The Man from Krypton: A Closer Look at Superman (Smart Pop series)

Leading writers discuss, debate, and celebrate the legend of Superman in this anthology, contending that his legend is a truly American myth. Superman was an immigrant with little more than the clothes on his back and raised by simple farmers, absorbing their humble values. He always chose to do the right thing, fighting for truth, justice, and the American way, and represents America at its best. The in-depth analyses of the comics, films and cartoons are at turns funny, philosophical, insightful, and personal, exploring every aspect of the Superman legend. In The Man From Krypton, Leading Writers Discuss, Debate And Celebrate The Legend Of Superman. From His Politics To His Underwear, His Love Life To His Ethics, Every Aspect Of The Man Of Steel Is Explored With Insight, Humor And Passion--page 4 Of Cover. Previous Issues / L. Watt-evans -- A History Of Violence / D. Hopkins -- You Will Believe A Man Can Walk / S. Zettel -- Jewel Mountains And Fire Falls / C. Roberson -- Man Of Steel, Woman Of Kleenex / L. Niven -- Actor And Superactor / K. Decandido -- A Tale Of Two Orphans / L. Anders -- God, Communism And The Wb / G. Peebles -- Supermyth! / S. Harper -- Six Things That Plain Don't Make Any Sense About Superman / A. Castro -- Is Superman A Superman? / A. Roberts -- The Mirror Of Gilgamesh / J. Henry -- The Golden Shield / P. Lytle -- Superman By Moonlight / E. Vaughn -- Speeding Bullets And Changing Lanes / J. Mccabe -- A Word Of Warning For Brandon Routh / L. Anders -- Superman's Moral Evolution / P. Lloyd -- Brains Versus Brawn / B. Batchelor -- Superman, Patriotism And Doing The Ultimate Good / P. Levinson -- This Is A Job For... / L. Dixon. Edited By Glenn Yeffeth. Includes Bibliographical References. Superman has returned. The prototypical superhero and original icon, Superman is as American as baseball and apple pie and as ubiquitous as Mickey Mouse; he's been a part of our lives for more than six decades through comic books, the small screen and feature films. Yet there is much about Superman that has never been examined. Until now Superman was created in 1938 by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. This title deconstructs the most famous superhero that ever donned a cape and lied about his identity, delving into his history, his multiple incarnations and the array of things he has signified in his career. FASTER THAN A speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive-Superman is undeniably a symbol of power.