''The Joe Shuster Story: The Artist Behind Superman'' is a
graphic novel
A graphic novel is a long-form, fictional work of sequential art. The term ''graphic novel'' is often applied broadly, including fiction, non-fiction, and anthologized work, though this practice is highly contested by comic scholars and industry ...
written by
Julian Voloj and illustrated by
Thomas Campi. It is the first graphic novel biography focusing on
Superman
Superman is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, and debuted in the comic book ''Action Comics'' #1 (cover-dated June 1938 and publi ...
co-creator
Joe Shuster
Joseph Shuster (; July 10, 1914 – July 30, 1992), professionally known simply as Joe Shuster, was a Canadian-American comic book artist best known for co-creating the DC Comics character Superman, with Jerry Siegel, in ''Action Comics'' #1 (c ...
. The book was originally published in Italian and then translated into English.
Reception
The Jewish Book Council said that "''The Joe Shuster Story'' is a tale of unbridled aspiration in a world beset with the cruelties of reality". ''
Publishers Weekly
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'' said that the book's art "lends warmth and beauty to this elegy to two kids chewed up by a system that sees dollar signs and goes in for the kill." ''
The Comics Journal
''The Comics Journal'', often abbreviated ''TCJ'', is an American magazine of news and criticism pertaining to comic books, comic strips and graphic novels. Known for its lengthy interviews with comic creators, pointed editorials and scathing re ...
'' called it a "meticulously researched graphic biography" that is "smartly visualized in understated, softly painted
Edward Hopper
Edward Hopper (July 22, 1882 – May 15, 1967) was an American realist painter and printmaker. While he is widely known for his oil paintings, he was equally proficient as a watercolorist and printmaker in etching.
Hopper created subdued drama ...
-esque images."
See also
* ''
Boys of Steel
''Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman'' is a picture book written by Marc Tyler Nobleman and illustrated by Ross MacDonald. It is the first picture book biography of Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, and is the first ever stand- ...
'', a picture book biography of Siegel and Shuster by
Marc Tyler Nobleman
Marc Tyler Nobleman is an American author and speaker. His book ''Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman'' is the first published biography of Bill Finger, the initially anonymous co-creator and original writer of Batman. It is the ...
and Ross MacDonald
References
External links
''The Joe Shuster Story'' at Super Genius Comics''Joe Shuster: La storia degli uomini che crearono Superman'' at Bao Publishing
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2018 graphic novels
American biographies
Italian graphic novels
Non-fiction graphic novels
Graphic novels set in the United States
Graphic novels about Jews and Judaism
Graphic novels set in the 20th century