HearSay with Cathy Lewis

From Comic to Cinema: The Evolution of Superheroes


Listen Later

The ultimate gladiator match is about to hit the big screen, Batman v Superman! How did this super-heroic match-up make it to film in the first place? American comic books originated in 1933, but gained popularity after Superman's debut in 1938. On this edition of HearSay, Cathy Lewis hosts a panel of comic professionals, including the granddaughter of DC Comic founder, Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson. Comic writer and historian Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson joins us along with Michael Uslan, executive producer of the new Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice film, Greg Thompson owner of Local Heroes comic book store in Norfolk, and Aaron Smolinski, the actor who has been known as Superman all of his life, having played baby Superman in the 1978 Christopher Reeve film. So, tell us who your hero is, Batman or Superman, and join us for this super conversation and find out how you can see an exclusive screening of the new movie!
...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

HearSay with Cathy LewisBy 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

  • 4.7
  • 4.7
  • 4.7
  • 4.7
  • 4.7

4.7

23 ratings


More shows like HearSay with Cathy Lewis

View all
Here & Then by WHRO

Here & Then

0 Listeners

BirdNotes by WHRO Public Media

BirdNotes

213 Listeners

Arts Conversations by WHRO Public Media

Arts Conversations

0 Listeners

Out of the Box Album of the Week with Paul Shugrue by 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

Out of the Box Album of the Week with Paul Shugrue

57 Listeners

StoryCorps National Teachers Initiative Visits Hampton Roads by WHRO

StoryCorps National Teachers Initiative Visits Hampton Roads

2 Listeners