Superman sure does look, well... Super! The Man of Steel made his debut appearance in June of 1938 in the first issue of Action Comics. Who could have known the sort of impact that comic book would have on the entire world?
73 years after his first issue hit newsstands, Superman is still one of the top-selling heroes worldwide. The super hero's publisher, DC Comics, just celebrated another milestone when they released issue #900 of Action Comics.
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History seems to be in the process of starting a new tradition. The museum took an entire day and dedicated it to the celebration of Superman's birthday again this year. Kids who dressed up in costumes to attend the Man of Steel's birthday bash, which has been officially dubbed "Super Saturday," got in for half price. They also received a free copy of a "Kung Fu Panda/Richie Rich" comic book while supplies lasted.
Superman was there to greet his fans and accept birthday wishes. His dinosaur partner "Super" Dynamo also attended. The Man of Steel had some of his crime fighting partners show up for the occasion as well. Batman and Robin were there for the festivities. Apparently even Catwoman wanted to give the super hero her best wishes. All the heroes (and villains) posed for pictures with star struck little attendees.
Partygoers were treated to special attractions at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History in celebration of Superman's birthday. Not only could they go through the whole museum, there were other "super" activities for everyone to enjoy. Spider-Man fans that showed up for Super Saturday were in luck. They got to look at spiders and learn about the real super strengths they possess. Thankfully, there were no red or blue arachnids spotted anywhere.
Another fun activity the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History provided for the young attendees was the chance to make their very own super hero stop motion short film. The kids were having a blast doing these. There were also a couple of special presentations in the museum's Innovation Studios. Two of the main people from comic book publisher Ape Entertainment had workshops for interested partygoers.
30 year comic book industry veteran Weldon Adams hosted a presentation on The History of Comic Books. Adams is the current editor for Ape Entertainment and a published comic book historian. Ape Entertainment founder Brent Erwin gave a presentation entitled How Comics from Different Mediums are Produced. Erwin has worked in the comic book industry since he was 19 years old. He has worked for Wizard Entertainment, Diamond Comics Distributors, and Acclaim Comics over the years.
What better way to cap off Superman's birthday celebration than watching an IMAX screening of "TRON: Legacy?" I know what all of you are thinking. Why not watch one of the "Superman" movies or "The Dark Knight?" Super heroes have to save people all day. Why would they want to watch themselves do it on their time off? Even Superman needs a break sometimes.
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