American comics: I drew Superman during the Great Depression

The latest "Superman" serial.

It aroused people's nostalgia and recollection of the "yellow tabloid era" and the prosperity, hustle and bustle, luxury and fantasy of the American economy at that time behind that era.

That night, in many families.

In the radio that was the only thing that could prove the glory of the "roaring era", a new pop song resonated with the people.

"Brother you spare me? Brother, can you give me a cent?"

This pop song reflecting the tragedy of unemployment, the lyrics background is based on the story in the Great Depression, but it accidentally mentioned Superman.

"... Brother, you spare me? Let me buy a superman and look back at thatre... Brother, can you give me a cent? Let me buy a copy of Superman and look back at that era again..."

From Colin's perspective, the lyrics of this pop song obviously have the suspicion of riding on the popularity of his comics.

However, in a way, it also proves that the popularity of "Superman" is no longer limited to newspaper comics, and more people have learned about Superman's name from other places.

Whether they are from the topics of citizens' street talk or the lyrics of popular songs.

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Take your eyes away from the column of faith in words, and Colin adjusts his hat.

Reach out and knock on the door of the apartment in front of you.

Knock knock knock——

"Who is it?"

Hearing the knock on the door from outside, a slightly tired voice came from inside.

Kacha.

Then, accompanied by a series of hurried footsteps.

The door opened, and a young man with sunken eyes, or rather a boy, looked at him with a puzzled look and asked, "Excuse me, who are you?"

"Are you Mr. Jacob Kurtzberg?"

Looking at the man coming out of the room, Colin compared the information he got from the newsboy and introduced himself, "I am Colin Luper, the owner of the Courier. The purpose of this visit is to hire you to join the newspaper and work for the Courier Comics under the Courier."

"I am Jacob."

After hearing Colin's introduction, Jacob looked at him with some suspicion, "How do you know my address?"

It was no wonder that Jacob was so vigilant. In the Great Depression, it was hard to believe that such a good thing of hiring someone in person would happen.

Although Jacob was not very old, he had already dropped out of school early to find a job under the impact of the Great Depression and his father's unemployment.

"Newsboy, Jimmy told me about you."

After hearing the name from Colin's mouth, Jacob's vigilance was reduced a little.

Before he started to create comics, he worked as a newspaper boy for a while. After publishing several works in the specialty store of amateur cartoonists, he officially entered the world of professional cartoonists and was hired by the World Journal to produce comic strips and advice comics. The "Flame Man" serialized in the World Journal was from his hand.

However, with the latest serialization of "Super Soldier" in the World Journal, Jacob's original "Flame Man" was replaced, and he also lost his job of serializing comics in the newspaper.

"Mr. Colin Luper."

Hearing Colin's explanation, he realized that the man in front of him might really be the owner of the Messenger Newspaper.

Jacob's originally suspicious expression on his face suddenly became nervous. He grabbed his clothes a little nervously, and quickly opened the door to welcome Colin in front of him.

"Sorry, sir, I didn't mean to doubt you, but... because I couldn't believe that a big shot like you would come to me in person..."

"Don't be nervous, Mr. Jacob."

Under Jacob's guidance, Colin entered the narrow apartment where he lived and smiled and comforted him.

"I can understand your worries."

"Please, please sit down, Mr. Colin..."

Leading Colin to the only sofa in the apartment, Jacob gritted his teeth and brewed a cup of coffee that he usually didn't want to drink, and brought it to him, saying carefully.

"Thank you."

Reaching out his hand, he took the coffee handed over by Jacob, and took a sip under his gaze.

"So, what do you think about the employment I proposed, Mr. Jacob?"

Colin put down the coffee in his hand and looked at Jacob, who looked nervous in front of him.

"Just call me Jacob, sir."

In response to Colin's address, Mr. Jacob spoke, then grabbed a corner and said hesitantly: "The newspaper is willing to hire me, I naturally have no objection, but, Mr. Colin, can I ask why you came here specifically, I mean, why me?"

He is not a famous cartoonist. Before creating cartoons for the World Journal, the only job related to cartoons was to join the "Mark Fleischer Studio" to produce a "Popeye Cartoon", responsible for drawing the middle frame between two animated images, so that the first image can smoothly evolve into the second image.

However, before the studio completed the animation, the Great Depression broke out and the studio soon broke out in a labor dispute, and Jacob had to leave the studio to find another job.

"If I have to say, I personally like the story of "The Flame Man" very much. This is also one of the reasons why I was willing to come to you after learning that the World Journal fired you. Although you can no longer continue to serialize the story of "The Flame Man", you can let this character appear again in the "Superman" comics in another form."

"Let "The Flame Man" appear again."

After hearing Colin's words, Jacob's eyes flashed with excitement.

Jacob naturally has a deep affection for this comic character he created.

"So, Mr. Jacob, what is your decision?"

"No problem, sir, I am honored to join your newspaper and continue to create!"

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Jacob Kurtzberg, born in New York, is a famous American cartoonist, editor, and screenwriter. He is one of the most famous and prolific cartoonists in the modern American comics industry.

He is known as the "American Comic Art Master" and "King" theking.

After joining the Courier Comics, Jacob Kurtzberg worked as a background artist and colorist for Superman Comics in the early days. In the following days, he continued to create a series of classic superhero comic characters for the Courier Comics. Under the advice of Colin Looper, the father of Superman, Jacob successfully created the classic villain character of Superman, the Human Torch.

And later, the Human Torch even derived its own independent comic from the story of Superman.

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