Yang was able to balance a sense of the past by pulling in events and situations that feel relevant today. Superman Smashes the Klan felt particularly timely, even though it’s set in Superman’s past. They struggle with racism and it features the daughter, Roberta in the forefront. And I loved how Yang brings in not only Superman, but the Lee family.

The drawing style was wonderful, just what I’ve come to expect from Yang. A man who was still figuring out who he was, what his origin was, and trying to balance a life of extremes. But in Superman Smashes the Klan I saw a new side of him. He seemed so put together, so confident, and so powerful. So when I saw Yang’s name on this latest superhero comic, I knew I had to give it a chance! As I said before, I was never a huge fan of Superman. I have been such a fan of Gene Luen Yang’s work ever since American Born Chinese. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.) (Disclaimer: I received this book from Netgalley. But with the help of Roberta’s keen skills of observation, Superman is able to fight the Klan’s terror, while exposing those in power who support them–and Roberta and Superman learn to embrace their own unique features that set them apart. They kidnap Tommy, attack the Daily Planet, and even threaten the local YMCA. The Klan targets the Lee family, beginning a string of terrorist attacks. While the Lees try to adjust to their new lives, an evil is stirring in Metropolis: the Ku Klux Klan. She’s awkward, quiet, and self-conscious of how she looks different from the kids around her, so she sticks to watching people instead of talking to them. Tommy adjusts quickly to the fast pace of their new neighborhood, befriending Jimmy Olsen and joining the club baseball team, while his younger sister Roberta feels out of place when she fails to fit in with the neighborhood kids. Lee is eager to begin his new position at the Metropolis Health Department, his two kids, Roberta and Tommy, are more excited about being closer to the famous superhero Superman! The year is 1946, and the Lee family has moved from Chinatown to Downtown Metropolis. Keep reading this book review to find out why I enjoyed Superman Smashes the Klan! Summary What I found was a delightful story with two strong characters trying to find themselves. I was excited for it because I love Gene Luen Yang’s work, so I knew I wanted to check it out. That was, until I read Superman Smashes the Klan. Can I tell you a secret? I was never a huge fan of Superman.

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