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Top Ten Favorite Portrayals of Superman

You know, with all the talk about about Crisis on Infinite Earths and all the actors coming back to play Superman, it really dawned on me just how many there really are. Given the fact that Superman is my all time favorite superhero, I thought I’d give a tribute to the man of steel himself. This is my top ten favorite portrayals of my favorite superhero, Superman.

10. Kirk Alyn

Many actors have dawned the cape and crest, but Kirk Alyn was the first. With two movie serials, Superman and Atom Man vs. Superman, Kirk was the first man to bring the man of steel to the big screen and to live action form, a legacy that should always be remembered.

9. Brandon Routh

Now I’ll be honest, I was not a big fan of Superman Returns. It’s definitely not the worst superhero film ever made, but it could have been better. However, I will give the film this, I really did enjoy Routh’s portrayal of Superman. He definitely nailed the persona of both Clark Kent and Superman and if he had had a better script, I definitely think more movies would have been made. Though I am beyond relived that he’s getting another chance to be the man of steel one more time, and as the Kingdom Come version no less!

8. George Newbern

While most people recognize George Newbern for the animated Justice League series, that’s not the reason he’s on this list. Oh no, I’m putting him on here for his amazing and chilling performance in Injustice. Just the idea of a fascist Superman is completely terrifying, and Newbern pulled it off amazingly. He was easily one of the best video game villains I’ve ever seen.

7. George Reeves

After talking about the man who first brought Superman to the big screen, we can’t forget the man who first brought him to the small one. The Adventures of Superman is just pure 50s fun. It has the action, the comedy, and the enjoyment that a Superman show from that era can bring. And George Reeves’ classic take on the man who could “bend steel in his bare hands” is such a fun take. His smile, his confidence, and his positive energy was just contagious. He was perfect for the first tv Superman.

6. Tim Daly

Let’s face it, Superman: The Animated Series had a lot to live up to after the impact that Batman: The Animated Series had. But the driving force behind that show in my opinion was Tim Daly as Superman. When I read a comic book, he is always the voice in my head for Superman. To this day, no other animated incarnation of Superman has been as memorable to me as he has. If Kevin Conroy is Batman, then Tim Daly is Superman.

5. Tyler Hoechlin

While the most recent live action adaptation of this character may still feel new, he has left his mark as one that will be remembered. I admit, I had my doubts about Derek from Teen Wolf becoming Superman. But let me tell you, his few episodes in Supergirl were easily some of the best ones, and I remember feeling incredibly bummed when he left as I wanted more of him. He was charismatic, tough, kind, and just an all around good guy. There are rumors he might get his own spin off and I hope to God that it’s true. He was definitely the right pick to bring the man of steel back to tv.

4. Dean Cain

When I was a little kid, I would always remember waking up and watching Lois & Clark every morning before school started. This show has stuck with me for a long time not only for its entertainment value, but as a different take on Superman. That take being how Clark is his true personality while Superman is the disguise. Plus the romantic comedy aspect just made a very entertaining adaptation of Superman. Sure it may not have been as grand or as big budgeted as other adaptations, but the pure nostalgia value and the fun reinvention of the character made for one heck of a fun show.

3. Henry Cavill

Now I know some of you may hate the DCEU and make fun of Man of Steel and Batman v. Superman. And if you feel that way, tough luck, I love both of those movies and Justice League. But most of all, I loved Henry Cavill as Superman. He is a Superman that is perfect for our current present time. He’s a very complex and intriguing character. He also feels very relatable, he isn’t just all knowing or perfect. He seeks others for help, he’ll call his Mom in the middle of the night when he’s upset, he’ll happily seek emotional support from his girlfriend and others, and he shined brighter than ever when he stood with the Justice League. This version of Superman was perfect to bring back to the big screen for this day and age. It’s complex, it’s challenging, and it makes you think. Just the fact that people STILL debate about him shows what an impact he had. What more could you ask for?

2. Tom Welling

What was great about Smallville was honestly it’s run time. Ten years, we got to see a boy from Kansas become the greatest hero ever. Ten years we watched how Clark matured and honed his power and accepted his legacy. Ten years, we saw friends become enemies, rivals become lovers, trials, adventures, and one of the greatest journeys ever put on tv. Tom has played the character longer than any other live action adaptation and he executed it brilliantly. From the shy farm kid, to the awkward teenager, to the hard working journalist, and to the amazing hero. Smallville was great because in those ten years, we saw the boy become Superman.

1. Christopher Reeve

I mean what else can you say? This man IS Superman. He will always be Superman. It doesn’t matter who else takes up the role in the future, Christopher Reeve will always be the perfect embodiment of Superman. He had absolutely everything, he had kindness, he had charm, he had comedy, he had drama, he had anger, he had sadness, he had bravery, he had love, he had compassion, he was just the absolute perfect Superman. It’s literally pointless to even try to compare him to anyone, no one will top Chris and it’s just a fact. Christopher Reeve is and always will be the one true Superman.

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