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The Rest Is HistoryDec 13, 2021
“Grant Morrison ends his book Supergods, a history of superheroes in which he says they represent our enduring thirst for the cosmic and the sacral.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: superheroes and identity
For: Fans of superheroes and comic book culture
Key quote: “And it is also the way that the comic book writer Grant Morrison ends his book Supergods, a history of superheroes in which he says they represent our enduring thirst for the cosmic and the sacral.”
The host mentions 'Supergods' by Grant Morrison to illustrate the connection between superheroes and humanity's quest for meaning and divinity. This reference serves to highlight the cultural significance of superheroes, especially in the context of a new Spider-Man film release.