The Superman Wars
About this episode
Tom Clark discusses the book 'The Superman Wars' by William Bernhardt, exploring the history and struggles of Superman's creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.
Episode 298 of Tom Clark's 6M Podcast is a look at The Superman Wars: A Battle for Truth, Justice, and an American Icon by William Bernhardt. Tom breaks down the 2026 book that explores the decades-long battle behind the creation of Superman, focusing on Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's journey from two young creators in Cleveland to the men who changed comics forever. He examines how Superman was born, the infamous $130 sale to DC, the legal battles over ownership, and the decades of struggle for creator recognition, compensation, and credit. He also discusses Bernhardt's research into the court cases, copyright fights, the restoration of the creators' names, the impact of industry legends who fought on Siegel and Shuster's behalf, and what the Superman saga means for modern creators protecting their own work. Is The Superman Wars a powerful reminder of the human cost behind one of the world's greatest fictional icons, or does the complicated legal history show just how difficult creator rights remain in entertainment? Dive into that and a lot more! Boink Studios podcasts are created by humans. All hosts featured on our shows are human, and all podcast artwork, logos, and creative…
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Host: Tom Clark
Topics covered
- Superman
- creator rights
- legal battles
- comic history
- creator recognition
Keywords
- Superman
- Jerry Siegel
- Joe Shuster
- creator rights
- legal battles
- William Bernhardt
- comic history
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Organizations: DC
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