Super boys
Subtitle: the amazing adventures of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster---the creators of Superman
By: Brad Ricca
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 423
ISBN-13: 9780312643805; 9781250031679
Subjects: Comic books, strips; Cartoonists; History and criticism; Biography; Cartoons and comics
Description: A comprehensive literary biography of the creators of the Superman character draws on a decade of research and new discoveries to provide coverage of such lesser-known topics as the real inspiration for Lois Lane, Siegel's secret work during World War II and the story behind Siegel's father's suspicious death.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 403-406) and index.
Table of contents: title: Distant planet. The eyes ; The dreamer ; The education of Jerry Siegel ; How to meet your best friend ; Cosmic ; Reign; title: Rocket. Into the air ; Morning ; Major ; Next ; Muscle and power ; Frankenstein's monster ; The muse ; The works ; New frontiers ; Top of the world ; How to kill a superman ; Private ; Superboy ; Fifties ; Invisible kid ; Bizarro No. 1 ; 'Nuff said; title: Steel. Fortress of Solitude ; Motion ; Bachelor No. 2 ; Both sides ; The House of El.