I collected DC Comics in high school and DC and others when I was in my 20s. I've seen the movies, and some of the TV shows. I'm not a hard-core fan of Superman, but I have enjoyed the stories. I say that because that is why I enjoyed this book. I'm not sure I would have otherwise. I don't know that it actually makes a point other than that Superman has been around for 75 years and still is compelling enough to attract audiences.

The most recent movie, with its over-reliance on CGI and the fact that Superman killed his foe at the end, would not attract me to the character at all if I didn't have a history.