April 18, 1938 was the day Action Comics #1 (with a cover date of June 1938) hit newsstands across the country. Featuring the first comic book appearance of the superhero creation known as Superman as created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster.
Today, April 18th is celebrated as Superman Day. This year, Warner Brothers Studios, DC Comics and Discovery are all holding special events to celebrate The Man of Steel.
I’ve been a fan of Superman since I first spotted one of the comics when I was just a wee lad. I don’t read many comic books these days, but I still love the character and what he has stood for throughout the years.
And if you’re a Superman fan, like me, you’re eagerly awaiting the July 11, 2025 of James Gunn’s new Superman movie in theaters around the U.S. and world.
This year, I’ll be spending Superman Day in Metropolis, Illinois. More than just a namesake for Superman’s fictional city of Metropolis, it is also the home of the Superman Museum, Superman statue, Lois Lane Statue, and the annual Superman Celebration each year in June.
I won’t be able to attend this year, but I did attend my first Superman Celebration in June of 2023 and loved every minute of it. If you’re a Superman fan and haven’t been, you should make plans to go some year soon.
Happy Superman Day 2025!
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