The Man of Steel

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The Man of Steel may refer to:

• the nickname often used to describe the nearly indestructible comic book superhero, Superman. The title may have been borrowed from Doc Savage, one of the character's influences (and a source for creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster); Doc Savage was known as "The Man of Bronze." His pet dog Krypto is also known as The Dog of Steel.

• the landmark comic book limited series that revamped Superman continuity. See The Man of Steel (comic book).

• Superman: The Man of Steel, the monthly comic book series featuring Superman that ran 1991 to 2003.

• the moniker that DC Comics character Steel (John Henry Irons) used during the Death of Superman story arc in 1993.

• the literal translation of the pseudonym Stalin, used by the oppressive dictator of Soviet Russia.