![]() The layered handling of characters-particularly the quick-witted but uncertain Roberta Lee and the righteous-but-searching Superman-is as sophisticated as any of Yang’s award-winning work. ![]() Moving at the breakneck pace of a movie serial and filled with spunky kid protagonists and blistering punch-’em-ups, Yang’s story feels like a slice of rollicking, old-time adventure. This, however, is a Superman at the beginning of his career, still learning about his powers and, crucially, discovering that he himself is the quintessential American immigrant. Luckily, the ever-intrepid siblings Roberta and Tommy Lee cross paths with none other than Jimmy Olsen and Lois Lane, which means Superman isn’t far behind. It’s 1946, and when the Lee family moves from Chinatown into central Metropolis, they soon run afoul of the cross-burning Klan of the Fiery Kross. Though inspired by a 74-year-old radio serial, this old-fashioned tale of derring-do still packs a hefty punch of contemporary social commentary. ![]()
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