Ebook {Epub PDF} Superman: The Story of the Man of Steel by Ralph Cosentino

Like his "Batman," Cosentino draws on retro styles from the s and '50s to illustrate "Superman"; but he also gives an occasional nod to the "Superman" movies of the s and '80s. (In fact, Cosentino dedicates the book in part to George Reeves and Christopher Reeve, both of whom played "Superman" on TV and in movies.)/5. Like his "Batman," Cosentino draws on retro styles from the s and '50s to illustrate "Superman"; but he also gives an occasional nod to the "Superman" movies of the s and '80s. (In fact, Cosentino dedicates the book in part to George Reeves and Christopher Reeve, both of whom played "Superman" on TV and in movies.)/5. Ralph Cosentino?s Superman: The Story of the Man of Steel tells the tale of the caped crime fighter?s amazing journey from the planet Krypton to the town of Smallville, Kansas, to the big city of Metropolis. There he lives a double life as Clark Kent, mild-mannered journalist, and Superman, protector of /5(51).

Cribbing freely from the classic TV show and the movie as well as episodes from decades of comics, the Man of Steel tersely describes his origins and strongly declares his intention to "fight a never-ending battle for truth and justice." As in Batman: The Story of the Dark Knight (), Cosentino pairs punchy commentary in a "handlettered" type to large, digitally painted cartoon panels. Superman: The Story of the Man of Steel written and illustrated by Ralph Cosentino (Viking Kids') Source: Mebane Public Library I work with a first grader who loves superheroes. I need to read Ralph Cosentino's Superman: The Story of the Man of Steel to him. Cosentino has served a need that I didn't think about until I read his book. Cosentino, Ralph. Superman: The Story of the Man of Steel. () Annotation: Kal- El's parents sent him on a rocket ship from his planet Krypton to Earth. Here he was found by two farmers that adopted him and realized that he had special powers. Now he uses his superpowers to protect Earth, and calls himself Superman.

Like his "Batman," Cosentino draws on retro styles from the s and '50s to illustrate "Superman"; but he also gives an occasional nod to the "Superman" movies of the s and '80s. (In fact, Cosentino dedicates the book in part to George Reeves and Christopher Reeve, both of whom played "Superman" on TV and in movies.). Ralph Cosentino's Superman: The Story of the Man of Steel tells the tale of the caped crime fighter's amazing journey from the planet Krypton to the town of Smallville, Kansas, to the big city of Metropolis. There he lives a double life as Clark Kent, mild-mannered journalist, and Superman, protector of humanity. Superman: The Story of the Man of Steel by Ralph Cosentino starting at $ Superman: The Story of the Man of Steel has 1 available editions to buy at Half Price Books Marketplace.