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Dr. Dan McClellan, a public scholar of the Bible and religion joins us to talk about Superman and the Messiah Narrative. He and Gabriel discuss comics and their cultural impact, focusing on the 1990s saga "The Death of Superman," delving into the significance of the industry's depiction of violence, the impact of killing off characters, the over-complication of storylines, and the portrayal of superheroes as messianic figures. Dr. McClellan shares his insights drawn from both his professional expertise and personal fandom.
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Dr. Dan McClellan, a public scholar of the Bible and religion joins us to talk about Superman and the Messiah Narrative. He and Gabriel discuss comics and their cultural impact, focusing on the 1990s saga "The Death of Superman," delving into the significance of the industry's depiction of violence, the impact of killing off characters, the over-complication of storylines, and the portrayal of superheroes as messianic figures. Dr. McClellan shares his insights drawn from both his professional expertise and personal fandom.

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