319. Why We Love Superheroes: What They Tell Us About Ourselves

This episode explores why superheroes are more than disposable pop culture: they reflect our hopes and anxieties about power, morality, identity, and justice. Zale is joined by Danny Fingeroth, a comic book historian, former Marvel editor, and author of Superman on the Couch and A Marvelous Life. Together, they discuss why flawed heroes like Spider-Man resonate, how superhero stories blur the line between heroism and vigilantism, and what these enduring characters reveal about our search for hope and meaning.

Learn more about Danny Fingeroth at https://dannyfingeroth.com/

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