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Resurrecting Microface: Planet Money's New Business Superhero
TLDR Planet Money revives the forgotten superhero Microface from a 1942 comic book to create a new superhero franchise in the world of business and economics, with plans to own the copyright and potentially profit from merchandise sales. The comic book features a new hero taking on the mask, investigating a private equity firm's mysterious actions, and supporting NPR programming.
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A forgotten superhero named Microface is resurrected by the Planet Money team to create a new superhero franchise in the world of business and economics.
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A forgotten superhero named Microface is brought back to life from a 1942 comic book, and the Planet Money team plans to create a new version of him to own the copyright and potentially profit from merchandise sales.
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The Planet Money team enlists Alex Segura from Archie Comics to help create a new comic book featuring the resurrected superhero Microface from 1942.
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In the comic book, the legacy of the superhero Microface is passed on through generations, with a new hero taking on the mask and continuing the story.
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The comic book team reaches out to Peggy, the daughter of the original artist of Microface, to discuss the project and her father's legacy.
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The original artist of Microface lost his job and passion for comics due to censorship, leading to a shift to fine arts, but his daughter is supportive of the reboot project.
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Sam Salazar, an investigative business reporter, is the new character in Planet Money's comic book investigating a private equity firm's mysterious actions.
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The proceeds from the Microface Project support NPR programming, and feedback on the series can be shared with Planet Money on their website or social media platforms.
