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A solid Superman story that takes the character back to the Golden Age progressive roots, while at the same time very relevant in for the current nativist MAGA-era.

Eerily relevant, in fact. This is a reinterpretation of a classic Superman radio drama in which the original superhero indeed smashed the Klan. (To those naysayers who say comics are "too political" these days: learn some actual history of the genre.) The radio serials were very important to the mythology back then, also introducing such elements as kryptonite and the flight ability. This new edition also references the Fleischer animation styles, something old school fans will appreciate.

The real heart of the story is Gene Luen Yang's take on a Chinese immigrant family which feels semi-autobiographical. As they are attacked by bigoted nationalists, the narrative overlaps with Clark's storyline as he is of course literally an illegal alien.

I look forward to reading the rest of these volumes and seeing how the story unfolds. The great thing about the superhero genre is the timelessness; these stories can be told and retold again and again teaching valuable lessons to new generations...

A near perfect all-ages Superman story with an important message of empathy and tolerance, marketed for young readers but definitely an enjoyable arc for both kids and adults.