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Superman smashes the Klan : the graphic novel / written by Gene Luen Yang ; art by Gurihiru ; lettering by Janice Chiang.
When Dr. Lee moves his family to Metropolis, his son Tommy adjusts to the new neighborhood while daugher Roberta feels out of place, so when the evil Klan of the Fiery Cross begins a string of terrorist attacks on the city, Superman fights them, and Roberta and Superman soon learn to embrace their own unique features that set them apart.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781779504210
- ISBN: 1779504217
- Physical Description: 239 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 22 cm
- Publisher: Burbank : DC Comics, [2020]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, by special arrangement with the Jerry Siegel family." |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 13+ DC Comics. Grades 10-12 DC Comics. |
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| Genre: | Superhero comics. Comics (Graphic works) Graphic novels. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.
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- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Branch | 741.5973 S959y 2020 (Text) | 33126024126587 | Display | Available | - |
| Erlanger Branch | 741.5973 S959y 2020 (Text) | 33126024126611 | YA Graphic Novels | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
When Dr. Lee moves his family to Metropolis, his son Tommy adjusts to the new neighborhood while daugher Roberta feels out of place, so when the evil Klan of the Fiery Cross begins a string of terrorist attacks on the city, Superman fights them, and Roberta and Superman soon learn to embrace their own unique features that set them apart. - Baker & Taylor
When her family is targeted by the KKK after moving from Chinatown to 1946 Downtown Metropolis, misfit Roberta Lee uses her keen skills of observation to help Superman thwart a string of terrorist attacks. Original. Illustrations. - Random House, Inc.
Harvey Award winner for Best Children or Young Adult Book!
The year is 1946. Teenagers Roberta and Tommy Lee just moved with their parents from Chinatown to the center of Metropolis, home to the famous hero, Superman. Tommy makes friends quickly, while Roberta pines for home. Then one night, the family awakens to find their house surrounded by the Klan of the Fiery Kross! Superman leaps into action, but his exposure to a mysterious green rock has left him weak. Can Roberta and Tommy help him smash the Klan?
Inspired by the 1940s Superman radio serial "Clan of the Fiery Cross," New York Times bestselling author Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese, Boxers and Saints, The Terrifics, New Super-Man) and artist Gurihiru (Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Unstoppable Wasp) bring us a personal retelling of two different immigrants finding ways to belong.