Christopher Reeve Superman Set Photo Tribute

A candid photo of Christopher Reeve sleeping on the Superman set has sparked an outpouring of fan appreciation and unprompted tributes online. Multiple actors have worn the cape over the years and each brings something different to the role. But there's something about Reeve that still hits different—he's the guy who made audiences actually believe a man could fly back in 1978. ComicBook.com dug into how this simple behind-the-scenes moment resonated so deeply with the fanbase.