This discussion focused on the history and contemporary relevance of the 1978 DC Comics’ celebrity comic book, Superman vs. Muhammad Ali, which features Superman teaming up with the heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali to defeat an alien invasion of Earth. A racialized exploration into the visual and narrative construction of this iconic comic, this conversation will use Superman vs. Muhammad Ali, as a lens to discuss the socio-political climate of the late 70s and the evolution and meaning of Blackness in popular American culture. Superman vs. Muhammad Ali was based on an original story by Dennis O'Neil, which was adapted by Neal Adams, with pencils by Adams, figure inks by Dick Giordano, and background inks by Terry Austin.

Wesley Hall has been an avid collector of comic books, for over 20 years, which feature Black characters and storylines. The Wesley and Chere Hall African American Comic Book Collection is archived at the Auburn Avenue Research Library. Wesley Hall is also a Digital Marketing professional whose expertise is centered on how media and marketing influence American popular culture; and the lived experiences of content consumers in the United States.