Men of Tomorrow
Gangsters, Geeks, and the Birth of the Comic Book
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Men of Tomorrow explores the fascinating origins of Superman and the birth of the comic book industry.
Gerard Jones delves into the lives of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, two young Jewish men who created the iconic superhero.
The book paints a vivid picture of the cultural and historical context in which Superman emerged, from the Great Depression to the rise of fascism.
It examines the social anxieties and aspirations that fueled the superhero phenomenon, as well as the struggles and triumphs of the creators.
Men of Tomorrow is a compelling blend of biography, cultural history, and comic book analysis, offering a fresh perspective on a beloved American myth.
Gerard Jones delves into the lives of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, two young Jewish men who created the iconic superhero.
The book paints a vivid picture of the cultural and historical context in which Superman emerged, from the Great Depression to the rise of fascism.
It examines the social anxieties and aspirations that fueled the superhero phenomenon, as well as the struggles and triumphs of the creators.
Men of Tomorrow is a compelling blend of biography, cultural history, and comic book analysis, offering a fresh perspective on a beloved American myth.
