Superman "The Mark of Zorro" and "Robin Hood". The name of Superman's home city, Metropolis, was taken from the 1927 film of the same name. Popeye cartoons were also an influence. Clark Kent's harmless facade and dual identity was inspired by the protagonists of such movies as Don Diego de la Vega in "The Mark of Zorro" and Sir Percy Blakeney in "The Scarlet Pimpernel". Siegel thought this would make for interesting dramatic contrast and good humor. Another inspiration was slapstick comedian Harold Lloyd. The archetypal Lloyd character was a gentle man who finds himself abused by bullies but later in
Black Knight (Sir Percy) "Knights & Demons" (which was scripted by Don Glut), voiced by Vic Perrin. Dane Whitman was also to appear, but was rejected to avoid confusion. Sir Percy appears in "Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2". He resides in the Medieval England section of Chronopolis where his castle was taken over by Enchantress and Nathan Garrett who imprison him. Nathan Garrett impersonated Sir Percy until Captain Avalon exposed his identity. After Captain America, Captain Avalon, Doctor Strange, and Star-Lord defeat Enchantress and Nathan Garrett, Sir Percy is freed by Doctor Strange who thanks the heroes for helping to reclaim his kingdom. Black