Note: For this list only the creators of the characters first appearances are listed. As with all comic book characters, Superman and his supporting cast have had several reinventions and different contributions from different writers. Theses include different iterations in different mediums that all have added different concepts to the overall mythology of the characters.
Obviously theirs, Clark Jerome Kent/Superman/Kal-El of Krypton, referred to as Clark Kent on screen. He made his first appearance in the comic story "Superman, Champion of the Oppressed" from Action Comics #1 (June 1938) by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster. Fun fact his middle name Jerome is named after writer Jerry Siegel's full forename.
Lana Lang (Season 1-7, recurring Season 8), who first appeared in the comic story "The Girl in Superboy's Life!" from Superboy #10 (October 1950) and was created by writer Bill Finger and artist John Sikela. Note: In the comics Lana is portrayed as Causcasian with red hair, and she is the one with the crush on Clark Kent not the other way around.
Alexander Joseph "Lex" Luthor, referred to as Lex Luthor on screen (Season 1-7 with guest appearance in Season 10). He made his first appearance in the comic story "Superman: "Europe at War (Part II)" from Action Comics #23 (April 1940) by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, as a character originally called Alexei Luthor. Fun fact his middle name Joseph is named after artist Joe Shuster's full forename.
Lois Joanne Lane, referred to as Lois Lane on screen (Season 4+). She made his first appearance in the comic story "Superman, Champion of the Oppressed" from Action Comics #1 (June 1938) by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster. Fun fact her middle name Joanne is named after Joanne Siegel wife of Jerry Siegel who the two met when she modeled for artist's Joe Shuster's drawing for the characters of Lois herself.
Peter "Pete" Ross (Season 1-3, with guest a apperance in Season 7), referred to as Pete Ross on screen. He made his first appearance in the comic story "The Boy Who Betrayed Clark Kent!" from Superboy #86 (January 1961) and was created by writer Robert Bernstein and artist George Papp. Note: In the original comics Pete was portrayed as Caucasian with Blonde Hair.
Martha "Ma" Kent (Season 1-6, with guest appearances in Season 8, 9 & 10). She made her first appeared as Mary Kent in the comic story "Clark Kent Gets a Job" from Superman #1 (June 1939) by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster.
Jonathan "Pa" Kent (Season 1-5, guest appearances in Season 8 & 10). He made his first appeared as John Kent in the comic story "Clark Kent Gets a Job" from Superman #1 (June 1939) by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster.
Oliver Jonas "Ollie" Queen/The Green Arrow (Season 6-10), referred to as Oliver Queen or Green Arrow on screen. He made his first appearance in the Green Arrow comic story "Case of the Namesake Murders" from More Fun Comics #73 (November 1941) by writer Mort Weisinger and artist George Papp.
Tess Mercer whose name is a combination, created through an amalgamation of Lena Luthor (from the comics), Mercy Graves (from Superman: The Animated Series (1996)), and Eve Teschmacher (from Superman (1978)). Her real name is Lutessa Lena Luthor and she first appeared in the comic story "The Curse of Lena Thorul!" from Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #23 (February 1961). She was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Kurt Schaffenberger.
The character of Henry James "Jimmy" Olsen (Recurring Season 6, Main Seasons 7-8), referred to as Jimmy Olsen on screen. He is the younger brother of James Bartholomew Olsen from the comics, but is an original character for the series.
Kara Zor-El (for a while, known as Kara Kent) also known by the name Supergirl (Main Season 7, with 2 guest appearances in Season 10). She first made her first appearance in the comic story "The Supergirl from Krypton!" from Action Comics #252 (May 1959). She was created by writer Otto Binder and Al Plastino.
Dru-Zod (Recurring 5-6 & 8, Main Season 9), referred to as Major Zod before becoming General Zod on screen. He made his first appearance in the comic story "The Phantom Superboy" from Adventure Comics #283 (April 1961). He was created by writer Robert Bernstein and artist George Papp.
Other main characters like Chloe Anne Sullivan, Lionel Luthor, Whitney Fordman and Jason Teague were all created just for this show.
Obviously theirs, Clark Jerome Kent/Superman/Kal-El of Krypton, referred to as Clark Kent on screen. He made his first appearance in the comic story "Superman, Champion of the Oppressed" from Action Comics #1 (June 1938) by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster. Fun fact his middle name Jerome is named after writer Jerry Siegel's full forename.
Lana Lang (Season 1-7, recurring Season 8), who first appeared in the comic story "The Girl in Superboy's Life!" from Superboy #10 (October 1950) and was created by writer Bill Finger and artist John Sikela. Note: In the comics Lana is portrayed as Causcasian with red hair, and she is the one with the crush on Clark Kent not the other way around.
Alexander Joseph "Lex" Luthor, referred to as Lex Luthor on screen (Season 1-7 with guest appearance in Season 10). He made his first appearance in the comic story "Superman: "Europe at War (Part II)" from Action Comics #23 (April 1940) by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, as a character originally called Alexei Luthor. Fun fact his middle name Joseph is named after artist Joe Shuster's full forename.
Lois Joanne Lane, referred to as Lois Lane on screen (Season 4+). She made his first appearance in the comic story "Superman, Champion of the Oppressed" from Action Comics #1 (June 1938) by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster. Fun fact her middle name Joanne is named after Joanne Siegel wife of Jerry Siegel who the two met when she modeled for artist's Joe Shuster's drawing for the characters of Lois herself.
Peter "Pete" Ross (Season 1-3, with guest a apperance in Season 7), referred to as Pete Ross on screen. He made his first appearance in the comic story "The Boy Who Betrayed Clark Kent!" from Superboy #86 (January 1961) and was created by writer Robert Bernstein and artist George Papp. Note: In the original comics Pete was portrayed as Caucasian with Blonde Hair.
Martha "Ma" Kent (Season 1-6, with guest appearances in Season 8, 9 & 10). She made her first appeared as Mary Kent in the comic story "Clark Kent Gets a Job" from Superman #1 (June 1939) by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster.
Jonathan "Pa" Kent (Season 1-5, guest appearances in Season 8 & 10). He made his first appeared as John Kent in the comic story "Clark Kent Gets a Job" from Superman #1 (June 1939) by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster.
Oliver Jonas "Ollie" Queen/The Green Arrow (Season 6-10), referred to as Oliver Queen or Green Arrow on screen. He made his first appearance in the Green Arrow comic story "Case of the Namesake Murders" from More Fun Comics #73 (November 1941) by writer Mort Weisinger and artist George Papp.
Tess Mercer whose name is a combination, created through an amalgamation of Lena Luthor (from the comics), Mercy Graves (from Superman: The Animated Series (1996)), and Eve Teschmacher (from Superman (1978)). Her real name is Lutessa Lena Luthor and she first appeared in the comic story "The Curse of Lena Thorul!" from Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #23 (February 1961). She was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Kurt Schaffenberger.
The character of Henry James "Jimmy" Olsen (Recurring Season 6, Main Seasons 7-8), referred to as Jimmy Olsen on screen. He is the younger brother of James Bartholomew Olsen from the comics, but is an original character for the series.
Kara Zor-El (for a while, known as Kara Kent) also known by the name Supergirl (Main Season 7, with 2 guest appearances in Season 10). She first made her first appearance in the comic story "The Supergirl from Krypton!" from Action Comics #252 (May 1959). She was created by writer Otto Binder and Al Plastino.
Dru-Zod (Recurring 5-6 & 8, Main Season 9), referred to as Major Zod before becoming General Zod on screen. He made his first appearance in the comic story "The Phantom Superboy" from Adventure Comics #283 (April 1961). He was created by writer Robert Bernstein and artist George Papp.
Other main characters like Chloe Anne Sullivan, Lionel Luthor, Whitney Fordman and Jason Teague were all created just for this show.
Note: For this list only the creators of the characters first appearances are listed. As with all comic book characters, Superman and his supporting cast have had several reinventions and different contributions from different writers. Theses include different iterations in different mediums that all have added different concepts to the overall mythology of the characters.
In order of last name:
Brainiac 5 (Brain InterActive Construct); (episode Homecoming (2010)). The character first appeared in the comic story "Supergirl's Three Super-Girlfriends!" from Action Comics #276 (May 1961) by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Jim Mooney.
Jor-El (series recurring) and Lara-El (episodes Lara (2007), Blue (2007) & Abandoned (2010)), who both made their first appearance in the Superman comic strip (January 1939). They were both created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster.
Zor-El (episode: Lara (2007)). He made his first appearance in the comic story "The Supergirl from Krypton!" from Action Comics #252 (May 1959) by writer Otto Binder and artist Al Plastino.
Claire Foster (episodes Perry (2003), Shattered (2003) & Asylum (2004)). She first appeared in the comic story "A Little Help" from Superman (Volume 2) #176 by writer Jeph Loeb and artist Ian Churchill.
Emil Hamilton (recurring seasons 8-10), he made his first appearance in the comic story "Man O'War" from Adventures of Superman #424 (January 1987) by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Jerry Ordway.
Hiram Kent (episode: Relic (2003)), he made his first appearance in the comic story "The Space Adventures of Krypto!" from Superboy #77 (December 1959) by writer Jerry Siegel and artist George Papp. In the comics Hiram had three sons: Jonathan, Burt and Kendall. In addition to Clark Kent, Hiram had a granddaughter (through Burt) named Jillian Kent, who first appeared in Superman Family #191 (1978). Hiram himself next appeared in Superboy #113 (June, 1964), where the character was renamed "Matthew Kent". The character had also been mentioned in Superboy #79 (March, 1960), where his name was given as "Vincent Kent". Following Crisis on Infinite Earths, the character was renamed Sam Kent and first appeared in World of Smallville #1 (April, 1988).
General Samuel "Sam" Lane (episodes Gone (2004), Façade (2004) & Ambush (2010)) He first appeared in the comic story "Introducing... Lois Lane's Parents!" from Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #13 (1959) by writer Robert Bernstein and artist Kurt Schaffenberger.
Lucy Lane (episode: Lucy (2005) & Ambush (2010)). She made her first appearance in the comic story "Lois Lane's Sister!" from Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #36 (April 1959) by writer Otto Binder and artist Curt Swan.
Lewis Lang (episodes: Pilot (2001), Scare (2004) & Void (2006)). He first appeared in the comic story "The Girl in Superboy's Life!" from Superboy #10 (October 1950) and was created by writer Bill Finger and artist John Sikela.
Robert Henry Queen (episode: Veritas (2008)), referred to as Robert Queen on screen. He made his first appearance in the comic story "From the Beginning" from Green Arrow Annual Volume 2 #7 (November 1995) by writer Chuck Dixon and artist Rick Burchett.
Andrea Rojas/Angel of Vengeance (episode: Vengeance (2006)). In the comics the character of Andrea Rojas is a Mexican national and the daughter of a professor of history at the University of Mexico. Her codename as a vigilante is Acrata and not the Angel of Vengeance. She made her first appearance in the comic story "Whispers of the Earth" from Superman Annual Vol 2 #12 (August 2000) by writers Oscar Pinto, Francisco Haghenbeck & Brian K. Vaughan and artist Carlo Barberi.
Margaret Ellen "Maggie" Sawyer (episodes: Insurgence (2003), Exile (2003), Exposed (2005) & Descent (2008)). She first appeared in the comic story "Bloodsport!" from Superman (Volume 2) #4. (April 1987) by writer/artist John Byrne.
Shelby/Krypto (recurring Seasons 4-10). The dog made his first appearance in the comic story "The Super-Dog from Krypton!" from Adventure Comics #210 by writer Otto Binder and artist Curt Swan.
Perry White (episodes: Perry (2003), Hostage (2010) & a voice over cameo in Finale (2011)). He was originally created for the radio serial The Adventures of Superman, voiced by actor Julian Noa. He appeared in the second episode, "Clark Kent, Reporter", which aired on February 14, 1940. He transitioned into the comic books later that year, appearing in the comic story "The Three Kingpins of Crime" from Superman #7 (November 1940). He was created by radio writer George Putnam Ludlam.
In order of last name:
Brainiac 5 (Brain InterActive Construct); (episode Homecoming (2010)). The character first appeared in the comic story "Supergirl's Three Super-Girlfriends!" from Action Comics #276 (May 1961) by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Jim Mooney.
Jor-El (series recurring) and Lara-El (episodes Lara (2007), Blue (2007) & Abandoned (2010)), who both made their first appearance in the Superman comic strip (January 1939). They were both created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster.
Zor-El (episode: Lara (2007)). He made his first appearance in the comic story "The Supergirl from Krypton!" from Action Comics #252 (May 1959) by writer Otto Binder and artist Al Plastino.
Claire Foster (episodes Perry (2003), Shattered (2003) & Asylum (2004)). She first appeared in the comic story "A Little Help" from Superman (Volume 2) #176 by writer Jeph Loeb and artist Ian Churchill.
Emil Hamilton (recurring seasons 8-10), he made his first appearance in the comic story "Man O'War" from Adventures of Superman #424 (January 1987) by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Jerry Ordway.
Hiram Kent (episode: Relic (2003)), he made his first appearance in the comic story "The Space Adventures of Krypto!" from Superboy #77 (December 1959) by writer Jerry Siegel and artist George Papp. In the comics Hiram had three sons: Jonathan, Burt and Kendall. In addition to Clark Kent, Hiram had a granddaughter (through Burt) named Jillian Kent, who first appeared in Superman Family #191 (1978). Hiram himself next appeared in Superboy #113 (June, 1964), where the character was renamed "Matthew Kent". The character had also been mentioned in Superboy #79 (March, 1960), where his name was given as "Vincent Kent". Following Crisis on Infinite Earths, the character was renamed Sam Kent and first appeared in World of Smallville #1 (April, 1988).
General Samuel "Sam" Lane (episodes Gone (2004), Façade (2004) & Ambush (2010)) He first appeared in the comic story "Introducing... Lois Lane's Parents!" from Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #13 (1959) by writer Robert Bernstein and artist Kurt Schaffenberger.
Lucy Lane (episode: Lucy (2005) & Ambush (2010)). She made her first appearance in the comic story "Lois Lane's Sister!" from Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #36 (April 1959) by writer Otto Binder and artist Curt Swan.
Lewis Lang (episodes: Pilot (2001), Scare (2004) & Void (2006)). He first appeared in the comic story "The Girl in Superboy's Life!" from Superboy #10 (October 1950) and was created by writer Bill Finger and artist John Sikela.
Robert Henry Queen (episode: Veritas (2008)), referred to as Robert Queen on screen. He made his first appearance in the comic story "From the Beginning" from Green Arrow Annual Volume 2 #7 (November 1995) by writer Chuck Dixon and artist Rick Burchett.
Andrea Rojas/Angel of Vengeance (episode: Vengeance (2006)). In the comics the character of Andrea Rojas is a Mexican national and the daughter of a professor of history at the University of Mexico. Her codename as a vigilante is Acrata and not the Angel of Vengeance. She made her first appearance in the comic story "Whispers of the Earth" from Superman Annual Vol 2 #12 (August 2000) by writers Oscar Pinto, Francisco Haghenbeck & Brian K. Vaughan and artist Carlo Barberi.
Margaret Ellen "Maggie" Sawyer (episodes: Insurgence (2003), Exile (2003), Exposed (2005) & Descent (2008)). She first appeared in the comic story "Bloodsport!" from Superman (Volume 2) #4. (April 1987) by writer/artist John Byrne.
Shelby/Krypto (recurring Seasons 4-10). The dog made his first appearance in the comic story "The Super-Dog from Krypton!" from Adventure Comics #210 by writer Otto Binder and artist Curt Swan.
Perry White (episodes: Perry (2003), Hostage (2010) & a voice over cameo in Finale (2011)). He was originally created for the radio serial The Adventures of Superman, voiced by actor Julian Noa. He appeared in the second episode, "Clark Kent, Reporter", which aired on February 14, 1940. He transitioned into the comic books later that year, appearing in the comic story "The Three Kingpins of Crime" from Superman #7 (November 1940). He was created by radio writer George Putnam Ludlam.
For this list only the creators of the characters first appearances are listed. As with all comic book characters, they have had several reinventions and different contributions from different writers. Theses include different iterations in different mediums that all have added different concepts to the overall mythology of the characters.
Aside from main characters Clark Kent, Kara and Oliver Queen there is also:
Bartholomew Henry "Bart Allen" Allen II/Impulse, referred to as Bart Allen on screen (episodes: Run (2004), Justice (2007), Doomsday (2009) & Icarus (2010)). He made his first appearance as Impulse in a cameo appearance in the comic story "Out of Time" from The Flash #91 (June 1994) and then made his first full appearance in the comic story "The Barry Allen Story" from The Flash #92 (July 1994). He was created by writer Mark Waid and artist Mike Wieringo.
Michael Jon Carter/Booster Gold (episode: Booster (2011)). He made his first appearance in the comic story "The Big Fall" from Booster Gold #1 (February 1986) by writer/artist Dan Jurgens.
Arthur Curry/Aquaman (episodes: Aqua (2005), Justice (2007), Odyssey (2008) & Patriot (2010)). He made his first appearance in the comic story "Aquaman: The Submarine Strikes" from More Fun Comics #73 (November 1941) by writer Mort Weisinger and artist Paul Norris.
Wesley Bernard "Wes" Dodds/Sandman (episode: Absolute Justice (2010)). He was the first of several DC characters to bear the name Sandman, he made his first appearance in the comic story "The Sandman... at the World's Fair" from New York World's Fair Comics and was created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Bert Christman.
Carter Hall/Hawkman (episodes: Absolute Justice (2010), Salvation (2010), Shield (2010) & Icarus (2010)). He made his first appearance in the comic story "The Origin of Hawkman" from Flash Comics #1 (January 1940) by writer Gardner Fox and artist Dennis Neville.
John Jones/J'onn J'onzz/The Martian Manhunter (recurring seasons 6-10). He made his first appearance in the comic story "Martian Manhunter: The Strange Experiment of Dr. Erdel" from Detective Comics #225 (November 1955) by writer Joe Samachson and artist Joe Certa.
Dinah Laurel Lance/Black Canary (episodes: Siren (2008), Odyssey (2008), Doomsday (2009), Salvation (2010), Icarus (2010) & Collateral (2011)). She made her first appearance in the comic story "Johnny Thunder: The Black Canary" from Flash Comics #86 (August 1947) by writer Robert Kanigher and artist Carmine Infantino.
Kent Nelson/Doctor Fate (episodes: Absolute Justice (2010) & Salvation (2010)). The character debuted in his own self-titled six page strip called "The Menace of Wotan" from More Fun Comics #55 (May 1940) during the Golden Age of Comic Books. The character was created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Howard Sherman, who produced the first three years of monthly Doctor Fate stories. After a year with no background, his alter ego and origins were shown in "The Origin of Doctor Fate" from More Fun Comics #67 (May 1941).
Victor "Vic" Stone/Cyborg (episodes: Cyborg (2006), Justice (2007) & Salvation (2010)). He made his first appearance in the comic story "New Teen Titans: Where Nightmares Begin!" from DC Comics Presents #26 (October 1980) by writer Marv Wolfman and artist George Pérez.
Sylvester Pemberton/Star-Spangled Kid (episode: Absolute Justice (2010)). In the comics he was alternately known as Skyman, and first appeared in the comic story "The Bund Saboteurs" from Star Spangled Comics #1 (October 1941) and was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Hal Sherman.
Courtney Elizabeth Whitmore/Stargirl (episodes: Absolute Justice (2010), Salvation (2010), Icarus (2010) & Prophecy (2011)). She made her first appearance as Courtney Whitmore in the comic story "A Chilly Day in Opal" from Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. #0 (July 1999) by writer Geoff Johns and artist Lee Moder. Whilst she made her first appearance as her alter ego Stargirl in the comic story "A Star Is Born" from Stargirl in JSA: All Stars #4 (October 2003) by writer Geoff Johns and artist David S. Goyer.
Aside from main characters Clark Kent, Kara and Oliver Queen there is also:
Bartholomew Henry "Bart Allen" Allen II/Impulse, referred to as Bart Allen on screen (episodes: Run (2004), Justice (2007), Doomsday (2009) & Icarus (2010)). He made his first appearance as Impulse in a cameo appearance in the comic story "Out of Time" from The Flash #91 (June 1994) and then made his first full appearance in the comic story "The Barry Allen Story" from The Flash #92 (July 1994). He was created by writer Mark Waid and artist Mike Wieringo.
Michael Jon Carter/Booster Gold (episode: Booster (2011)). He made his first appearance in the comic story "The Big Fall" from Booster Gold #1 (February 1986) by writer/artist Dan Jurgens.
Arthur Curry/Aquaman (episodes: Aqua (2005), Justice (2007), Odyssey (2008) & Patriot (2010)). He made his first appearance in the comic story "Aquaman: The Submarine Strikes" from More Fun Comics #73 (November 1941) by writer Mort Weisinger and artist Paul Norris.
Wesley Bernard "Wes" Dodds/Sandman (episode: Absolute Justice (2010)). He was the first of several DC characters to bear the name Sandman, he made his first appearance in the comic story "The Sandman... at the World's Fair" from New York World's Fair Comics and was created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Bert Christman.
Carter Hall/Hawkman (episodes: Absolute Justice (2010), Salvation (2010), Shield (2010) & Icarus (2010)). He made his first appearance in the comic story "The Origin of Hawkman" from Flash Comics #1 (January 1940) by writer Gardner Fox and artist Dennis Neville.
John Jones/J'onn J'onzz/The Martian Manhunter (recurring seasons 6-10). He made his first appearance in the comic story "Martian Manhunter: The Strange Experiment of Dr. Erdel" from Detective Comics #225 (November 1955) by writer Joe Samachson and artist Joe Certa.
Dinah Laurel Lance/Black Canary (episodes: Siren (2008), Odyssey (2008), Doomsday (2009), Salvation (2010), Icarus (2010) & Collateral (2011)). She made her first appearance in the comic story "Johnny Thunder: The Black Canary" from Flash Comics #86 (August 1947) by writer Robert Kanigher and artist Carmine Infantino.
Kent Nelson/Doctor Fate (episodes: Absolute Justice (2010) & Salvation (2010)). The character debuted in his own self-titled six page strip called "The Menace of Wotan" from More Fun Comics #55 (May 1940) during the Golden Age of Comic Books. The character was created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Howard Sherman, who produced the first three years of monthly Doctor Fate stories. After a year with no background, his alter ego and origins were shown in "The Origin of Doctor Fate" from More Fun Comics #67 (May 1941).
Victor "Vic" Stone/Cyborg (episodes: Cyborg (2006), Justice (2007) & Salvation (2010)). He made his first appearance in the comic story "New Teen Titans: Where Nightmares Begin!" from DC Comics Presents #26 (October 1980) by writer Marv Wolfman and artist George Pérez.
Sylvester Pemberton/Star-Spangled Kid (episode: Absolute Justice (2010)). In the comics he was alternately known as Skyman, and first appeared in the comic story "The Bund Saboteurs" from Star Spangled Comics #1 (October 1941) and was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Hal Sherman.
Courtney Elizabeth Whitmore/Stargirl (episodes: Absolute Justice (2010), Salvation (2010), Icarus (2010) & Prophecy (2011)). She made her first appearance as Courtney Whitmore in the comic story "A Chilly Day in Opal" from Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. #0 (July 1999) by writer Geoff Johns and artist Lee Moder. Whilst she made her first appearance as her alter ego Stargirl in the comic story "A Star Is Born" from Stargirl in JSA: All Stars #4 (October 2003) by writer Geoff Johns and artist David S. Goyer.
Note: For this list only the creators of the characters first appearances are listed. As with all comic book characters, Superman and his supporting cast have had several reinventions and different contributions from different writers. Theses include different iterations in different mediums that all have added different concepts to the overall mythology of the characters.
Bette Sans Souci/Plastique (episodes: Plastique (2008), Injustice (2009) & Shield (2010)). She made her first appearance in the comic story "Plastique is Another Word for Fear!" from Firestorm Volume 2 #7 (December 1982) by writer Gerry Conway and artist Pat Broderick.
Bizarro (episodes: Zod (2006), Phantom (2007), Bizarro (2007), Gemini (2007) & Persona (2008)). He made his first appearance in the comic story "The Battle With Bizarro!" from Action Comics #254 (July 1959) by writer Otto Binder and artist Al Plastino.
Brainiac (Brain InterActive Construct); (recurring season 5, 7-8). The character first appeared in the comic story Superman: "The Super-Duel in Space" from Action Comics #242 (July 1958) by writer Otto Binder and artist Al Plastino.
Morgan Edge (episodes: Exile (2003), Phoenix (2003) & Shattered (2003)) He made his first appeared in the comic story "Jimmy Olsen, Superman's Pal, Brings Back the Newsboy Legion!" from Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #133 by writer/artist Jack Kirby.
Faora Hu-Ul (episodes Bloodline (2008), Savior (2009), Kandor (2009), Pandora (2009), Disciple (2010), Persuasion (2010), Conspiracy (2010) & Sacrifice (2010)). She made her first appearance in the comic story "One of Our Phantoms is Missing!" from Action Comics #471 (May 1977) by writer Cary Bates and artist Curt Swan.
Curtis Knox (episode: Cure (2007)), who according to the writer Bryan Q. Miller was originally intended to be Vandal Savage but the character was off limits so they had to change his name. The presumption is that he is Savage operating in present day under an alias. In recent years, Savage has been depicted in the comics as harvesting organs from his own long-lived descendants: he does this not to extend his wife's life, but to extend his own as his powers fade. The character of Vandal Savage made his first appearance in the comic story "The Man Who Wanted the World" from Green Lantern #10 (December 1943) by writer Alfred Bester and artist Martin Nodell.
Maxima (episode: Instinct (2008)). He made his first appearance in the comic story "My Lady Maxima!" from Action Comics #645 (September 1989) by writer Roger Stern and artist George Pérez.
Mikhail Mxyzptlk (episode: Jinx (2004)), is based on Mister Mxyzptlk an imp from the "fifth dimension". He made his first appearance in the comic story "The Mysterious Mr. Mxyztplk!" from Superman #30 (September 1944) by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Ira Yarbrough.
Nam-Ek and Aethyr/The Disciples of Zod (episodes: Arrival (2005) & Zod (2006)). Nam-Ek made his first appearance in the comic story "The Loneliest Man in the Universe" from Superman #282 (December 1974) by writer Martin Pasko and artist Ernie Chan. Whilst Aethyr is named after a Kryptonian God from the Phantom Zone. This character made their first appearance in the comic story "The Terror Beyond Twilight!" from The Phantom Zone #3 (March 1982) by writer Steve Gerber and artist Gene Colan.
Titan (episodes: Zod (2006) & Combat (2007)). He made his first appearance in the comic story "The Titan and the Hunter!" from New Gods #16 (February 1978) by writer Gerry Conway and artist Don Newton.
Bette Sans Souci/Plastique (episodes: Plastique (2008), Injustice (2009) & Shield (2010)). She made her first appearance in the comic story "Plastique is Another Word for Fear!" from Firestorm Volume 2 #7 (December 1982) by writer Gerry Conway and artist Pat Broderick.
Bizarro (episodes: Zod (2006), Phantom (2007), Bizarro (2007), Gemini (2007) & Persona (2008)). He made his first appearance in the comic story "The Battle With Bizarro!" from Action Comics #254 (July 1959) by writer Otto Binder and artist Al Plastino.
Brainiac (Brain InterActive Construct); (recurring season 5, 7-8). The character first appeared in the comic story Superman: "The Super-Duel in Space" from Action Comics #242 (July 1958) by writer Otto Binder and artist Al Plastino.
Morgan Edge (episodes: Exile (2003), Phoenix (2003) & Shattered (2003)) He made his first appeared in the comic story "Jimmy Olsen, Superman's Pal, Brings Back the Newsboy Legion!" from Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #133 by writer/artist Jack Kirby.
Faora Hu-Ul (episodes Bloodline (2008), Savior (2009), Kandor (2009), Pandora (2009), Disciple (2010), Persuasion (2010), Conspiracy (2010) & Sacrifice (2010)). She made her first appearance in the comic story "One of Our Phantoms is Missing!" from Action Comics #471 (May 1977) by writer Cary Bates and artist Curt Swan.
Curtis Knox (episode: Cure (2007)), who according to the writer Bryan Q. Miller was originally intended to be Vandal Savage but the character was off limits so they had to change his name. The presumption is that he is Savage operating in present day under an alias. In recent years, Savage has been depicted in the comics as harvesting organs from his own long-lived descendants: he does this not to extend his wife's life, but to extend his own as his powers fade. The character of Vandal Savage made his first appearance in the comic story "The Man Who Wanted the World" from Green Lantern #10 (December 1943) by writer Alfred Bester and artist Martin Nodell.
Maxima (episode: Instinct (2008)). He made his first appearance in the comic story "My Lady Maxima!" from Action Comics #645 (September 1989) by writer Roger Stern and artist George Pérez.
Mikhail Mxyzptlk (episode: Jinx (2004)), is based on Mister Mxyzptlk an imp from the "fifth dimension". He made his first appearance in the comic story "The Mysterious Mr. Mxyztplk!" from Superman #30 (September 1944) by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Ira Yarbrough.
Nam-Ek and Aethyr/The Disciples of Zod (episodes: Arrival (2005) & Zod (2006)). Nam-Ek made his first appearance in the comic story "The Loneliest Man in the Universe" from Superman #282 (December 1974) by writer Martin Pasko and artist Ernie Chan. Whilst Aethyr is named after a Kryptonian God from the Phantom Zone. This character made their first appearance in the comic story "The Terror Beyond Twilight!" from The Phantom Zone #3 (March 1982) by writer Steve Gerber and artist Gene Colan.
Titan (episodes: Zod (2006) & Combat (2007)). He made his first appearance in the comic story "The Titan and the Hunter!" from New Gods #16 (February 1978) by writer Gerry Conway and artist Don Newton.
Never. The writers tried to bring them on but DC Comics limited the usage of both characters after their respective movie franchises started to develop in recent years.
However, in Episode 10x15 "Fortune", Chloe said she met a "billionaire with high-tech toys and a wondrous woman who would throw [Clark] for a loop," seemingly a reference to Batman and Wonder Woman before they took up their heroic names.
After this and other several allusions in the TV series, both characters were introduced in "Smallville: Season Eleven" comic book. Bruce Wayne/Batman first appeared in the story arc "Detective". Wonder Woman appears in "Olympus", under her actual name, Diana of Themyscira.
However, in Episode 10x15 "Fortune", Chloe said she met a "billionaire with high-tech toys and a wondrous woman who would throw [Clark] for a loop," seemingly a reference to Batman and Wonder Woman before they took up their heroic names.
After this and other several allusions in the TV series, both characters were introduced in "Smallville: Season Eleven" comic book. Bruce Wayne/Batman first appeared in the story arc "Detective". Wonder Woman appears in "Olympus", under her actual name, Diana of Themyscira.
Neal Bailey at Superman Homepage has been keeping count.
http://www.supermanhomepage.com/tv/tv.php?topic=reviews/smallville-knockout
http://www.supermanhomepage.com/tv/tv.php?topic=reviews/smallville-knockout
*Martha & Jonathan Kent (101)
**Jeff Palmer (110)
*Kyle Tippet (112)
**Scott Bowman & Derek Fox (113)
**Justin Gaines (119)
**Desiree Atkins (202)
*Pete Ross (203)
*Jessie Brooks & her father (204)
*Byron Moore (205)
**Rachel Dunleavy (207)
*Joseph & Kyla Willowbrook (210)
**Dr. Helen Bryce (216)
**Eric Marsh & two of his friends (220)
**Emily Dinsmore (221)
**Morgan Edge (302)
*Sara Conroy (304)
**Alicia Baker (314)
**Dr. Elaine Fine (403)
*Bart Allen (405)
*Lionel Luthor (406)
**Tim Waltcott (412)
*Chloe Sullivan (412)
**Geoff Johns (413)
**Josh & Zack Greenfield (414)
**Marcus Becker (416) *Kevin Grady (419)
*Arthur Curry (504)
*Milton Fine (507)
*Santa Claus (509)
*Andrea Rojas/Angel of Vengeance (513)
*Victor Stone (Cyborg) (515)
*Maddie Van Horn (518)
**Tyler McKnight (518)
**Graham Garrett (520) *Raya (601)
*Green Arrow/Oliver Queen (604)
*Baern/Lamar Johnson (606)
*Martian Manhunter/John Jones (608)
*Javier Ramirez (609)
**Jed McNally (609)
**Linda Lake (610)
*mind parasite (612)
*Lana Lang (616)
*Kara-El (702)
**Tyler Crenshaw & Tempest Grace (703)
**Curtis Knox (704)
*Rachel Davenport
**Ben Meyers (705)
*Dinah Lance/Black Canary (711)
**Finley (712)
*Lex Luthor (720)
*Dr. Emil Hamilton (812)
*Tess Mercer (816)
*Zatanna Zatara (817)
**Metallo/John Corben (902)
*Major Zod & the Kandorians (907)
*Zan & Jayna/The Wonder Twins (908)
*Carter Hall/Hawkman, Courtney Whitmore/Stargirl, Kent Nelson/Dr. Fate & Cameron Mahkent/Icicle (911)
*Lois Lane (922)
**village people (1006)
*Granny Goodness & Mad Harriet (1008)
**Slade Wilson (1009)
*Desaad (1014)
*Conner Kent (1016)
**Toyman (1020)
**Possibly told others about Clark's secret.
While some of the characters above know about Clark having powers only Clark's parents and close friends (Pete, Chloe, Lana etc) know he's an alien. The rest think he was probably exposed to the meteor shower of 1989.
**Possibly told others about Clark's secret.
While some of the characters above know about Clark having powers only Clark's parents and close friends (Pete, Chloe, Lana etc) know he's an alien. The rest think he was probably exposed to the meteor shower of 1989.
None. They are meant to be in separate universes as they are two different takes on the same character. However, they do share some continuity due to efforts by both the show's producers and the movie's director Bryan Singer.
Fun Fact: The Superman suit used in the final season of Smallville is also the same suit used in Superman Returns.
Fun Fact: The Superman suit used in the final season of Smallville is also the same suit used in Superman Returns.
Yes, from the first episode the writers make it evident that the show is on it's own. Theses include the 1989 meteor shower, which cover up Clarks spaceships arrival from modern satellites and other tracking equipment (which did not exist when the comic books were first written), Kryptonite meteor rocks having mutating effects on humans exposed to them and Clark and Lex becoming friends before they turned into enemies.
There is not many (if any) things that actually happened to Clark Kent (as a kid) in the Comics. While some events did happen in the comics it was at a later date when Clark Kent was already Superman.
In summary the writers told their own story inspired by the comics, but not true to them.
There is not many (if any) things that actually happened to Clark Kent (as a kid) in the Comics. While some events did happen in the comics it was at a later date when Clark Kent was already Superman.
In summary the writers told their own story inspired by the comics, but not true to them.
Mostly because of a note from DC Comics demanding the name 'Impulse' be used instead of 'The Flash'. Also because this version of Bart Allen is based on the fourth Flash who only, until recently (2006), received the title after spending many of his teen years as Impulse and then 'Kid Flash'. The first three Flashes were Jay Garrick, Barry Allen and Wally West.
Fun Fact: The first three Flashes' names can be seen in the ID's Bart stole in 4x5 "Run". Jay Garrick was also mentioned and briefly shown in 9x11 "Absolute Justice".
Fun Fact: The first three Flashes' names can be seen in the ID's Bart stole in 4x5 "Run". Jay Garrick was also mentioned and briefly shown in 9x11 "Absolute Justice".
Yes.
http://smallville.wikia.com/wiki/Timeline
http://smallville.wikia.com/wiki/Timeline
These websites are helpful:
http://soundtrack.smallvilleph.com/
http://www.smallvilleph.com/smallvilleRadio.php
http://www.tunefind.com/show/Smallville
http://tvshowmusic.com/shows/smallville-music-promos
http://smallville.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page
http://soundtrack.smallvilleph.com/
http://www.smallvilleph.com/smallvilleRadio.php
http://www.tunefind.com/show/Smallville
http://tvshowmusic.com/shows/smallville-music-promos
http://smallville.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page
Kansas
Although most portrayals have Metropolis somewhere in the east, in this series, Metropolis is in Kansas.
http://smallville.wikia.com/wiki/Veritas_Society
Veritas was a society who looked to the skies for coming life, most especially "The Traveler", The Last Son of Krypton.
The prophecy of the Traveler was the basis of the group's formation and its main subject. Forged by Dr. Virgil Swann (Christopher Reeve) around 1987, the Traveler theory told of a being that would come to Earth and then would need protecting before he was able to save the planet from destruction. Dr. Swann founded a secret society called Veritas; its members were all from powerful families: Teagues, Luthors, and Queens.
It also means "truth" in Latin.
Veritas was a society who looked to the skies for coming life, most especially "The Traveler", The Last Son of Krypton.
The prophecy of the Traveler was the basis of the group's formation and its main subject. Forged by Dr. Virgil Swann (Christopher Reeve) around 1987, the Traveler theory told of a being that would come to Earth and then would need protecting before he was able to save the planet from destruction. Dr. Swann founded a secret society called Veritas; its members were all from powerful families: Teagues, Luthors, and Queens.
It also means "truth" in Latin.
The double L's came about in Superman when Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster created him in the 1930's, has to do with Siegel having been in love with a woman with the initials "LL," and, as a writer, sought to pay homage to her by giving characters he created the same initials.
An in-story explanation finally came in one of the Adventures of Superman comics from 2006. The all knowing trickster Mxyzptlk stated that the double L stands for hope in Kryptonese.
An in-story explanation finally came in one of the Adventures of Superman comics from 2006. The all knowing trickster Mxyzptlk stated that the double L stands for hope in Kryptonese.
Smallville was shot in Vancouver, BC, Canada. For specific locations:
http://www.angelfire.com/tv2/totw/filmloc.html
http://www.angelfire.com/tv2/totw/filmloc.html
In the Pilot episode, it's clear dozens (among possibly hundreds) of meteors struck the town. Then at the end of Season 4, Smallville had a second meteor shower.
Green K - weakens him
Red K - brings out his rebellious and immoral personality; rids him of his inhibitions
Blue K - suppresses Kryptonian powers, making him vulnerable like a mortal
Gemstone K - inhabit wish-fulfilling properties and seem to give him temporary powers of persuasion
Gold K - strips Kryptonians of their powers under a yellow sun
Black K - separate or combine the good and evil aspects of an organism (humans and Kryptonians alike) into two separate individuals
Silver K - gives him hallucinations
Clear K - (neutralized Green K) harmless
Red K - brings out his rebellious and immoral personality; rids him of his inhibitions
Blue K - suppresses Kryptonian powers, making him vulnerable like a mortal
Gemstone K - inhabit wish-fulfilling properties and seem to give him temporary powers of persuasion
Gold K - strips Kryptonians of their powers under a yellow sun
Black K - separate or combine the good and evil aspects of an organism (humans and Kryptonians alike) into two separate individuals
Silver K - gives him hallucinations
Clear K - (neutralized Green K) harmless
Christopher Reeve - The star of the Superman movies from 1978 to 1987 played Dr. Virgil Swann, a founding member of the Veritas Society, which was formed to protect the Traveler (aka Clark Kent).
Margot Kidder - Lois Lane in the Reeve films between 1978 and 87, she played Dr. Bridgette Crosby, assistant to Dr. Swann and member of the Veritas Society.
Helen Slater - The title character in the 1984 movie Supergirl, she portrayed Lara-El, Clark's birth mother.
Teri Hatcher - The actress, who portrayed Lois Lane on the ABC series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993-97), took on the role of Ella Lane, Lois' mother.
Dean Cain - Clark Kent to Teri Hatcher's Lois in Lois & Clark, took on the role of Dr. Curtis Knox, an immortal doctor who was harvesting Kryptonite-infected body parts from meteor freaks.
Lynda Carter - TV's Wonder Woman in the 1970s played Chloe's mother Moira, who had the ability to control other meteor-infected people.
Terence Stamp - General Zod in the Superman movies from 1978 to 1980 voiced Clark's Kryptonian father, Jor-El, throughout the series' entire 10-year run.
It's also interesting to note that Amy Adams, who will be playing the role of Lois Lane in the upcoming Man of Steel movie, made an appearance in season one as Jodi Melville along with Mackenzie Gray who played Dr. Alistair Kreig in season five and the Lex Luthor Clone in season ten will be portraying Evil Kryptonian Scientist Jax-Ur in Man of Steel also Alessandro Juliani(Dr. Emil Hamilton) makes a cameo as Officer Sekowsky in the movie.
Phil Morris - Detective John Jones-Martian Manhunter. Phil is a student and teacher of the Chinese martial art Chun Wing. In 1989 he plays Jackie Chiles, the flashy lawyer on Seinfeld. Before his Smallville days, he is most remembered from Mission: Impossible (1988), his character (Grant Collier) was the son of his father's (Greg Morris) character (Barney Collier) from Mission: Impossible (1966).
Pam Grier - Amanda Waller. Pam Grier has been a major African-American actress from the early seventies. Her career started back in 1971, when Roger Corman of New World Pictures launched her into The Big Doll House (1971), about a woman's penitentiary, and The Big Bird Cage (1972). Her most famous role of the 90s was probably Jackie Brown (1997), directed by Quentin Tarantino, which was a homage to her earlier 70s action roles. Other Iconic characters are (1973) Coffy, and Comic Book character Friday Foster (1975).
Margot Kidder - Lois Lane in the Reeve films between 1978 and 87, she played Dr. Bridgette Crosby, assistant to Dr. Swann and member of the Veritas Society.
Helen Slater - The title character in the 1984 movie Supergirl, she portrayed Lara-El, Clark's birth mother.
Teri Hatcher - The actress, who portrayed Lois Lane on the ABC series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993-97), took on the role of Ella Lane, Lois' mother.
Dean Cain - Clark Kent to Teri Hatcher's Lois in Lois & Clark, took on the role of Dr. Curtis Knox, an immortal doctor who was harvesting Kryptonite-infected body parts from meteor freaks.
Lynda Carter - TV's Wonder Woman in the 1970s played Chloe's mother Moira, who had the ability to control other meteor-infected people.
Terence Stamp - General Zod in the Superman movies from 1978 to 1980 voiced Clark's Kryptonian father, Jor-El, throughout the series' entire 10-year run.
It's also interesting to note that Amy Adams, who will be playing the role of Lois Lane in the upcoming Man of Steel movie, made an appearance in season one as Jodi Melville along with Mackenzie Gray who played Dr. Alistair Kreig in season five and the Lex Luthor Clone in season ten will be portraying Evil Kryptonian Scientist Jax-Ur in Man of Steel also Alessandro Juliani(Dr. Emil Hamilton) makes a cameo as Officer Sekowsky in the movie.
Phil Morris - Detective John Jones-Martian Manhunter. Phil is a student and teacher of the Chinese martial art Chun Wing. In 1989 he plays Jackie Chiles, the flashy lawyer on Seinfeld. Before his Smallville days, he is most remembered from Mission: Impossible (1988), his character (Grant Collier) was the son of his father's (Greg Morris) character (Barney Collier) from Mission: Impossible (1966).
Pam Grier - Amanda Waller. Pam Grier has been a major African-American actress from the early seventies. Her career started back in 1971, when Roger Corman of New World Pictures launched her into The Big Doll House (1971), about a woman's penitentiary, and The Big Bird Cage (1972). Her most famous role of the 90s was probably Jackie Brown (1997), directed by Quentin Tarantino, which was a homage to her earlier 70s action roles. Other Iconic characters are (1973) Coffy, and Comic Book character Friday Foster (1975).
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- How many seasons does Smallville have?10 seasons
- How many episodes does Smallville have?217 episodes
- When did Smallville premiere?October 16, 2001
- When did Smallville end?May 13, 2011
- How long are episodes of Smallville?1 hour
- What is the IMDb rating of Smallville?7.5 out of 10
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- Who was the composer for Smallville?Mark Snow and Louis Febre
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- What is the plot of Smallville?A young Clark Kent struggles to find his place in the world as he learns to harness his alien powers for good and deals with the typical troubles of teenage life in Smallville, Kansas.
- Who are the characters in Smallville?Superman, Deathstroke, Black Canary, Darkseid, Aquaman, Maxwell Lord, Lex Luthor, Green Arrow, Martian Manhunter, the Flash, and others
- What is the Smallville theme song?Save Me by Remy Zero
- What genre is Smallville?Action, Adventure, Drama, and Sci-Fi
- How many awards has Smallville won?35 awards
- How many awards has Smallville been nominated for?190 nominations
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