1. The Story of DC Comics
In June of 1938, two young men from Cleveland, Ohio produced the first ever comic book character known as Superman. ... In the late 1930's, America was continuously suffering greatly from the stock market crash of 1929. ... Being the first character to fight for social justice, Superman symbolizes power of the American people and the American dream. ... Superman may have been fighting social issues, but it was time for a new character to arise. ... Not only can this be read between the lines of a comic book, but analyzing the comic book character's wardrobes also shows it. ...
- Word Count: 1202
- Approx Pages: 5
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School