actually, some retelling of Superman myths in Comics in the last few year have him technically born on earth in Kansas. He was sent to earth in an artificial womb which was standard practice on Krypton and was birthed after it reached Earth.
Actually the whole, "American way" stuff has been going on for a few years in the comic books also, they mentioned the Justice League of America in the Article but a few years ago, the Justice League of America was changed to JLA because they didn't want the word America used because it might offend some.
Sort of like the way Kentucky Fried Chicken was changed to KFC. Musn't offend those chickens...
99% of retcons suck. And now massive retcons seem to be the only way DC can sell comics.
but a few years ago, the Justice League of America was changed to JLA because they didn't want the word America used because it might offend some
Where did you hear that? And, if so, then why will Justice League America #1, a new title, be released in August 2006?