Jerry Siegel
Jerry Siegel was an American comic book writer and co-creator of Superman, the iconic superhero who first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938. Siegel's vision of Superman was groundbreaking, combining elements of myth, science fiction, and the struggles of the human condition. Alongside artist Joe Shuster, Siegel crafted a character that became a symbol of hope and justice, influencing generations of comics, films, and popular culture. His creation not only revolutionized the comic book industry but also established Superman as a lasting cultural icon, representing ideals of courage and compassion.
Born on Oct 17, 1914 (110 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4 | 7.00 | 0.13% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 461,036 | $21,000,000 | 29,250$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,045 | $62,000 | 37$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,088 | $15,000 | 11$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 4,208 | $38,000 | 22$ |
| Spain | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 29,076 | $1,400,000 | 871$ |
| Peru | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 20,789 | $230,000 | 145$ |
| Finland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 5,540,718 | 10,038 | $272,000 | 493$ |
| San Marino | 1 | 9.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 33,938 | 36 | $2,000 | 2$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 24,288 | $2,700,000 | 966$ |
| Turkey | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 50,715 | $720,000 | 433$ |
| Totals | 13 | 583,716,832 | 605,319 | $26,439,000 | 32,230$ |
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Turkey:
Jerry Siegel was one of the creators of Superman, who, along with Joe Shuster, created the character as a response to their experiences of bullying.
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United Kingdom:
Jerry Siegel, along with Joe Shuster, created Superman as a symbol of Americanness.
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United States:
Jerry Siegel co-created Superman and was also a child of Jewish immigrants.
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Finland:
Jerry Siegel, along with Joe Shuster, created Superman in the late 1930s.
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Peru:
Jerry Siegel created characters for DC Comics.
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San Marino:
Jerry Siegel is one of the creators of Superman, having co-created the character in 1938.
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United States:
Jerry Siegel, along with Joe Shuster, created Superman in 1938.
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Jamaica:
Jerry Siegel, along with Joe Shuster, created the character Superman.
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United States:
The character Superman was born from the imagination of writer Jerry Siegel.
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Spain:
Jerry Siegel co-created Superman, emphasizing human goodness against dictators like Adolf Hitler.
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