How the floor was glowing and how he tried to hurry up Lana. MUF: Which scene in the story was the most fun to write? Which scene was the most fun to illustrate? Why?Īrt: I love the scene when Clark discovers the ship underneath the barn. The bonus thing is…now I am fluent in Kryptonian.įranco: Nope. Its real as all real gets! We just get to use it. Its actual Kryptonian Language in the DC Comics cannon. Did you make it up? If so, how did you come up with it?Īrt: Ha. MUF: The Kryptonian language in the book was a fun addition. In doing so he gives all of us the confidence to do the same! It’s important to know that anywhere along the mythos of Superman, it’s all he does is stand up to bullies in all shapes and forms. Bullying happens in everyone’s life at one point or another and learning how to deal with these obstacles is a part of life. Some of those are easy to overcome and others are not. There are obstacles and barriers to all things that we do. Ha.įranco: There are things in life that everyone has to deal with. I learned that if I made the bully laugh, they would usually leave me alone. I think Clark sees the good in people and tries to find a peaceful solution to getting bullied by Brad. Why did you decide to include the theme of bullying, and why does Clark deal with the bully in the way that he does?Īrt: Clark knows he is not a threat. MUF: Superman deals with a bully when he gets to Smallville Middle School. The Mixed-Up Files sat down with these two super men of comics and asked them what it was like to create this origin story for the Man of Steel as well as creating great comics for kids and adults. He struggles to keep his identity secret in the face of bullies, first crushes, and an alien threat. Their latest creation, Superman of Smallville, shows readers what it was like for Clark Kent in Smallville Middle School. Does your book qualify as middle-grade?Īrt Baltazar and Franco have created many award-winning, all-ages comics.Turning Kids Into Bookworms: A Book List For Parents.Successful Author or Illustrator Visits.Schedule a Skype Visit with a Mixed-Up Files Author.Author Websites With Discussion/Activity Guides.

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