Superman: An Origin Story

by Matthew K. Manning, Luciano Vecchio (Illustrator)

Overview

One day, an alien orphan crash-lands on Earth and is adopted by a human couple, the Kents. Many years later, that little baby becomes Superman, protector of Earth! But how did the Man of Steel go from orphan to super hero? Experience Clark Kent's incredible journey in this action-packed chapter book for early readers featuring vibrant art by DC Comics illustrators.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781434297327
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	DC Super Heroes Origins Series
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	458,008
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	560L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

The author of the Amazon best-selling hardcover Batman: A Visual History, Matthew K. Manning has contributed to many comic books, including Beware the Batman, Spider-Man Unlimited, Pirates of the Caribbean: Six Sea Shanties, Justice League Adventures, Looney Tunes, and Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? When not writing comics themselves, Manning often authors books about comics, as well as a series of young reader books starring Superman, Batman, and the Flash for Capstone. He currently resides in Asheville, North Carolina with his wife Dorothy and their two daughters, Lillian and Gwendolyn. Visit him online at www.matthewkmanning.com.

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Written and illustrated by award-winning DC Comics' authors and illustrators; Never-before-told facts about DC Comics' greatest super heroes; Perfect for fans of Batman, Superman, and other DC Super Heroes made famous by comics, film, and television; Early chapter books, easy to read

Editorial Reviews

STARRED REVIEW! These superhero origin stories are sure to rock your young readers’ worlds! They will captivate fans of superheroes and comic books alike. The books are physically large, with big text and vocabulary words highlighted. The full-color drawings are even more appealing than they would appear in a smaller, comic book format.

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