Race and Racism in Classic Superhero Comics HD ( Superman, Captain America, The Spirit)

In this short documentary, historian Darren R. Reid explores the role played by race and racism in the golden age of superhero comics in the 1930s and 1940s. From Superman to Captain America and The Spirit, birth of the superhero genre was defined by race find out how in this film. This film is presented in HD and best viewed in 720p. For more please visit Follow on Twitter ThatHistorian Search iTunes for the American Studies and History podcast by Darren