Best Adam Hlavac Podcasts (2025)

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Patrick Hogue Embarks on His Debut Feature Film | Wanger Show 401 1:08:33

2d ago1:08:33

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The Dread Seed & Spark campaign: https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-dreadHey! How's it going? Welcome back to the show. On today's show, Christian welcomes Alex back for his 422nd time on the pod and our buddy Patrick Hogue for his first time on the pod! Patrick's currently raising some funds for his first feature film so if you'd like to help (and …

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Robert Kirkman Joins Us to Discuss Everything Invincible, Energon Universe and more! 1:31:53

2d ago1:31:53

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In this episode of the Heroes Reforged Podcast, we’re joined by legendary comic book creator Robert Kirkman for an epic conversation! Known for creating groundbreaking series like Invincible, The Walking Dead, Outcast, Fire Power, and Void Rivals, Kirkman shares insights into his creative process, current projects, and what's next for his growing c…

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Marvel's Road to DOOMSDAY? 53:30

3d ago53:30

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Is the THUNDERBOLTS* the beginning of a hot streak for Marvel? Is the reception of AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY contingent on the success of FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS? DJ and Sal discuss the future of the MCU and the potential endgame for the Multiverse Saga! Pre-Order DJ's New Comic!https://dangerboi.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders More DJ! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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THE WANGER SHOW EPISODE 400!!! 2:44:47

9d ago2:44:47

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How have we done 400 of these things? You all probably should've stopped us a long time ago, but we're grateful you've stuck around. From all three of us (yes, even Brian is here tonight), thanks for watching/listening/laughing/complaining. Let's have some fun.

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Is THUNDERBOLTS* the Best Marvel Movie Since ENDGAME? 53:40

10d ago53:40

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Marvel finally has a certifiable hit on its hands with THUNDERBOLTS* after a string of disappointments, but is it enough to put MCU back on top? Florence Pugh returns as Yelena/Black Widow II, along with Sebastian Stan's Bucky, Wyatt Russell as John Walker/US Agent, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, David Harbour as Red Guardian, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus'…

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Thunderbolts* Spoilers, Fantastic Four, Avengers: Doomsday, Superman and DC | Special Guest: Phase Hero Podcast 1:05:31

10d ago1:05:31

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In this special crossover episode, Heroes Reforged teams up with the Phase Hero Podcast to talk all things Thunderbolts*—the newest chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We give our spoiler review of the film, which follows a team of misfit anti-heroes including Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), Jo…

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What Pop Culture Gets Wrong About Anarchy with Andrew Sage on TRASH TALK! 1:06:16

14d ago1:06:16

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From MAD MAX to THE PURGE to even THE LAST OF US, Hollywood loves to talk about anarchy, and what it has to say about it is almost always bad. But anarchy as a political philosophy just envisions a society without rulers, which considering what rulers tend to get up to, might not be the worst idea for some people! Andrew Sage joins DJ to dispel som…

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Movie Monsters Are BACK with Angie Shell | Wanger Show 399 2:01:29

16d ago2:01:29

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Hello! Welcome back to your silly little show. TONIGHT, our friend Angie returns to the program so we'll catch up with her a little bit. She might still be talking in that Nosferatu voice she did the last time she was on. She hasn't been able shake it. It's like an Austin Butler Elvis situation over here. Outside of that though, we'll talk about so…

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Spiderversity • Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man EP:1-2 1:03:30

17d ago1:03:30

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There's a new Peter Parker in town as YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN swings onto Disney+! Spiderversity continues as DJ and Sal discuss Episode 1-2, "Amazing Fantasy" and "The Parker Luck"!

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The Last of Us Post Mortem, Sinners Review and the Dangers of Critic Hype 1:00:56

17d ago1:00:56

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We host a post-mortem discussion on The Last of Us Part II - Episode 2: Through the Valley, following the brutal and emotional loss of Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal). We explore the immediate and long-term consequences of his death on Ellie (Bella Ramsey), Tommy (Gabriel Luna), and the newly introduced Abby (Kaitlyn Dever), while unpacking how this piv…

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The Last of Us Goes Golfing & Sinners Goes Sinning | Wanger Show 398 1:59:08

23d ago1:59:08

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Hey! How's it going? Welcome back to the show. TONIGHT, The Last of Us had a big episode, Sinners was freakin nuts (we're likely going to spoil both of those so just a warning!), and most importantly, we're gonna spend 2 hours talking exclusively about the upcoming Weezer movie with Keanu Reeves. We'll discuss our theories, the casting, the possibi…

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Childhood Movies That Shaped Our Creative Careers! 1:00:34

23d ago1:00:34

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In this episode of the Heroes Reforged Podcast, we’re diving deep into the movies that changed our lives—the films that shaped us as creators, storytellers, and lifelong movie fans. From Star Wars to Jurassic Park, and countless classics from Steven Spielberg, we reflect on the cinematic moments that sparked our imaginations and left a lasting impa…

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DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN Season Finale • Frank Castle Saves the Day? 1:02:03

24d ago1:02:03

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Jon Bernthal is back in black as the Punisher to help Matt Murdock escape the clutches of the Kingpin! Does Frank Castle's return elevate the DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN finale? Plus, DJ and Roxy discuss STAR WARS Celebration announcements, the new FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS trailer, and more! Pre-Order DJ's New Comic!https://dangerboi.backerkit.com/hos…

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Everything is a Performance with Elliott Morgan on TRASH TALK! 1:02:43

28d ago1:02:43

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Is the whole world really a stage? DJ is joined by Elliott Morgan in a wide ranging conversation about religion, psychology, and comedy as they discuss Carl Jung, Jordan Peterson, personal growth, and how to share philosophy responsibly! Pre-Order DJ's New Comic! https://dangerboi.backerkit.com/hosted_preordersTheme Music by: Steven James Schmidt F…

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Take Me Out to the Wangers with Ken Napzok | Wanger Show 397 2:03:34

30d ago2:03:34

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Hello there! Welcome back to the show that is now solely focused on creating Pokemon clipouts for TikTok. TONIGHT, our pal Ken Napzok is back, baseball is back, The Last of Us is back, fascism might be back, earthquakes are back because I just felt one while typing this, and you are also back, so welcome back. Let's laugh about some stupid stuff.…

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A New Amalgam Age? Marvel and DC Superheroes Fused! 53:48

1M ago53:48

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Marvel and DC are goin to cross over again soon! So, DJ and Sal return to the 90's when the Big Two fused their characters into one universe, Amalgam Comics! Superman and Captain America became Super Soldier! Wolverine and Batman became Dark Claw! Spider-man and Superboy became Spider-Boy! Plus, many, many more! But what if... the two publishers fu…

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Ranking Our TOP 10 FRANCHISES of All-Time! 1:02:24

1M ago1:02:24

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On this episode of the Heroes Reforged Podcast, we take on the impossible task of ranking our Top 10 media franchises of all time—using a mix of the top 20 highest-grossing franchises worldwide and some of our personal all-time favorites. From the Marvel Cinematic Universe featuring icons like Iron Man, Captain America, and Spider-Man, to the wizar…

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What Happens in Vegas... Gets Talked About on a Podcast! | Wanger Show 396 1:52:54

1M ago1:52:54

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Hey! Welcome back to the show. TONIGHT, our buddy Adam Smith returns! We love catching up with that guy. It's always a fun chat. Christian is also back from his Cinemacon Vegas trip that seemingly took 4 months, the new trailer for the greatest movie ever made - Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning - just dropped, we went viral on TikTok and I…

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New SPIDER-MAN Footage at CinemaCon 2025? 58:51

1M ago58:51

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CinemaCon attendees got a sneak peek SPIDER-MAN: BEYOND THE SPIDER-VERSE and breaking news about SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY! DJ and Roxy discuss everything that we learned, plus new looks at SUPERMAN (2025) and much more! More DJ! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/djtalkstrash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ More Roxy! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Avengers: Doomsday Cast Brings Back the X-Men! 52:56

1M ago52:56

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We dive into the massive Avengers: Doomsday cast announcement and what it means for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With a stacked lineup featuring Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, Patrick Stewart as Professor X, and Ian McKellen as Magneto, join us as we theorize how all of these universes will collide and whether or not Avengers: Se…

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AVENGERS DOOMSDAY: Who's Missing? w/ Adam Hlavac! 1:08:56

1M ago1:08:56

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The cast has been announced for AVENGERS DOOMSDAY and it is... a lot! The New Avengers, the Fantastic Four, even Fox's X-men, and of course Robert Downey Jr as Doctor Doom himself! It feels like the gang's all here! But what about Tom Holland's Spider-man? Or Charlie Cox's Daredevil? Or Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange? DJ is joined by Adam H…

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All the Frank Things with Frank | Wanger Show 395 2:01:05

2M ago2:01:05

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Hello there! We have another episode of the show in store and OHHHH CRAP we gotta start planning episode 400, don't we? That's a tomorrow problem though because TONIGHT, our old pal Frank Lucatuorto returns to the program! In case any of you are new (there are dozens of you, DOZENS!), Frank was an old staple of the show back in the 2018/2019 days. …

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How Improv Influences Storytelling with Marvel Writer Omar Najam 1:01:17

2M ago1:01:17

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We’re joined by Omar Najam, a talented writer and tabletop RPG player who has appeared on Critical Role and worked on Marvel Studios' Ms. Marvel and Daredevil: Born Again. He shares how his improv background shapes his storytelling, and what it’s like working in the ever-evolving world of Marvel TV. Plus, Omar puts our 90s pop culture knowledge to …

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The Punisher Returns: When Did We Last See Frank Castle? OSA Rewind! 1:01:52

2M ago1:01:52

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Jon Bernthal is back as Frank Castle in DAREDEVIL BORN AGAIN, but what was he up to when we last saw him in THE PUNISHER season 2? Let's go back in time, 6 years ago(!), when DJ and Sam discussed the final season of THE PUNISHER, their thoughts on the Netflix DEFENDERS shows, and more! More DJ! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/…

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Wangers: Born Again with Adam Hlaváč | Wanger Show 394 2:02:47

2M ago2:02:47

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Hello! Back at it again with another episode of the pod. TONIGHT, our buddy Adam Hlavac is back! We'll talk about a bunch of stuff with him. We like talking to that dude. Today's St. Patrick's Day. Cody found a green shirt but he was devastated this morning when he realized he couldn't find his old bright green shirt he got from the GR8T Times bowl…

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Heroes Reforged Awards - Best of 2024 in Film and TV 1:02:21

2M ago1:02:21

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Heroes Reforged celebrated the best of 2024 in film and TV, voted by you!

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Marvel vs. DC: Who Wins the Rematch? 59:14

2M ago59:14

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The Big Two comic publishers, Marvel and DC, are getting ready to cross over again! So, DJ and Sal go back to the major 90's event where the two greatest superhero universe squared off and discuss who would be matched up in 2025? Would Superman still fight Hulk? What about Batman and Captain America? Where do current icons Iron Man and Harley Quinn…

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Mission Impossible Hot Takes, Daredevil: Born Again Spoiler Review 1:05:29

2M ago1:05:29

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We break down the highs and lows of the Mission Impossible film series, discussing whether the series has peaked—or still has more surprises in store. And of course, we break down the two-part premiere of Daredevil: Born Again, comparing it to the Netflix series, and discussing its faithfulness to the comics. Timecodes 00:00 - Like & Subscribe 01:4…

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Does Daredevil Keep His Edge in BORN AGAIN? 1:02:24

2M ago1:02:24

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Seven years after the cancellation of the Netflix Defenders shows, Charlie Cox is back as the Man Without Fear in the new Disney+ series, DAREDEVIL BORN AGAIN! And he's not alone, Matt Murdock will be faces iconic adversaries like Vincent D’Onofrio's Wilson Fisk/Kingpin, Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle/Punisher, and Wilson Bethel as Bullseye! There ar…

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Recapping the Best Oscars Show in Years with Andrew Ghai | Wanger Show 393 2:14:02

2M ago2:14:02

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Hello! Welcome back another episode of the show. TONIGHT, our pal (and network television superstar) Andrew Ghai returns to the show! We'll be talking about the Oscars that just happened, Andrew's recent appearance on Matlock, Cody's secret late night debacle after last night's show that he hasn't told anyone about yet, and Christian's fantastic or…

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Will Marvel Reboot After AVENGERS: SECRET WARS? | Guest DJ Wooldridge 1:08:39

2M ago1:08:39

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On this episode of the Heroes Reforged Podcast, we’re joined by DJ Wooldridge to discuss whether Marvel Studios will reboot the MCU after Avengers: Secret Wars, the different eras of comic book history, and the ongoing box office rivalry between Marvel Studios and DC Studios. Join us as we break down the past, present, and future of superhero movie…

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Spiderversity • Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes S:02 EP:13-23 1:11:02

2M ago1:11:02

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Spider-Man joins the Avengers (sort of) in AVENGERS: EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES! Spiderversity continues as DJ and Sal discuss Season 2, Episode 13 and 23, "Along Came a Spider..." and "New Avengers"! Support DJ's comic! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/djtalkstrash/dangerboi?ref=1lg4bn Original Released on Patreon: 1/31/24 More DJ! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Our Lawyer Made Us Change the Name of This Episode w/ Eric Striffler | Wanger Show 392 3:04:10

3M ago3:04:10

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Hello there! Welcome back to the program. We took a week off but we are back. TONIGHT, our pal Eric Striffler is also back and I think he might in the lead now for most guest appearances but I'm too lazy to look that up. Brian is also back. You're also back. Fascism might also be coming back. Weird political left turns in YouTube descriptions are a…

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Captain America: Brave New World – Fair Criticism or Unreasonable Expectations? | Movie Review 1:03:39

3M ago1:03:39

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With the release of Captain America: Brave New World, many fans seem quick to criticize, but are we holding Marvel Studios to an impossible standard? Since Avengers: Endgame, the landscape of superhero films—and the way audiences engage with them—has shifted dramatically. Nostalgia fuels comparisons to the Infinity Saga, but do we view those early …

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Can Batman or Spider-Man Ever Be Replaced? 50:43

3M ago50:43

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Now that Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson has taken the mantle of Captain America, and Miles Morales has risen in popularity thanks to the SPIDER-VERSE films and SPIDER-MAN games, are there other iconic legacy characters that could make the leap to the mainstream? DJ and Sal discuss Terry McGinnis Batman, Kyle Rayner Green Lantern, Jaime Reyes Blue Beet…

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FANTASTIC FOUR and DOCTOR DOOM: MCU Theories Explained! 1:01:15

3M ago1:01:15

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On this episode of the Heroes Reforged Podcast, we’re breaking down all the biggest Fantastic Four theories circulating online and separating fact from fan fiction! We analyze how Marvel Studios could introduce Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm into the MCU, debunking wild rumors with insights from the comics. Plus, we speculate…

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Does CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD Have Us Seeing Red? 59:55

3M ago59:55

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There's a new Captain America in town and he's facing a brand new Hulk, but does that mean CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD earns it's title? Anthony Mackie returns as Sam Wilson to carry the shield in place of Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, and he faces Harrison Ford who replaces William Hurt as General Thunderbolt Ross, but where does this movie fi…

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Mark Ellis Makes His Glorious Return to the Show | Wanger Show 391 1:44:49

3M ago1:44:49

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Hello! Welcome back to our silly lil show. TONIGHT, our friend Mark Ellis makes his long awaited return to the program. Has it been a long time? I don't actually know. Feels like it though, so I'm gonna go with it. We'll be talking all about THE BIG GAME, as well as other games of completely respectable size. We'll talk about some funny things and …

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Superman in the Modern Age: Will DC Studios Survive His Reintroduction? 1:00:51

3M ago1:00:51

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Superman is more than just a superhero—he's a symbol of hope, truth, and the ultimate ideal of heroism. In this deep dive, we explore the legacy of Superman, his cultural impact, and how he has evolved from his Golden Age origins to the complex, post-modern interpretations of today. The pressure is on to reintroduce the Last Son of Krypton to a mod…

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