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Was Superman a Spy?

and Other Comic Book Legends Revealed
Feb 27, 2010div_dbrl rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is just fantastic. It's full of urban legends (debunked or verified, and occasionally both) about comic books, accompanied by enough history to give any reader a crash course in comicdom. Some of my personal favorites include: -- Superman was censored for featuring Lex Luthor developing an "atomic bomb" while the US government was trying to do the same. -- The idea for putting electronic monitoring bracelets originated in the comic strip "Spider-Man." -- The Thing, of the Fantastic Four, is Jewish. (There's a particularly good story behind this, but I won't ruin it for you.) All in all, a fascinating book for avid comic fans and casual readers alike. Highly recommended.