Superman and the Alien: Museum Object and Cultural History

The object in the museum catalogue

Children's book, "Superman and the Alien." Cover features Superman fighting a giant alien. Written by Sam Henderson, Illustrated by Erik Doescher and Mike DeCarlo. Color illustrations throughout. Superman logo on reverse.

Materials, dates and provenance

• date made: 1998
• maker: D. C. Comics, Inc.
• Object Name: comic book
• Object Name: book
• Physical Description: ink (overall material)
• Physical Description: paper (overall material)
• Measurements: overall: 6 1/2 in x 8 in; 16.51 cm x 20.32 cm
• place made: United States: New York, New York City
• Associated Place: United States: New York, New York City
• Subject: Superman
• ID Number: 2018.3010.269
• catalog number: 2018.3010.269
• nonaccession number: 2018.3010
• Data Source: National Museum of American History

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