Most people have heard of Superman. This extraordinary comic hero has amazing power and strength.

'Superman'
was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in the 1930s. Both men had a dream to create a character who is the strongest man
in the world - a man stronger than Hercules or Samson.

The first Superman comic strip was published in a comic book in 1938. This first story gave the background of this hero
by explaining that he was from a distant planet. In the early stories of Superman, he was not as strong as what he is today. In
fact, he could not fly at all.

The first three issues of Superman comics did not capture the public's attentionat once. By the fourth issue, however, Superman
comics became a hit. Both children and adults began to demand for Superman comics. Soon, newspapers also began
to feature Superman comic strips regularly. There was even a radio show that dramatized Superman's adventures. It was
during this show that well-known phrases like "This is a job for Superman" first appeared. Today, Superman is featured not only
in comic strips but also on television and in the cinema as well.
 All superheroes have a lot in common. First of all, they often have a hometown, city, or area that
they protect. Typically, they have conflicts with governing forces. For example, both Batman and
Spiderman were despised by the newspapers and some government officials. This would swing public
opinion about them.

Superheroes usually go undercover in public to blend in with society. This gives them a place in the
world and allows them to have more than just a superhero life. It also makes a great story because it sets
up conflict with personal and professional lives.

Heroes have conflicts and struggles. Authors often create an identity crisis. It creates drama for
the storyline. Some superheroes have problems with hiding their superheroes status.

There are a variety of superheroes. Many of them run solo or fight crime by themselves. Every
once in a while they need backup. Some get this from the local police and city leaders. Others have a
partner. There are also groups or clubs of superheroes that stick together. They form an alliance to
battle evil.

Did you know there are just as many female heroes as males? They may be called superheroes or goy
by the feminine name of superheroines. Today, there is a constant stream of new and old superheroes that
continue to inspire and entertain us.
DIRECTIONS : Answer each question using complete sentences.

1. What is a superhero?
2. What is the main idea of the passage?
3. Write about the similarities between superheroes.
4. What is a connection or relationship between superheroes
and city leaders?