Maxwell Charles Gaines - The Man Who Rejected Superman In 1936
In 1936, co-publisher of All-American Publications, Maxwell Charles Gaines wrote to Jerry Siegel rejecting Superman., returning all meterials.
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In 1936, co-publisher of All-American Publications, Maxwell Charles Gaines wrote to Jerry Siegel rejecting Superman., returning all meterials.
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