Superman: The High-flying History of America's Most Enduring Hero
- ISBN-10
- 0812980778
- ISBN-13
- 9780812980776
- Series
- Superman
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 409
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013
- Publisher
- Random House Incorporated
- Author
- Larry Tye
Description
A history of the American superhero demonstrates how the Man of Steel has tapped into the American psyche in ways that reveal key national characteristics, and discusses the writers, artists, and performers involved in his creation.
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