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*'''Real name''': [[Kal-El]]
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'''Superman (of Earth-2)'''
*'''Secret Identity''': [[Clark Kent of Earth-2]]
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*'''Real name''': [[Kal-L]]
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*'''Secret Identity''': [[Clark Kent of Earth-2|Clark Kent]]
 
*'''Birth Parents''': [[Jor-L of Krypton-2|Jor-L]] and [[Lora of Krypton-2|Lora]]
 
*'''Birth Parents''': [[Jor-L of Krypton-2|Jor-L]] and [[Lora of Krypton-2|Lora]]
*'''Adoptive Parents''': [[John and Mary Kent of Earth-2]]
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*'''Adoptive Parents''': [[John and Mary Kent of Earth-2|John and Mary Kent]]
*'''Wife''': [[Lois Kent]] aka [[Lois Lane of Earth-2]]
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*'''Wife''': [[Lois Kent of Earth-2|Lois Kent]] ''(see [[Lois Lane of Earth-2]])''
*'''Other known relatives''': Uncle [[Zor-L of Krypton-2|Zor-L]], Aunt [[Allura of Krypton-2|Allura]], and Cousin [[Kara Zor-L]] aka [[Karen Starr]] aka [[Power Girl of Earth-2]]
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*'''Other known relatives''': Uncle [[Zor-L of Krypton-2|Zor-L]], Aunt [[Allura of Krypton-2|Allura]], and Cousin [[Kara Zor-L]] aka [[Karen Starr]] aka [[Power Girl of Earth-2|Power Girl]]
 
   
 
   
An alternate [[Superman]] from [[Earth-2]]: a "co-existing world in a parallel dimension—not identical, but similar to its twin in many respects". (Act No. 484, Jun 1978: "Superman Takes a Wife!") The Earth-2 Superman's powers are the result of his [[Kryptonian]] birth, his power of flight being limited to very long leaps (at least in the begining). This Superman is based in Earth-2's version of the city of [[Metropolis]], and has a secret mountain retreat located outside the city known as [[The Secret Citadel]].
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An alternate [[Superman]] from [[Earth-2]]: a "co-existing world in a parallel dimension—not identical, but similar to its twin in many respects" (first appearance: Justice League of America No. 73, Aug 1969: "Star Light, Star Bright -- Death Star I See Tonight!" and referred to earlier in the Justice League of America chronicles - though some texts claim Action Comics No. 1, June 1938 as this character's first appearance - see note below). The Earth-2 Superman's powers are the result of his [[Kryptonian]] birth, his power of flight being limited to very long leaps (at least in the beginning). This Superman lives a life similar if not identical to what is referred to later storied as the "Golden Age" Superman, in the city of [[Metropolis]] with a secret mountain retreat located outside the city known as [[The Secret Citadel]] (Act No. 484, Jun 1978: "Superman Takes a Wife!"; and others). Kal-L is a founding member of the [[Justice Society of America of Earth-2|Justice Society of America]], but he elects to remain a reservist for the first several years of the team's existence (DC Special No. 29, Aug/Sep 1977: "The Untold Origin of the Justice Society"; and others). Superman is a close friend and ally of the [[Batman of Earth-2]] (SF No. 211/2, Oct 1981: "The Kill Kent Contract!"; and others). He eventually marries [[Lois Lane of Earth-2|Lois Lane]] (Act No. 484, Jun 1978: "Superman Takes a Wife!").
  
The Earth-2 Superman is similar in many respects to [[Superman]] as presented in the early chronicles. First introduced as a distinct character in November-December 1977, the existence of the [[Earth-2 Superman]] postulated a historical divergence from the events as presented in the middle and late chronicles.  These were then said to have occured to the Earth-1 Superman.  
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By January-February 1976, Superman of Earth-2 finds a spacecraft, which turns out to be from his home planet of [[Krypton-2|Krypton]]. This spacecraft was built and sent by Kal-L's uncle, [[Zor-L of Krypton-2|Zor-L]], and contains his long-lost cousin, [[Kara Zor-L]]. Superman educates and trains Kara Zor-L in the use of her super-powers and she ultimately became the superheroine known as [[Power Girl of Earth-2|Power Girl]] (Earth-2's equivalent of [[Supergirl]]) (All-Star Comics No. 58, "All Star Super Squad"; and others). The significantly older Superman goes into semi-retirement after Power Girl's arrival on the scene.
  
In February 1978, Superman of Earth-2 found a spacecraft, which turned out to be from his home planet of [[Krypton|Krypton-2]].  This spacecraft was built and sent by Kal-L's uncle, [[Zor-L of Krypton-2|Zor-L]], and this ship contained his long lost cousin, [[Kara Zor-L]].  Superman educated and trained Kara Zor-L in the use of her super-powers and she ultimately became the super-hero known as Power Girl (Earth-2’s equivalent of [[Supergirl]]). Superman went into a bit of semi-retirement after Power Girl's arrival on the scene.
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Clark Kent is promoted from senior reporter to editor-in-chief of the [[Daily Star]] in the early 1950's when [[George Taylor]] retires. Kent is promoted to this post over [[Perry White of Earth-2|Perry White]] (SF No. 196/5, Jul/Aug 1979: "Editor of the Star!").  
  
Clark Kent was promoted from senior reporter to editor-in-chief of the [[Daily Star]] in the early 1950's when [[George Taylor]] retired.  Kent was promoted to that post over [[Perry White of Earth-2|Perry White]]. (SF No. 197, Sep-Oct 1979: "Clark Kent's Mynah Dilemma")  
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In 1982, Kal-L assists his Earth-1 counterpart in preventing [[Alexei Luthor of Earth-2|Alexei Luthor]], [[Lex Luthor]], and [[Ultraman of Earth-3|Ultraman]] from annihilating both Earth-1 and Earth-2. The two Supermen are aided in their battle against the three villains by [[Alexander Luthor of Earth-3]] in his first outing as a superhero (DCCPA No. 1: "Crisis on Three Earths!").
  
In 1982, [[Alexei Luthor of Earth-2]] joined [[Lex Luthor]] of Earth-1 and [[Ultraman of Earth-3]], in an evil scheme to annihilate both of their respective Earths. The three dastardly villains were beaten by both Supermen, with the help of [[Alexander Luthor of Earth-3]]. (DCCPA No. 1, 1982: “Crisis on Three Earths!”)
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''(Note: The Earth-2 Superman is similar in many respects to [[Superman]] as presented in the early chronicles. First introduced as a distinct character in Superman's own chronicles in the 1970s, the existence of this Superman postulates a historical divergence from the events as presented in the middle and later chronicles. Some are then said to have occurred to the [[Earth-1]] Superman.)''
  
 
[see [[Parallel-Worlds]]]
 
[see [[Parallel-Worlds]]]
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
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*[http://theages.superman.nu/History/e2-superman.php The Earth-2 Superman at Superman Through the Ages!]
*[http://superman.ws/kal-l/superman/ The Unofficial Golden-Age Superman Site]  
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*[http://kal-l.nu/secret.php Secret Files and Origins the Unofficial Golden-Age Superman Site]
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*[http://superman.nu/tales2/e2-origin/ Read the Secret Origin at Superman Through the Ages!]
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman_(Earth-Two) Wikipedia Entry on Kal-L]
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*[http://www.dcindexes.com/indexes/indexes.php?character=3 Earth-2 Superman Index by Mike]
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*[http://my.execpc.com/~icicle/SUPERMAN.html Superman Bio at the JSA Fact File]
 
*[http://blaklion.best.vwh.net/timeline2.html Earth-2 Timeline]
 
*[http://blaklion.best.vwh.net/timeline2.html Earth-2 Timeline]
*[http://www.dcindexes.com/indexes/GAsupes/ Earth-2 Superman Index by Mike]
 
 
== External Links to Online Comics ==
 
 
*[http://superman.ws/tales2/e2-origin/ The SECRET ORIGIN of the GOLDEN AGE SUPERMAN!]
 
*[http://superman.ws/tales2/wife/ SUPERMAN takes a WIFE! ]
 
  
 
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Superman (of Earth-2)

An alternate Superman from Earth-2: a "co-existing world in a parallel dimension—not identical, but similar to its twin in many respects" (first appearance: Justice League of America No. 73, Aug 1969: "Star Light, Star Bright -- Death Star I See Tonight!" and referred to earlier in the Justice League of America chronicles - though some texts claim Action Comics No. 1, June 1938 as this character's first appearance - see note below). The Earth-2 Superman's powers are the result of his Kryptonian birth, his power of flight being limited to very long leaps (at least in the beginning). This Superman lives a life similar if not identical to what is referred to later storied as the "Golden Age" Superman, in the city of Metropolis with a secret mountain retreat located outside the city known as The Secret Citadel (Act No. 484, Jun 1978: "Superman Takes a Wife!"; and others). Kal-L is a founding member of the Justice Society of America, but he elects to remain a reservist for the first several years of the team's existence (DC Special No. 29, Aug/Sep 1977: "The Untold Origin of the Justice Society"; and others). Superman is a close friend and ally of the Batman of Earth-2 (SF No. 211/2, Oct 1981: "The Kill Kent Contract!"; and others). He eventually marries Lois Lane (Act No. 484, Jun 1978: "Superman Takes a Wife!").

By January-February 1976, Superman of Earth-2 finds a spacecraft, which turns out to be from his home planet of Krypton. This spacecraft was built and sent by Kal-L's uncle, Zor-L, and contains his long-lost cousin, Kara Zor-L. Superman educates and trains Kara Zor-L in the use of her super-powers and she ultimately became the superheroine known as Power Girl (Earth-2's equivalent of Supergirl) (All-Star Comics No. 58, "All Star Super Squad"; and others). The significantly older Superman goes into semi-retirement after Power Girl's arrival on the scene.

Clark Kent is promoted from senior reporter to editor-in-chief of the Daily Star in the early 1950's when George Taylor retires. Kent is promoted to this post over Perry White (SF No. 196/5, Jul/Aug 1979: "Editor of the Star!").

In 1982, Kal-L assists his Earth-1 counterpart in preventing Alexei Luthor, Lex Luthor, and Ultraman from annihilating both Earth-1 and Earth-2. The two Supermen are aided in their battle against the three villains by Alexander Luthor of Earth-3 in his first outing as a superhero (DCCPA No. 1: "Crisis on Three Earths!").

(Note: The Earth-2 Superman is similar in many respects to Superman as presented in the early chronicles. First introduced as a distinct character in Superman's own chronicles in the 1970s, the existence of this Superman postulates a historical divergence from the events as presented in the middle and later chronicles. Some are then said to have occurred to the Earth-1 Superman.)

[see Parallel-Worlds]

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