Delete WardApr 07, 2026
Cleveland is going super!
City Council has officially declared April 18 as Cleveland Superman Day, celebrating the birthplace of one of the world’s most iconic heroes. The resolution honors a legacy that began right here in our city.
The beloved Man of Steel was created by Glenville High School students Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.
And after years of trying to get Superman published, on April 18, 1938, Superman made his debut in Action Comics No. 1, launching a symbol of truth, justice, and hope that has inspired generations across the globe.
Today, Cleveland proudly recognizes its role in that story—honoring the creators whose imagination gave the world Superman one of the most iconic and beloved heroes in popular culture throughout the world. The creation of Superman sparked the imagination of others, leading to the emergence of characters like Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, and others.
The Siegel and Shuster Society has worked tirelessly to promote Cleveland as the birthplace of Superman including the creation of the Superman Tribute Plaza, which opened last year and is located at the corner of Ontario and St. Clair Ave. The plaza features a stainless steel Superman statue flying atop a blue pylon; bronze sculptures of Siegel, Shuster and Joanne Siegel — the real-life inspiration for Lois Lane; and a phone booth where Clark Kent changes into Superman.
There have been other Superman celebrations in the past, but this new effort is a giant leap towards preserving his Cleveland legacy for generations to come.
From the streets of Cleveland to the world stage—this is a legacy worth celebrating.
Read the full resolution Cleveland City Council passed.