As a subject matter expert in the field of comic book history and superhero lore, I can provide you with an informed answer regarding the first superhero in the world.

The title of the first superhero is often attributed to Mandrian the Magician, a character created by writer Philip St. John Basil and illustrator Leo O'Mealia, who appeared in a strip called "The Magician" in the British comic "The Triumph" in 1933. However, Mandrian is not widely recognized outside of comic book history circles.

More commonly, the title of the first superhero goes to Doctor Occult, created by writer-artist Bill Everett for the National Publications (now known as DC Comics). Doctor Occult first appeared in "New Fun #6" in February 1935. He was a mystic and investigator with supernatural powers.

Another contender is The Phantom, created by Lee Falk. The Phantom first appeared without a costume in "Lee Falk's The Phantom" in February 1936, but he later donned a full costume, making him a more recognizable superhero figure.

However, the most widely recognized and perhaps the most iconic first superhero is Superman, created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster. Superman first appeared in "Action Comics #1" in June 1938, published by Detective Comics, Inc. (later DC Comics). Superman's story of being an alien from another planet with extraordinary powers, living among humans, and fighting for truth and justice has become the archetype for many superheroes that followed.

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The earliest superhero I could find reference to was Mandrake the Magician, who debuted in 1934, four years before Superman, who was probably the first popular superhero. Mandrake's super power was his ability to ��make people believe anything, simply by gesturing hypnotically��.read more >>