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Did you Know? The First Idea for Superman was very different.
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Today, it appears obvious that the first superhero was essentially Hercules in blue tights. However, one of the early Superman draught ideas was of a short, bald, mad scientist type who called himself "The Super Man." Perhaps this is why Lex Luthor has such a negative attitude toward super-powered individuals.