Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman

Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman

JERRY SIEGEL AND Joe Shuster, two misfit teens in Depression-era Cleveland, were more like Clark Kentâ€”meek, mild, and myopicâ€”than his secret identity, Superman. Both boys escaped into the worlds of science fiction and pulp magazine adventure tales. Jerry wrote stories, and Joe illustrated them. In 1934, they created a superhero who was everything they were not. It was four more years before they convinced a publisher to take a chance on their Man of Steel in a new formatâ€”the comic book. The author includes a provocative afterword about Jerry and Joeâ€™s long struggle with DC Comics when they realized they had made a mistake in selling all rights to Superman for a mere $130!

Marc Tyler Noblemanâ€™s text captures the excitement of Jerry and Joeâ€™s triumph, and the energetic illustrations by Ross MacDonald, the author-artist of Another Perfect Day, are a perfect complement to the time, the place, and the two young visionaries.
Country USA
Brand Knopf
Manufacturer Knopf Books for Young Readers
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780375838026
ReleaseDate 2008-07-22
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780375838026

Country	USA
Brand	Knopf
Manufacturer	Knopf Books for Young Readers
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9780375838026
ReleaseDate	2008-07-22
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780375838026

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