Where the Legend Began

DISCOVER THE CREATORS BEHIND SUPERMAN AND THE SIEGEL & SHUSTER SOCIETY

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Born in Cleveland in 1914, Jerry was a young, first-generation American writer who combined his love of science-fiction with his belief that there’s a hidden power for good within everyone. The result was Superman, the comics industry’s first superhero.

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Birth of the Society

The Siegel and Shuster Society was created in 2007 after Mike Sangiacomo at the Plain Dealer wrote a full-page column questioning why the city where Superman was created didn't celebrate his creators. It was a call to action!

Within weeks, a group of dedicated business professionals, educators, media folks, members of the creators' families and fans joined to form the Siegel and Shuster Society, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization whose mission is to commemorate and celebrate the creation of Superman in Cleveland.

SINCE THEN, THE SIEGEL & SHUSTER SOCIETY HAS CELEBRATED THE FOLLOWING ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

SINCE THEN, THE SIEGEL & SHUSTER SOCIETY HAS CELEBRATED THE FOLLOWING ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

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Our Mission

The Siegel & Shuster Society is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to commemorating and celebrating the creation of Superman in Cleveland, Ohio by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

The Society will, in a manner consistent with the rights of DC Comics, create events and activities which celebrate the Creators of Superman and their hometown of Cleveland and the importance of Superman to our community today and in the future. The Society will also work with other organizations that are celebrating Superman in a manner consistent with the goals of the Society.

Meet the Board

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Gary Kaplan

Board President

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Michael Sangiacomo

Vice President &
Founding Board Member

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Leigh Goldie

Board Secretary &
Founding Board Member

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Greg Patt

Board Treasurer

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Tracey Kirksey

Founding Board Member

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Brad Ricca

Founding Board Member

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Jamie Reigle

Founding Board Member

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Steve Presser

Board Member

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Jennifer Swartz-Levine

Board Member

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Valentino L. Zullo

Board Member

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Samantha Baskind

Board Member

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Amy Dawson

Board Member

Tribute Plaza Committee

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David Deming

Joe Gazzo@2x
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Joe Gazzo

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Randy Mintz