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The Man from Krypton

A Closer Look at Superman

Edited by Glenn Yeffeth

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.

Essays

• Previous IssuesLawrence Watt-Evans
• A History of ViolenceDavid Hopkins
• You Will Believe a Man Can WalkSarah Zettel
• Jewel Mountains and Fire FallsChris Roberson
• Man of Steel, Woman of KleenexLarry Niven
• Actor and SuperactorKeith R. A. DeCandido
• A Tale of Two OrphansLou Anders
• God, Communism, and the WBGustav Peebles
• Supermyth!Steven Harper
• Six Things About Superman That Just Don't Make Any SenseAdam-Troy Castro
• Is Superman a Superman?Adam Roberts
• The Mirror of GilgameshJohn G. Hemry
• Superman by MoonlightEvelyn Vaughn
• The Golden ShieldPaul Lytle
• Speeding Bullets and Changing LanesJoseph McCabe
• A Word of Warning for Brandon RouthLou Anders
• Superman's Moral EvolutionPeter B. Lloyd
• Brains Vs. BrawnBob Batchelor
• Superman, Patriotism and Doing the Ultimate GoodPaul Levinson
• This Is a Job For...Larry Dixon