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]

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

[@daxiomus]

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

[@custodialfatherintexas9362]

@@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]

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]

@@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]

Some people will never be scientist

[@KairuHakubi]

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]

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]

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

[@metal87power]

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]

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

[@ProjektTaku]

@@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?

[@gruwidge]

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]

Sweet

[@G-LukeJA]

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]

Huh interesting.

[@NerdSyncProductions]

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]

nice pfp

[@Estarfigam]

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]

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]

@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]

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]

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

[@andrewwolfgang7461]

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

[@Reddotzebra]

"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]

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

[@ryanspiker3450]

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

[@Contevent]

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]

Oooh, this is interesting!

[@mrboerger1620]

That's actually a really great idea

[@arcadeassassin7176]

that's what superman IV should have done

[@nataliaturner4845]

Brilliant 👏 👏 👏 🥰

[@paladinPraveen]

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]

Good suggestion! Thanks!

[@paladinPraveen]

@@NerdSyncProductions Pleasure. :)

[@Spider-Fan006]

@@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]

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

[@amkamirin]

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]

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]

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

[@Lumos89]

Sounds like derick

[@LiberalPeaceKeeper]

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

[@jenniferh9627]

Yes it sounds exactly like DK doing a super man voice

[@mechajay3358]

"comics are incredible" Ain't that the truth

[@NerdSyncProductions]

It's a fun time!

[@Batmanbeyyond]

Trying telling that to bill maher!

[@joelbaldwin4051]

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

[@kupikaonga9880]

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

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Hahaha, thank you so much, Kupi!

[@shavec]

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]

@@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

[@RCDanforthTV]

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]

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

[@Spider-Fan006]

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

[@AspelShuyin]

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

[@AkuTheDestroyer]

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

[@OhNoTheFace]

He is a Super man

[@NerdSyncProductions]

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

[@jamesoblivion]

Great gams, Supesie baby!

[@NerdSyncProductions]

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! kzbin.info/door/xTdWpLJurbGlFMWOwXWG_A

[@apprenticej7022]

Why does this feel like a nerdsync and fallout crossover

[@FancyGeeks]

RIght?

[@NerdSyncProductions]

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

[@apprenticej7022]

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

[@aml53198]

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]

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]

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]

@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!

[@FancyGeeks]

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

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Hey thanks, random commenter!

[@FancyGeeks]

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

[@lampin66]

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…”

[@tomatoisjp]

Hey, I watched that flash video twice.

[@fanofeverything7870]

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

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Well then clearly I love you all! Haha

[@rarm5899]

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

[@01MrCapricorn]

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]

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]

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

[@Przemko27Z]

Might be better without the first "and".

[@dakotahlayman9389]

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!

[@talesfromislandz4844]

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]

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.

[@ProjektTaku]

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

[@ondreibazant-fabre2164]

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.

[@tornadochaser2457]

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!!!

[@ItsOver9000Productions]

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]

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

[@catlawyerwilldefendfortrea6038]

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

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Thanks so much, Debashish!

[@BritishTyrannosaur]

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.

[@AndrewDesRochers]

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

[@codystork3008]

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

[@NerdSyncProductions]

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

[@codystork3008]

🤐

[@ChristyAbbey]

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

[@AnitaSleap1080z]

.... 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]

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

[@applecoreeater]

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

[@amunra13]

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!

[@martinfvarela]

Every time I realize that I will probably die without seeing the Earth from space, I get really sad. It must be the most amazing thing to witness.

[@ancapftw9113]

The most unrealistic part of that movie wasn't the flying alien of Mr. Lungren's nuclear powers. It was that the UN clapped for him when he said "I'll force you to disarm" and the governments agreed to the program. You just know the US and most other countries would hide a few under ground in a lead vault so Superman couldn't see it. If Superman told me that story, I'd post it on r/thathappened.

[@moonjabes]

I'm afraid that North Korea, Iran, Russia and USA would just respond with firering all their nukes at each other, and Supes having to fly around to catch them all.

[@alfa01spotivo]

superman has super hearing and x ray vision though

[@splish8869]

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

[@kellercorrield7733]

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

[@rainbootsandroses]

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

[@hotelmario510]

God, that ending is eerily prescient.

[@JD-iu6rv]

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]

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]

C W yeah that does help. Thanks!

[@NerdSyncProductions]

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]

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

[@ShinoSarna]

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

[@JaelinBezel]

They both make-a da boom though, right?

[@mrgreatbigmoose]

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

[@gruwidge]

That one song has lied to me.

[@Reubentheimitator6572]

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]

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

[@firefighter4532]

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

[@michaelechim2148]

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

[@dyland9745]

Don't worry Scott, I watched your Flash video!

[@nelsonvenema3614]

I also watched the video

[@JaelinBezel]

Me too, and I'm not even a subscriber.

[@dyland9745]

@@JaelinBezel You should fix that

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Well thanks, gang!

[@JaelinBezel]

@@dyland9745 Sorry but my budget won't allow it. It's either this or The Imaginary Axis, and I really like The Imaginary Axis.

[@Haverok_]

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! :)

[@mole28008]

YES! New Nerdsync vid can't wait!!

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Hope you like it!

[@mole28008]

I LOVE IT! Amazing video so interesting !

[@Redchocobo]

You deserve a standing ovation ♥ Great job, Scott.

[@JustinY.]

Bingo bango bongo I don't wanna live in the Congo ohnononon

[@oomar4597]

oh yeah yeah

[@Bova-Fett]

It's actually I don't want to leave the Congo. The song is all about how Civilization sucks because of things like the atom bomb.

[@samsandage9464]

It’s u again

[@graywolf7648]

Bruh I love you

[@01MrCapricorn]

Bro, you ARE an SCP...

[@bobbybquick7511]

I don’t want to set the world on fire! Edit: Whoa that’s quite a few likes.

[@FancyGeeks]

You found the NerdSync bobblehead!

[@ravindupadmanath2802]

IT WAS ALWAYS BURNING SINCE THE WORLD WAS TURNING!!! sorry I had to 😋

[@sv32099]

@ in my life i had but one desire And that one is you, no other will dooooo

[@bobbybquick7511]

I’ve lost all ambition for worldly acclaim, I just want to be the one you love

[@shodanxx]

13:50 Hello, I am not a demolition's expert however I can tell you the most badass explosion I have ever seen is the 2015 Tianjin explosions And that's 2.9 followed by a 21.9 tonne of TNT equivalent explosion. So anything nuclear, yeah, we have no sense of scale.

[@jocolmenero]

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

[@noiamnotaweasley3920]

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.

[@Vivat_Veritas]

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!

[@Cadency]

this video honestly made me feel a ton of emotions, it was an amazing video and somehow it all was about superman 4

[@katharinew4218]

That modern comic with the atomic bomb, when he recovered using the solar power of plants etc? That was gruesome, THAT would make a great Superman movie

[@mattball8622]

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

[@brianrebmann5398]

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.

[@malcontent79]

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

[@cuff2860]

I loved the creative and thoughtful approach to this video!

[@Jfireprime]

I was so hoping you would include that Morrison excerpt, it’s such a wonderful piece of writing.

[@thepokekid01]

All of the quality of this video made me sit through all the commercials.

[@gertbeef]

Well done. 👍

[@mikekennedy304]

Man your content and quality just gets better and better

[@konstantincherganov3015]

My god! This was an amazing video!!! I love it so much! You deserve so much more views! Keep up the good work! The one question I have is should Superman really be invulnerable to atomic weapons? If he absorbs radiation from the sun to get his power, shouldn’t he also absorb the bad types of radiation from an A-Bomb? I always assumed that’s what happened in “The Dark Knight Returns”.

[@czarkiddy9543]

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

[@teamneerd]

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]

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

[@thatonecatwiththetophat]

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

[@supermegasmith4219]

Have you noticed Scott is making videos like v sauce 3 . It's a great style I love that style. And I love Scotts writing it is a great merge. Also Scott nice job using Jay from fancy teeth

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Aww, thank you!

[@ziveisenstodt7419]

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

[@cosmictyger]

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

[@Shorai_3]

I'm probably the only one that actually likes Superman IV. It's Christopher Reeve as Superman, and in the end, that's all I need for me to declare a great Superman film. Having him in Man of Steel and Justice League would have gotten my butt planted in that seat in the theater.

[@tomsantos9448]

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!

[@daamiyanahmed4265]

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

[@majopareja]

I don't care much about superheroes, but I loved every minute of this video. It was incredible! Superman throwing the nukes into the sun to destroy them is pretty ridiculous, BUT I think it's wishful thinking... It reflects how many of us would like to just get over those weapons that create so much anxiety for us, and for nuclear disarmament to be less complicated (not depending on politics, competing nuclear powers, etc.).

[@eckmann88]

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

[@raggarharry9765]

This video was long but I watched the whole thing! Great production value exept the fact that you had some bean juice on your face the whole time.

[@Stumbo99]

I read was 'Superman a spy' (thanks Scott on the book suggestion) it's kinda cool to see Scott referencing the main title giving story in the video

[@chescokun]

Damn Scott! Looks like hanging out on the good side of youtube has done your immense channel good! Focusing on collective solutions to our problems is the only way forward.

[@drakontisaraptikos9927]

Well, that almost made me cry at the end there. What a message. It really reflects how I feel about the world. We've only got one planet, we've got to take care of it somehow. Thank you Scott.

[@WarframeEnjoyersClub]

Great piece, very interesting and well presented video.

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Thanks so much!

[@macoy3943]

At the beginning of the Justice League show Superman disarms all the world’s weaponry (Then aliens attack the Justice League appears etc.) Also, I think it would be cool if you made a video about what elements Metamorpho the Element Man’s body is made of

[@stewdippin]

I love this all so much! I laughed, I learned, I’m afraid to leave my house!

[@donlee_ohhh]

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

[@gamelairtim]

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

[@thunderring3932]

It’s obvious you put so much effort into these and it’s a crime you don’t get more views.

[@moradyans]

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

[@farouq8477]

another amazign video, that wouldnt get the recognition and views it deserves. keep going my dude.

[@jadebotha8249]

This was amazing Scott well done😀👍

[@brotherdosco5552]

Hey Chris, I was wondering if you thought it would be a good idea to create a video on the best books on the history of comics you read

[@natel6304]

@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.

[@kalebsantos72]

was waiting for you to finish that watchmen joke and it was worth it great video dude

[@panamared1981]

That was amazing!!!! Great job!

[@Andriel787]

This is amazingly well done!

[@jasonbrewer7065]

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.

[@Doodlebugdude]

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.

[@djdexterb]

"This is a dick measuring joke!" Yes it most certainly is. Love the videos, Scott!

[@EmethMatthew]

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!

[@jeneraljad1179]

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

[@matotato9383]

“Im just trying to keep things light. Am I injured?” best quote ever

[@hayley2987]

Such a great video, I am now slightly late for work because I couldn’t stop watching 😂