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May 22, 2013: Interview with "Man of Steel" Children's Book Author John Sazaklis

John Sazaklis, author and lead designer on the "Man of Steel" tie-in books and graphic novels for children and young adults, took time out of his busy schedule to talk exclusively to the Superman Homepage about his work on these books.

Q: Can you tell us a little about yourself and what you do?

A: First off, thank you so much for this interview. My name is John Sazaklis and I am a graphic designer, writer, and illustrator. By day, I work at a publishing company, designing the covers and interiors of books and graphic novels for children and young adults. Then I transform into my alter ego - adventurer and story-teller extraordinaire!

Q: Did you get to read a script for the "Man of Steel" movie to write your books? If so, without giving away any spoilers, what did you think of it?

A: I certainly did get to read the script and it was a great experience. I think it's a fresh look at a wonderful story that has been a part of our pop culture for over 75 years. I found it epic, action packed, and emotional. The themes are universal and everyone involved treated the subject matter with the reverence it deserves. I mean, it's SUPERMAN!

Read the complete interview right here at the Superman Homepage.