SUPERMAN SMASHES THE KLAN

The year is 1946. Teenagers Roberta and Tommy Lee just moved with their parents from Chinatown to the center of Metropolis, home to the famous hero, Superman. Tommy makes friends quickly, while Roberta pines for home. Then one night, the family awakens to find their house surrounded by the Klan of the Fiery Kross! Superman leaps into action, but his exposure to a mysterious green rock has left him weak. Can Roberta and Tommy help him smash the Klan?

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SUPERMAN SMASHES THE KLAN

By Gene Luen Yang and Gurihiro 

  • Collects Issues #1 – 3 
  • Publisher : DC 
  • Release : 5/12/2020
  • Softcover : 240 pages
  • Dimensions : 6.0″ x 9.0″
  • Reading Age : 8 – 12+ years
  • MSRP : $16.99
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A Wonderful Version and Tale of the Man of Steel

I thoroughly enjoyed this project. Gene Luen Yang has been on fire. I read his previous collaboration with Gurihiru on the continuing adventurers of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Superman Smashes the Klan is sure to pique your interest. The The story utilizes the a bit unfamiliar Golden Age version of Superman from the old radio shows. He doesn’t have the full range of powers we normally associate with the modern version of the character. The art was very complimentary. The story was purposeful and charming. 

 

Loved by all

Superman Smashes the Clan took home multiple awards including the 2020 Harvey Award for “Best Children or Young Adult Book” and the 2020 “Mike Weiringo Spirit Award”. In 2021, it won two Eisner Awards for “Best Publication for Kids (9-12)” and “Best Adaptation from Another Medium”. Check out our custom “shelf-talker” for use for displays. 

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