Superman's Uncomfortable History with Nuclear Weapons

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Superman IV: The Quest for Peace is a bad movie, but it definitely has a lot to say about atomic weapons as DC’s Man of Steel destroys all nukes on the planet before fighting a silly villain named Nuclear Man created by Lex Luthor. And although it’s clear where this film and Christopher Reeve stand on nuclear warfare, Superman wasn’t always adamantly against the Bomb. Throughout his comic book history, the Man of Tomorrow championed the power of nuclear weapons. Allow me to analyze this topic in the form of an excruciatingly detailed video essay!
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@PhilosophyTube 5 жыл бұрын

This was brilliant! Also, imagine having to go on TV and sincerely reassure people with the sentence, "It will not destroy gravity."

@daxiomus 5 жыл бұрын

you say that, but CERN people had to reassure that "LHC will not engulf world in a black hole"

@custodialfatherintexas9362 5 жыл бұрын

@@daxiomus Well, the Large Hadron Collider could create a tiny black hole. It would just decay before it could actually cause problems. That's a little bit more reasonable than a nuclear bomb disabling gravity.

@mar_speedman 5 жыл бұрын

You gotta give it to the guy, though. Nuclear bombs really didn't destroy gravity or vaporise the water or any of these imaginary feats he mentioned

@custodialfatherintexas9362 5 жыл бұрын

@@mar_speedman Hahahahaha, remember, those were Fat Man nukes, which were nothing new. He knew because we had already set them off. The ballsy scientists were the ones that were worried that the first nuke at Trinity would set the atmosphere on fire. They still Set It Off

@jenniferh9627 4 жыл бұрын

Some people will never be scientist

@gruwidge 5 жыл бұрын

the Bikini Islands and the bomb going off was actually the inspiration for where Spongebob lives, Bikini bottom. you even see it in the beginning, it was used as an answer to "Why are these fish intelegent?", they're mutants.

@Selfinflictedhummusrocket 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet

@G-LukeJA 5 жыл бұрын

Yh, the fish themselves where supposed to be mutants, but they took a chill pill when it looked a little too edgy for kids

@joelcrafter43 5 жыл бұрын

Huh interesting.

@NerdSyncProductions 5 жыл бұрын

i originally wrote a whole part of the script about America's atomic culture and how the name for the bikini was taken from these tests as well. These tests inspired a lot of things in culture.

@Funstun-yk7oo 5 жыл бұрын

nice pfp

@KairuHakubi 5 жыл бұрын

funny thing is, Nuclear Man is a more appropriate name for Superman. Everything about him is radiation-related.. one kind of star powers him up, another depowers him, and radioactive rocks hurt him depending on what he's charged up with..

@NerdSyncProductions 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! I wrote an entire section of this video about how Nuclear Man and Superman are weirdly reversed in this movie, but I cut it out because it felt like I was rambling and the video was long enough already, haha. But yes, I completely agree!

@KairuHakubi 5 жыл бұрын

Ahh the tyranny of pacing. God knows the Superman films experienced that. This is why NerdSync is legit.

@metal87power 5 жыл бұрын

Regardless, each human displays the same powers such as Superman, but on a lesser scale. We do absorb Sun's energy and we are strongly dependant on it. Ka'El just uses that energy more efficiently than an average Earthling does.

@KairuHakubi 5 жыл бұрын

I think Kryptonians use sunlight for a bit more than creating vitamin D, metal

@projekttaku1 2 жыл бұрын

@@KairuHakubi to be fair tho, they have a red sun, so the solar power of a yellow sun would probably affect them differently. Also, out sun will eventually turn red, so if we survive to that point and evolve and go to a yellow sun, maybe we'll have superman powers?

@Reddotzebra 5 жыл бұрын

"Imagine one going off in a city like... Metropolis." Yes, I sure am glad none of those super villains that have the resources to get their hands on anything for plot reasons haven't thought of this. I mean, just imagine if Joker did this! Heh heh...

@lmao2302 4 жыл бұрын

Joker sings the hook "hoes mad" (x24) in the after life while superman goes insane.

@ryanspiker3450 2 жыл бұрын

Even more, imagine if he somehow tricked Superman into doing it for him... yikes

@Estarfigam 5 жыл бұрын

I was in Afghanistan, and I saw the night sky, the juxtaposition of the chaos around my little base and the calm sky, in a way laughing at our petty squabbles. Makes you think, why?

@twistedyogert 5 жыл бұрын

If only we spent more money going into space and solving climate change, we'd probably have homes on other planets and be much better off.

@redxsage 5 жыл бұрын

@Everette Bradfute -- Hey, tell me... While you were in *Afghanistan,* did you happen to see the wide, expansive fields of poppies, wildflowers, growing from horizon to horizon? Were they beautiful to behold? Did you take pictures or video? I'm just asking because that place is supposed to be the number one source of heroine in the world. A substance refined from those flowers. For the past 17 years or so, no one has shown me a single photo of those poppy fields. Only rocky jagged peaks and flat waterless desert. Hmmmm....

@GreatApeThoughts 5 жыл бұрын

You should write a poem around this idea. If you don't feel like you can, find someone to help you. It's a beautiful image that should be read by as many as possible.

@mickeyconnor830 5 жыл бұрын

The sunrises and sunsets in Iraq gave me the same feeling.

@andrewwolfgang7461 5 жыл бұрын

I was reinvigorated with space when I was overseas. No ambient light to drown out the stars.

@paladinPraveen 5 жыл бұрын

Since Superman and Nuclear bombs is the subject of this video, I urge you to go read a wonderful bronze age story from from 1984 titled, "The Day The Earth Died" (Superman # 408). A very mature take on the issue where Superman suffers night time anxieties caused by the Nuclear arms race and decides to get some air. He ponders over the question of where he should stand with regards to the matter in question. Shoud he intervene, should he take a back seat? Beautiful story be Paul Kupperberg and absolutely gorgeous art by the legendary Curt Swan.

@NerdSyncProductions 5 жыл бұрын

Good suggestion! Thanks!

@paladinPraveen 5 жыл бұрын

@@NerdSyncProductions Pleasure. :)

@Spider-Fan006 5 жыл бұрын

@@paladinPraveen Amazing suggestion bro that's just a perfect thing to check out for this video if you want to learn more about nuclear bombs.

@paladinPraveen 5 жыл бұрын

@@Spider-Fan006 Happy to be helpful. :)

@amkamirin 5 жыл бұрын

I'm not from America so I don't know their opinion of the bomb during those times but I can say that here in South East Asia it was 'a terrifying hopeless moment' to quote my grandfathers and grandmothers. Sadly they don't have anything that provides comfort other than each other.

@r.j.penfold 5 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry your grandparents had to live through that time. I have no idea what it felt like to anyone on either side. As someone who was born in America (I believe I'm 2nd gen?) it makes me sick and uncomfortable to think about what my country has done to others just to win what was pretty much a petty squabble within the grand scheme of things. I believe they went too far in retaliation for what Japan did, and I hope that your grandparents don't (or didn't) harbor any negative feelings towards us.

@tylerromo854 5 жыл бұрын

Whos voicing superman? Holy crap it's like how id imagine golden age him. He sounds like hes in a radio show

@Lumos89 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like derick

@LiberalPeaceKeeper 5 жыл бұрын

@@Lumos89 it is DK. And Ricky voiced Lex Luthor.

@jenniferh9627 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it sounds exactly like DK doing a super man voice

@AspelShuyin 5 жыл бұрын

I can't believe Frank Miller wrote something so emotional. DK did an amazing job reading those panels, too, I actually teared up.

@mechajay3358 5 жыл бұрын

"comics are incredible" Ain't that the truth

@NerdSyncProductions 5 жыл бұрын

It's a fun time!

@Batmanbeyyond 5 жыл бұрын

Trying telling that to bill maher!

@joelbaldwin4051 5 жыл бұрын

Alpha Jay 3.0 Only The Incredible Hulk. It's in the title.

@Contevent 5 жыл бұрын

This video actually solved something for me. I was trying to reinvent Superman, to find a bridge between the ideal and almost inhuman paragon of justice and the gritty soul torned tortured version of the recent movies. I wrote a storyline that allowed him to be both human and super but I lacked one crucial thing to make it all make sense: motivation. In my story Clark is a gentle giant at first, but I didn't really know how to transition him from an unassuming guy unwilling to bear too much responsibility to a hero who would try to better the world in a purely altruistic way. My first idea was to let his adoptive parents die of a natural disease, something he could do nothing about, but I felt this was more a way to make him realize he couldn't win every battle than a true motivation. This video gave me the idea. Clark would eventually fall into a form of apathy, going through the motions unable to feel civic rights because he was so different and immune to the needs other felt. He would seek refuge and excitement in impossible situation such as traveling through space, exploring the depth, swimming in volcanoes, doing things only he could do. Feeling the world would take care of itself anyway. But then he would witness and be engulfed in a nuclear blast. This is what would eventually shape him into Superman, witnessing both the power of the human race and its ability to produce horrors. The need for people, for everyone to grow consciences, especially people with such a destructive power. This is what would transition him from a good guy without a care in the world to a virtuous hero, this is the motivation he needs to put so much effort into being a good guy, a moral icon. The sight of a nuclear blast, and the thoughtlessness of people over it. Perhaps that's also what will motivate him to go to the Daily Planet, they covering the bomb as the scandal it was and not the splendid act to peace it wanted to be advertised as.

@NerdSyncProductions 5 жыл бұрын

Oooh, this is interesting!

@mrboerger1620 4 жыл бұрын

That's actually a really great idea

@arcadeassassin7176 3 жыл бұрын

that's what superman IV should have done

@nataliaturner4845 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant 👏 👏 👏 🥰

@kupikaonga9880 5 жыл бұрын

The quality of these videos is so good! Y'all I'm screaming!

@NerdSyncProductions 5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, thank you so much, Kupi!

@shavec 5 жыл бұрын

These videos are so professional, but as a teacher promoting comics to early teens I urge you to keep it clean. We don’t need the “dick” joke unless it is very clever and punny. Your content measures up without the tape measure. Keep up the thoughtful work.

@kupikaonga9880 5 жыл бұрын

@@shavec Actually, I quite liked it. It's funny, it's relevant and it got a giggle out of me. Sometimes more 'in your face' humour just works. That's just my take on it tho lol

@AkuTheDestroyer 5 жыл бұрын

Superman's white outfit in that comic strip is rather.... revealing

@OhNoTheFace 5 жыл бұрын

He is a Super man

@NerdSyncProductions 5 жыл бұрын

The one with Hitler? Yeah, I believe it was from a magazine, not a comic, and they had limited printing colors.

@jamesoblivion 5 жыл бұрын

Great gams, Supesie baby!

@apprenticej7022 5 жыл бұрын

Why does this feel like a nerdsync and fallout crossover

@FancyGeeks 5 жыл бұрын

RIght?

@NerdSyncProductions 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, I've never played any of the Fallout games, but I've always wanted to dive into the first two at least!

@apprenticej7022 5 жыл бұрын

NerdSync maybe you should cover the Spider-Man PS4 game at some point. Or Injustice or mortal kombat vs DC or Marvel vs capcom or any super hero game heck even Overwatch would be cool

@NerdSyncProductions 5 жыл бұрын

Hey, you wonderful nerds! So... this video was long, huh? I hope you nerds liked this deep dive into kind of a niche topic. Thanks to my supporters on Patreon for allowing me to take the time to make something like this! If you have the ability and desire to support the channel, you can do so at patreon.com/NerdSync And please check out Tristan's channel for more fun (and depressing) history videos! kzfaq.info/love/xTdWpLJurbGlFMWOwXWG_A

@RCDanforthTV 5 жыл бұрын

As usual, the production quality is top notch. Fantastic video, Scott! And, as usual with your videos, I learned a lot about comics history. Keep up the good work!

@NerdSyncProductions 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Raymond! I appreciate the kind words!

@Spider-Fan006 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed Raymond huge high quality as always and Scott's knowledge in Superheroes and compassion for others is tremendous I've always love watching KZfaqrs who are kind and friendly to their fellow man then the toxic ones like that Amazing Lucas guy.

@tomatoisjp 5 жыл бұрын

Hey, I watched that flash video twice.

@fanofeverything7870 5 жыл бұрын

Me too I love the flash (Sigh) I have way to much time on my hands

@NerdSyncProductions 5 жыл бұрын

Well then clearly I love you all! Haha

@lampin66 5 жыл бұрын

BEST SENTENCE EVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! “In times like these, those, I mean, some find comfort in superheroes, fantastic characters, who can show up just when they’re needed, and solve complicated problems in just a few pages. I Know I Do, and maybe you do too…”

@FancyGeeks 5 жыл бұрын

The production value here is astonishing. Great job, Scott. Just spectacular.

@NerdSyncProductions 5 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks, random commenter!

@FancyGeeks 5 жыл бұрын

@@NerdSyncProductions You're welcome, tiny unknown channel!

@rarm5899 5 жыл бұрын

36:14 “Ladies and gentleman and friends beyond the binary...” Hey, that was neat

@01MrCapricorn 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I don't typically jump into all the sjw stuff - but I do like to be respectful, and I thought that was neat.

@rarm5899 5 жыл бұрын

C W Like it wasn’t even forced or anything. It’s showing respect and inclusion I suppose in the simplest of ways, just 3 words added to a common greeting. Much appreciated.

@gruwidge 5 жыл бұрын

I always wondered how you would work in non-binary into that phrase, and he did it smooth as hell.

@Przemko27Z 5 жыл бұрын

Might be better without the first "and".

@talesfromislandz4844 5 жыл бұрын

is the quest for peace the seeds of injustice? just 30yrs later and mutated? probably not.. great video and excellent improvements in production value!

@mrgreatbigmoose 5 жыл бұрын

I want to see Henry Cavill's Superman go on into Injustice. He's just off kilter enough to transition smoothly into that fractured storyline.

@projekttaku1 2 жыл бұрын

injustice was likely inspired by justice league and "A better world" episode.

@dakotahlayman9389 5 жыл бұрын

PHENOMENAL! You handled this topic with tact and grace, and you can /feel/ the extra love and effort you put into this video. I'm so, so glad you're able to continue putting out such heartfelt, well researched content. Thank you!

@codystork3008 5 жыл бұрын

Given your love for Aquaman, and the fact that you did this video I could totally believe you wrote that fanfic Scott.

@NerdSyncProductions 5 жыл бұрын

Don't tell anyone, but I have a whole folder of Aquaman fanfic 🤫

@codystork3008 5 жыл бұрын

🤐

@ChristyAbbey 5 жыл бұрын

@@codystork3008 Don't tell anyone, but I want that fanfic.

@AndrewDesRochers 5 жыл бұрын

Scott, this is easily your best work yet my man, almost brought me to tears at the end. Keep doing what you do brother.

@ondreibazant-fabre2164 5 жыл бұрын

Great work! As a kid it was the only Superman movie I owned in VHS, and I loved it! Seeing your video, I think it influenced me subconsciously in pursuing a career as a biologist.

@catlawyerwilldefendfortrea6038 5 жыл бұрын

this is the best thing ive seen in a long time. Chilling.

@NerdSyncProductions 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Debashish!

@tornadochaser2457 5 жыл бұрын

This video is absolutely fantastic Scott! A masterpiece! Excellent detail, humour, creativity, commentary, profundity found in the material, and your soft, chubby cheeks have never looked better, even with the dirt and cut. Major props dude!!!

@rainbootsandroses 5 жыл бұрын

this was amazingly put together and so poignant!! Y'all deserve way more love!

@amunra13 5 жыл бұрын

I've loved all your work, but the amount of set dressing and cinematography astounds for this one in particular. Keep up the excellent and informative work!

@aml53198 5 жыл бұрын

I understand that Scott is frustrated when a video doesn’t do as well as he thinks they should, but when he mentions a video that “none of us saw” it cheapens the videos. I have personally watched every single video on this channel at least twice, and I think he is a wonderful creator. I just wish he wouldn’t let his frustration lead into the videos. He is funny, intelligent, and makes great and entertaining videos.

@NerdSyncProductions 5 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to make a joke. I'm not actually frustrated at all. It was a funny way of me saying "if you haven't seen this video, go check it out after this!"

@robertt9342 5 жыл бұрын

NerdSync. We can see how hard your work on these and we also like seeing up you succeed. Maybe try a less self deprecating approach and more of a challenge to the audience. Something like " hey, not too many of you watched this video, you should really go check it out". :)

@TheEmbessyNetwork 5 жыл бұрын

@nerdsync I liked the joke. Felt meta and an inside joke for people like myself who actually watched the video. Makes me wanna watch it again! Love your work Scott, keep it up!

@michaelechim2148 5 жыл бұрын

You are so underrated, the quality of your videos astonishes me, please keep up the good work

@teamneerd 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this. Information like this needs to be heard throughout life, and sometimes you learn it to late before you grow up and gather an opinion.

@JCollin1000 5 жыл бұрын

This is one of your best videos yet Scott, well done!!

@AnitaSleap1080z 5 жыл бұрын

.... uh... watching this video just before going to bed was not my best idea.... But, I really loved the one world comments near the end. It was both beautiful and sad. This video was awesomely done.

@NerdSyncProductions 5 жыл бұрын

I tried really hard not to end it on a bummer note. Hopefully, the overall message was one of hope. Fitting for Superman!

@gamelairtim 5 жыл бұрын

This is some of your best stuff, man. Thanks!

@mole28008 5 жыл бұрын

YES! New Nerdsync vid can't wait!!

@NerdSyncProductions 5 жыл бұрын

Hope you like it!

@mole28008 5 жыл бұрын

I LOVE IT! Amazing video so interesting !

@daamiyanahmed4265 5 жыл бұрын

You’re the most consistently great KZfaqrs! Thank you for your hard work!!

@mikekennedy304 5 жыл бұрын

Man your content and quality just gets better and better

@Redchocobo 5 жыл бұрын

You deserve a standing ovation ♥ Great job, Scott.

@mattball8622 5 жыл бұрын

The writing in this one was outstanding. Some of your best work yet, Scott!

@EmethMatthew 5 жыл бұрын

Scott, this was awesome! I literally laughed out loud several times! And that's despite the depressing material... Love this video and this channel. You do an awesome job! Keep them coming!

@moradyans 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video. Wow, I'm shocked. It was so packed. Thanks Nerdsync.🤘

@thatonecatwiththetophat 3 жыл бұрын

Can I just say how well-made this video is? You did such a good job, Scott!

@tomsantos9448 5 жыл бұрын

I've gotta say, this is one of my favorite videos you've made so far! The production has grown so much since I first subscribed. If you plan to make more long scale videos like this then they are well worth the wait!

@kellercorrield7733 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Scott! Just going back through all these great videos while I'm stuck in Quarantine

@jeneraljad1179 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing video as always, you are an inspiration to me Scott. Keep up the good work!

@cuff2860 5 жыл бұрын

I loved the creative and thoughtful approach to this video!

@jocolmenero 5 жыл бұрын

You know scot your production and content have become top notch, congratulations

@malcontent79 5 жыл бұрын

This was beautiful, Scott! Very poignant and well-produced. And I *did* watch that Flash video so ::blows raspberry::

@eckmann88 5 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely fantastic. In-depth, well-researched. Absolutely profound. Well done.

@applecoreeater 5 жыл бұрын

I love these kinds of videos - examining the socio-cultural context in which comic books/media were produced and how the texts reflected the anxieties of their contemporary society. I ABSOLUTELY watched your Flash vid and loved it. Also the Wonder Woman one. That was pretty dope. Point being that please keep doing in depth analysis vids like this

@cosmictyger 2 жыл бұрын

Well done. This is an excellent work you have done.

@jasonbrewer7065 5 жыл бұрын

Love this channel. Always great info and a unique perspective. Im glad you put the human bean juice joke in. I was waiting for it.

@ClarkIsSuperman-iw9gu 5 жыл бұрын

This video was so beautifully put together. Thank you so much Scott.

@firefighter4532 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! The parallel between Chris Hadfield and Superman’s words were a very interesting note to end on

@Andriel787 5 жыл бұрын

This is amazingly well done!

@teamkayos01 5 жыл бұрын

Always love the long form videos scott

@Haverok_ 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, watching your channel grow and those production values to evolve is trully astounding. This deserves WAY more views. I know that sometimes viewership may not be as high as you would hope, when you work hard on your research and topic, but don't give up. Seriously, this channel is special! :)

@jasoncrihfield4563 5 жыл бұрын

This video was so well made! I can't put into words how great the quality is.

@Vivat_Veritas 5 жыл бұрын

This video was amazing as all NerdSync videos are! Excellent editing, effects, script, the lot! Also, don't worry about being too serious, we can handle it!

@panamared1981 5 жыл бұрын

That was amazing!!!! Great job!

@alexandernigro1435 5 жыл бұрын

That was a truly incredible episode as usual!

@jadebotha8249 5 жыл бұрын

This was amazing Scott well done😀👍

@HippieSkippy100 5 жыл бұрын

Loved it! Surprised why you don’t have more subs. Quality stuff here.

@ziveisenstodt7419 5 жыл бұрын

Your content is so fantastic I am willing to watch this thirty eight minutes long video all the way to the end!

@BritishTyrannosaur 5 жыл бұрын

A well researched look into the history of Superman and his relationship with atomic weapons. It was interesting and chilling to go through the different ages i.e. bronze/silver reactions to the bomb and how they incorporated it. Bronze Superman championed it a a peace determent. While TDKR shows the horror of the bomb, as it nearly kills the symbol of truth and justice. Superman is forced to steal life from nature to save himself, question of the latter is, is that a 'super' act? Of course ending where I believe Superman should stand, as an outsider protecting his home. Whether by words or by actions.

@JEDonnert 5 жыл бұрын

This video was great! Thank you for making it!

@jay__birdie 5 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video, Scott!

@ThatOneGuy7550 5 жыл бұрын

These videos keep getting more ambitious I love it!

@emmawright9660 5 жыл бұрын

FAN-FREAKIN-TASTIC!!! I was excited and anxious to see this episode and it did not disappoint. Good job, Scott!

@jakipop3397 5 жыл бұрын

I really really REALLY like this video. It is so damn good and so well produced. I can't give enough praise. Amazing work Scott!

@keithblackwell8457 5 жыл бұрын

Love you Scott keep making this Gold

@Skkorm 5 жыл бұрын

Super high quality video as usual!

@donlee_ohhh 2 жыл бұрын

Great job on the lighting/color grading & make up. Also, well done on merging IRL history with comic history.

@splish8869 5 жыл бұрын

I really like the addition of voice acting from other channels for comic creators and characters in this episode and the Marv wolfman one

@natel6304 5 жыл бұрын

@nerdsync Scott, just, wow. You continue to out do yourself. This was an incredibly informative, thoughtful and thought provoking video. Keep doing what you do, keep being you man. I can't tell you how much of an inspiration you are to me personally.

@ShinoSarna 5 жыл бұрын

13:41 I'm not an explosive expert, but uh, dynamite isn't TNT. They're entirely different things.

@JaelinBezel 5 жыл бұрын

They both make-a da boom though, right?

@mrgreatbigmoose 5 жыл бұрын

I keep forgetting that dynamite contains nitroglycerin, not trinitrotoluene. Nice catch there!

@gruwidge 5 жыл бұрын

That one song has lied to me.

@Reubentheimitator6572 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah. And I now remember a claim I heard from "The Return Of Zorro", that nitroglycerin is "Thirteen times, more powerful than gunpowder." . I don't whether that claim is true (or, "corresponds with reality" - Paul Herrick, Think with Socrates: an Introduction to Critical Thinking), cuz it came from a movie🎥, which people have often taught me to doubt, but if it "corresponds with reality", then I both think it might help this discussion, and I like the quote a lot, so I decided to mention it here.

@davidbloomquist5385 2 жыл бұрын

C’mom, it’s obvious that accuracy is not a premium on this channel

@viniciusbresser5588 5 жыл бұрын

fantastic video congretulations on your amazing work

@ItsOver9000Productions 5 жыл бұрын

Scott, I think you've hit your peak. There is NO WAY you can top this one. As I say with every video, but then you somehow manage to do it. Keep em coming Scott!

@alfa01spotivo 4 жыл бұрын

damn right, his teen titans and dark phoenix videos were amazing to!

@DougPalumbo 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent commentary! Great video!

@justjessi7026 5 жыл бұрын

Dude! SUPER good timing!

@LuftmanPlay 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, I love these long formed ones!

@WarframeEnjoyersClub 5 жыл бұрын

Great piece, very interesting and well presented video.

@NerdSyncProductions 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@brianrebmann5398 5 жыл бұрын

Truly excellent video. I loved it. I love learning history and facts and while Superman 4 has it's problems; I think the overall message is wonderful. I think it;s interesting to see how the public's perception of nuclear weapons changed over the years.

@czarkiddy9543 5 жыл бұрын

Hey I just wanted to say that I have been loving your show ever since I started watching about 3 years ago.

@KirbySans 5 жыл бұрын

Really good! Enjoyed this! Much like your Flash one. I watched it when it came out. I can see a big quality jump lately (as usual). Good work Scott.

@samcohen6078 5 жыл бұрын

This video is one of the most expertly made videos I've ever seen on youtube. I was hooked the whole way through.

@JD-iu6rv 5 жыл бұрын

I was wondering. Not to seem demanding but do you think you can make a video talking about how comic books can be profound? Mainly because of Bill Maher’s recent comments about comic books and geek culture on his show. It was extremely ignorant and want someone to show how that what he said isn’t true

@01MrCapricorn 5 жыл бұрын

If it helps, he got torn to shreds in the media about it. The guy is a loon anyway, no one who matters takes him seriously.

@JD-iu6rv 5 жыл бұрын

C W yeah that does help. Thanks!

@NerdSyncProductions 5 жыл бұрын

Idk, I don't want to even address Bill Maher because all he wants is attention. If I make a video about him, he wins. He got attention. Hopefully my channel in general along with many other great channels and books will speak to the idea of comics being profound without needing to address Bill Maher at all.

@JD-iu6rv 5 жыл бұрын

NerdSync Yeah I hope all you guys prove that too. Thank you!

@noiamnotaweasley3920 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I think I'm going to tell my Sci Fi in Film professor about it. He LOVES 40s-60s sci fi, especially those tackling issues of nuclear war. I think he'll enjoy this too.

@hotelmario510 4 жыл бұрын

God, that ending is eerily prescient.

@nicholasgee565 5 жыл бұрын

Damn man. The production in these videos is better than that I see in channel with millions of subscribers. Keep it up dude!

@xanderrey1879 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. Hart breaking and warming all at once.

@screen571 5 жыл бұрын

I found your channel, loved the video and now I hit subscribe!! Loved it!!!!

@Doodlebugdude 5 жыл бұрын

I really like this style of presenting. The make up and set dressing all frame the video essay brilliantly and I like your humorous acting talent. Thank you.