$2.3 million fundraising campaign opens for Cleveland Superman statue

CLEVELAND (WJW) — A long-awaited tribute to the Man of Steel is finally coming to Cleveland.

The Siegel and Shuster Society officially kicked off a $2.3 million fundraising campaign to build a Superman statue and plaza at the Huntington Convention Center.

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The plaza will also pay homage to creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster who attended Glenville High School, along with Jerry’s wife who was the inspiration for Lois Lane.

The campaign coincides with the filming of the new Superman movie in various locations around Northeast Ohio, including Public Square, the Muni Lot and Mentor Headlands Beach State Park.

Organizers said no taxpayer money is being used for the Superman statue project. Instead, they are seeking donations from, “ordinary citizens from all walks of life who believe that a man can fly – at least one man.”

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Supporters of the Superman project set a completion date of April 1, 2025. The tribute has been approved by both Siegel and Shuster’s families, as well as DC Comics.

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