Although troubled as a child, Zorro, as is well known, ultimately found his niche in history. | Shine On Media

Did you know Superman and Batman have a Sacramento connection? Their dual character identity have origins to Zorro, which was inspired by John Rollin Ridge’s novel “The Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta: The Celebrated California Bandit.” Ridge, a memberof Cherokee Nation came to California during the Gold Rush and resided in the Sacramento area. Ridge’s book is considered the first Native American novel and the first novel written in California. Our exhibit, “America’s Monsters, Superheroe