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World Service,21 May 2020,24 mins

How I created the first Chinese Superman character

The Outlook Podcast Archive

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Gene Luen Yang grew up in a Chinese family in the United States, and when his mum bought him his first Superman comic, the story immediately resonated with him. Gene went on to become a cartoonist, and he even helped create the first Chinese Superman character. He is also the first graphic novelist to be a finalist for the National Book Award and his most recent book is called Dragon Hoops. Presenter: Emily Webb. Producer: Katy Takatsuki. Picture: Gene Luen Yang. Credit: Courtesy of Gene Luen Yang.

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