| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xxi, 423 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 403-406) and index. |
| 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. |
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Siegel, Jerry, 1914-1996.
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Shuster, Joe, 1914-1992.
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Superman (Fictitious character)
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Shuster, Joe, 1914-1992 (OCoLC)fst00371185
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Siegel, Jerry, 1914-1996. (OCoLC)fst00357766
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Superman (Fictitious character) (OCoLC)fst01138904
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Cartoonists -- United States -- Biography.
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Comic books, strips, etc -- United States -- History and criticism.
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Cartoonists. (OCoLC)fst00848081
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Comic books, strips, etc. (OCoLC)fst00869145
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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Cartoons and comics -- United States -- History and criticism.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies. (OCoLC)fst01919896
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Biography. (OCoLC)fst01423686
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Criticism, interpretation, etc. (OCoLC)fst01411635
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Biographies.
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| ISBN |
9780312643805 (hardcover) |
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0312643802 (hardcover) |
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9781250031679 (e-book) |
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1250031672 |
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