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| 344 Clinton Street | |
| Continuity: | DC Universe |
| Aliases: | 306 Clinton Street |
| Category: | Residence |
| Continent: | North America |
| Country: | United States of America |
| City: | Metropolis |
| Locale: | New Troy |
| Residents: | Kal-El; Kon-El |
| 1st appearance: | Superman, Vol. 1 #112 |
344 Clinton Street is a fictional street address featured in comic books published by DC Comics. It first appeared in Superman, Volume 1 #112 in March, 1957.
Description[]
344 Clinton Street was the location of a high-rise apartment complex in midtown Metropolis. When Clark Kent arrived in Metropolis after spending several years abroad, he moved into apartment 3-D on the third floor. Clark remained at 344 Clinton Street during most of his career as Superman. The doorman at 344 Clinton Street was a middle-aged black man named Frank Morris. During the brief period when Superman was considered "dead", the exuberant clone known as Superboy briefly took up residence in apartment 3-D.
History[]
Silver Age[]
A large golden alien space craft landed atop the roof at 344 Clinton Street. The aliens inside knew that Clark Kent was Superman and that he resided at this complex. They wanted to test a scission ray upon him to analyze its effective value for use against a rival alien race. Many of the residents were alarmed to see the craft on top of the building. The doorman, Frank Morris, assuaged their fears, insuring them that no matter what, Superman would come along to save the day. [1]
Post-Crisis[]
Clark Kent received an anonymous post card in his mailbox at 344 Clinton Street marked with the hand-written words, "I KNOW!!". This was from his old adversary, Kenny Braverman. [2]
Residents[]
Notes & Trivia[]
- Both the Pre-Crisis version of Superman, and the Post-Crisis version of Superman maintained a residence at 344 Clinton Street in Metropolis.
- In the Pre-Crisis continuity, Superman modified Kent's apartment to include several unique features including a fake wall, a secret closet (for storing Superman robots) and a personal trophy room. The front door to his apartment was outfitted with a secret lock that only Clark Kent knew about. None of these characteristics were preserved in the revised Post-Crisis version of 344 Clinton Street.
- In some stories, Clark's apartment is identified as 306 Clinton Street. [2]
- Frank Morris worked as a doorman at 344 Clinton Street, but he was not a resident.
See also[]
Media
The World of Superman
Superman miscellaneous
External Links[]
Appearances[]
References[]
- ↑ Superman 360
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Action Comics #709
- ↑ Frank Morris was the doorman at 344 Clinton Street, but did not actually live there.
- ↑ Superman 360