Kevin Smith & Neil deGrasse Tyson Explore the Psychology of Lex Luthor on ‘StarTalk’

Kevin Smith and Neil deGrasse Tyson Explore the Psychology of Lex Luthor on ‘StarTalk’ — Watch
The pair talk superpowers and fandoms in this week's episode of the Nat Geo talk show.



Raelyn Giansanti

Oct 27, 2017 6:16 pm




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Neil deGrasse Tyson’s loquacious personality is enough to bring people to National Geographic for “StarTalk,” but guests like filmmaker Kevin Smith is what keeps viewers coming back. Airing Sunday nights at 11/10c p.m., this week’s episode of Tyson’s weekly talk show will feature a riveting conversation with the “Clerks” director about the science of superheroes, the ongoing appreciation of comic books, and this generation’s obsession with events like Comic-Con.

Smith is a notorious superhero fan, and in the exclusive clip for this Sunday’s episode, Smith reveals what his number one superpower would be. While his answer isn’t what anyone would expect, it’s definitely on brand for “StarTalk,” as Tyson uses it to dive into the complex thought of our favorite superhero villains, such as Lex Luthor.





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Along with dissecting super-villain psychology, the men also discuss the nostalgia that comes from watching superheroes from childhood comic books grow into massive Marvel moneymakers, as well as the pleasant nature of the Comic-Con phenomenon and the fandoms that increase the magnitude of the event.

Tune into “StarTalk” on National Geographic every Sunday night as Season 4 continues to roll out. If you’re looking for more scientific exploration, venture back into the Season 4 archives on the “StarTalk” website to watch Neil talk with other legends in their fields, such as Jane Goodall and the incomparable Terry Crews.
 
 

DC Preview: Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor #1​

Superman learns Lex Luthor is dying, and he wants the Man of Steel to help him find the cure for whatever is causing his rapid decline.
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July 21, 2023
Mark Waid and Bryan Hitch reunite to tell a tale centered on their favorite superhero. Superman learns Lex Luthor is dying, and he wants the Man of Steel to help him find the cure for whatever is causing his rapid decline. While the world wants to say good riddance to Luthor, Superman will go to the ends of the universe, through different dimensions, and across time to save his foe. But just why does he want to save the person who’s spent his life trying to destroy him? And will he even be able to find the solution?

Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor #1​

Writer: Mark Waid
Artist: Bryan Hitch
Inks: Kevin Nowlan
Colors: David Baron
Letters: Richard Starkings and Tyler Smith
Release Date: July 25, 2023

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