Book description
What's in a name? Everything, if you share it with the Man of Steel! Superman: Secret Identity collects the critically lauded, 4-issue, Prestige Format mini-series written by Kurt Busiek (JLA/Avengers, Astro City) with stellar art by Stuart Immonen (Superman: End of the Century, Thor). Set in the real world, Secret…
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1 author picked Superman as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I've read many takes on Superman, and Kurt Busiek's "Superman: Secret Identity" is one of my all-time favorites. The concept of a "real-life" Clark Kent -- who, because of his name, is constantly barraged by endless Superman-themed gifts and/or jokes -- suddenly developing Superman-like super powers and trying to navigate how he wants to use them ... it's like experiencing many boys' dreams vicariously.
The story follows Clark from his teen years up through to retirement, and -- in spite of its fantastical premise -- it feels consistently grounded. The desire to help while struggling with the fear of…
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