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August 23rd, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 30 of The Thrilling Adventures of Superman. The show’s mission is to explore the history and development of the Superman in his formative years by chronicling the Man of Steel’s Golden Age adventures in comics, radio and film.

The Superman media empire grows again as the newspaper strip expands to seven days a week with the addition of a full-color Sunday strip! This episode, Michael looks at the first storyline which features extortion, assault and animal abuse! And once Superman is done with that, he takes on the villain! HIJINKS!

QUOTABLE:
I — I must be dreaming!
–Mike Hensely

Throwing cars!


A beatiful panel...


BEAR!


He'll huff and he'll puff...

Links mentioned in the episode:
– A pre-sell Superman image showing that Clark Kent and Superman are “one and the same.” A redrawn version of this was used in first Sunday strip.
– The Speeding Bullet, an archive of Superman newspaper strips, run by Jared Bond

Download the episode directly. Or, you can subscribe to the show via iTunes or the RSS feed! Questions or comments? Additions or corrections? Drop a line! Share your thoughts on the episode and the issue. You can connect with show on Facebook and Twitter, as well, to get updates!

The Thrilling Adventures of Superman is also a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network. And don’t forget to check out the Superman Homepage!

August 9th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 28 of The Thrilling Adventures of Superman. The show’s mission is to explore the history and development of the Superman in his formative years by chronicling the Man of Steel’s Golden Age adventures in comics, radio and film.

Michael is joined by J. David Weter of Superman Forever Radio for a look three excellent Superman comics. First up is ACTION COMICS #19 where a deadly plague wreaks havoc on Metropolis and Superman must confront the sinister force behind it all. Next up is SUPERMAN #3 which is mostly reprints, but brings some fun additions to Superman’s history. And finally, David and Michael move on to ACTION COMICS #20, where Clark Kent goes to Hollywood and meets screen star Dolores Winters. But when Winters suddenly quits and turns to a life of crime… Superman has to find out why! And, boy, is it a shocker.

Be sure to check out J. David Weter’s Superman podcast, Superman Forever Radio, as well as Xavier’s Podcast For Gifted Youngsters, The Walking Dorks and his most recently announced effort, PADSMASH: An Incredible Hulk Podcast. A huge thanks once more to Mr. Weter for coming on the show.

QUOTABLE:
Next stop for this plane — eternity!
–Superman

The cover to ACTION COMICS #19 by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy


'Dead! Bring our your dead!'


Running man


HYPNO-HELMET!!


The cover to SUPERMAN #3 by Joe Shuster


SUPERMAN #3 frontispiece


The cover to ACTION COMICS #20 by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy


X-ray vision


A silent protector. A watchful guardian.


Dude looks like a lady.

Links mentioned in the episode:
– “What’s So Funny About Truth, Justice and the American Way”, from ACTION COMICS #775, is David’s favorite Superman story.
– The cover to SUPERMAN #3 was paid homage to on the cover of SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #81 by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke.
– Images of the three Superman balloons from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parades can be seen at the Superman Homepage.

Download the episode directly. Or, you can subscribe to the show via iTunes or the RSS feed! You can connect with show on Facebook, as well, to get updates! The Thrilling Adventures of Superman is also a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network.

Questions or comments? Additions or corrections? Drop a line! Share your thoughts on the episode and the issue.

July 26th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 27 of The Thrilling Adventures of Superman. The show’s mission is to explore the history and development of the Superman in his formative years by chronicling the Man of Steel’s Golden Age adventures in comics, radio and film.

It’s back to the newspapers as Michael looks at the colossal-sized eighth storyline from the Superman daily strip. Running 96 strips for more than three-and-a-half months, the story sees Superman confronting foreign terrorists as they attempt to kill visiting royalty! Plus, Clark Kent a hero? Or is he a traitor? And the most shocking puzzler of all, is Lois Lane actually being nice to… Clark Kent?! It’s a thrill a minute, folks! Don’t miss it!

QUOTABLE:
You’ve met your match, Superman!
–Kober

Boom goes the dynamite


1-800-SUPERMAN


Another nod to ACTION COMICS #1


Eau du romance


Clark rocks the stovepipe top hat.

Links mentioned in the episode:
– “Legends of the Batman” episode 15, where Michael Bradley and Michael Kaiser covered the Batman story from the 1940 issue of NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR COMICS, where the villain met a similar, shocking end.
– Newspaper dailies at DCComics.com

Download the episode directly. Or, you can subscribe to the show via iTunes or the RSS feed! You can connect with show on Facebook, as well, to get updates! The Thrilling Adventures of Superman is also a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network.

Questions or comments? Additions or corrections? Drop a line! Share your thoughts on the episode and the issue.

July 19th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 26 of The Thrilling Adventures of Superman. The show’s mission is to explore the history and development of the Superman in his formative years by chronicling the Man of Steel’s Golden Age adventures in comics, radio and film.

It starts with a mysterious woman in the road ends with Superman taking on one of his own: A crooked journalist and his scandal-lovin’ publisher. Yellow journalism and blackmail lead our red, yellow and blue-clad hero on his latest four-color adventure as Michael looks at the Superman story from ACTION COMICS #18!

QUOTABLE:
If ever anyone had this coming — it’s you!
–Superman

The cover to ACTION COMICS #18 by Fred Guardineer


Superman's X-ray vision


Clark Kent: Ready for action


LOWER THAT GUN!

Links mentioned in the episode:
– Deadman Comics, Issue by Issue by Brian Foss
– Bert Christman biography from WarbirdForum.com. And here’s his Wikipedia entry, just for good measure.

Download the episode directly. Or, you can subscribe to the show via iTunes or the RSS feed! You can connect with show on Facebook, as well, to get updates! The Thrilling Adventures of Superman is also a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network.

Questions or comments? Additions or corrections? Drop a line! Share your thoughts on the episode and the issue.

July 12th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 25 of The Thrilling Adventures of Superman. The show’s mission is to explore the history and development of the Superman in his formative years by chronicling the Man of Steel’s Golden Age adventures in comics, radio and film.

Another big episode is here as Michael is joined by Charlie Niemeyer of “Superman in the Bronze Age” for a look at another three amazing issues! Things get kicked off with ACTION COMICS #16 where Superman smashes — literally! — a gambling racket. They then move on to SUPERMAN #2, with the second Superman text story. And finally, they take a look at ACTION COMICS #17, where our hero takes on the challenge of rescuing a stranded steamer, and is drawn into a larger plot formed by a very familiar foe!

And be sure to check out Charlie Niemeyer’s podcast, Superman in the Bronze Age. A huge thanks once more to Mr. Niemeyer for coming on the show.

QUOTABLE:
It’s time for Superman to take a hand — before more lives are uselessly sacrificed!
–Superman

The cover to ACTION COMICS #16 by Fred Guardineer


Superman on patrol!


Smashing!


What is Superman doing?!


The cover to SUPERMAN #2 by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy


Text story header


The cover to ACTION COMICS #17 by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy


So, this happened.


Lois Lane's long lost identical twin


Mild-mannered reporter

Links mentioned in the episode:
– “Who Took the Super Out of Superman” which can be read at Superman Through the Ages) is one of Charlie’s favorite Superman stories.
– The cover to SUPERMAN #2 was paid homage to in SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #26 with art by Aluir Amancio and Terry Austin.
– The “victory garden” cover mentioned by Michael in the episode is from WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #11 and was drawn by Jack Burnley.

Download the episode directly. Or, you can subscribe to the show via iTunes or the RSS feed! You can connect with show on Facebook, as well, to get updates! The Thrilling Adventures of Superman is also a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network.

Questions or comments? Additions or corrections? Drop a line! Share your thoughts on the episode and the issue.

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