He's faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Any comic book or superhero fan knows that I am talking about Superman. Countless movies and comic books have been dedicated to the Man of Steel. When thinking about gift ideas for your Superman fan, consider the following DVD options.

In the history of comic books, no single issue sold better than the issue marking the death of Superman. Fans lined up for blocks at many stores nationwide to say goodbye. Months later, Superman was brought back. The death and return of Superman has been made into an animated movie called Superman: Doomsday. Unlike many Superman cartoons, this DVD is very dark and is a fantastic retelling of the tale. You can find Superman: Doomsday at larger movie shops and online.

A must have for any Superman fan is the second live action Superman movie. Superman II tells the story of three escaped criminals from the Phantom Zone who are freed near earth and develop powers similar to Superman. Superman must stop them in order to save the planet from being enslaved. This movie is considered the best of the Superman movies by many fans and would make an excellent addition to any DVD collection.

Seasons of the original Superman TV series staring George Reeves have begun to be released on DVD. Many Superman fans have not had the opportunity to see this classic TV show, and if they have, they likely have only seen a couple of episodes. While the show is not as glitzy and glamorous as current incarnations of Superman, the show still relates well to any decade.

Superman is a hero that transcends time. The hero from another world that has come to protect our way of life has always appealed to all ages and backgrounds. Superman has been a role model for millions and will continue to be one for decades to come. Next time you are shopping for gift for a Superman fan, get them a Superman related DVD.