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Joe Shuster

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The Resume

    (July 10, 1914-July 30, 1992)
    Co-creator of the comic character 'Superman'

Why he might be annoying:

    He initially created 'Superman' as a villain.
    He tried to sell the character of Superman to DC Publications in 1936 only to be rejected.
    He accepted a mere $130 to illustrate the first 'Superman' comic book (1938).
    He bankrupted himself attempting to sue DC Publications for rights to his characters.
    He died hating the comic book industry.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He and Jerry Siegel began the 'Golden Age' of comic books.
    He co-created a character that gives its readers a sense of morality and inspires them to do good.
    He and Jerry Siegel were paid $60,000 each for the rights to 'Superman' (1948).
    DC Publications went on to turn 'Superman' into a multi-billion dollar franchise.
    Warner Communications (DC's mother company) recognized his genius and awarded him a pension of $35,000 a year for the remainder of his life (1975).

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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 26 Votes: 26.92% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 26 Votes: 23.08% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 30 Votes: 13.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 20 Votes: 45.00% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 30.77% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 23 Votes: 43.48% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 22 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 33 Votes: 42.42% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 77 Votes: 50.65% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 93 Votes: 52.69% Annoying