It depicts a story that is both harrowing and hopeful. While the book falls into the category of middle-grade, the graphic novel is certainly one that any of all ages can enjoy and appreciate. Written by Gene Luen Yang with art by Gurihiru, Superman Smashes the Klan is one of the best Superman tales to-date. Roberta has to act fast to help locate her brother. The terrorists then kidnap Tommy, attack The Daily Planet and threaten the local YMCA. As the family is adjusting to their new home, they are the victims of a hate crime orchestrated by the Ku Klux Klan and it doesn’t stop there. But that isn’t the only challenge that the Lee kids and family face. While Tommy seems to make friends fast, his sister, Roberta, isn’t so lucky. However, not everything in the bustling city is great for Dr. Lee’s new job at the Metropolis Health Department. Set in 1946, the graphic novel follows the Lee family who have moved from Chinatown to Metropolis for Dr. This is something that has made his character a staple for decades and in Superman Smashes the Klan, it’s no different. The Graphic Novel Clubs make a point of being inclusive, inviting creators from a wide variety of age, race, sex, and cultural perspectives to speak to members.Superman has always been seen as a beacon of hope and justice.

These talks are livestreamed to members all over the country and are a fun and informative mix of conversation on craft and form, as well as on the business of making comics. Most excitingly, the Graphic Novel Clubs bring in the creators of selected books to talk exclusively to GNC members in interviews conducted by Comix Experience owner Brian Hibbs, who brings 30 years of experience in comics to the table. Each club provides swag like original signed custom bookplates for adults or buttons and magnets for the kids (in this case, the latter, to support the featured book, Superman Smashes the Klan). Each month, the staff of Comix Experience votes on two sets of upcoming books they are most excited-one gets presented to adults and another to middle readers.

The Beat is a proud sponsor of Comix Experience’s Graphic Novel of the Month Clubs, which bring comics fans a curated mix of the best of new release graphic novels and conversations with the creators who make them.

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