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Overview"JERRY SIEGEL AND Joe Shuster, two misfit teens in Depression-era Cleveland, were more like Clark Kent--meek, mild, and myopic--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 format--the comic book. The author includes a provocative afterword about Jerry and Joe'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 Nobleman's text captures the excitement of Jerry and Joe'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." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Marc Tyler Nobleman , Ross MacDonaldPublisher: Random House USA Inc Imprint: Random House USA Inc Dimensions: Width: 22.40cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 28.40cm Weight: 0.390kg ISBN: 9780375938023ISBN 10: 0375938028 Pages: 40 Publication Date: 22 July 2008 Recommended Age: From 6 to 9 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsStarred Review, Booklist, June 1, 2008: <br> [T]his robust treatment does [Shuster and Siegel's] story justice. <br>Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, June 1, 2008: <br> The battle for truth and justice is truly never-ending. <br>Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, June 23, 2008: <br> Nobleman details this achievement with a zest amplified by MacDonald's ... punchy illustrations. <br> <p> From the Hardcover edition. Author Information"MARC TYLER NOBLEMAN grew up thinking he'd become a superhero because his last name already sounded like one. Instead he turned into a writer and cartoonist and a comic book maven. In researching ""Boys of Steel, "" he dug up details about the creators of Superman that have not been in a book before." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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