The Man of Steel (comics) title of "Superman: The Man of Steel" Vol. 1, which would be the first in a series of trade paperbacks to collect some of the early post-Crisis adventures of Superman. The story has also been adapted in other countries. In 1995, Battleaxe Press comics in South Africa released the series under the name "Superman" as an introduction to the character before publishing newly released comics from DC. In 1990, the series was adapted into a radio play in England simply entitled "The Adventures of Superman" by Dirk Maggs for BBC Radio 4. It featured Stuart Milligan as Clark Kent /
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.