Superman (1978 film)

On the planet [[Krypton (comics)|Krypton]], [[Jor-El]], a member of the [[Kryptonian]] high council, sentences criminals [[General Zod (1978 film series character)|General Zod]], [[Ursa (DC Comics)|Ursa]], and [[Non (character)|Non]] to the [[Phantom Zone]]. He warns the council that Krypton will be destroyed by its exploding [[red supergiant]] sun, but they dismiss his concerns. Before the planet's destruction, Jor-El and his wife Lara send their infant son [[Superman (1978 film series character)|Kal-El]] to Earth, where his unique physiology grants him evolving superhuman abilities. Kal-El's spaceship touches down near [[Smallville (comics)|Smallville]], Kansas. Found by [[Jonathan and Martha Kent]], who are astonished when the infant lifts their truck, they adopt him, naming him [[Clark Kent|Clark]]. As he grows, hiding his powers, Jonathan believes Clark was sent to Earth for a special purpose.

On the planet [[Krypton (comics)|Krypton]], [[Jor-El]], a member of the [[Kryptonian]] high council, sentences criminals [[General Zod (1978 film series character)|General Zod]], [[Ursa (DC Comics)|Ursa]], and [[Non (character)|Non]] to the [[Phantom Zone]]. He warns the council that Krypton will be destroyed by its exploding [[red supergiant]] sun, but they dismiss his concerns. Before the planet's destruction, Jor-El and his wife Lara send their infant son [[Superman (1978 film series character)|Kal-El]] to Earth, where his unique physiology grants him evolving superhuman abilities. Kal-El's spaceship touches down near [[Smallville (comics)|Smallville]], Kansas. Found by [[Jonathan and Martha Kent]], who are astonished when the infant lifts their truck, they adopt him, naming him [[Clark Kent|Clark]]. As he grows, hiding his powers, Jonathan believes Clark was sent to Earth for a special purpose.

Years later, after losing Jonathan to a fatal heart attack, a teenage Clark is contacted by a glowing green crystal from his spaceship that is hidden in the barn. This leads him to the [[Arctic]], where a [[Fortress of Solitude]], echoing Krypton's architecture, ascends from the ice. Inside, Jor-El's hologram reveals Clark's heritage and trains him for twelve years. Emerging in a blue-and-red suit bearing the [[Superman logo|crest of the House of El]], he is cautioned against changing human history.

Years later, after losing Jonathan to a fatal heart attack, a teenage Clark is contacted by a glowing green crystal from his spaceship that is hidden in the barn. This leads him to the [[Arctic]], where a [[Fortress of Solitude]], mirroring Krypton's architecture, ascends from the ice. Inside, Jor-El's hologram reveals Clark's heritage and trains him for twelve years. Emerging in a blue-and-red suit bearing the [[Superman logo|crest of the House of El]], he is cautioned against changing human history.

Clark adopts a new persona as a mild-mannered reporter, and starts wearing glasses to disguise his true appearance. He is hired by the ''[[Daily Planet]]'' in [[Metropolis (comics)|Metropolis]], where he meets investigative journalist [[Lois Lane (1978 film series character)|Lois Lane]]. Clark debuts his new costume by saving Lois from a helicopter accident and, over the rest of the evening, uses his powers in public acts of heroism, gaining immediate fame as the "caped wonder". Thanks to his disguise, Clark successfully keeps his true identity secret from Lois and his colleagues. [[Perry White]], the ''Daily Planet''{{'}}s chief, seeks more information on this new hero; Clark arranges for Lois to interview his new alter-ego and, afterwards, takes her on a flight over the city, leading her to coin his name, "[[Superman (1978 film series character)|Superman]]".

Clark adopts a new persona as a mild-mannered reporter, and starts wearing glasses to disguise his true appearance. He is hired by the ''[[Daily Planet]]'' in [[Metropolis (comics)|Metropolis]], where he meets investigative journalist [[Lois Lane (1978 film series character)|Lois Lane]]. Clark debuts his new costume by saving Lois from a helicopter accident and, over the rest of the evening, uses his powers in public acts of heroism, gaining immediate fame as the "caped wonder". Thanks to his disguise, Clark successfully keeps his true identity secret from Lois and his colleagues. [[Perry White]], the ''Daily Planet''{{'}}s chief, seeks more information on this new hero; Clark arranges for Lois to interview his new alter-ego and, afterwards, takes her on a flight over the city, leading her to coin his name, "[[Superman (1978 film series character)|Superman]]".