Jerry often says that Slam Bradley was really the forerunner of Superman, because we turned it out with no restrictions, complete freedom to do what we wanted; the only problem was that we had a deadline. — Joe Shuster Copy Share Image
In the beginning, we had a great deal of freedom, and Jerry wrote completely out of his imagination - very, very freely. We even had no editorial supervision to speak of, because they were in such a rush to get… — Joe Shuster Copy Share Image
I started young but at every turn, listening provided a foundation for my leadership. I can say categorically that all the really excellent leaders… — Joe Shuster Copy Share Image
Jerry picked up the technique of visualizing the story as a movie scenario; and whenever he gave me a script, I would see it… — Joe Shuster Copy Share Image
In this drawing we just let our imagination run wild. We visualized Superman toys, games, and a radio show - that was before TV… — Joe Shuster Copy Share Image
He was mostly leaping tall buildings in the beginning. There were cases where he would leap off a tall building or swoop down, and… — Joe Shuster Copy Share Image
Those early sketches looked too cartoony; I really wanted to do detailed drawings - I was taking anatomy classes - but unfortunately I wasn't… — Joe Shuster Copy Share Image
I think initially we wanted to use the first letter of the character's name. We thought S was perfect. — Joe Shuster Copy Share Image
Jerry often says that Slam Bradley was really the forerunner of Superman, because we turned it out with no restrictions, complete freedom to do… — Joe Shuster Copy Share Image
And I agreed the feeling of action as he was flying or jumping or leaping - a flowing cape would give it movement. It… — Joe Shuster Copy Share Image
I had to produce a complete page - or two or three - in one day. I took a lot of pride in my… — Joe Shuster Copy Share Image
I came from Canada when I was about 10 years old, and our family settled in Cleveland, Ohio. — Joe Shuster Copy Share Image
Before I ever put anything on paper, Jerry and I would talk back and forth. — Joe Shuster Copy Share Image
