We’re asking the big question: Does it matter who wears the mask? With the release of Captain America: Brave New World, where Sam Wilson takes up the iconic shield, we dive deep into the debate of whether it’s the character or the mantle that truly defines a hero.From Captain America to Zorro, we explore the fascinating history of legacy characters and how passing the torch has shaped some of the greatest franchises in pop culture. Does the symbol outweigh the individual? Or does the person behind the mask bring the meaning to life?<br /><br />And that’s not all—joining us for this discussion is special guest <a href="https://www.instagram.com/geekscapedotnet/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jonathan London</a>, director and writer of Paul London: Hero of the Prophecy, a brand-new comic hitting Kickstarter on February 4th! Don’t miss your chance to support it here: <a href="https://herooftheprophecy.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://herooftheprophecy.com</a>.<br /><br />Grab your shield, put on your mask, and tune in for this heroic conversation!<br /><br />For exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show, GHL Extra &amp; Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► <a href="https://www.patreon.com/Jawiin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.patreon.com/Jawiin</a><br /><br />GHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► <a href="https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreading" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreading</a><br /><br />FOLLOW GHL►<br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylesson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylesson</a><br />Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylesson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylesson</a><br />Tik Tok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@geekhistorylesson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.tiktok.com/@geekhistorylesson</a><br />Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylesson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylesson</a><br />Get Your GHL Pin: <a href="https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.com</a><br /><br />You can follow Ashley at <a href="https://www.threads.net/@ashleyvrobinson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.threads.net/@ashleyvrobinson</a><a href="https://twitter.com/Ashleyvrobinson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a> or <a href="https://www.ashleyvictoriarobinson.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.ashleyvictoriarobinson.com/</a><br /><br />Follow Jason at <a href="https://www.threads.net/@jawiin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.threads.net/@jawiin</a><a href="https://twitter.com/Jawiin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a> or <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/jasoninman.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bsky.app/profile/jasoninman.bsky.social</a><br /><b><br />Thanks for showing up to class today. Class is dismissed!</b>