Superman Smashes the Klan
Superman Smashes the Klan
Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | YA | Published in 2020
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Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | YA | Published in 2020240
Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction
Metropolis • 1940s
2020
YA
12+ years
HL400L
Super Short Summary
Superman Smashes the Klan by Gene Luen Yang and illustrated by Gurihiru follows a young Chinese American girl and her family moving to Metropolis in 1946. They team up with Superman to confront a racially motivated threat posed by the Ku Klux Klan, focusing on themes of identity, courage, and justice.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Reviews for Superman Smashes the Klan by Gene Luen Yang and illustrated by Gurihiru commend its engaging storytelling, vibrant artwork, and important themes addressing racism and xenophobia. The graphic novel skillfully modernizes a 1940s radio serial and is praised for its relevance today. However, some critics feel certain narrative elements lack subtlety.
Who Should Read Superman Smashes the Klan?
Readers who would enjoy Gene Luen Yang’s Superman Smashes the Klan are likely fans of superhero tales with deep social themes, reminiscent of March by John Lewis and Ms. Marvel by G. Willow Wilson. They appreciate stories that blend action with discussions on race and justice, and have an interest in mid-20th-century American history.
Superman Smashes the Klan is inspired by a 1946 story arc from the radio show "The Adventures of Superman," where Superman takes on an organization resembling the Ku Klux Klan.
The story incorporates themes of identity and belonging, drawing parallels with Gene Luen Yang's own experiences growing up as a Chinese American in the United States.
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The artistic team Gurihiru, a Japanese illustration duo, is known for their clean, dynamic style that brings both action scenes and character emotions to vibrant life.
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240
Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction
Metropolis • 1940s
2020
YA
12+ years
HL400L
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