![]() In an age of diverse reading, this title evokes an iconic classic and presents a timely topic that dates back 60+ years, but sadly, is still relevant today. ![]() The backmatter on its own could be a teaching tool in classrooms. He also gives a very comprehensive overview of Rick Bower’s book and of the Klan itself. In this exclusive preview of Superman and Me, a prose essay-afterword to the forthcoming graphic novel Superman Smashes the Klan by Gene Luen Yang with art by Gurihiru, Yang uses his. The story was originally released in three parts, but the full graphic novel ends in a personal narrative of Yang’s own experiences with racism and hate. ![]() Her keen observations allow Superman to let go and stop pretending he is human. It’s her difficulty fitting in that makes her more attuned to Superman and his withholding of his powers. Superman is determined to help the Lees, but he is facing his own turmoil: He is seeing green figures, who claim to be his Kryptonian parents and push him to “let go.” For her part, Roberta Lee has always had a hard time fitting in, Metropolis is no easier than the place she grew up. But the Chinese American family isn’t welcomed by all Metropolis residents, and the Klan of the Fiery Cross (meant to be a fictional account of the KKK) targets them, first with a burning cross on their lawn, then escalating their attacks as the family stands their ground. Tommie and Roberta Lee’s family move from Chinatown to Metropolis. ![]()
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