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In Lan Dong’s Audible Original, The History of the Superhero, examine the roots of the superhero dynamic that’s overtaking popular culture. Encompassing both Marvel Comics’ and DC Comics’ pantheon of extraordinary heroes, these eight lectures explore how superhero comics came to be, how famous characters (and their exploits) evolved in response to social and cultural changes, how superhero cinematic universes have become an integral (and highly lucrative) part of film history, and why superheroes of all types are likely here to stay.

 Superheroes, Movies, and the State sets a new standard for exploring the government-Hollywood relationship as it persuasively documents the critical role different government agencies have played in shaping characters, stories, and even the ideas behind the hottest entertainment products. 

Bloomsbury presents Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars: The Epic 1980s Saga by Tom K. Mason, read by Daniel Henning. Explore the Stories Behind the Legends In 1984, Marvel’s Editor-in-Chief Jim Shooter brought Marvel’s heroes and villains together for an epic battle that became the template for...

Host Adam Graham is your guide on this journey through the Man of Steel's Golden Ageadventures in Old TIme Radio. This looks like a job for Superman. From 1940-51, kids (and more than a few adults) thrilled to The Adventures of Superman which for most of its run featured Bud Collyer in his pioneering performance as Clark Kent and Superman.Over the course of time, Superman changed and grew. Join him as he faces all-comers from ordinary racketeers, bigots, spies to alien dictators, and even a Kryptonite-powered Nazi. Enjoy the first appearances of Jimmy Olsen and hear Superman and Batman ...

When modern culture tries to push Jesus aside, He often reappears in disguise — even in the heroes of beloved sci-fi and superhero stories. Exploring characters from Star Wars and Star Trek to Spider-Man and Doctor Who, this book reveals the hidden Christian images and parallels that shape popular stories of salvation. With sharp analysis and a unique “Orthodoxy Score” for each hero, you’ll discover surprising links between blockbuster tales and timeless truths about Christ, humanity, and redemption.

How do we begin to understand Thanos? What is the meaning behind Spider-Man: Far from Home? From DC’s Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice to Marvel’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Wisecrack dives into the world of superhero movies in this curated collection available for the first time in audio.

Super Black places the appearance of black superheroes alongside broad and sweeping cultural trends in American politics and pop culture, which reveals how black superheroes are not disposable pop products, but rather a fascinating racial phenomenon through which futuristic expressions and fantastic visions of black racial identity and symbolic political meaning are presented.

The Weekend Superheroes Podcast is the most awesome blend of fresh topics and amazing celebrity guests to hit the podcasting world. Each episode is unique and touches on the present topic, then brings on expert to ensure maximum entertainment.

There has never been a bigger celebration of the history of Star Wars games than X-WINGS, LIGHTSABERS, AND SCORPION VADER. Written by videogame industry veteran Chris Baker—who spent three years at LucasArts himself—the audiobook collects several long pieces he has written on the subject in recent years: some for Rolling Stone's Glixel.com in 2017, one for YouTube channel Superhero.VG, and another reflecting upon his time at LucasArts.

Rockstar Superhero examines the personal lives and creative careers of established and upcoming musical, comedic, and theatrical artists.Join us for our shows, as we pursue conversations with legends (and legends in the making)!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rockstar-superhero--4792050/support.

MP Comics is a playground-style fanfiction actual play feed hosted primarily by Jeff Stormer, Marn Lastname, and Riley Hopkins, as a joint collaboration between Party of One and the Moonshot Podcast Network. It contains Batman: Bump in the Night and Superman: Walk in the Sun, as well as various miniseries set in the same shared universe. This is an unofficial, non-profit production made by fans for entertainment purposes. No contributors to this feed are in any way associated with DC Comics or Time Warner. Logo for the show is by Marn Lastname. Theme music for Bump In The Night is by Russell ...