San Francisco: Chronicle Books, (2005.) dj. Hardcover first edition - This novel recreates the early years of the Man of Steel, following him from rural depression-era 1930s Kansas to the golden days of Hollywood to New York City, where he meets Lois Lane and Lex Luthor and begins his battles against criminal masterminds, mad scientists, and super-villians inspired by fascists. 425 pp. Dust jacket by Chris Ware. ISBN: 9780811844352.