I bet you always thought that Superman barely escaped Krypton in a rocketship which his parents sped on its way to Earth landing in a Kansas field. And that this "strange visitor from another planet" got his superpowers from Earth's yellow sun.
I recently learn the truth. Superman is actually from Iowa. The small town of Woolstock is hosting a festival in honor of Superman (George Reeves, the original Superman) this coming weekend, June 16-18.
If that's not enough proof that Superman's an Iowan, here's more. In Superman Returns, Superman is another Iowan, Brandon Routh.
It's not the rays of the sun that give Superman his power, it's being raised on good corn-fed Iowa beef. So the next time you need a superhero, don't go looking for one in a big city, check out the great state of Iowa.
As an additional note, Superman is also a Methodist. This is according to Elliot S! Maggin, an observant Jew who is one of Superman's most popular and influential contemporary chroniclers. This is further confirmed by Rev. Charles Curl, pastor of the Norwalk, IA UMC, where Brandon Routh and his family have been faithful members for years.
Kal-el not really Iowan, but Kryptonian.
Posted by: John | June 18, 2006 at 03:57 PM
I just watched trailer for the movie, I was amazed at how much Brandon Routh sounds like Christoper Reeve.
Posted by: Brett | June 20, 2006 at 03:41 PM