A look at the heroes that came before Superman and how they were influenced by the events of the time. Quote from Batman Begins (2005) Warner Bros - Research book notes Superheroes: Capes, cowls and the creation of comic book culture – Laurence Maslon and Michael Kantor (2013) Crown Archetype A brief History of Superheroes – Brian J. Robb (2014) Robinson / Running Press The Shadow #1: The living shadow – Maxwell Grant (originally 1931 / reprinted 1977) New English Library The Avenger #2: The Yellow Hoard – Kenneth Robeson (originally 1939 / reprinted 1972) Warner paperback library Doc Savage #14: The Fantastic Island – Kenneth Robeson (originally 1935 / reprinted 1966) Bantam Books Research Websites http://www.shadowsanctum.net/ http://www.thepulp.net/