# Superman

The *Superman* pinball machine, released by Atari in March 1979, was designed by Steve Ritchie with artwork by George Opperman. It was based on the popular DC Comics superhero and became one of Atari's most successful pinball machines, with 5,124 units produced.

## Manufacturer
[Atari Incorporated](/manufacturers/atari-incorporated)

## Production
1979

## Design team
- Design: [Steve Ritchie](/people/steve-ritchie)
- Art: [George Opperman](/people/george-opperman)
- Software: [Eugene Jarvis](/people/eugene-jarvis)
- Sound: [Eugene Jarvis](/people/eugene-jarvis)

## Related
- [Space Riders](/games/pinball/space-riders)
- [Airborne Avenger](/games/pinball/airborne-avenger)
- [Neutron Star](/games/pinball/neutron-star)
- [Middle Earth](/games/pinball/middle-earth)
- [Hercules](/games/pinball/hercules)
- [Monza](/games/pinball/monza)
- [4X4](/games/pinball/4x4)
- [Atarians](/games/pinball/atarians)

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