Gladiator
by:
Philip Wylie (author)
Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780883551240 (0883551241)
Publisher: Hyperion Press
Pages no: 332
Edition language: English
This is the precursor to Superman. Hugo Danner is strong, smart, and incredibly arrogant. He's also a self-interested bastard. I really liked this, and though I read it a couple of years ago I still think of it from time to time.I'm interested in any book that covers superheros and super-powered ind...
I picked up Gladiator because I heard it was an inspiration for Doc Savage and Superman. That is an understandment. Gladiator is the story of Hugo Danner. Hugo is the son of a scientist who injected him with a serum when he was still in the womb, giving him unbelievable strength. For example, Hu...