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Super Boys: The Amazing Adventures Of Jerry Siegel And Joe Shusterthe Creators Of Superman
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In Time For The 75Th Anniversary Of The Man Of Steel, Comes The First Comprehensive Literary Biography Of Joe Shuster And Jerry Siegel, Creators Of The Dc Comics Superhero Superman And The Inspiration For Michael Chabon'S Kavalier And Clay.Drawing On Ten Years Of Research In The Trenches Of Cleveland Libraries, Boardedup High Schools, And Secret, Private Collections, And A Love Of Comic Books, Brad Ricca'S Super Boys Is The First Ever Full Biography About Superman'S Creators. Among Scores Of New Discoveries, The Book Reveals The First Stories And Pictures Ever Published By The Two, Where The First Superman Story Really Came From, The Real Inspiration For Lois Lane, The Template For Superman'S Costume, And Much, Much More. Super Boys Also Tracks The Boys' Unknown, Often Mysterious Lives After They Left Superman, Including Siegel'S Secret Work During World War Ii And Neverbeforeseen Work From Shuster.Super Boys Explains, Finally, What Exactly Happened With The Infamous Check For $130 That Pulled Superman Away From His Creatorsand Gave Control Of The Character To The Publisher. Ricca Also Uncovers The True Nature Of Jerry'S Father'S Death, A Crime That Has Always Remained A Mystery. Super Boys Is The Story Of A Long Friendship Between Boys Who Grew To Be Men And The Standard That Would Be Impossible For Both Of Them To Live Up To.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Super Boys'? A: 'Super Boys' is a comprehensive literary biography of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the creators of Superman, detailing their lives, inspirations, and contributions to the comic book world.
- Q: When was 'Super Boys' published? A: 'Super Boys' was published on June 4, 2013.
- Q: What type of book is 'Super Boys'? A: 'Super Boys' is a hardcover book with 448 pages, classified under the category of Artists, Architects & Photographers.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Super Boys'? A: The author of 'Super Boys' is Brad Ricca.
- Q: Is 'Super Boys' a new or used book? A: 'Super Boys' is available as a new book in good condition.
- Q: What unique insights does 'Super Boys' offer? A: 'Super Boys' reveals new discoveries about the creators' lives, their inspirations for characters, and the events surrounding Superman's creation and subsequent ownership issues.
- Q: Does 'Super Boys' include illustrations or images? A: Yes, 'Super Boys' includes illustrations and pictures related to the early stories published by Siegel and Shuster.
- Q: Is there any information about Siegel and Shuster's lives after Superman? A: 'Super Boys' tracks the unknown aspects of Siegel and Shuster's lives after they left Superman, including Siegel's work during World War II.
- Q: What is the significance of the check for $130 mentioned in the book? A: The check for $130 is discussed in 'Super Boys' as a pivotal moment that transferred control of Superman from its creators to the publisher.
- Q: What edition of 'Super Boys' is available? A: 'Super Boys' is available as a first edition.