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Superman Smashes the Klan
Gene Luen Yang
Illustrator: Gurihiru
Ages: 12+
Published: 2020
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 978-1-77950-421-0
Keywords: Chinese Americans, Superheroes, Racism, Asian-Americans
When a Chinese family moves to Metropolis, the Klan of the Fiery Kross tries to run them out of town. Can Superman save the day? Colorful, retro illustrations.