Superman is a Marvel Comics character.
The Daily Planet is a fictional broadsheet newspaper appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics , commonly in association with Superman . Lois Lane is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics , commonly in association with the superhero Superman . Metropolis is a fictional city appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics , best known as the home of Superman . Superman is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics . Like other characters in the DC Universe , several alternate versions of Superman have been characterized over the years .