Astro City
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Astro City has been mentioned in one podcast episode on How Did This Get Made? (Feb 2026). Used as a comparison point for Wonderman’s perspective—superhero stories focused on ordinary people and city life; discussed as an adaptation that 'no one has done.'.
Astro City, also known as Kurt Busiek's Astro City, is an American superhero anthology comic book series centered on a fictional American city of that name. Created and written by Kurt Busiek, the series is mostly illustrated by Brent Anderson, with character designs and painted covers by Alex Ross. Its stories focus primarily on everyday life in a superhero comic universe, rather than on superheroic adventures and battles.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on How Did This Get Made? |
| Field | Comics / superhero narrative framing |
Who talks about Astro City on podcasts?
Astro City came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on How Did This Get Made?.
- Last Looks: Date with an Angel on How Did This Get Made? (Feb 2026)
What is Astro City mentioned alongside?
Astro City is most often mentioned alongside Wonderman, Paul Giamatti and CPR.
Influence on: Wonderman
Mentioned together: Paul Giamatti, CPR, Sarah Sherman, Berlin Wall, Jacob's Ladder, The Core, Girls5eva, James Meredith, Clash of the Titans, Largo