Superman Smashes The Klan by Gene Luen YangMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
It is 1946 when Tommy and his family move from Chinatown to Downtown Metropolis. Their dad is excited about his new job at the Metropolis Health Department, but Roberta and Tommy are reluctant to make the change. The only thing that makes the move worth it is the fact that Superman will be nearby. Tommy quickly makes friends, but Roberta feels like the odd man out. While the Lee family is trying to learn about their new lives, the Klan of the Fiery Kross has targeted them as their next mission. It starts with a burning cross in front of their house and then moves on to Tommy being kidnaped. The Klan is looking for bigger targets too as it moves its focus to the Daily Planet and the Unity House, a local youth club. What adventures will Tommy and Roberts have with Superman? What truths will Superman learn about himself and his history?
Superman Smashes the Klan is a compilation of the first three serials with the same title. This story was originally published in the ’40s as a radio broadcast that shook America. I was not familiar with this storyline for Superman and fully enjoyed learning a little bit of Superman folklore along the way. This book is being promoted for middle school readers, but I think young adults and adults alike will have a good escape while turning the pages. A great read for all graphic novel and Superman fans.
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