Although the flavor originated before the debut of Superman in 1938, the tricolor combination is often thought to be named after the superhero character whose costume is composed of those colors.

As the character's name was never officially licensed, most producers sell the flavor under different brand names to avoid potential trademark or copyright issues.

The Blue Moon flavor can also be found around the United States in ice cream parlors which serve Hershey's ice cream, as well as select grocery stores and gas stations.

[2][3][4] The combination is commonly believed to have originated in Detroit, Michigan, at Stroh's Ice Cream during the Prohibition Era, but this is unconfirmed.

[1][2] “Yummy Superman Ice Cream-What Flavor Is It?” Traveling Michigan.