A fascinating journey through comic book lore, American history, and Jewish tradition, this book examines the entirety of Superman's career, from 1938 to date, and is sure to give readers a newfound appreciation for the Mensch of Steel.
A fascinating journey through comic book lore, American history, and Jewish tradition, this book examines the entirety of Superman's career, from 1938 to date, and is sure to give readers a newfound appreciation for the Mensch of Steel.
Roy Schwartz has written for newspapers, magazines, websites, academic organizations, law firms, tech companies, toy companies, and production studios. He has taught English and writing at the City University of New York and is a former writer-in-residence at the New York Public Library. He is the director of marketing and business development of a regional law firm.
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Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction Methodology Part I. Scriptural Superheroes: The Ancient Roots of the Man of Tomorrow Samson, Solomon and Other Supermen Paradigmatic Parallels: Superman as Moses Sent by His Father: Superman as Jesus World's Finest: Settling the Denominational Debate Part II. Shticks from the Shtetl: How Jews Created Comics and Caped Crusaders Hitler, Hollywood and Houdini Famous Funnies and Other Firsts: The Birth of Comic Books The Big Bang Part III. Mensch of Steel: Fulfilling Jewish Fantasy and Faith The Jewish Experience: Context Is Content Birthright The Secret Identities of Heroes and Hebrews The Galactic Golem The Brave and the Bold: Superman vs. Übermensch Phone Booth, Voting Booth, Confession Booth: Superman's Religion and Politics Part IV. Postwar to Postmodern: Redefining Superman, Comics and Judaism Superman vs. the Mad Scientist: The Postwar Era If I Were a Superman: The Silver Age Nazis in Space and Superman on Screen: The Bronze Age Second Coming: The Dark Age Superman Supernal: The Modern Age Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction Methodology Part I. Scriptural Superheroes: The Ancient Roots of the Man of Tomorrow Samson, Solomon and Other Supermen Paradigmatic Parallels: Superman as Moses Sent by His Father: Superman as Jesus World's Finest: Settling the Denominational Debate Part II. Shticks from the Shtetl: How Jews Created Comics and Caped Crusaders Hitler, Hollywood and Houdini Famous Funnies and Other Firsts: The Birth of Comic Books The Big Bang Part III. Mensch of Steel: Fulfilling Jewish Fantasy and Faith The Jewish Experience: Context Is Content Birthright The Secret Identities of Heroes and Hebrews The Galactic Golem The Brave and the Bold: Superman vs. Übermensch Phone Booth, Voting Booth, Confession Booth: Superman's Religion and Politics Part IV. Postwar to Postmodern: Redefining Superman, Comics and Judaism Superman vs. the Mad Scientist: The Postwar Era If I Were a Superman: The Silver Age Nazis in Space and Superman on Screen: The Bronze Age Second Coming: The Dark Age Superman Supernal: The Modern Age Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
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