The Adventures of Superman

5b George Lowther. Based on character created by Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel. New York: Random House, 1942. First Edition.

Notes

The Adventures of Superman by George Lowther, published in 1942, is the first novel to bring the iconic comic book hero into prose form. The story delves deeper into Superman's origins than previous versions, beginning with the destruction of Krypton and Kal-El's journey to Earth, where he is adopted by the Kents and raised as Clark Kent in the small town of Smallville. As he grows, Clark discovers his superhuman powers and grapples with how to use them for good. The novel follows his early adventures as Superman in Metropolis, where he battles corrupt politicians, gangsters, and saboteurs threatening national security during a time mirroring World War II tensions. With richer character development and a more detailed narrative than his comic book origins, Lowther's novel presents a patriotic and morally steadfast Superman, emphasizing truth, justice, and the American way.

Description

Red cloth binding with blue design on upper board and spine. Pictorial dust jacket in fair condition with few tears to corners and head and foot of spine. Yellow and green sticker to back of dust jacket. Several illustrations throughout. With a few colored illustrations. Very good condition overall.