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Comic Quest Celebrates Superman's Birthday

A local comic store is giving out cupcakes and discounts on Superman-related items today.

is celebrating Superman's birthday today by handing out cupcakes and discounting Superman merchandise.

According to the store, DC Comics pegs Superman's official birthday as Feb. 29: Born on Krypton, baby Kal-El was born this day. Kyrpton’s calendar is slightly different, with 18 Kryptonian years for every 25 years on Earth.

is celebrating the "monumental event" by giving a 25 percent discount on Superman items, handing out cupcakes decorated with Superman’s logo, dressing up a mannequin as Superman and displaying a banner in front of the store wishing Superman a happy birthday.

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Since the superhero's birthday , the store is also giving a 10 percent discount for all items to anyone who shows up and "leaps like Superman." [See the photo to the right for an example.]

Hours for the store, which is open every day in Suite 100 at 23811 Bridger, are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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