When someone says the word "superhero," perhaps many characters come to mind, but the first one you'll probably think of is Superman. This collection of Superman finds proves just how culturally significant the comic book character is.
Superman first appeared in comics in 1938 and has stayed in pop culture ever since, inspiring everything from fashion to plastic surgery. In fact, a 35-year-old Filipino man actually underwent a series of surgeries -- even thigh implants -- to make himself look more like Clark Kent. Other Superman obsessions range from toys and clothing to art and fashion editorials.
If you're not convinced as to the powerful effect of the man who hails from Krypton and who is faster than a speeding bullet, this collection of Superman finds may do the trick.
22 Man of Steel Sensations
Superman Finds, From Abstract Comic Characters to Heroic Cufflinks:
Katherinev123 — Oct 8, 2011 — Pop Culture
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Elective Superhero Surgeries
Hubert Chavez Undergoes Superman Plastic Surgery to Become Clark Kent
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Adorable Action-Hero Drawings
The Ivan Camelo Superhero Illustrations are Cute and Lovable
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Typographic Comic Book Characters
These Superhero Asterisks by Filip Lysyszyn Are Fontastic
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Cute Comic Characters
Christopher Uminga Makes Old School Heroes Adorable
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Pop Culture Pop-Up Shops
DC Comics Pop-Up Shops at Bloomingdale's Celebrate Its 75th
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Superhero Crime Scenes
The Latest Street Installation by Don Lucho Shows a Dead Superman
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Goofy Pop Culture Illustrations (UPDATE)
Artist James Hance Blends Hollywood and Cartoons
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Abstract Comic Characters
Picasso Superheroes Collection Takes an Artistic Look at Classic Comics
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Hero-Inspired Fashion Shows
The Jeremy Scott Autumn Winter 2011 Line Makes a Statement
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Man of Steel Sneakers
The Superga DC Comics Sneakers are Heroicly Cool
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Stylish Superheroes
Damien Blottiere Gives 'The Man of Steel' a Makeover
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Superhero Editorials
Superman Returns in Vogue
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Heroic Sport Shoes
The Nike Zoom Huarache Superman Pays Homage to the Man of Steel
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Superhero Comic Book Games
DC Universe Online
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Unnecessary Superhero Vehicles
Eyemelt Illustrates Vigilantes Riding in Ironic Transport
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Heroic Car Shoots
Sonja Gutschera and Leif Henrik Osthoff Team Superheros with a Porsche
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Superhuman Scarevertising
Freightliner Trucks Instill Fear in Superman and the Incredible Hulk
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Heroic Cufflinks
These Superman & Batman Cufflinks Will Give You Superpowers
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Bricked DC Comic Heroes
Nathan Sawaya 'Clark and Hal' Pays Tribute to Two Marvelous Characters
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Superhero Handbags
The Pierre Hardy Superman Bags Would Look Great on Lois Lane
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Superhero Athletic Apparel
The Dwight Howard Superman Clothing Line is for Both Geeks and Athletes
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Super Fan Films
Robb Pratt Reimagines a Comic Book Icon in this Fan-Made Superman Cartoon
Related Ideas
Inept Superhero Illustrations
Andreas Englund Depicts an Elderly and Feeble City Protector
Superhero Laptop Skins
‘Iron Man' Decal by SkinAT is the Latest in Badass iPad Persona
Extreme Plastic Surgery Shoots
'A New Kind of Beauty' by Mr. Toledano Features Enhanced Individual
Plastic Surgery Pageants
Miss Plastic Hungary Contestants Flaunt Cosmetic Enhancements
Biking Superheroes
Line Draw Depicts Iconic Comic-Book Characters on Two-Wheelers
17 Seductive Superheroines
From Hayden Panettiere to Wonder Woman Remakes
98 Superhero Spin-Offs
From Super Fan Films to Masked Marauder Musicals
King Kong Pin-Ups
Android Blues Illustrates Erotic and Tough Characters
Perfect Pair Cards
Sapling Press Creates Perfect Greeting Card Comparisons
Incisive Plastic Surgery Photography
Zen Moments Series by Nienke Klunder Shows Sad Emotions
Twisted Nightmare Illustrations
Cezar Berger Brings Demented Dreams to Life on the Page
36 Superhero Fashions
From Superhero Fashion Advice to Kryptonite-Colored Sneakers
Artful Plastic Surgery Sites
Medical Web Sites Compete to Show Their Aesthetic Abilities
Emotional Toy Statues
The 'RED' Exhibition of Nathan Sawaya LEGO Sculptures
Celebrity Parody Illustrations
David MacDowell Creates Entertainment Mocking Art
Stripped-Down Superhero Emblems
These Minimalist Avengers Posters Simplify Heroes Into Avatars
Gut Opening Illustrations
Leung Ka Yin Draws Fantastical Water Based Art
Futuristic Superhero Style
Isabeli Fontana Fights Crime for L'Officiel Brazil
Superhero Accessories
Fringe Cuffs, Riveted Belts & Lace Dresses by Bec & Bridge
Cute Comic Characters
Christopher Uminga Makes Old School Heroes Adorable
Pop Culture Pop-Up Shops
DC Comics Pop-Up Shops at Bloomingdale's Celebrate Its 75th
Artistic Star Wars Infusions
James Hance Combines Stormtroopers with Iconic Films and Paintings
Scandalous Superheroines
DC Direct Releases New 'Women of DC' Line of Sculptures
Badass Celeb Shoots
The Channing Tatum GQ Spread Shows Off 'The Wild One'
49 Delightful DC Comics
From Batman Bike Suits to Superman-Approved Shirts
Hyperrealistic Celeb Sketches
The Pop Culture Prints of Randy Atwood are Amazingly Accurate
Iconic Superstar Illustrations
Mr. Burt Recreates Kanye West and his Outfit From Coachella 2011
Hacksaw Surgery Shoots
Peter Kemp Captures a Crazed Cosmetic Surgeon in the Act
Retooned Comic Covers
Modern Cartoonists Recreate Classic Covers for the Covered Blog
Superhero Fashion Advice
'What Not to Wear: Superheroes & Villains' is an Insightful Critique
Politician Hero Paintings
The Retoyman 'Superheroes' Art is Shockingly Adventurous
Abstract Comic Characters
Picasso Superheroes Collection Takes an Artistic Look at Classic Comics
Superhero Changerooms
In NYC Posterchild Turns Public Eye Sores into Art
Life-Sized Superhero Arcs
Be Like Tony Stark With Your Very Own Iron Man Arc Reactor
Designer Dimple Jobs
Inspired by Cheryl Cole, DimplePlasty is on the Rise in Plastic Surgery
Hero-Inspired Fashion Shows
The Jeremy Scott Autumn Winter 2011 Line Makes a Statement
Toy Brick Tattoos
Nathan Saway's LEGO Thumb Tattoo Proves His Passion for His Craft
Heroic Mobile Covers
The Tokidoki Superhero iPhone Case Dresses Up Mobiles for Justice
Illuminating Typography Books
'Cultural Connectives' Links Arabic and Latin Languages
Superhero Makeovers
Ame-Comi Figures are a New Take on Comic Book Heroes
Life-Sized LEGO Statues
This Epic LEGO Conan O'Brien by Nathan Sawaya is Amazing
Concealed Contemporary Couture
An In-Depth Look into Women's Fashion156 Issue 37
Fashion Comics
Marvel Comics to Launch Sartorial Mini-Series, ‘Models Inc.'
Faded Neon Illustrations
Artist Andrew Clark Combines a Vintage Look with Bright Colors
Superhero Sunglasses
Collette Commissions Designers to Create Superhero-Themed Products
Androgynous Male Superheros
Coelasquid Re-imagines Comic Book Characters in the Feminine Form
Comic-Anime Mashups
Marvel and Madhouse Collaborate to Recreate Iron Man and Wolverine
Loaded Dark Fashion
The Ready-To-Wear Alexander Wang Fall 2011 Collection
Star Wars Tribute Art
James Hance Cartoons Portray 'Wookie the Chew'
Superhero Ethnicity Revamps
African American and Hispanic Miles Morales is Now Spiderman
Superhero Fashion Shoots
The First Class Series is Inspired by Comic Book Characters
Punch-Packing Perfumes
Captain America 'Only the Brave' is a Superheroic Scent
Hilarious Classic Characters
Miguel Bencomo Reduces Icons Like Batman to Buck-Toothed Wannabes
Antiqued Stormtroopers
Baroque 'Star Wars' Portraits Make the 18th Century Nerdy
Superhero Money Savers
The Bust Bank Lets You Amass Currency in Marvel Characters
33 Classy Cufflinks
From Legendary Links to Mustache Cufflinks
Pop Sensation Superheroes
Merlito Photoshops Pop Princesses Into the Avengers and Super Villains
Cyber-Aged Proverb Posters
'Google Before You Tweet' Reminds People to Do Their Research
Man of Steel Sneakers
The Superga DC Comics Sneakers are Heroicly Cool
Marvel Superhero Toys
The X-Men First Class Minimates are Nerdtastic
Superman-Approved Shirts
Ads Show Stori is the Apparel Brand Preferred by Superheroes
Superhero Gangsters
Steve Seeley Presents Batman and Superman Desperados
Pipe-Smoking Monster Illustrations
Scott Balmer Creates Fantastical Mayhem in His Art
Beach Breeze Photoshoots
The Relaxed Liv Tyler Purple Fashion Spring Summer 2011 Shoot
Typographic FUNiture
Fontable Tables Can Make Your Furniture Spell Out Any Word
Stylish Superheroes
Damien Blottiere Gives 'The Man of Steel' a Makeover
Heroic Cooking Clothing
Superhero Aprons are Perfect for Geeky Chefs
Leather-Loaded Runways
The Diesel Black Gold Fall 2011 Ready to Wear Collection is Totally Badass
Hilarious LEGO Statues
Nathan Sawaya's Stephen Colbert LEGO Sculpture is Absolutely Overwhelming
Kryptonite-Colored Sneakers
Nike Foamposite Lite KryptoNate Kicks Go On Sale
Couture Superheroes
The 'Just for One Day' Tush Magazine Spread is Crazy for Comics
Cozy Eco-Chic Knits
The Tara St. James StudyNY Fall/Winter 2011 Collection Makes Bold Statements
Somber Superhero Marketing
The Captain America Movie Poster is Officially Revealed
Solar Superhero Sculptures
Max Boufathal Creates Eco-Friendly Heroes
Knitted Comic Characters
The Lady Lindsay Amigurumi Dolls are Cute and Kick Ass
Toy Block Graffiti
Nathan Sawaya's 'Hugman' LEGO Art Takes to the Streets of NYC
Superhero Sneaks
The Nike Iron Man Dunk Will Help You Fight Evil Faster Than Ever Before
2-for-1 Plastic Surgery
New Procedure in Britain Would Put Recycled Fat in Breasts
Real-Life Superhero T-Shirts
University of South Carolina Creates Wearable Body Armor
Sci-Fi Mancessories
Make Your Suit Geek Chic With 'Star Wars' Cufflinks
Cheerless Cartoon Vigilantes
J Salvador Reimagines Heroes With His Super Emo Friends Collection
Everyday Hero Shoots
Dulce Pinzon Photographs Mexican Immigrant Workers as Superheroes
Sewn-Up Typography
David Schwen Uses Real-Life Ligature to Bring Letters Together
Superhero Expressionist Paintings
The Dark Starry Night Transforms Bruce Wayne into Classy Art
Batman Clothespins
‘Vespertilium' Secures Your Laundry, Halloween or Not
Comic Collection Ink
The Batman Collage Tattoo Depicts True Dark Knight Dedication
Superhero Simulation Sweatshirt
Full-Fall Batman Hoodie Even Has Peep Holes
Boldly Printed Ensembles
Custo Barcelona FW 2011 Gets Wild with Patterns
10 Animated Famous Faces
Artists Who've Turned Celebs to Cartoons
Celeb Superhero Fixations
Ryan Reynolds to Play His Third Hero in Seven Years
Personalized Superhero Costumes
Super You Helps Kids Officially Become Superhuman
Old-School Animal Fashion
The Vintage Animal Sweaters from ModCloth Will Make Your Grandma Jealous
Picasso-Esque Photography
Jann De Vries Deconstructs Reality in 'Wirklichkeit?'
Cross-Stitched Cufflinks
New Lanvin Cufflinks Must be Paired With Confidence
Terrific Gamer Typography
Video Games Characters Alphabet Turns Icons into Type
$50 Nose Jobs
The Beauty Nose Butterfly Nose Clip is the Latest Craze in Japan
Guerrilla Caped Crime Fighters
The Cincinnati Superhero is Taking Care of Criminals
Crime-Fighting Confections
Cook up Justice Desserts with the Marvel Comics Baking Kits
Real Women as Superheroes
"Female Force" Comics Feature Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton
Compost-Powered Lamps
Haneum Lee's Gaon Street Light Uses Trash for Energy
Dummiefied Installation Art
Mark Jenkins Street Art Provokes Thought
Simplistic Java Packaging
Jed's Coffee Co. has Easily Decipherable Informing Packets
Crime Fighter Couture
The Lanvin & Balmain Batman Colette T-Shirts Take a Bite out of Crime
Suave USB Cufflinks
Ravi Ratan Saves Important Info and Your Fashion Sense
Tasty Edible Typography
Typefruitography by Garret Steider Combines Design With Food
Sweet Superhero Sets
The Spider-Man Comic Book Cookie Cutter Makes Edible Representations
Heroic Headphones
The Marvel Superhero Headphones Celebrate Marvel Comics' 70th Anniversary
Superhero Fast Food Ads
McDonald's Happy Meal Ads Get a Heroic Makeover
Bricked Superhero TV Hosts
Nathan Sawaya Gives Conan O'Brien a Heroic Makeover for 'Flaming C'
Charitable Anatomy Sculptures
Nathan Sawaya Heart of Brick Helps Doctors Talk to Young Patients
Rogue Art Attacks
Art Collective Group Mentalgassi Terrorizes the Street with Talent
Superman Vision Casts
The Casttoo X-Ray Cast Promotes Happy Healing
Comic Books on Broadway
‘Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark' Brings Superheroes to Life
Superhero Handbags
The Pierre Hardy Superman Bags Would Look Great on Lois Lane
Superhero Skiing
Hit the Slopes with these Marvel Comic Ski Masks
Superhero Culinary Garments
Wear the Batman Apron and Cook with Vigilante Justice
Superhero Court Kicks
The Dwight Howard Superman Adidas Will Make You a Basketball Hero
Techtastic Suit Accessories
These Geeky Cufflinks Are On Every Nerd's Wish List
Superhero Athletic Apparel
The Dwight Howard Superman Clothing Line is for Both Geeks and Athletes
Trashy Installation Art
Garbage Bag Artwork is Meant to Get People Talking
Life-Size Toy Instruments
The Lego Cello is a Realistic Replica and Can Even be Played
Superhero Washing Ads
The 'Electrolux Facile' Pressure Washer Will Cleanse All Injustice
Superpowered Cartoon Classics
Cleverly Cute Dr. Seuss Superhero Mashups
Sultry Feline Spectacles
The 2011 Dolce & Gabbana Animalier Eyewear Collection is Kitty Couture
Construction Paper Typography
Jerome Corgan Creates Elaborate Paper Letter Sculptures
Non-Invasive Plastic Surgery
New Biomaterials Let Doctors Gently Sculpt Your Facial Features
Basketball Celebubranding
Kanye West's “Amazing” Chosen as NBA Playoffs Theme
Repetitive Skywriting
'Cloud' by Ron English Takes Street Art Skyward
Prescription Cufflinks
Damien Hirst Cufflinks Aren't Covered by Your Insurance
Cufflink Cars
These Aston Martin DBR1/2 Cufflinks are for the Luxury Auto Enthusiast
Alcoholic Shirt Fasteners
Bottle Opener Cufflinks Will Come in Handy at the Bar
Superhero Anatomy Enhancers
The Power Loader Exoskeleton Lets Users Lift 220 Pounds
Villainous Accessories
The Joker Bow Tie by Colette is Part of the DC Comics 75th Anniversary
Classy Coin Cufflinks
World Cufflinks Creates One-of-a-Kind Accessories for Men