2006-07-20 04:21:52 · 8 answers · asked by Squidcicle 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
The 'S' is the Kryptonian symbol for Superman's family.
2006-07-20 04:26:36 · answer #1 · answered by Robert B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was Marlon Brando's own idea for Jor-El to wear the recognizable "S" symbol in the scenes on Krypton. The establishment of the "S" emblem as the El family crest was a departure from the first three eras (Golden, Silver, Modern) of official DC Comics continuity, in which the "S" emblem and costume were both created by Martha Kent (Mary Kent in the Golden Age) after Clark chose his hero name. However, in the 2003 series Superman: Birthright, the "S" symbol has been changed to represent a universal symbol of the planet Krypton, adorning their flags and military uniforms in holographic projections Clark finds contained in a device that came with him from Krypton. He chooses to wear the symbol to honor his Kryptonian heritage, and the name "Superman" is given to him by the newspapers.
2006-07-20 04:27:26 · answer #2 · answered by derrick b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's actually not really an "S", it's the family crest of the house of El, which just happens to look like a latin "S" and is later adopted as his logo by Superman (who's real name is Kal'El, the son of Jor'El, who is the character played by Marlon Brando). If you look closely, you'll see that other Kryptonians wear similar creast that don't bear a resemblance to latin characters.
2006-07-20 04:28:42 · answer #3 · answered by anymunym 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because that was what he wanted. And when it comes to Brando what he wants he gets.
The S did not stand for the superman family until a couple of years ago when they wrote "Birthright."
2006-07-20 04:27:10 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. A, Luc, you 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A darn good question. I think it's one of those questions that nobody knows the answer to.
Perhaps it's a family crest. Or it could be a uniform thing since he was a high ranking scientist on his home planet.
I don't know. So I guess I had no reason to answer this question. Just ignore this.
2006-07-20 04:27:26 · answer #5 · answered by asterisk_dot_asterisk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I belive it has something to do with his family name on Krypton or his status on Krypton. The "S" was interpreted as "Super" by people on Earth. But I'm no Superman expert.
2006-07-20 04:32:20 · answer #6 · answered by ulbud k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His real last name is Smith, its a super-sized monogram.
2006-07-20 04:31:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
um because he was a crazy cat.
2006-07-20 04:25:32 · answer #8 · answered by Sir Scuba 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋