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Item Information   Copy / Holding Information     Publisher Weekly Review     Table of Contents     More Content       More by this author     Weldon, Glen.     Subjects     Superman (Fictitious character)     Superman (Comic strip)     Comic books, strips, etc. -- United States -- History and criticism.     Superman (Fictitious character) in mass media.     Superman films -- History and criticism.     Browse Catalog     by author:      Weldon, Glen.       by title:      Superman : the unaut...       by call number:      741.5 S959we     Search the Web     Weldon, Glen.     Superman (Fictitious character)     Superman (Comic strip)     Comic books, strips, etc. -- United States -- History and criticism.     Superman (Fictitious character) in mass media.     Superman films -- History and criticism.       MARC Display

Superman : the unauthorized biography / Glen Weldon. by Weldon, Glen. Wiley ; John Wiley [distributor], c2013. Call #: 741.5 S959we Subjects Superman (Fictitious character)   Superman (Comic strip)   Comic books, strips, etc. -- United States -- History and criticism.   Superman (Fictitious character) in mass media.   Superman films -- History and criticism. ISBN:  9781118341841 (hc.) 1118341848 (hc.) Description:  viii, 344 p. ; 25 cm. Bibliography:  Includes bibliographical references (p. 333-340) and index. Contents:  "And so begins..." -- "Truth, justice ... (1938-1941) -- ...And the American way (1942-1945) -- "Strange ... I ... I feel all the strength draining out of me ..." (1946-1949) -- Powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men (1950-1959) -- Not a dream! Not a hoax! Not an imaginary story! (1960-1969) -- Kryptonite nevermore! Briefly! (1970-1977) -- The year of Superman (1978) -- Superman Agonistes (1979-1986) -- The never-ending battle ... ends. For a while (1986-1993) -- Faster than a speeding mullet (1994-2001) -- Secret origin, re-redux ((2001-2005) -- All-star (2006-2012) -- Epilogue: Man of tomorrow (2013 and beyond). Summary:  How has the Big Blue Boy Scout stayed so popular for so long? How has he changed with the times, and what essential aspects of him have remained constant? This fascinating biography examines Superman as a cultural phenomenon through 75 years of action-packed adventures, from his early years as a social activist in circus tights to his growth into the internationally renowned demigod he is today. Holds:  0   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Item type Status   Central Library Adult Nonfiction 741.5 S959we Adult books Checked in Add Copy to MyList Central Library Adult Nonfiction 741.5 S959we Core Collection - Adult Checked in Add Copy to MyList Tantallon Public Library Adult Nonfiction 741.5 S959we Adult books Checked in Add Copy to MyList

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