More than seventy-five years after he came to life, Superman remains one of the world's most adored and enduring heroes. What better way to understand the modern superhero than with Superman, who taps into our collective psyches more effectively and has lasted longer than almost all other comic book characters. In Episode #2 of When We Last Left Our Heroes, Umapagan Ampikaipakan delves deep into the history behind the Man of Steel and examines just what our fascination with him says about us and the world we live in.

Tight. Capes. Truth. Justice. The American Way? Umapagan Ampikaipakan explores the history and evolution of the superhero in this brand new 12-part weekly series. In Episode #1, he speaks to comic historian Scott McCloud and filmmaker Khai Bahar about the enduring appeal and influence of the comic book.