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 #2: Where Were You When Superman Died? (When We Last Left Our Heroes)
More than seventy-five years after he came to life, Superman remains one of the world's most adored and enduring heroes. What better way to understand the modern superhero than with Superman, who taps into our collective psyches more effectively and has lasted longer than almost all other comic book characters. In Episode #2 of When We Last Left Our Heroes, Umapagan Ampikaipakan delves deep into the history behind the Man of Steel and examines just what our fascination with him says about us and the world we live in.