The Life of Clark Kent: The Man Behind the Superhero
A little backgroundClark Kent is the humble alter-ego of the superhumanly powerful and highly regarded superhero, Superman. While the history of the character has been continuously revised since his debut in 1938, certain hallmarks of the character remain the same.History of Clark KentAs Superman, the hero of the DC universe, Clark Kent is a time-lost "little man" from the planet Krypton, whose amazing abilities are the result of the planet's red sun's radiation. He was found and adopted by Jonathan and Martha Kent, a kindly couple living in an isolated part of Kansas. Forced to keep his identity a secret, Clark created the Clark Kent persona to fit in and shield himself from the many dangers he faced while trying to protect Earth from those who would do it harm. He uses his Kent alter-ego to blend in with the people of Earth, and acts as a secret Superman.Personality TraitsIn stark contrast to the heroic Superman, Clark Kent is introverted, awkward, and often clumsy. He loves to read, loves to eat, and often gets lost in daydreams. He is good natured and friendly, but can also be surprisingly brave when faced with danger. He is also capable of great compassion and empathy, which often leads him to use Superman’s powers to help those in need.Daily LifeClark Kent's daily life consists of many mundane activities. He works as a reporter for the Daily Planet, and maintains a normal desk job at the Metropolis newspaper office. He is often seen reading books or writing stories for his job. As Clark, he lives in a modest apartment with his roommate Jimmy Olsen. He also regularly hangs out with his friends, from work and college, at cafes and bars in the city.Behind the MaskEven though Clark Kent is a shy and somewhat clumsy bookworm in his "normal" life, he is an incredibly powerful superhero with vast knowledge and capacity for good. He is a kind and generous person who is always willing to help those in need. He is also relentless in his pursuit of justice.ConclusionClark Kent may appear as a very ordinary person, but he is in reality a superhero. Behind the glasses, baggy clothes, and his humble personality lives a great man with incredible strength and an unwavering commitment to protect the innocent. Clark Kent truly is the man behind the superhero.