The Adventures of Superman

By George Lowther and Anbara Salam

Book Overview

Originally published in 1942, The Adventures of Superman was the first full-length novel about the world's first and most endearing comic book super-hero. This facsimile is an exact reproduction of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1557092281
• ISBN13: 9781557092281
• Release Date: April 1995
• Publisher: Applewood Books
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.5" x 6.8"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher

Customer Reviews

A Great Book

The Adventures of SupermanBy: George LowtherReviewed by: C. ChoP.5 The Adventures of Superman, by George Lowther is basically the story of how Superman came to be the legend he is. It's similar to the famous Superman movies starring Christopher Reeve. It starts off in the planet Krypton and eventually the infant Superman's spaceship crashes on Earth and the Kents, who will soon become his parents, discover him. His new life begins as Clark Kent. This book took me through the many things Clark went through. For example, the discovery of his super powers, the death of his father, his new job as a reporter in the Daily Planet located in Metropolis, his problems with a co-worker named Lois, and an exciting mystery of ghost ships and enemy agents. I had a great time reading this book because the author made me feel a strong personal connection with Clark. For example, when his dad died, I could feel all of Clark's anger, frustration, and sadness. I felt like I was by his side, going through whatever hardships or good times he was going through. Also, this book always had something exciting and fun going on. This novel is full of action, yet it is also meangingful because it lets the reader know what is going on in Clark's head. I think it is important for all books to let the reader know what is happening in the mind of the characters in addition to their environment. My favorite part of the book was when Clark discovered his first super power, x-ray vision, when he was 13 years old. At first it was of course awkward and maybe a little scary for him. But when he learned to control it, it became very useful. This part of the book was exciting because this was when Clark found out he was from a different planet. This is when the book picks up speed and starts to get even more exciting!

The Adventures of Superman

The Adventures of SupermanGeorge F. LowtherC. ChoP.5 The Adventures of Superman, by George Lowther basically the story of how Superman came to be the legend he is. It's similar to the famous Superman movies starring Christopher Reeve. It starts off in the planet Krypton and eventually the infant Superman's spaceship crashes on Earth and the Kents, who will soon become his parents, discover him. His new life begins as Clark Kent. This book took me through the many things Clark went through. For example, the discovery of his super powers, the death of his father, his new job as a reporter in the Daily Planet located in Metropolis, his problems with Lois (a co-worker), and an exciting mystery of ghost ships and enemy agents. I had a great time reading this book because the author made me feel a strong, personal connection with Clark. For example, when his dad died, I could feel all of Clark's anger, frustration, and sadness. It felt like I was by his side, going through whatever hardships and good times he was going through. Also, this book always had something exciting and fun going on. This novel is full of exciting action, yet it is also meaningful because it lets the reader know what is going on in Clark's head during all this. I think it is important in all books to let the reader know what is happening in the minds of the characters in addition to their environment. My favorite part of the book was when Clark discovered his first super power, x-ray vision, when he was 13 years old. At first it was of course awkward and maybe a little scary for him. But when he learned to control it, it became very useful. This part of the book was exciting because this was when Clark found out he was from a different planet. This is when the book picks up speed and starts to get even more exciting!

EXCELLENT book!

This is easily one of the best Superman books written. Clark Kent, as well as Superman, are heroic, classic, and timeless. I recommend this book (if you can find it) to anyone who enjoys a story from a time when heroes were HEROES, not super-powered people instead of heroes.

A wonderful book that excites, delights, & opens imagination

The Adventures of Superman authorized by George F. Lowther is a highly recommended book for children and adults of all ages. It brings forth a realistic fictional plot. Superman "The Man of Steel", was the first of its kind to be written about in comics, and has amazed the many people who have read his daring rescues and his incredible feats against the most powerful supervillians. This book summerizes him as a child adult and as a reporter, as well as Superman. This book describes his first mystery, his first news article, and his first appearance as Superman.