The full name of the superhero known as "The Man of Steel" is Clark Kent, also known as Superman. Created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, Superman first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938. He hails from the planet Krypton and possesses superhuman abilities, including flight, strength, and heat vision. Clark Kent leads a dual life as a journalist for the Daily Planet, embodying the struggle between his human side and his alien origin. Superman has become a symbol of justice and heroism, with a lasting legacy across comics, films, and other media.