A permanent Superman exhibit will be opening at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport on Thursday, October 11, in the baggage claim area.
The well-known and much-loved DC superhero will welcome fellow fliers to Cleveland for the first time at an unveiling that begins with a 5pm meet-and-greet, followed by a dedication ceremony at 6pm. This event is free and open to the public. Expected speakers at the ceremony include Laura Siegel Larson, the daughter of Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel, who will be coming in from California to attend the dedication ceremony. Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, Airport Director Ricky Smith and other relatives of creators Siegel and Shuster are also expected to speak at the event. Sean Jones from the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra will be bringing a rhythm section to perform at the opening of the exhibit.
The exhibit was put together by the Siegel and Shuster society, which was formed to honor the two Glenville boys responsible for creating the beloved worldwide cultural icon, who will be celebrating his 75th anniversary in 2013. An estimated $50,000 was contributed by Superman fans to make the exhibit possible.
Superman was first conceptualized in the 1930s when Siegel and Shuster were teenagers living on Kimberly Avenue. The character endured years of rejection until it was bought by the company now known as DC Comic. Superman first appeared in “Action No. 1” in 1938. This particular comic, which sold for only 10 cents at the time, is now the most valuable comic book in history, with a perfect copy being sold earlier this year for an amazing $2.1 million.
