Ink & Imagination 002: Heroes Without Borders (Immigration & Refugees in Comics)

Welcome to Ink & Imagination, brought to you by Those Two Geeks.

What do Superman, the X-Men, and countless beloved comic book heroes have in common? They’re all stories shaped by the immigrant experience. In this episode, we explore how refugees and immigrants, both the real creators behind the comics and the characters they brought to life, defined the very foundations of the medium. From Siegel and Shuster’s refugee Superman to the international roster of the X-Men, comics have always reflected the struggles, hopes, and resilience of those seeking a new home. Join us as we uncover the human journeys behind our modern mythology; and ask what our world would look like if those borders had been closed.

Music by Nicholas Panek from Pixabay