We’re back with another episode of Trade School! This time, we’re talking about JSA: The Golden Age! Our host this week is Logan Crowley, a comedian and podcaster!

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Outline

• Introduction and Overview of JSA: The Golden Age (00:00 - 07:54)

• Introduction to the podcast and gratitude for the opportunity to discuss JSA: The Golden Age

• Praise of James Robinson and Paul Smith’s miniseries as foundational for the later revival of the JSA, prior to Geoff Johns’ well-known run

‍️ Thematic Analysis, Fight Scenes, and Personal Reflections (07:54 - 16:03)

• Highlighting the climactic superhero battle against the Hitler-superman villain

• Discussion on the importance of physical conflicts in comics as metaphorical storytelling rooted in Western mythology and religion

• Significance of JSA: The Golden Age (00:20 - 01:26)

• An underrated classic comic series by James Robinson and Paul Smith that set the stage for the later popular Geoff Johns’ JSA run

• The series is situated in post-WWII America amid McCarthyism and HUAC political witch hunts, expertly integrating historic tension into superhero narratives

‍️ Characterization of Alan Scott (02:50 - 03:40)

• Alan Scott is portrayed as a stoic, warm, and complex hero distinct from Superman, with strong visual and narrative presence

• The comic presents a compelling story exploring patriotism, suspicion, and resistance against government oppression, especially through Alan Scott’s defense of persecuted creatives

️ Climactic Conflict and Themes (06:00 - 09:50)

• The dark plot twist reveals a brain-swapped Mr. America/Hitler villain, culminating in a memorable, well-choreographed superhero fight that symbolizes the ideological battle of WWII

• Physical superhero conflicts in comics serve as powerful metaphors and are essential narrative tools drawn from deep cultural and mythological roots

Logan's Personal Connection (11:49 - 14:45)

• Logan’s personal connection with the JSA and plans to develop a comic inspired by JSA: The Golden Age illustrates the lasting influence of this work

• The host encourages readers to discover or revisit this comic, praising its storytelling, art, and thematic richness

️ Podcast Promotion (15:10 - 16:03)

• Promotion of the Single Bound podcast offers listeners a related resource for comic conversations focused on single issues

• Encouragement for listener engagement and suggestions