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Book Review:
This fantastic look back at the evolution of Superman from the two young men working in the attic of a house to the super hero that we know today is a must read for anyone who is a fan of the big guy. Die hard fans probably know most of this story by heart. Me, I enjoy comic books, but I have never been a die hard fan. This book brought me up to speed on the history of Superman, with a quick look at the evolution of the comic book industry.
I believe the most timely portion of this book was a look at the effort put into exposing the hypocrisy and questionable business practices of the prevalent hate groups.
I had never before thought of the hate groups beyond the obvious promotion of hate. I hadn't realized that they were, and continue to be nothing more than a machine to make money for the founders and top people within these organizations, based upon nothing more than fear and ignorance- and the perpetuation of more fear and ignorance to further their cause and drive more membership - and more money - to them.
The information on the hate groups is well researched. The author used first hand information that was gleaned at that time (the 40's) by an undercover journalist who infiltrated the highest, deepest levels of the hate groups of that time - Stetson Kennedy.
"Remember this as long as you live: whenever you meet up with anyone who is trying to cause trouble between people...you can be sure that the troublemaker is a rotten citizen himself and a rotten human being. Don't ever forget that!" Superman, The Hate Mongers Organization, 1946.
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