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The Superman logo is custom hand-lettering, so no public font is an exact match. For a close look, use Up Up And Away, a bold comic-style font by John Roshell of Comicraft. For the Man of Steel movie logo, Gill Sans Bold is the most likely match.
About Superman
Superman first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938. Since then he has starred in comics, animated shows, movies and video games. He is known for his powers, his red and blue costume and his shield-shaped emblem.
The S inside the shield is one of the most recognized logos in pop culture. Its meaning depends on the story. In some versions it is simply an initial, while in others it is the House of El crest from his home planet, Krypton. Some versions also link it to the sun, the source of his powers.
Which font is closest to the Superman logo?
The comic logo is hand-lettered, and that lettering is not sold as a public font. Up Up And Away is the closest common pick. It is a bold, angular typeface with a comic book feel, and it works for logos, headlines, posters and banners.
Up Up And Away has a solid, sharp look that gives a design a strong, heroic tone. Use it for short lines, since the heavy shapes can crowd longer text.
Man of Steel logo font
For the Man of Steel movie logo, Gill Sans Bold is the most likely match. Gill Sans is a classic sans serif that suits headlines, logos and posters. No official credit has been confirmed, so treat it as a strong guess.
Superman Font Generator
Type your own word and compare Gill Sans Bold with Up Up And Away. Test the size you plan to use, because bold comic fonts can look crowded when they are small.
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Gill Sans Bold Preview only
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- TTF
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- Commercial licence: preview only
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CC Up Up And Away Download font Open in Studio
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- OTF
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- See the font page for the licence terms
Superman Font
Use the button below to open the Superman font download page.
Font information
| Full Font Name | Up Up And Away |
| Version | Ver. – 2.00 |
| Created & Modified Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Copyright | Copyright (c) 2017 by Comicraft. All rights reserved. |DCNT |
| Designer | John Roshell |
| Publisher | Comicraft |
| Unique Font Identifier | Comicraft: CC Up Up And Away: 2017 |
| Glyphs | 392 |
| Characters | 383 |
| Classification | Comic |
| Type | TrueType and OpenType |
Superman Font View
How to use Superman font
On Windows, download the font file, right-click it and choose Install. On a Mac, double-click the file and select Install Font in Font Book. Restart your design app if the font does not appear.
In Canva, check the font menu first. If the font is missing and your plan allows uploads, upload the file. If not, type the text in a desktop program, export a PNG and place that image in Canva.
For a Man of Steel style title, install Gill Sans Bold and test it next to Up Up And Away before you choose one. Check the license for each font before commercial use.
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FAQ
What font is the Superman logo?
The Superman logo uses custom hand-lettering, so there is no public font that is an exact match. Up Up And Away is the closest common pick.
Is there a Superman font download?
Yes. The Superman font page has a download button. Check the license of the file before you use it in paid or commercial work.
What font is used for the Man of Steel logo?
Gill Sans Bold is the most likely match. It is a strong guess, not a confirmed credit.