American manga: I drew Superman in the Great Depression

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Putting aside the cruel words, the representative of "World Journal" left the newspaper office without looking back.

"..."

Witnessing an unhappy acquisition, Old John and Little John had somewhat complicated expressions.

After hesitating for a moment, Old John spoke and said to Colin: "Boss, I think what World Journal said is serious."

"My rejection is equally serious."

Looking at Old John in front of him with raised eyebrows, Colin replied casually.

"No, I mean..."

Shaking his head, Old John considered and said: "As far as I know, the reputation of "World Journal" in the industry is average, and many newspapers cannot understand their methods... However, no matter how dissatisfied they are, they cannot change "World Journal"

"The fact that it is New York's largest circulation newspaper."

It is not difficult to tell from Old John's words that he was vaguely reminding Colin.

"World Journal" started out by relying on "yellow journalism", exaggerating the facts in extremely inflammatory and stimulating ways, exaggerating and reporting sensational news events such as pornography, violence, crime, natural and man-made disasters, etc., in order to earn high profits.

It had a profound impact on the journalism industry at that time, and was also the basis for the rise of World Journal into the behemoth it is today.

Given the size of "World Journal", if they take action against the newspaper, they will have no power to resist.

After listening carefully to Old John's concerns, the expression on Colin's face did not change at all.

To be honest, he didn't take the warning from World Journal too seriously.

As the other person said, there is not only one newspaper in the world that creates superheroes, but there is only one Superman.

…

The revenge of "World Journal" came faster than Colin originally expected.

Just three days after the acquisition negotiations failed, it was also the day before the serialization of "Superman".

"World Journal" launched its own superhero in the newspaper - Human Flame.

The main plot of the comic tells the story of a creation made by a scientist in a giant test tube. When it comes into contact with oxygen, it will burst into flames, and everything it touches will burn.

People sealed him in concrete for their own safety; but a crack gave him oxygen and a chance to escape.

Pyro broke out of his cage and burst into angry fire. The gangsters tried to take advantage of him, but he refused to be controlled.

The last chapter of the comic strip shows the Flame Man destroying the scientists who created him and coming to modern society.

Putting aside the current antagonistic relationship between Colin and World Journal.

Judging from the serialization of "Fire Man" alone, it is undoubtedly a very excellent comic story.

Obviously, "World Journal" has not been lazy when it comes to painters and screenwriters.

They really want to suppress the Courier.

However, the excellent plot and illustrations cannot cover up the problems of the comic itself.

That is, this is not a heroic story at all, but more like a horror story.

It is a comic with a Frankenstein theme similar to "The Dangers of Science" and "Destroy the Creator".

Of course, it’s no wonder that the painters and screenwriters hired by World Journal behave like this.

After all, except for Colin, superhero-themed comics are quite unfamiliar themes to anyone in this era.

Even if they want to cross the river by feeling the stones and create new superheroes.

Then there must be a stone there, instead of creating a new superhero out of thin air based on the plot of a few issues of "Superman" comics like now.

…

The Courier Newspaper.

Little John put down the "World Journal" which serialized the "Fire Man" comic in his hand.

Since the previous acquisition negotiations broke down, he has been paying attention to the actions of "World Journal". Now after reading "The Flame Man" serialized in the newspaper, Little John is somewhat worried.

Although it can be felt that there are some differences between the "Flame Man" serialized in "World Journal" and the "Superman" comics created by Colin, it is undeniable that the plot of the "Fire Man" comic is extremely excellent and attractive.

.Especially considering the circulation of "World Journal", Little John's uneasiness became even more serious.

Here, Little John is feeling uneasy because of the "superhero" comics serialized in "World Journal".

On the other side, Colin was still calm and composed, 'creating' a new serialization of "Superman".

"Finally the painting is done."

Putting down the brush in his hand and looking at the contents of the latest comic issue written on the manuscript paper, Colin breathed a sigh of relief.

"Boss, can you let me..."

Since just now, Little John has been silently observing Colin's movements in the newspaper office, and when he saw him stop, he immediately spoke impatiently.

With Colin's permission, Little John stepped forward cautiously, reached out and picked up the manuscript paper on the table and held it in his hands. He looked at the freshly released comic content on it, with a look of excitement on his dull face.

"Fly! Superhuman ability to fly!"

Especially when he saw Superman flying up in the explosion, Little John couldn't restrain his emotions and exclaimed.

Although in the first issue of the "Superman" comic, Colin once mentioned that Superman has the ability to jump over a twenty-story building with a single leap, but when he saw him take off in the comic with his own eyes, Little John...

Still couldn't help but get excited.

This feeling was something he had never experienced before when he read the "Fire Man" comic strip in World Journal.

The next day, Wednesday morning, readers who have been waiting for a long time.

I also saw the latest "Superman" serial plot in "The Courier".

In this issue of the serial, an evil genius who calls himself "Luthor" appears in the comics. He has a bald head, possesses unparalleled wealth and supreme power, and controls a spaceship in an attempt to trigger a war between two European countries.

War, to earn war money.

Clark and Lois went to investigate, but in the chaos Lois was kidnapped by "Luthor". In order to save Lois, Clark sneaked into "Luthor's" secret base through invisibility, and then transformed into Superman and appeared with Luthor.

After a fierce battle, Luthor was finally defeated by Superman, and Superman also showed his ability to fly in the explosion of the spaceship, saving Lois at the last moment.

Regarding the image of 'Luthor', Colin was hesitant at first. Should he appear in his most classic bald look, or should he continue the original setting of the comic, which is the appearance of a red-haired middle-aged man. Later, considering the appearance of "The Courier"

"The printing of "Luthor" could not express the red hair style of "Luthor", so Colin finally chose a compromise solution.

This is the bald look that readers see in the serial today.

As for how long 'Luthor' can keep his hair, it depends on the popularity of the character.

Once the readers show their acceptance of 'Luthor', Colin will continue to arrange for him to appear in subsequent plots until he loses all the remaining hair on his head and completely transforms into the bald head in Colin's impression.

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