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Superman Wasn’t the Biggest Story—His Creator Was | William Bernhardt

43 min · 25 jun 2026
aflevering Superman Wasn’t the Biggest Story—His Creator Was | William Bernhardt artwork

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What happens when you create one of the most recognizable characters in human history… …and someone else owns it? In this episode of Thought Atlas, I’m joined by bestselling novelist and historian William Bernhardt, author of The Superman Wars, a meticulously researched account of the life of Jerry Siegel, the young writer who co-created Superman and helped launch the modern superhero genre. But this isn’t just the story of a comic book. It’s a story about creativity, ownership, ambition, exploitation, and the price creators sometimes pay for changing the world. Together, we explore: * The true story behind Superman’s creation * Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster * Why creators lose control of their work * Intellectual property and ownership * Art versus commerce * Publishing and media power * The psychology of creativity * Corporate influence and creator rights * Legacy and recognition * Why these questions matter more than ever in the age of AI This isn’t simply a conversation about comics. It’s a conversation about who owns ideas—and what society owes the people who imagine the stories that shape our culture. 🌍 Thought Atlas https://joinpodmatch.com/thoughtatlas [https://joinpodmatch.com/thoughtatlas] 🌍 William Bernhardt https://www.amazon.com/Superman-Wars-Battle-Justice-American/dp/B0FLKBB8JC/ [https://www.amazon.com/Superman-Wars-Battle-Justice-American/dp/B0FLKBB8JC/] 📖 The Superman Wars https://www.amazon.com/Superman-Wars-Battle-Justice-American/dp/B0FLKBB8JC/ [https://www.amazon.com/Superman-Wars-Battle-Justice-American/dp/B0FLKBB8JC/] If today’s conversation resonated with you, explore The Superman Wars and discover the remarkable true story behind one of the world’s most enduring cultural icons. Because history doesn’t just belong to the heroes. It also belongs to the people who imagined them.

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