"Man of Steel: Friends and Foes" by Eric A. Gordon explores the duality of Superman as both a hero and a symbol of hope amidst challenges and conflicts. The narrative dives into the relationships Superman maintains with his allies and adversaries, showcasing iconic characters like Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Batman. As he faces threats from formidable foes, including alien invaders and personal betrayals, Superman must navigate his responsibilities to humanity while grappling with his own identity. This exploration of friendship, loyalty, and the moral dilemmas of power highlights the essence of what it means to be a hero in modern times. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Friends And Foes, I Can Read, I Can Read-Level 2 .

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 30 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by HarperCollins Publishers .

Lucy Rosen is a life-long book lover. When she isn't writing or reading, Lucy spends her time working at a large children's media organization in Washington, DC Jeremy Roberts has published nearly two dozen books for young readers. His recent books include biographies of King Arthur and Joan of Arc. He has studied mythology for more than a decade, and two of his novels for adults, Coyote Bird and War Breaker, make extensive use of motifs from Asian mythology. Jerry Siegel (1914-1996) is best known as the co-creator of the world's longest published superhero, Superman, with Joe Shuster. He scripted the characrter on and off until 1967, and also worked on numerous other comic series. Wayne Boring was born in Minnesota in 1905 and studied art in his hometown, as well as the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He became one of Joe Shuster's early assistants in the late 1930s and eventually assumed the full drawing duties. His rendition of Superman became the most recognizable version during the 1950s and '60s.