22-05-2025
Ohio lawmakers want to make Superman the official state superhero. When it could happen
Will the Man of Steel swap a script-S logo for a Buckeye leaf? Probably not.
But House Bill 27 calls on Ohio to make Superman the official superhero of the Buckeye State due to his cultural significance in Ohio.
The bill's primary sponsors include representatives Adam Mathews, R-Lebanon, and Terrence Upchurch, D-Cleveland. The bill has just been introduced, so it still has to clear the Ohio House and Senate before going to Gov. Mike DeWine. Lawmakers have until the end of 2026 to pass the bill. The bill states:
Beginning on April 18, 2033, in recognition of the cultural significance of "Superman" entering the public domain, the character "Superman" is adopted as the official superhero of the state. The first publication including the character Superman occurred on April 18, 1938.
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Last summer, filming took place in Cleveland at a Superior Avenue set with Metropolis police cars, boulders and a military tank on the street, according to Shooting also took place in Cincinnati, The Enquirer reported, as filmmakers sought police officers and "a few short people" to be extras in the film.
The new Superman movie stars David Corenswet, the latest actor to portray the Man of Steel. He's a Philadelphia native and is known for projects such as "Pearl," "We Own This City" and "The Politician."
The film also stars Rachel Brosnahan ("The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel") as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult ("Mad Max: Fury Road," "About a Boy") as Lex Luthor.
During the early days of their comics, they created their first known superhero, Superman, on April 18, 1938. The first issue of their comics, called "Action Comics," was released with a picture of Superman lifting a car above his head.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Lawmakers want to make Superman Ohio's official hero. When it could happen
