Origin of Superman is hired by the Daily Planet after getting an exclusive interview with a man rescued by Superman in his first public appearance. The origin presented in Richard Donner's 1978 "Superman" film is considered to be the definitive origin story not only for Superman, but a template for origins stories in the super hero movie genre. The film keeps the classic components intact, but explores more of Clark's boyhood in Smallville. Much of the film's groundwork is laid during the film's first sequences on the planet Krypton, with actor Marlon Brando portraying Superman's Kryptonian father, Jor-El. In this film, Jonathan Kent
Origin of Superman Planet". Not only does everyone know they had a child; they were there shortly after Jon was born. The "Daily Planet" crew has known Jon his entire life." Flashbacks seen in that story indicate that the origin as depicted in the New 52 and in "Superman: Secret Origin" have been hybridized, with most of the characters' pre-"Flashpoint" histories overwriting early New 52 stories. In the DC Comics Multiverse, there are several versions of Superman originating from different parallel Earths. Most of these counterparts have subtle differences in their origins. Alterations to Superman's origin are also frequently used as the premises