June 6, 2022 • 40 min

Episode 48! In June of 1938 Action Comics #1 was published and Superman flew out of the pages of the comic books and into the hearts of fans and the mainstream alike. 84 years later, Superman continues to be one of the most popular and influential superheroes ever created. In honor of National Superman Day, we’ll discuss his Kryptonian origins, his creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the impact of Superman on pop culture, and why Jerry Siegel put a curse on the 1978 Superman movie. Listen to hear his fascinating story!

Parental Advisory Warning: We might use strong language.