Scott dives into Superman's history with his very first appearance in Action Comics #1 to explain the hidden meaning behind why the Man of Steel smashes a car into a rock in his first comic!
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Why Is Superman Smashing a Car on the Cover of Action Comics #1?
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The Rise of Superman
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Captain Marvel and the Art of Nostalgia Brian Cremins
Supergods Grant Morrison
The Myth of Superman Umberto Eco
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