Talking Superheroes!: The History of a Pop-Culture Phenomenon from Ant-Man to Zorro with Brian R. Solomon

  In The Batman Universe Podcast Episode 238, Scott Waldyn is joined by Brian R. Solomon, author of Superheroes!: The History of a Pop-Culture Phenomenon from Ant-Man to Zorro. The two talk about the wealth of research that went into Superheroes!, a nonfiction book that takes readers on a journey from the early days of comic strips and pulp heroes to the invention of the comic book, and subsequent adaptations into serials, radio dramas, and films. It’s a fantastic conversation, and Scott and Brian touch on a few of the many highlights of the book. Listen in as they dive deeper into the international influence on modern-day superheroes, as well as comic book heroes’ influence on the rest of the world, culminating into today’s global pop-cultural phenomenon. After finishing the episode, grab a copy of Superheroes!: The History of a Pop-Culture Phenomenon from Ant-Man to Zorro from Amazon. For more information on Brian R. Solomon, as well as links to his other books, visit his website. Also, check out his podcast, “Shut Up And Wrestle.” Want to take part in the discussion? Join The Batman Universe Discord, or email us at [email protected].