Why can't Marvel's superheroes cure cancer? (The Death of Captain Marvel)
Dive into Marvel's first graphic novel: The Death of Captain Marvel by Jim Starlin. We discuss: - How this kicked off the character death trend during the Dark Age of Comics - The birth of the direct market - The roots of Cosmic Marvel - Why Michigan punches above its weight class in the comics industry Music by krudler.bandcamp.com For a full transcript and show notes: https://sewermutant.com/podcast-death-of-captain-marvel/
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