Author Marc Tyler Nobleman to Speak at New Canaan Library: Exploring the Masterminds behind Batman and Superman

Have you ever wondered about the masterminds behind the creation of the famous superheroes Batman and Superman? Marc Tyler Nobleman, author of Boys of Steel and Bill the Boy Wonder, will visit the Library on Tuesday, August 4,to speak about the men who created these famous icons, and their subsequent struggles with the comic book industry to be properly recognized. Mr. Nobleman will speak at 3 PM in the Adrian Lamb Room. Please register for this event at newcanaanlibrary.org.

Bill the Boy Wonder and Boys of Steel appeal not just to avid fans of superheroes, but also to history buffs, those new to the world of comics and those who appreciate the art and dedication that goes into creating a comic book. His books provide an intimate insight into the lives and minds of the originators of the beloved Superman and Batman comics.

Nobleman also touches on the sacrifice the young creators made for their ideas, and the industry that took advantage of the ambitious creators by claiming credit for their original ideas. Nobleman tells their stories in the form of a graphic novel using clever eye popping illustrations by Ty Templeton and Ross MacDonald.

Marc Tyler Nobleman   is the author of more than 70 books for young people of all age ranges, including The Klondike Gold Rush and Vanished: True Stories of the Missing to name a few titles. Nobleman has also written extensively for Nickelodeon and is a cartoonist whose work has been featured in about 100 international publications including Forbes, Good House Keeping, and The Wall Street Journal. Nobleman also speaks at numerous libraries, schools, and conferences on an array of topics.