[1] The character maintains very high ethical and journalistic standards and is an archetypal image of the tough, irascible, but fair-minded boss.

The character Perry White was created for the radio serial The Adventures of Superman, voiced by actor Julian Noa.

The earliest Superman comics depict Clark Kent and Lois Lane working for the newspaper the Daily Star under editor George Taylor.

However, after Perry White's introduction in the Adventures of Superman radio series, the character was incorporated into the comic books, appearing as the editor of a newly renamed the Daily Planet.

[6] White eventually goes to work at the Daily Planet as a reporter and earns his first Pulitzer Prize following an interview with Superboy.

Post-Crisis, White was born in Metropolis' Suicide Slum area, growing up with a father missing in action in an overseas war.

In subsequent years as managing editor and then editor-in-chief of The Daily Planet, White forms a core team of reporters and writers: Lois Lane, Clark Kent, Jimmy Olsen, Cat Grant, Ron Troupe, Steve Lombard, and many others.

During this time, Perry takes another leave of absence for cancer treatment, putting Clark Kent in charge as the Planet's temporary editor.

Wayne rehires White and gives him full control of the Planet, enabling him to undo Luthor's meddling and resolve the company's financial problems.