The Man from Krypton: A Closer Look at Superman

Glenn Yeffeth

BenBella Books, 2006 - Literary Criticism - 229 pages

** COMPLETELY UNAUTHORIZED ** Leading writers discuss, debate, and celebrate the legend of Superman in this anthology, contending that his legend is a truly American myth. Superman was an immigrant with little more than the clothes on his back and raised by simple farmers, absorbing their humble values. He always chose to do the right thing, fighting for truth, justice, and the American way, and represents America at its best. The in-depth analyses of the comics, films and cartoons are at turns funny, philosophical, insightful, and personal, exploring every aspect of the Superman legend.

About the author

Glenn Yeffethis the editor of several anthologies in the Smart Pop series, includingAnthology at the End of the Universe, Farscape Forever!, Five Seasons of Angel, Navigating the Golden Compass, Seven Seasons of Buffy,Taking the Red Pill,andWhat Would Sipowitz Do?He lives in Dallas, Texas.

Bibliographic information

• Title: The Man from Krypton: A Closer Look at Superman; Smart Pop Series
• Editor: Glenn Yeffeth
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: BenBella Books, 2006
• ISBN: 1932100776, 9781932100778
• Length: 229 pages
• Subjects: Literary Criticism / Comics & Graphic Novels; Literary Criticism / Science Fiction & Fantasy