Superman is no longer an American.

In Action Comics’ new record-breaking 900th issue, the iconic super hero renounces his U.S citizenship following a clash with the federal government.

The Man of Steel, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1938, has always been recognized as a devoted American warrior who constantly fought evil, but as of Thursday, he is no longer the country's own to claim.

"I intend to speak before the United Nations tomorrow and inform them that I am renouncing my U.S. citizenship," he says in a cell in the issue. "I'm tired of having my actions construed as instruments of U.S. policy."

Superman even questions his longtime motto: "Truth, justice and the American way."

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"Truth, justice, and the American way -- it's not enough anymore," he states.

Superman's creators defended the decision.

"Superman is a visitor from a distant planet who has long embraced American values. As a character and an icon, he embodies the best of the American Way," DC's co-publishers, Jim Lee and Dan DiDio said in a statement to FOX411.com. "In a short story in ACTION COMICS 900, Superman announces his intention to put a global focus on his never ending battle, but he remains, as always, committed to his adopted home and his roots as a Kansas farm boy from Smallville."

The landmark issue is certainly sparking controversy.

"Besides being riddled with a blatant lack of patriotism, and respect for our country, Superman's current creators are belittling the United States as a whole. By denouncing his citizenship, Superman becomes an eerie metaphor for the current economic and power status the country holds worldwide," Hollywood publicist and GOP activist Angie Meyer told FOX411's Pop Tarts column.

But not everyone is outraged by Superman's citizenship surrender.

"Superman has always been bigger than the United States. In an age rife with immigration paranoia, it’s refreshing to see an alien refugee tell the United States that it’s as important to him as any other country on Earth -- which, in turn, is as important to Superman as any other planet in the multiverse," wrote Wired blogger Scott Thill.

"The genius of Superman is that he belongs to everyone, for the dual purposes of peace and protection," Thill added. "He’s above ephemeral geopolitics and nationalist concerns, a universal agent unlike any other found in pop culture."

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sounds like the liberals got to him...

This will indeed expand the story line exponentially, but I don't think he had to renounce his citizenship to do it. The conservatives will undoubtedly have problems with the man of steel and his liberal decision. But stop and think, it's merely make believe and has no real impact on anything except sales.

of course, but the reason it bothers me is that it kind of like a subliminal message, like america is not good enough anymore, part of that new world order obama wants so much... I just liked america on top, part of that we worked hard to make this country great... now it seems that attitude is more like "eh, america.. so what..."

Was he ever a citizen? I thought he was an illegal alien.

no, the kents adopted him as a baby...

Action Comic 901:

Superman changes his mind and wants to stay a United States citizen as he realizes how corrupt the United Nations has become!

Another great thing Obama cost us.

next, he will be gay, and living with iron man on an island south of france...

Wouldn't it be The Flash not Iron Man???

An orphaned child, living as an alien in a strange land...A loving family takes him in and gives him a home...

Republican's opposed sending Elian Gonzalez home to the country his mother died to save him from.

I guess if Democrats had their way, they would have put baby Kal-El onto a rocket and sent it right back to the debris of Krypton.

democrats probably would have bought him a new car and a house, told him he didn't need to learn english, that we will learn his language and adopt his customs, then told him to bring all his family and friends over, and paid for his schooling, hospital, college and pay all his bills for him...all he had to do in return was vote democrat, no matter who was running...