Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex

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A panel from Curt Swan's adaptation of Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex.
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Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex is an essay in which science fiction author Larry Niven details the problems that Superman would face in having sexual intercourse and reproducing with "a human woman designated LL for convenience", using arguments based on humorous (yet logical) reconciliation between physics, biology and the abilities of Kryptonians as presented in Superman comic books. It was first printed in Niven's 1971 collection, All the Myriad Ways, and is now available at Larry Niven's web site. It was also reprinted in the Niven compilation N-Space; as well, a comic book adaptation - illustrated by classic Superman artist Curt Swan, and with all identifying logos and names removed - was published in Penthouse Comix.

In 1986, the essay was reposted onto Usenet; this led to what is thought to be the very first online report of copyright violation.

Many of the points given in this essay are reused and paraphrased in Kevin Smith's 1995 movie Mallrats.

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