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The House of El @superhouseofel.bsky.social · 2d

Join us in wishing a Happy Birthday to House of El producer, historian and social media guru, Tim - seen here looking after the Fortress! Happy Birthday, Tim!

The House of El @superhouseofel.bsky.social · 2d

“The first set I was ever on where people took me under their wing was Smallville. I was really, really taken care of on that set.”

Happy Birthday to Smallville’s Bart Allen, Kyle Gallner - born this day October 22, 1986.

The House of El @superhouseofel.bsky.social · 4d

Pauline Khan, Perry White’s predecessor, was named for DC Comics editors/publishers Paul Levitz and Jeanette Kahn.”

The House of El @superhouseofel.bsky.social · 4d

“Remembering Carrie Fisher — born this day October 21, 1956. While an icon for her portrayal of Princess Leia, Carrie was a close personal friend of Michael Rosenbaum, and also appeared in Smallville’s season five episode “Thirst.”

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The House of El @superhouseofel.bsky.social · 5d

“When I was a kid, the only way my parents could get me to wear a suit was if I was wearing a Superman shirt underneath. So I wasn’t ‘wearing a suit’, I was Clark Kent.”

Happy Birthday to Sam Witwer – born this day October 20, 1977.

The House of El @superhouseofel.bsky.social · 6d

“I'm always wanting to do the impossible.”

Happy Birthday to Barry Keoghan – born this day October 18, 1992.

The House of El @superhouseofel.bsky.social · 7d

“I watched ‘Superman,’ God knows, like a hundred times. I can recite the Turkish-dubbed version. I was obsessed with it.”

Happy Birthday to Pinar Toprak – born this day October 18, 1980.

The House of El @superhouseofel.bsky.social · 7d

Quote and third photo courtesy of @kryptonsite.bsky.social

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The House of El @superhouseofel.bsky.social · 7d

“I liked the idea of Perry White before he was the boss, when he was just kind of a ‘failure pile’ as my friend Patton Oswalt likes to refer to people.”

Hail to the Chief! Happy Birthday to Michael McKean — born this day October 17, 1947.

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The House of El @superhouseofel.bsky.social · 7d

“I liked the fact that Lois was one person with Clark and another with Superman.”

Remembering Margot Kidder, born this day October 17, 1948

The House of El @superhouseofel.bsky.social · 8d

“One night, when all the thoughts were coming to me, the concept came to me that Superman could have a dual identity, and that in one of his identities he could be meek and mild, as I was, and wear glasses, the way I do.”

Remembering Jerry Siegel, born this day October 17, 1914.

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The House of El @superhouseofel.bsky.social · 8d

October 17 is traditionally recognized as the birthday of John Stewart, Green Lantern.

The House of El @superhouseofel.bsky.social · 11d

Drew Struzan didn’t just paint posters — he painted our dreams. His brush gave shape to wonder, mystery, and adventure. The movies told the story, but Drew showed us how it felt. Our thoughts are with his friends, family, and fellow fans.

The House of El @superhouseofel.bsky.social · 11d

“I see Harley as a girl who wants to do the right thing, but it's just not within her control. She wants to be a good girl but it's so much more her to be a bad one.”

Remembering Arleen Sorkin – born this day October 14, 1955.

The House of El @superhouseofel.bsky.social · 13d

Happy Birthday to Hugh Jackman – born this day October 12, 1968.

A close friend of the Donner family, the Wolverine actor once played the Man of Steel on Saturday Night Live alongside Will Ferrell as Jor-El and Maya Rudolph as Lara.

The House of El @superhouseofel.bsky.social · 13d

“If you don’t like Superman, something’s wrong with you!”

Happy Birthday to Matt Bomer – born this day October 11, 1977.

The House of El @superhouseofel.bsky.social · 14d

Due to Green Arrow’s popularity on Smallville, a show for the character was commissioned less than a year after the series’ end — albeit with a new creative team looking to chart their own course within a new canon.

Arrow premiered on The CW on this night October 10, 2012.

The House of El @superhouseofel.bsky.social · 15d

Twas this day in 2004. 🥲

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The House of El @superhouseofel.bsky.social · 15d

This week in comics history – Lois and Clark finally got married!

'Superman: The Wedding Album', released October 9th, 1996.

The House of El @superhouseofel.bsky.social · 15d

21 years ago today, we lost a true Superman.

Honor Christopher Reeve’s legacy by joining the Reeve Foundation in advancing research, recovery, and the dream of a cure.

christopherreeve.org/get-involved/

The House of El @superhouseofel.bsky.social · 16d

“I could… [finally] stop dreaming that I might be Superman, and know that I was. Then I started thinking about how cool it was."

Happy Birthday to Brandon Routh – born this day October 9, 1979

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The House of El @superhouseofel.bsky.social · 16d

“I've been bitter for many years about the whole thing, but now it's finally starting to pay off.”

Remembering Kirk Alyn — born this day October 8, 1910.

The House of El @superhouseofel.bsky.social · 16d

Happy #NationalHeroDay!

6x01 - Zod #Smallville #Superman

The House of El @superhouseofel.bsky.social · 17d

The syndicated Superboy series premiered on this day October 8, 1988.

The House of El @superhouseofel.bsky.social · 18d

October 7th is traditionally recognized as the “birthday” of the first Bizarro.