About this episode

This episode discusses the ongoing superhero comic 'Starman' by James Robinson and Tony Harris, focusing on its themes of legacy and familial responsibility.

Today we look at what is arguably the best ongoing superhero comic ever written: Starman by James Robinson and Tony Harris. It's a tale of legacy, familial responsibility, Art Deco and superheroics. Give it a listen. And for those who need a reminder: Hand Banana.

People in this episode

Host: Colby Park

Topics covered

• superhero comics
• legacy
• familial responsibility
• Art Deco
• superheroics

Keywords

• Starman
• James Robinson
• Tony Harris
• superhero comics
• Art Deco
• legacy
• familial responsibility

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Starman

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