E111 SUPERHEROES

Bruce leaps tall buildings. Simon is bitten by a radioactive microphone.

This time, we'll be discussing those extraordinary fictional characters whom young people love to read about. From their comic book origins to their universal appeal, we investigate just what makes a superhero. As always, click on the pics to visit your friendly, neighbourhood rabbit hole.

The Shadow Intro

Gladiator

The e-book: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/42914/42914-h/42914-h.htm

Action Comics and Superman

Superman Radio Intro

Superman's Origin

The Marvel Origin Story

Stan Lee's Vision of Marvel

The Marvel Cinematic Universe

https://comicbookhistorians.com/marvel-1960s-jack-kirby-stan-lee-steve-ditko-who-created-what/

Wonder Woman and Lie Detector Creator - Dr William Moulton Marston

Unusual Superheroes

Super Villains

https://sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/supervillains

Captain Beaney

Batman and Melbourne