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List of Superman creators

Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster are credited as the co-creators of Superman. This article distinguishes the original creators of the character from the many writers, artists and other contributors who have expanded the Superman mythos across comics, television and other media.

Creators of Superman

  • Jerry Siegel — Co-creator and writer. Siegel is credited as co-creator of Superman and contributed to the creation and early development of many supporting characters and elements associated with Superman, including Jor-El and Lara Lor-Van, Lois Lane, George Taylor, Ultra-Humanite, Lex Luthor, Perry White, Jimmy Olsen, Jonathan and Martha Kent, Superboy, the Prankster, Mister Mxyzptlk (and later Ms. Gsptlsnz), Brainiac 5, Lena Luthor and several members of the Legion of Super-Heroes and the Legion of Super-Pets, among others.
  • Joe Shuster — Co-creator and artist. Shuster co-created and visually defined Superman and was instrumental in the early visual development of supporting characters, including Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, Perry White, Jimmy Olsen, Jonathan and Martha Kent, Jor-El, Lara Lor-Van, Superboy, Mister Mxyzptlk and George Taylor, among others.

Notable contributors

The following lists include writers and artists who have made influential creative contributions to Superman comics and related media. Inclusion reflects prominence in storytelling, character creation, or notable creative runs; it is not an exhaustive list of every contributor.

Writers and artists

The following creators have both written and drawn Superman comics or produced notable creator-owned or editorially significant work on Superman titles.

Writers only

The following writers made significant textual contributions to Superman stories and, in many cases, created enduring characters or situations.

Artists only

Artists who have contributed primarily through visual storytelling and design.

Other notable contributors

Creators and media contributors who influenced Superman in television, film and other media.

See also

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