What can we learn when we don't treat comics as low-brow entertainment, but as important historical sources? What do the changes in representation of masculinity tell us about our feelings towards war? And who is Sergeant Rock? In this episode, we thumb the pages of some well-worn and traded comics, revealing the changing attitudes towards war and American patriotism, showing just how political comics can be. So, pop on your bat phones and marvel at PhDc Richard Young's encyclopaedic knowledge of comic culture.

Producers: Richie Young, Matt Atkins and Claudia Hooper

Consulting producer: Andi Horvath

Audio engineering: Arch Cuthbertson

Editing: Arch Cuthbertson and Claudia Hooper

Voiceover: Chris Hatzis.

Interviewer: Matt Atkins

Guest: Richie Young