[SUPERMAN, association]. WYLIE, Philip (1902-1971). Gladiator. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1930. 8vo. [333] pp. Publisher's full yellow cloth, spine stamped in red and black, rear board stamped in red. FIRST EDITION.
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Spine toned, rubbed, creased, soiled, boards rubbed, soiled, front endleaves newer, hinges starting, rear hinge apparently repaired, text and rear endleaves toned, a few gutters overopened. With facsimile dust jacket. Good.
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This science fiction novel by Wylie, about a man (Hugo Danner) who is born with enhanced strength, speed, and bulletproof skin, is widely considered to be an inspiration for Siegel and Schuster's Superman. Much like Superman, Hugo spends much of his life hiding his abilities in order to blend in with ordinary humans, and rarely uses his powers openly.