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Podcast: Word Balloon Comics Podcast
Episode: WB Best of 2025 Bryan Hitch Pt2
Description: On this episode of Word Balloon, host John Siuntres continues his in-depth conversation with acclaimed artist Bryan Hitch in Part Two, focusing squarely on Superman, Lex Luthor, and the larger DC Universe. Bryan breaks down his visual approach to the Man of Steel, how he balances power with humanity, and why framing Superman correctly on the page is one of the hardest challenges in comics. The discussion also digs into Lex Luthor as a character ā how Hitch visually communicates intellect, menace, and ego ā and how those elements shape DCās larger narrative world. Bryan shares behind-the-scenes insights into collaboration, continuity, and th...