Creators Of The Superheroes
Thomas Andrae(Author)
Hermes Press
Will be published approx. on 1. February 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-932563-53-5 (ISBN)
Description
From Batman and Superman, to The Amazing Spider-Man - the definitive
book about the creators of the greatest superheroes! Learn the true story of the
"gay" Superman; of how DC fought to de-"sex" Lois Lane, and the real truth about
who really created the Joker and Robin. Read the only interview, never before
published, of Bill Finger telling the unvarnished truth about the creation of
Batman, while noted pop-culture historian Thomas Andrae, a world-renowned expert
on Batman and Superman, provides commentary and offers definitive interviews
with Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman; with Bob Kane and Bill
Finger, co-creators of Batman; and Jerry Robinson, creator of Robin, the Boy
Wonder, and the Joker. Also presented are interviews with and commentary about
Jack Kirby covering the King's entire career including a detailed review of the
creation of the Amazing Spider-Man, Captain America, and the Marvel Universe,
plus an extensive interview with Will Eisner complete with a reprint of the
rarely seen Wonderman story and an exhaustive discussion about The
Spirit.
book about the creators of the greatest superheroes! Learn the true story of the
"gay" Superman; of how DC fought to de-"sex" Lois Lane, and the real truth about
who really created the Joker and Robin. Read the only interview, never before
published, of Bill Finger telling the unvarnished truth about the creation of
Batman, while noted pop-culture historian Thomas Andrae, a world-renowned expert
on Batman and Superman, provides commentary and offers definitive interviews
with Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman; with Bob Kane and Bill
Finger, co-creators of Batman; and Jerry Robinson, creator of Robin, the Boy
Wonder, and the Joker. Also presented are interviews with and commentary about
Jack Kirby covering the King's entire career including a detailed review of the
creation of the Amazing Spider-Man, Captain America, and the Marvel Universe,
plus an extensive interview with Will Eisner complete with a reprint of the
rarely seen Wonderman story and an exhaustive discussion about The
Spirit.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New Castle
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 16 years
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
794 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-932563-53-5 (9781932563535)
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