![]() ![]() ![]() The second, and more personal story for writer Yang focuses on the Lee family as they move to Metropolis and try to settle into a new city far away from the Chinese immigrant community that’s supported them. This causes odd side effects that force Superman to confront his alien nature for the first time, at the same time as anti-immigrant sentiment rises in the aftermath of the war-particularly against Asian-Americans. Set in the aftermath of World War II, Superman Smashes the Klan pits a young Superman against the remnants of the Nazi regime and exposes him to Kryptonite for the first time. What looked like an intriguing Superman period piece revamping a classic radio serial from the character’s early years turned into one of the best DC books released in years. Originally solicited as a graphic novel for the DC Zoom line, Superman Smashes the Klan was eventually released as three oversized issues bimonthly. In 2019, DC released a unique project from author Gene Luen Yang and artist Gurihiru. Superman Smashes the Klan – Gene Luen Yang, Writer Gurihiru, Artist Ray – 10/10 Superman Smashes the Klan cover, via DC Comics. ![]()
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