The Man of Steel (comics) The title of the series was used once again in 1991 when DC gave Superman a fourth on-going monthly comic book, "". It was also used for the rebooted film franchise of Superman in the 2013 origin story film, "Man of Steel". The dystopian view of Krypton in "Man of Steel" is also heavily influenced by John Byrne's mini series in which they screwed up their ecology and they don't have natural child birth. The Man of Steel (comics) The Man of Steel is a 1986 comic book limited series featuring the DC Comics character Superman. Written and drawn by
Steel (1997 film) Steel (1997 film) Steel is a 1997 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name. The film stars Shaquille O'Neal as John Henry Irons and his alter-ego Steel, Annabeth Gish as his wheelchair-using partner Susan Sparks, and Judd Nelson as their rival Nathaniel Burke. The plot centers on an accident caused by Burke which leaves Sparks paralyzed. The accident results in Irons quitting his job. Burke begins mass-producing weapons and selling them to criminals. In order to stop Burke, Irons and Sparks create a suit of armor that leads Irons to become the superhero Steel.