Podcast
99% Invisible
It was discussed as a source of information about Superman's history and evolution, particularly regarding his powers, design, and cultural impact.
It's Glenn Weldon, author of Superman, the Unauthorized Biography, grasping for an explanation.
— Episode: The Man of Tomorrow
Episode: The Man of Tomorrow
It was discussed as a source of information about Superman's history and evolution, particularly regarding his powers, design, and cultural impact.
It's Glenn Weldon, author of Superman, the Unauthorized Biography, grasping for an explanation.
And the first thing Glenn told me is that I need to dispense with this notion that Superman should be relatable.
As you go through the history of Superman in Glenn Weldon's book, you find a character that adapts in strange ways to reflect the zeitgeist and anxieties of the time.