Superman: The Persistence of an American Icon

by Ian Gordon

After debuting in 1938, Superman soon became an American icon. But why has he maintained his iconic status for nearly 80 years? And how can he still be an American icon when the country itself has undergone so much change?

Superman: Persistence of an American Icon examines the many iterations of the character in comic books, comic strips, radio series, movie serials, feature films, television shows, animation, toys, and collectibles...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813587514
• ISBN13: 9780813587516
• Release Date: February 2017
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 16 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 11 and higher