Superman and the Big Bounty

By Michael Anthony Steele and Leonel Castellani

When a mechanical menace attacks Metropolis, Superman learns it was created by the Mechanic. Turns out the alien has a price on his head and needs the Man of Steel’s help. The legendary intergalactic bounty hunter, Lobo, is hot on the Mechanic’s tail and will stop at nothing to capture him. Can Superman put a lid on Lobo and save the Mechanic from whomever wants him bagged? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for DC Super Hero fans!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: Jan 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9781515893721

Michael Anthony Steele

Michael Anthony Steele has been in the entertainment industry for more than 27 years, writing for television, movies, and video games. He has authored more than 120 books for exciting characters and brands including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Shrek, and Scooby-Doo. Steele lives on a ranch in Texas, but he enjoys meeting readers when he visits schools and libraries all across the country. For more information, visit MichaelAnthonySteele.com.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover

Title Page

Introduction

Chapter 1: A Call for Help

Chapter 2: Mechanical Trouble

Chapter 3: No Holding Back

Chapter 4: A Fleet of Problems

Chapter 5: The Main Man Delivers

Lobo

Author

Illustrator

Glossary

Discussion Questions

Writing Prompts

Explore More

Copyright

Back Cover

Cover

Title Page

Table of Contents

Start of Content

Main Body

backmatter

Acknowledgments

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Years ago in a distant galaxy, the planet Krypton exploded. Its only survivor was a baby named Kal-El who escaped in a rocket ship. After landing on Earth, he was adopted by the Kents, a kind couple who named him Clark. The boy soon discovered he had extraordinary abilities fueled by the yellow sun of Earth. He chose to use these powers to help others, and so he became the guardian of his new home.

He is …

CHAPTER 1

A Call for Help

Danny Wilkes was already running late for work. Wearing his sharply pressed suit, he dodged traffic as he crossed the busy street. Once at his car, he fumbled through his pocket for his keys. He carefully balanced the cardboard tray of coffee cups he carried as he quickly unlocked his door. Danny sighed with relief as he slid into the driver’s seat and shut the door behind him. He might not be late after all.

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