There are no overt religious references in Superman comics. But over eight decades, he’s been viewed as a divine entity, a savior figure — his sacrifice Christ-like, his will to lead as strong as ...

Despite the religious undertones, Superman also appeals to those who are religiously unaffiliated, said Dan Clanton, professor of religious studies at Doane University in Nebraska, adding that the ...

Samantha Baskind, professor of art history ... in 1938 and 1939. In Superman’s Kryptonian name, Kal-El, chosen by his original Jewish creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the “El” in ...

Superman’s Jewish roots Samantha Baskind, professor of art history at Cleveland State ... chosen by his original Jewish creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the “El” in Hebrew connotes ...

Superman's strong Jewish roots Samantha Baskind, professor of art history at Cleveland State ... chosen by his original Jewish creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the “El” in Hebrew ...