“Superman embodies what all of us wish we could do to make the world a better place”

In October 2023, as part of the Superman’s Cleveland series of events celebrating 85 years of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster’s creations, I sat down at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Laura Siegel Larson, the daughter of Jerry and Joanne Siegel. Siegel Larson shared stories about the birth of Superman and Lois Lane, and reflected on their legacy today. She offered insights into the early days of Siegel and Shuster’s working process and efforts to get the iconic character published in a young comic book industry. In addition to her family history, which is intimately intertwined with that of Superman, Siegel Larson also shared her own personal feelings about Superman and Lois, the many actors who have played them on television and film, and the future of the characters

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