues of the Superman comics are listed as such:
  • SUP = Superman
  • MOS = Man of Steel
  • AOS = Adventures of Superman
  • ACT = Action Comics
  • MOT = Man of Tomorrow

The Issue Number for each of these titles is written in this manner: “#000”. (e.g. SUP #123)

“First Appearance” refers to the issue since 1986 unless otherwise noted.



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