Gladiator

The Enduring Classic That Inspired the Creators of Superman!

Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Contemporary, Science Fiction
Cover of the book Gladiator by Philip Wylie, Dover Publications
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Philip Wylie ISBN: 9780486808086
Publisher: Dover Publications Publication: September 14, 2015
Imprint: Dover Publications Language: English
Author: Philip Wylie
ISBN: 9780486808086
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication: September 14, 2015
Imprint: Dover Publications
Language: English

Thanks to his father's genetic experiments, Hugo Danner is born with superhuman levels of strength, speed, and intelligence. Hugo feels compelled to conceal his gifts from a suspicious and uncomprehending world, but he doesn't take on an identity as a costumed crusader. Instead, his struggles to find a place in society that will accommodate his extraordinary skills lead to a checkered career as a boardwalk strongman, Foreign Legionnaire, politician, and archeologist.
Gladiator, first published in 1930, preceded Superman's debut by eight years and formed the archetypes further developed in subsequent superhero comics and literature. Fans of comics, graphic novels, science-fiction, and fantasy literature will be captivated by this timeless tale of an outsider's search for acceptance and fulfillment. Introduction by Gerard Jones, author of Men of Tomorrow: Geeks, Gangsters, and the Birth of the Comic Book.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Thanks to his father's genetic experiments, Hugo Danner is born with superhuman levels of strength, speed, and intelligence. Hugo feels compelled to conceal his gifts from a suspicious and uncomprehending world, but he doesn't take on an identity as a costumed crusader. Instead, his struggles to find a place in society that will accommodate his extraordinary skills lead to a checkered career as a boardwalk strongman, Foreign Legionnaire, politician, and archeologist.
Gladiator, first published in 1930, preceded Superman's debut by eight years and formed the archetypes further developed in subsequent superhero comics and literature. Fans of comics, graphic novels, science-fiction, and fantasy literature will be captivated by this timeless tale of an outsider's search for acceptance and fulfillment. Introduction by Gerard Jones, author of Men of Tomorrow: Geeks, Gangsters, and the Birth of the Comic Book.

More books from Dover Publications

Cover of the book Keyboard Works by Philip Wylie
Cover of the book Psychology by Philip Wylie
Cover of the book On the Sensations of Tone by Philip Wylie
Cover of the book Great Woodcuts of Albrecht Dürer by Philip Wylie
Cover of the book Selecting and Renovating an Old House by Philip Wylie
Cover of the book Symmetry in Chemistry by Philip Wylie
Cover of the book Advanced Trigonometry by Philip Wylie
Cover of the book The Historical Roots of Elementary Mathematics by Philip Wylie
Cover of the book Speaking for Nature by Philip Wylie
Cover of the book The Fabulous Interiors of the Great Ocean Liners in Historic Photographs by Philip Wylie
Cover of the book Medieval Arms and Armor by Philip Wylie
Cover of the book Algebraic Logic by Philip Wylie
Cover of the book Bagatelles, Rondos and Other Shorter Works for Piano by Philip Wylie
Cover of the book Doré's Angels by Philip Wylie
Cover of the book The Sense of Beauty by Philip Wylie
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy