Superman (DC)

Superman is a super hero from DC comics. He has appeared in many comics, TV shows, and movies since his conception.

Origin
Superman is a Kryptonian born on the planet Krypton. His parents, knowing the planet would be destroyed, sent thier son away to Earth in a space pod. He landed in a farm field in Smallville, Kansas, where he was found by the Kent farmers. The two farmers raised the infant alien as thier own son, and taught him strict morals. As he grew, he gradually discovered his powers and learned of his origin. Deciding to use his abilities for the good of the universe, he became a super hero, and a paragon of truth and justice.

Powers and Abilities
Superman has a wide variety of powers, the most prominent being his super-strength, and his ability to fly. He also has a type of heat vision, invulnerability, and super-speed. The source of his power originally came from his home planet due to Kryptons stronger gravity. This is why he has superstrengh. Superman is also powered by the Earth's sun, which is the main reason he is so powerful on this planet: via absorbing solar-energy Superman can grow more and more powerful: yet like all Kryptonians he is vulnerable when near a red sun as this renders him almost powerless: somewhat ironically the planet Krypton itself is in orbit around a red sun.

Personality
Superman is commonly thought of as the purest of all heroes, due to his upstanding, highly ethical nature. He makes a point not to kill, and will not resort to violence unless truly necessary (though several villains have pushed Superman into a murderous rage: Mongul, Darkseid and Lex Luthor).