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Thursday, February 9 , 2023 - How a St. Louis illustrator’s vision shapes the worlds of Batman and Superman
10 minutes Posted Feb 9, 2023 at 1:11 pm.
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Hugh Ferriss was a highly regarded architect and his distinct moody nighttime illustrations of skyscrapers and suspension bridges inspired the backdrops of many fictional worlds. Andrew Wanko of the Missouri Historical Society examines how St. Louis inspired the work.