What makes a superhero timeless? From the Man of Steel soaring into comics in 1938 to the masked vigilantes and webslingers dominating popular culture today, each taps into something essential in the human imagination. Experts and industry pros explore why these icons became cultural mainstays, how their appeal has shifted across eras, and what their evolving popularity reveals about the societies that embraced them. The discussion looks at the characters' mythic roots, their psychological and cultural resonance, and how fans—across generations and around the world—have reinterpreted them. Whether it is Superman's embodiment of hope, Batman's brooding complexity, or Spider-Man's neurotic relatability, the panel unpacks the formulas that made them unforgettable and considers how newer heroes are building on that legacy.
