When Superman made his debut in Action Comics #1 (1938), he wasn’t just the first superhero—he was a sign of hope during tough times. Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman embodied the strength and morality people craved during the Great Depression.
What’s surprising is that the duo struggled to sell the character at first. Many publishers turned them down, thinking no one would buy a story about a flying alien in tights. When National Allied Publications (later DC Comics) finally took a chance, they changed the trajectory of comics forever. Superman’s success led to a flood of new superheroes, turning comic books into an essential part of American culture.
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