Happy birthday, Superman!


Posted February 29, 2008 by Matthew Price Comment on this article Leave a comment

Let me join Blog at Newsarama and The Superman Homepage as wishing Superman a happy birthday… sort of.  From the Superman Homepage Article:

The idea that Superman’s birthday is February 29 initially began as a lark. DC editors explained tongue in cheek in comic book letter columns that Superman remained eternally youthful because he was born on Leap Day, February 29, which occurs only once every four years.

The in-story birthdate has jumped around, and has varied depending on if you’re talking about the date he was born on Krypton (which would have a whole different calendar, anyway) or the date he arrived on Earth.

– Matt Price

Cake and photo by Annette Price

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Features Editor Matthew Price has worked for The Oklahoman since 2000. He’s a University of Oklahoma graduate who has also worked at the...


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