20 Most Iconic Hero Introductions In Movie History

17. Superman - Superman: The Movie

While many modern fans of the superhero genre aren't old enough to remember the release of Superman: The Movie, the popularity of the character to this day should give a good impression of just how eager fans were back in 1978 to see the Man of Steel finally taking to the skies. Superman: The Movie introduces us to the character early on in the movie, but for the duration of the first act it's Clark Kent you observe, waiting patiently for the big Superman reveal. It isn't until he's paid a visit to the Fortress of Solitude that you first get to see Superman in his iconic costume, and after receiving words of wisdom from Jor-El (played by Marlon Brando) he finally takes flight for the first time. Comic book movie history had just been made. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wd1-10B8R8