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If Superman spent more time fighting Nazis, Klan members, and Venture Capitalists Politicians like Lex Luthor, I would read Superman comics on a regular basis. This all-ages book, based on an old radio play, is The Best Superman story I've read in well over a decade. Of course I agree with the politi Leggi tutto

I received a copy of this book for free from the publisher (DC Comics) in exchange for an honest review. This book was SO GOOD! I loved it. So first off, the artwork is adorable. It worked really well. I love that the story did not shy away from depicting racism. It shows both the hard core racism of Leggi tutto

Gene Luen Yang has really added originality and depth to the character of Superman (S). The storyline is actually taken from the S radio show; but this book looks closer at questions of immigration and integration in 1940's America. Taking place right after WW II this is the story of the Lee family

I know DC’s recently started focusing more on their YA books, as well as making sure they’re full of wokeness, so I’ve been staying away from that stuff because I know they’re not for me; YA is generally boring and woke stuff is embarrassing to say the least. But Superman Smashes the Klan sounds lik Leggi tutto

I just read high school teacher and comics great Yang's autobiographical story about his high school basketball team's run at the state championship, but I like this one way better, more complex by far, and a manga told by Yang drawn by Gurihiru. Yang tells us in a pretty succinct afterword essay th Leggi tutto

Many thanks to NetGalley, Gene Luen Yang, and DC Comics for a chance to review this graphic novel. I was given this book for free in exchange for my fair and honest opinion. I have not felt compelled, in any way, by the author, the publisher, or NetGalley to alter my sincerest thoughts on this book. Leggi tutto

Wonderful graphic novel that is as much about an immigrant Chinese family in 1940s America, as it is about the ultimate immigrant, Superman. It's 1946, and the Chinese-American family Lee moves from Metropolis' Chinatown to the suburbs. Mr Lee has started a new job at a suspiciously secret government Leggi tutto