Superman Gets Sold For $130 (1938) w/ Glen Weldon
Superman, an IP cautionary tale
This Day (An America 250 History Show)
March 5, 202328m 1s
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Show Notes
It’s March 5th. In 1938, the two original creators of Superman sold the character to what would become DC Comics for $130.
Jody, NIki, and Kellie are joined by NPR’s Glen Weldon to discuss the early days of Superman, the IP cautionary tale — and how the hero has reflected political and social changes throughout the decades.
Be sure to check out Glen’s work on Pop Culture Happy Hour, and his book: “Superman: An Unauthorized Biography.”
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