Tag Archives: Batman

Who Will Be The Maccabees?

What can an obscure Hanukkah story teach us about the nature of zeal? Whether you’re talking Superman or Super Mario Bros., insanity and primitiveness can be a evolutionary tool for cultural innovation. Continue reading

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Apocalypse, Inc.: An American Production

There are two things America does well: deep-fried Twinkies and the Apocalypse. Samuel Sattin explains why the two might not be entirely unrelated. Continue reading

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2012 Presidential Race Superhero Mash-Up

Wherein Samuel Sattin takes Superhero culture and grafts it, with a hammer and nails, on top of present day politics. Continue reading

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