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January 11th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode two 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.

This episode, Michael dives into ACTION COMICS #2, which resolves the cliffhanger left in Superman’s debut and sends our hero into an adventure in the war-torn country of San Monte, where he deals with weapons manufacturers, confronts military leaders and leaps questionable logic in a single bound. All this, and Lois Lane is arrested and sentenced to die for espionage!

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Say! Wasn’t that fun? — Let’s do it again!
Superman

Action Comics #2

The cover to ACTION COMICS #2 by Leo E. O'Mealia


Private Superman

Private Superman, reporting for duty


It's impossible!

Superman: Doing the 'impossible' since 1938


A torturer's inquisition

If pointing doesn't work, the next step is tickling.

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January 4th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to the premiere episode 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.

This episode, the journey kicks off with an in-depth look at Superman’s debut in ACTION COMICS #1, the monumental issue that gave us our first look at the strange visitor from another planet, as well as the historic first meeting between Superman and Lois. Also in this episode, your host, Michael, also gives a bit of background on the podcast, the format and what you can expect in future episodes.

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Listen, chief. If I can’t find out anything about this Superman, no one can!
Clark Kent

Action Comics #1

The cover to ACTION COMICS #1 by Joe Shuster


Make yourself comfortable!

Criminals, beware! Superman has no time for your comfort!

You're not fighting a woman, now!

Champion of the oppressed


You needn't be afraid of me. I won't harm you.

The historic first meeting


Alex Ross's take

Alex Ross's take on the first meeting


And so begins...

And so it begins...

Links mentioned in the episode:
BIP Comics’ guide to Action Comics #1 reprints
Superman Fan Podcast episode #111: Who’s Who in Action Comics #1
Billy Hogan’s Superman Fan Podcast
Charlie Niemeyer’s Superman in the Bronze Age podcast

Download the episode directly. Or, you can subscribe to the show via iTunes or the RSS feed! 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.

December 13th, 2010  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Take a listen to the first promo for the new podcast, The Thrilling Adventures of Superman. The show will take a look at the history and development of Superman in his formative years by chronicling the Man of Steel’s Golden Age adventures in comics and other media.

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New episodes begin in January at www.greatkrypton.com.

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