| Superman: An Origin Story Contributor(s): Manning, Matthew K. (Author), Vecchio, Luciano (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1434297284 ISBN-13: 9781434297280 Publisher: Stone Arch Books OUR PRICE: $22.79 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - Superheroes - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Juvenile Fiction | Law & Crime |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2014024448 |
| Lexile Measure: 560 |
| Series: DC Super Heroes Origins |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 9.05" W x 11.14" (0.93 lbs) 48 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 170666 Reading Level: 3.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Manning, Matthew K.: - 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.Vecchio, Luciano: - Luciano Vecchio currently lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina. With experience in illustration, animation, and comics, his works have been published in the US, Spain, UK, France, and Argentina. His credits include Ben 10 (DC Comics), Cruel Thing (Norma), Unseen Tribe (Zuda Comics), Sentinels (Drumfish Productions), and several DC Super Heroes books for Stone Arch Books. |