Superman, born Kal-El and legally named Clark Joseph Kent, is the last son of Krypton, sent as the dying planet's last hope to Earth, where he grew to become our protector. Superman first appeared in American comic books published by DC Comics and first appeared in the comic book Action Comics #1 (cover-dated June 1938 and published April 18, 1938). Now Superman joins the digital realm with VeVe in premium digital format Superman and all DC characters and elements © & TM DC Comics and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.