History | Ancient History on Instagram: "Kirk Alyn made television and film history with his performance as Superman in the 1948 and 1950 serials Superman and Atom Man vs. Superman, becoming the first actor to portray the iconic superhero in live action. Alyn brought a confident, athletic presence to the role, capturing Superman’s wholesome morality and heroic strength at a time when the character was already beloved through comic books and radio. His portrayal balanced the mild-mannered charm o