Superman was introduced in 1938 and has a long association with the US.

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Popular comic book figure Superman has announced his desire to give up US citizenship, according to a new issue of Action Comics, the BBC reports.

"I'm tired of having my actions construed as instruments of US policy," the character declares in a story that sees him flying to a Tehran protest.

In the story, the hero stands silently at the protest, wanting to show demonstrators that they are not alone.

Originally adopted and raised by an American family, Superman has apparently decided he is better off serving the world. （点击英国广播公司网站查看原文）

超人要放弃美国国籍？

       英国广播公司消息，在新一期美国漫画《超人》中，超人宣布打算放弃美国国籍。

       他说：“我厌倦了自己的行动往往被当成美国政策的工具。”在这一期故事中，超人投身反伊朗政府的示威游行。

       他默默地站在游行队伍中，想让游行者知道他们并不孤单。

       超人曾被一户美国家庭收养，但现在他打算在全世界伸张正义。

(China.org.cn May 6, 2011)