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A helium inflated Superman rises over the Times Square crowd to lead the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1940. (AP Photo/ho) ( NYC THANKSGIVING DAY 1940 )

The cover of a Superman comic book, developed by the Navy as a literacy training tool in 1945, is displayed at the National Archives in Washington Tuesday Dec. 5, 1995. (AP Photo/Charles Tasnadi) ( AMERICAN ORIGINALS )

Actor George Reeves, who portrayed Superman in the 1950s television series, is shown in the role in this undated photo. (AP Photo) ( SUPERMAN REEVES )

In this undated photo released by the American Royal Arts Corporation, Animator Myron Waldman sits at his easel. Waldman, who was instrumental in the animation of Betty Boop, Popeye, Casper, Raggedy Ann and Andy, and the original Superman cartoon series, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006 of congestive heart failure. He was 97. (AP Photo/American Royal Arts Corporation) ( OBIT WALDMAN )

In this file photo released by Metropolis Collectibles, Friday, Feb. 27,2009 in New York, the June, 1938 cover of Action Comics is shown. The issue that was first featured the character "Superman," has sold for $317,200 in an Internet auction on Friday, March 13, 2009. The winning bid was placed by John Dolmayan, the drummer for the rock band System of a Down. Dolmayan is also a dealer of rare comic books. (AP Photo/Metropolis Collectibles, File) ( Superman First Issue )

In this undated photo released Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 by ComicConnect.com, Fred Ray's original 1942 cover artwork to Superman #14 is shown. Also known as the "patriotic shield" cover, it is widely considered to be the most valuable single piece of original comic art still in existence. It's the cornerstone image that defined the 20th Century icon as the defender of truth, justice and the American Way. (AP Photo/ComicConnect.com) ( Comic Book Auction )

Actor George Reeves of "Superman" fame is shown in this undated photo. (AP Photo) ( GEORGE REEVES )

The Superman costume George Reeves wore in the '50s TV show is shown July 30, 2003 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Giulio Marcocchi/Getty Images) ( 2348356GM004_auction )

Tooru Ohira, the Japanese voice of televisionís Superman, watches that late actor George Reeves closely while he supplies Japanese words for Reeves' English lip movements on July 7, 1959. Television has made a strong impression on the Japanese from Emperor Hirohito down. About 99 percent of Japanese TV shows are American, including the Emperor's favorite, "Superman." (AP Photo) ( Japan Industry )

George Reeves, who has been an actor for 26 years, isn't spending his time in front of the cameras these days in Hollywood, Los Angeles on June 13, 1958. He's a director instead. He played the part of superman so long that directors wouldn't give him a job acting. So George took over as director on the last 13 superman segments. Now I'm enthused about doing more, George said and added he's forming a production company. (AP Photo) ( George Reeves Actor )

At left is the original Superman cartoon character, with Bob Holiday, who plays him in "It's a Bird It's a Plane It's Superman," a musical on Broadway, and at right is the original Batman with his Boy Wonder Robin, and in front, Adam West, in the title role of television's "Batman", Feb. 24, 1966. (AP Photo) ( Batman And Superman )

Actor Christopher Reeve poses as Superman at the Brooklyn waterfront with a view of lower Manhattan behind him during filming for the movie "Superman" in 1977. (AP Photo) ( SUPERMAN REEVE )

Superman, the man of steel and super breath, turned 35. Comic book dignitaries gathered at the Amazing World of Superman Exhibition center had to help him blow out the candles on his birthday cake on May 26, 1973 in Metropolis, Illinois. Metropolis, a small Southern Illinois town along the Ohio River, has been promoting itself as Superman's hometown. (AP Photo/JPF) ( Books Comics Collelctions )

Joe Shuster poses with numerous comic books of Superman, the cartoon character he and writer Jerry Siegel created in 1933, in New York, on November 18, 1975. (AP Photo) ( THE CREATOR OF SUPERMAN )

Christopher Reeve, portraying Clark Kent aka Superman, left, Margot Kidder, portraying Lois Lane, are shown on East Broadway near Pitt Street during filming of "Superman" in New York's Lower East Side, Friday, July 8, 1977. (AP Photo) ( SUPERMAN REEVE KIDDER )

Clark Kent, aka Superman portrayed by Christopher Reeve, raises his hand as he and Lois Lane, portrayed by Margot Kidder, left, are mugged by an armed man in an alleyway in the Lower East Side during a scene from "Superman" filmed in New York City, Friday, July 8, 1977. (AP Photo) ( SUPERMAN REEVE KIDDER )

Actor Christopher Reeve, as Superman, and Margot Kidder, as Lois Lane, are shown in a scene from the 1978 movie "Superman." (AP Photo/TMS & DC Comics Inc.) ( SUPERMAN REEVE KIDDER )

Actor Christopher Reeve is shown in a scene from the film "Superman" in this 1978 handout photo. (AP Photo/TMS & DC Comics Inc., File) ( OBIT REEVE )

World heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, right, is shown at a press conference in New York, January 31, 1978, with promoter Don King, left, and Herbert Muhammad, center, to plug a comic book in which he beats Superman. Ali holds a copy of the comic book. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler) ( SUPERMAN IN THIS CORNER )

Actor Christopher Reeve is shown as the action-hero Superman in the 1981 sequel "Superman II." (AP Photo) ( SUPERMAN II REEVE )

Actor Christopher Reeve is shown in the title role in the 1983 sequel "Superman III." (AP Photo/TMS & DC Comics Inc.) ( SUPERMAN III REEVE )

Actor Christopher Reeve is shown as the action-hero Superman in the 1981 movie "Superman II." (AP Photo) ( SUPERMAN II REEVE )

Actor Christopher Reeve is shown as the action hero Superman in the 1981 movie "Superman II." (AP Photo) ( SUPERMAN II REEVE )

This is a 1985 cover of a Superman cover. Jerry Siegel, who as a teen-ager helped create the Superman character that soared to glory in comic books, movies and television, died of heart failure. He was 81. Siegel died Sunday Jan. 28, 1996 at Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital, said Martha Thomases, spokeswoman for DC Comics. He had been in and out of the hospital for several weeks with heart trouble. (AP Photo/FILE) ( OBIT SIEGEL )

Actor Christopher Reeve is shown in a scene from the film "Superman" in this undated photo. Reeve, the star of the "Superman" movies whose near-fatal riding accident turned him into a worldwide advocate for spinal cord research, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, of heart failure while at his New York home, his publicist said. He was 52. (AP Photo/DC Comics, File) ( PEOPLE SUPERMAN REEVE )

The creators of Superman are going to give the man of steel a midlife mega-hero makeover in preparation for his 50th anniversary in 1988. According to a vice-president at DC Comics, he'll still be Superman but will have a new look, a new History, and a new and more limited cast of super friends shown Nov. 5, 1985. Although the granddaddy of comic book heroes will have a new look, his famous red and blue costume would not be changed. (AP Photo/DC Comics) ( Comic Books )

This undated photo, released by Warner Bros., shows Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, left, and Christopher Reeve, in a scene from "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace." (AP Photo, Warner Bros.) ( OSCARS SUPERHEROS )

The image of the original Superman appears in this undated handout photo. DC Comics is abandoning Superman's stylish long hairdo and his metallic red and blue capeless outfits. The Superman of old will be back. ``He'll be the original Superman we know and love again,'' said DC executive editor Mike Carlin. ``The red-and-yellow 'S,' the red cape, the blue tights and the haircut.'' (AP Photo/DC Comics) ( SUPERMANS MAKEOVER )

Christopher Reeve appears at the 68th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Monday, March 25, 1996. With many wiping away tears, Monday night s Academy Awards audience gave the tuxedo-clad Reeve a standing ovation as he sat before them in his respirator-equipped wheelchair. Paralyzed from the shoulder down in a horse-riding accident last May, the "Superman" actor, urged Hollywood to produce more movies about social issues. (AP Photo/Eric Draper) ( OSCARS )

Workers raise a five-story replica of a stamp of Superman on the Terminal Tower Thursday, Sept. 10, 1998, in Cleveland. Superman was created in Cleveland by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Schuster in 1938. Superman was honored with a stamp for the first time as part of the 1930's edition of the United States Postal Service series Celebrate the Century. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) ( SUPERMAN STAMP )

This Superman No. 1 comic book, dated 1939, sold for $51,750 at Sotheby's auction house in New York Monday, June 28, 1999. The price was an apparent record for an unrestored copy of that issue, according to Dana Hawkes, Sotheby's specialist on comics. (AP Photo/Sotheby's) ( COMICS AUCTION )

First lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, accompanied by Lt. Gen. Michael Davison, unveils a Superman comic book in the Roosevelt Room of the White House Monday, Aug. 2, 1999 to promote awareness of land mines in Kosovo. More than 200 accidents involving mines and unexploded ordnance have occurred. (AP Photo/Khue Bui) ( CLINTON LAND MINE COMIC )

A representative of DC comics confirmed Friday that Superman, the superhero character shown in these issues of the popular "Superman" comic book, is headed for the superhero hereafter. Clark Kent 's alter ego, who has fought for truth, justice, and the American way since 1938 will reportedly meet a fatal foe in the Nov 18, 1992 issue. (AP Photo/ Ed Bailey) ( Super Sales )

This photo released by Julien's Auctions shows an elaborately framed black and white, eight by ten photograph of Christopher Reeve as Superman, signed in blue pen and framed together with cartoon images of Superman.Estimate: $200 - $300. (AP Photo/Julien's Auctions, Shaan Kokin) ( Michael Jackson Auction )

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld poses with a Superman action figure after unveiling American Express' Superman "webisode" at W Hotel in New York on Monday, March 29, 2004. The five minute episode, which is appearing on the company's website, is directed by Barry Levinson and stars Seinfeld and SuperMan. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg, American Express ) ( PEOPLE SEINFELD )

In this undated publicity image released by The CW, Tom Welling portrays Clark Kent in a scene from "Smallville." The decade-long television series wraps up Friday, May 13, 2011 with a two-hour series finale that is expected to put its version of the hero in cape and tights for the first time. (AP Photo/The CW, Michael Courtney) ( The Global Superman )

Fans gather around Christopher Reeve's Hollywood Walk of Fame star Monday, Oct. 11, 2004, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, to pay tribute to the actor whose career soared in four "Superman" movies. Reeve, 52, died in New York of apparent heart failure. (AP Photo/Ric Francis) ( OBIT REEVE )

This undated photo provided by Warner Bros., shows actor Brandon Routh as Superman in the 2006 film "Superman Returns." Borrowing from the look and style of the Christopher Reeve "Superman" franchise that took flight in 1978, "Superman Returns" also follows that movie's pattern in casting. (AP Photo/Warner Bros., David James) ( FILM FRESH FACES )

A life-size statue of Superman appears to be taking flight from the second floor of the Superman Museum in Metropolis, Ill., Thursday, June 9, 2005. Metropolis is the adopted home of Superman and is seeing an increase in tourists as a result of the movie "Superman Returns," which opened Wednesday, June 28, 2006, in U.S. theaters. (AP Photo/James A. Finley) ( SUPERMAN CITY MOVIE )

Jim Hambrick, the 51-year-old owner of a storefront shop and Superman Museum in Metropolis, Ill., stands in front a case containing one of the original Superman costumes, Saturday, June 9, 2005. Metropolis is the adopted home of Superman and is seeing an increase in tourists as a result of the upcoming movie "Superman Returns," which opens Wednesday, June 28, 2006, in U.S. theaters. (AP Photo/James A. Finley) ( SUPERMAN CITY MOVIE )

In this photo released by Warner Bros. Entertainment, actor Brandon Routh as Superman appears in a scene from "Superman Returns." Some people are seeing Superman as a Christ-like figure in the film, whose hero returns from a deathlike absence to play savior to the world. (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Entertainment, David James) ( FILM SUPERMAN CHRIST FIGURE )

Mattels Superman doll is shown Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006, at the American International Toy Fair in New York. (AP Photo/Dima Gavrysh) ( TOY FAIR MATTEL )

Brandon Routh, who plays Superman in the forthcoming film "Superman Returns," poses in front of the Superman logo before an unveiling of the film's apparel, accessories and fashion doll collection at Kitson boutique in Beverly Hills, May 1, 2006. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) ( SUPERMAN )

A radio-controlled 16-inch Superman is posed Wednesday, May 10, 2006 in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan) ( SUMMER MOVIE MERCHANDISE )

In this photo provided by Warner Bros. Pictures, following a mysterious absence of several years, Superman (Brandon Routh) comes back to Earth to become the peoples savior once again and reclaim the love of Lois Lane and battle his longtime nemesis Lex Luthor in 'Superman Returns.' (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures/David James) ( SUPERMAN RETURNS )

In this photo provided by Warner Bros. Pictures, following a mysterious absence of several years, Superman (Brandon Routh) comes back to Earth to become the peoples savior once again and reclaim the love of Lois Lane (Kate Bosworth) and battle his longtime nemesis Lex Luthor in 'Superman Returns.' (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures/David James) ( SUPERMAN RETURNS )

This undated photo provided by the New York City Police Department shows Andy Warhol's "Superman." The print was stolen, along with a surveillance video recorder and other artworks by Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Carl Fudge, from a chic home in Manhattan's Meatpacking District between Nov. 24 and Nov. 28, 2010, while the owner was away during the Thanksgiving holiday. (AP Photo/New York City Police Department) ( Stolen Art )

Weathercaster Al Roker as Superman on the NBC "Today" television program's annual Halloween Show, in New York, Friday, Oct. 29, 2010. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) ( Today Show Halloween )

In this comic book file image originally released by DC Comics, Superman is shown in the latest of issue of Action Comics No. 900, where he renounces his U.S. citizenship because of his concerns that his actions are seen as instruments of U.S. foreign policy. DC Comics says the story reflects the global nature of the famous Kryptonian and that he remains committed to his adopted home and roots as a Kansas farm boy from Smallville. (AP Photo/DC Comics) ( The Global Superman )

In this image released by Warner Bros. Pictures, Henry Cavill is shown as Superman in a scene from the film "Man of Steel." The film also stars Amy Adams, Russell Crowe, Diane Lane, Kevin Costner, Michael Shannon, Laurence Fishburne, Julia Ormond, Christopher Meloni and Antje Traue. (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures/Legendary Pictures) ( People Superman )

Costumes from the highly anticipated theatrical film "Man of Steel" are on display at the Warner Bros. Consumer Products' booth at Licensing Expo 2012 on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 in Las Vegas. The costumes displayed include Superman (worn by Henry Cavill), Jor-El (worn by Russell Crowe) and Faora (worn by Antje Traue). (Photo by Isaac Brekken/Invision for Warner Bros. Consumer Products/AP Images) ( Man of Steel Costumes )

In this comic book image released by DC Comics, the cover of "Superman" No. 1, is shown. Heirs of Superman artist Joe Shuster had sought to reclaim the copyrights, but a judge ruled they relinquished that right more than two decades ago. The ruling Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, by U.S. District Judge Otis Wright II means that DC Comics and its owner Warner Bros. will retain all rights to continue using the character in books, films, television and other mediums. (AP Photo/DC Comics, File) ( Superman-Copyrights )

In this Tuesday, April 2, 2013 photo shows the red "S" on a fence outside the home of Jerry Siegel in Cleveland. Superman collaborators Siegel and Joe Shuster lived several blocks apart in the Glenville neighborhood which shaped their lives, dreams for the future and their imagery of the Man of Steel. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) ( Supermans 75th )

This black and white sketch released by DC Entertainment shows an image of Superman. DC Entertainment says it will unveil a new ongoing series focusing on Superman and Batman, two of the publisher's best-known and revered heroes. "Batman/Superman" is set to debut in June and will be written Greg Pak and illustrated by Jae Lee. It will focus on how the two iconic heroes first met in the publisher's relaunched universe, dubbed The New 52. (AP Photo/DC Entertainment) ( Superman and Batman )

In this Tuesday, April 2, 2013 photo shows oversized Superman comic book pages displayed on a fence outside of what was once Joe Shuster's boyhood home in Cleveland. Superman collaborators Jerry Siegel and Shuster lived several blocks apart in the Glenville neighborhood which shaped their lives, dreams for the future and their imagery of the Man of Steel. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) ( Supermans 75th )

In this Tuesday, April 2, 2013 photo shows a man riding his bicycle past the Home of Superman plaque in Cleveland. Superman collaborators Jerry Siegel and Shuster lived several blocks apart in the Glenville neighborhood which shaped their lives, dreams for the future and their imagery of the Man of Steel. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) ( Supermans 75th )

This comic book image released by DC Entertainment shows Wonder Woman and Superman kissing from the "Justice League 12" issue. Wonder Woman and Superman are officially an item, locking lips in a passionate embrace as the pair realize that there's no one out there like them. The couple's kiss is the culmination of a dramatic story in "Justice League" No. 12 which marks the first full year since DC relaunched its stable of heroes with new stories, new costumes and revised origins. (AP Photo/DC Entertainment) ( Super Kiss )