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Superman Gets Sold For $130 (1938) w/ Glen Weldon

Published: March 5, 2023, 4:14 p.m.

It\u2019s March 5th. In 1938, the two original creators of Superman sold the character to what would become DC Comics for $130.

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Jody, NIki, and Kellie are joined by NPR\u2019s Glen Weldon to discuss the early days of Superman, the IP cautionary tale \u2014 and how the hero has reflected political and social changes throughout the decades.

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Be sure to check out Glen\u2019s work on Pop Culture Happy Hour, and his book: \u201cSuperman: An Unauthorized Biography.\u201d