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Go beyond the cape and into the mind of the Man of Steel, in time for release of Zack Snyder's Man of Steel movie and Superman's 75th anniversary He has thrilled millions for 75 years, with a legacy that transcends national, cultural, and generational borders, but is there more to the Man of Steel than just your average mythic superhero in a cape? The 20 chapters in this book present a fascinating exploration of some of the deeper philosophical questions raised by Superman, the Last Son of Krypton and the newest hero in the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture arsenal.

In June 1938, Superman made his debut in Action Comics #1, which also featured his romantic interest—and Clark Kent’s journalistic rival—Lois Lane. In the decades since, the intrepid reporter has become an iconic figure almost as recognizable as the Man of Steel himself. Lois has appeared in multiple adaptations, from her own comic book to various films and television shows, and millions of women have seen—and continue to see—her as a role model. Examining Lois Lane: The Scoop on Superman’s Sweetheart is the first anthology to explore the many incarnations of this empowering American icon. Chapters analyze the character of Lois Lane in various media through the perspectives of feminism, gender studies, cultural studies, and more. In some discussions she is compared to mythological heroines, while others explain her importance in popular culture. This wide-ranging collection looks at previously neglected aspects of Lois and offers new insights into the evolution of her character. Seventy-five years after Lois Lane’s first appearance, this book creates a fascinating picture of the obstacles and decisions faced by her character, whose challenges and accomplishments often reflected those of women over the course of the past century. Examining Lois Lane will be of interest to students and scholars as well as those who grew up reading and watching the many manifestations of Superman’s girlfriend.

\"Like his favorite superheroes, Marc Tyler Nobleman wants to right a wrong. Around the world, people know Superman and Batman from comic books and movies. Few know about the men who created them. Nobleman hopes to change that with two books.\" (Washington Post) Read more about the books written about the creators of Batman and Superman.

\"Superheroes can jet through the air, toss aside meteors as if they're Ping-Pong balls, and scale skyscrapers with their bare hands. Unfortunately, regular people aren't quite as powerful. Things like Earth's natural forces and the human body's own limitations keep us from sprinting megafast or leaping a mile high. But what would need to happen for you to possess these abilities? Check out the science behind five superheroes and what it would take to pull off their amazing stunts.\" (National Geographic Kids)

\"As hard times ravaged the United States in the 1930s, an invincible figure came to buoy American spirits. His name was Superman. The new superhero was a creation of Detective Comics's line of Action Comics. Batman and a legion of others soon followed. Even when the fights weren't fair, the side of right prevailed in comic books--triumphing over evil every time.\" (Humanities) This overview of the 2006 exhibition \"Zap! Pow! Bam! The Superhero and the Golden Age of Comic Books 1938-1950\" highlights artists and writers who created such superheroes as Superman, Batman and Robin. Factors contributing to the popularity of comic books are relayed.

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