In Soviet Russia, Superman reads YOU! This week we delve into esleworld superman’s communist utopia with “Superman: Red Son.” Written by Mark Millar and drawn by four artist comrades, this “what if” tweaks just one minor detail of Superman’s origin story: he lands in Soviet Russia instead of post-WWII America. Also, some of the best costume design art we’ve ever seen. For more information on past and upcoming episodes, visit www.AtomicPoweredSuperCast.com.
Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s our first Superman episode! We start off our discussion of Superman with Gran Morrison and Frank Quitely’s “All-Star Superman.” With its near-future setting and abstract takes on classic characters, this may be the best Superman story ever told. For more information on past and upcoming episodes, check out www.AtomicPoweredSuperCast.com.
Spooky sweet, this week’s comic is “American Vampire” written by Scott Snyder and that book guy, Stephen King. Yeah, Stephen King! So, there’s quite a bit of meat to this Old West meets roaring 20’s tale of vampires reborn. Join us for a rousing discussion of moral ambiguity and creepy sexual undertones. Sexy vampires: you just can’t get away from ’em! For more info on past and upcoming episodes, visit www.AtomicPoweredSuperCast.com.
