Did you know that Superman was dreamed up right here in the Buckeye State? Unless you’re from Cleveland, you likely didn’t know that the Buckeye State is where the famous TV and comic book hero Superman started. It’s a little-known piece of Ohio history that’s fun and fascinating.

One of the nation's first and most beloved super heroes was thought up right here in Cleveland, Ohio. Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster created the comic book character while living in the city.
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The famous superhero was first introduced to the world in the 1930s, but he quickly turned into a national sensation.
Few people know that Superman was actually first created as a villain during the 1930s, according to the Ohio History Connection.
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Eventually, (and thankfully), Siegel and Shuster developed Superman into a hero.

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Once Siegel and Shuster started working for DC-National Comics, (what is now DC Comics), the duo was able to publish the Superman storyline in Action Comics.
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Pictured is a portion of "Superman: From Cleveland to Krypton", an exhibit that was hosted by the Main Branch of the Cleveland Public Library in Cleveland in 2017 - 2018.
The pair of creators eventually signed over their rights to Superman to DC Comics in 1939.
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Both creators left DC Comics in the 1950s and there were some disputes between the creators and company.
Today, Superman remains an iconic hero for both Ohio and America.
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Fun fact: The AT&T building on Huron Road in Cleveland is believed to be the inspiration for Superman's Daily Planet building.

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For more interesting facts about Ohio, check out our previous article: 13 Interesting Things You Didn’t Know About The History Of Ohio.

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