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Super boys : the amazing adventures of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the creators of Superman / Brad Ricca

Catalog Data

Author:
Ricca, Brad  Search this
Subject:
Siegel, Jerry 1914-1996  Search this
Shuster, Joe  Search this
Physical description:
xxi, 423 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Type:
Biography
Place:
United States
Date:
2013
Contents:
Distant planet. The eyes ; The dreamer ; The education of Jerry Siegel ; How to meet your best friend ; Cosmic ; Reign -- Rocket. Into the air ; Morning ; Major ; Next ; Muscle and power ; Frankenstein's monster ; The muse ; The works ; New frontiers ; Top of the world ; How to kill a superman ; Private ; Superboy ; Fifties ; Invisible kid ; Bizarro No. 1 ; 'Nuff said -- Steel. Fortress of Solitude ; Motion ; Bachelor No. 2 ; Both sides ; The House of El
Summary:
A comprehensive literary biography of the creators of the Superman character draws on a decade of research and new discoveries to provide coverage of such lesser-known topics as the real inspiration for Lois Lane, Siegel's secret work during World War II and the story behind Siegel's father's suspicious death.
Topic:
Cartoonists  Search this
Superman (Fictitious character)  Search this
Comic books, strips, etc--History and criticism  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1009006