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Cleveland Unveils 18-Foot Superman Statue to Honor Its Creators

The ceremony underscores Cleveland’s status as Superman’s birthplace through a tribute plaza timed to the film’s local premiere.

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Overview

  • The Siegel & Shuster Society revealed an 18-foot stainless steel statue of Superman at the corner of St. Clair and Ontario downtown.
  • Three bronze figures representing Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster and Joanne Siegel accompany the main statue to honor the character’s creators.
  • A dedicated tribute plaza outside the Huntington Convention Center features a restored Clark Kent phone booth displaying his clothes and glasses.
  • Jerry and Joanne Siegel’s daughter delivered remarks during the unveiling, celebrating her parents’ youthful collaboration in Cleveland.
  • The statue caps a summer-long celebration of Superman’s origins that included a fan premiere and guided tours of film locations in downtown Cleveland.