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"What Happens When Superman Enters the Public Domain?" Alex Ross pt 1
In Part 1 of our deep-dive conversation, I’m joined by one of the most influential visual storytellers in comics — Alex Ross. We begin with a look at Alex’s current exhibit, “Heroes and Villains”, now on display at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville, Illinois. It’s a stunning showcase of his iconic artwork, celebrating both the legendary figures of comics and the craftsmanship behind them.From there, we dive into Alex’s work spotlighting public domain superheroes of the 1940s, and we discuss the looming creative shift coming in the 2030s, when characters like Superman and Batman may enter the…
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