Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Most people think Superman inspires us with his powers, flying, lasers, and super-strength. But heroism isn’t about abilities; it’s about choices.

Steel, John Henry Irons, shows what true heroism looks like. A brilliant engineer, he realised the weapons he designed were causing harm and chose to act. In Superman: The Animated Series, he doesn’t try to replace Superman, he protects his community and does what’s right, using what he has.

If you want to see why Steel is one of the most inspiring heroes in the DCAU, the full video is on the channel now:
youtu.be/776VhaGpdDY