In 2001, yet another adaptation of the Superman comic book came to television. Lasting 10 seasons, Smallville took the traditional Superman story and turned it into an American teen action drama about Clark Kent's life at high school—before he donned the famous blue tights and red cape. Instea
Essays on the Groundbreaking Television Series
- Publisher
- McFarland
- Year
- 2013
- Category
- Fiction
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