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How Did Clark Kent Get His Name and Where Did Superman’s Real Name Come From?

February 25, 2020 by Karen Hill

When conceived in 1934, Superman was endowed with the strength of ten men, but he couldn’t fly.

After being turned down by fifteen syndicators, the Man of Steel took to the air and acquired the needed strength to become a super legend.

Some say Superman’s success is within the storyline of his secret identity, whose name was derived from two popular actors of the time:

“Clark” Gable and “Kent” Taylor.

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About Karen Hill

Karen Hill is a freelance writer, editor, and columnist. Born in New York, her work has appeared in the Examiner, Yahoo News, Buzzfeed, among others.

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