An ongoing series dedicated to the superhero. Host Umapagan Ampikaipakan takes an in depth look at how this uniquely American invention has grown, over the last century, to become a global cultural phenomenon and how this modern mythology has come to bear such an incredible influence over our collective cultures.
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Episode #1: Cape Town (When We Last Left Our Heroes)
Tight. Capes. Truth. Justice. The American Way? Umapagan Ampikaipakan explores the history and evolution of the superhero in this brand new 12-part weekly series. In Episode #1, he speaks to comic historian Scott McCloud and filmmaker Khai Bahar about the enduring appeal and influence of the comic book.