COLUMBUS, Ohio — Lawmakers have introduced legislation to make Superman the official superhero of Ohio.


What You Need To Know

  • The Superman excitement in Ohio (and Cleveland in particular) continues to grow

  • Lawmakers have even introduced a bill that would make Superman the state's official superhero

  • A recent trailer for the upcoming film heavily featured Cleveland

House Bill 270 was introduced by Reps. Adam Mathews, R-District 56, and Terrence Upchurch, D-District 20. It is currently in the General Government House Committee.

“Beginning on April 18, 2033, in recognition of the cultural significance of ‘Superman’ entering the public domain, the character ‘Superman’ is adopted as the official superhero of the state,” the proposed bill reads. “The first publication including the character Superman occurred on April 18, 1938.”

Director James Gunn recently shared a new poster on X, thanking the city of Cleveland for its role in the film.

The poster features Superman, played by David Corenswet, and his dog, Krypto, overlooking the Cleveland skyline with the Cuyahoga River below.

Clevelanders will likely spot many familiar sights in the most recent trailer for the upcoming film, which premiers on July 11.

A portion of the movie was filmed in downtown Cleveland, transporting portions of the city into the fictional Metropolis.

The character of Superman has a close tie to the city.

According to Case Western Reserve University’s encyclopedia of Cleveland history, the character was created in the 30s by Glenville High School students Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.