Comic book influences on James Gunn’s ‘Superman’

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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Mike Sangregorio relive their recent theater experience, pinpoint the comic book stories — including “All-Star Superman,” “Superman: Birthright,” “Action Comics no.775,” and more — that seemingly influenced James Gunn’s “Superman,” and address more audience reactions to the film.

PLUS: Anthony and Mike share their thoughts on the recent audiobook adaptation of All-Star Superman.

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Anthony Desiato

Anthony Desiato, owner and founder of Flat Squirrel Productions, is a lifelong Superman fan, documentary filmmaker, and podcast host who has been chronicling the culture of comic shops for the past decade. Projects include the films My Comic Shop Documentary and My Comic Shop Country, as well as the podcast series My Comic Shop History and Digging For Kryptonite.

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