Secret Identity: The Fetish Art of Superman's Co-Creator Joe

Secret Identity: The Fetish Art of Superman's Co-Creator Joe Shuster

Secret Identity: The Fetish Art of Superman's Co-creator Joe Shuster showcases rare and recently discovered erotic artwork by the most seminal artist in comics, Joe Shuster. Created in the early 1950s when Shuster was down on his luck after suing his publisher, DC Comics, over the copyright for Superman, he illustrated these images for an obscure series of magazines called "Nights of Horror," published under the counter until they were banned by the U.S. Senate. Juvenile deliquency, Dr. Fredric Wertham, and the Brooklyn Thrill Killers gang all figure into this sensational story.

The discovery of this artwork reveals the "secret identity" of this revered comics creator, and is sure to generate controversy and change the perception of the way we look at Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Jimmy Olsen forever. The book includes reproductions of these images, and an essay that provides a detailed account of the scandal and the murder trial that resulted from the publication of this racy material.
"Jeepers, Mr. Kent!"--USA Today
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"Eye-openingâ€¦a compelling feat of literary sleuthing."--Publishers Weekly

"A shocking expose"--National Enquirer
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"Startling. . . this fascinating collection adds a new dimension to a hidden history.â€
--Miami Herald
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Secret Identity is an incredible find of historic significance to comics artâ€¦.â€•Library Journal
Country USA
Brand Abrams ComicArts
Manufacturer Harry N. Abrams
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780810996342
ReleaseDate 2009-04-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780810996342

Country	USA
Brand	Abrams ComicArts
Manufacturer	Harry N. Abrams
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9780810996342
ReleaseDate	2009-04-01
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780810996342

Secret Identity: The Fetish Art of Superman's Co-Creator Joe Shuster

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