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Superman of Smallville TPB | Art Baltazar Franco Young Clark Kent DC Zoom
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Before Metropolis - Young Superman's Smallville Adventures!
Can Superman keep Smallville from going to the dogs? Acts of awesomeness are happening around town. People are being rescued, runaway tractors stopped, and fires extinguished. This is all in a day's work for the hero known only as 'Superman.' But who is he, really? Thirteen-year-old Clark Kent knows. He has a super secret—one his parents are constantly worried will get out. From New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning creators Art Baltazar and Franco comes a fun, whimsical story featuring young Lana Lang, Lex Luthor, and of course, Clark Kent.
Trade Paperback Features:
- Superman of Smallville - TPB
- Written and illustrated by Eisner Award winners Art Baltazar and Franco
- Published by DC Zoom (August 2019)
- 141 pages of all-ages fun
- Features 13-year-old Clark Kent
- Young Lana Lang and Lex Luthor
- Smallville setting
- Middle grade graphic novel
- New York Times bestselling creators
- ISBN: 9781401283926
The Story:
Clark promises to be extra careful, but when random objects begin to take flight and disappear, his parents threaten to ground him. Except he's innocent! If Superman isn't responsible...who is? Join Clark in this hilarious adventure as he sniffs out the real culprit. Art Baltazar and Franco's signature humor and charm bring young Superman's Smallville days to life in this delightful origin story.
Why Readers Love This Graphic Novel:
Whether you're a Superman fan or looking for fun middle grade stories, Superman of Smallville delivers wholesome adventures with the Eisner Award-winning charm of Art Baltazar and Franco. The young Clark Kent perspective makes this perfect for introducing kids to Superman. Perfect for middle grade readers, Superman fans, Art Baltazar and Franco followers, DC Zoom series collectors, all-ages comic enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates fun, whimsical superhero stories about growing up with superpowers.
Up, up, and away! Discover young Clark Kent's Smallville adventures!
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