| Superman shield | |
|---|---|
 The main emblem used since 1977 | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Action Comics #1 (June 1938) |
| Created by | |
| In story information | |
| Type | Emblem |
| Element of stories featuring | Superman |
The Superman shield, also known as the Superman logo or the Superman symbol, is the iconic emblem for the fictional DC Comics superhero Superman. As a representation of one of the first superheroes, it served as a template for character design decades after Superman's first appearance. The tradition of wearing a representative symbol on the chest was followed by many subsequent superheroes, including Batman, Spider-Man, Green Lantern, the Flash, Wonder Woman, Hawkman, and many others.
In its current form, the logo is a red capital "S" inside a pentagonal yellow stylized shield with a red border. In earlier Superman stories, "S" was simply an initial for "Superman", but in the 1978 film, it was portrayed as the family crest of the House of El, the family of Superman.