| Comments Off on Super-Random Super-Panel #1Inspired by many sites, including Rob Kelly’s fantastic Aquaman Shrine and the now mostly-defunct Daily Superman and Daily Batman, I’m unveiling a new feature: Super-Random Super-Panel!
Each Sunday and Wednesday, possibly more often if the mood hits, I will post a random Superman-related comic book panel. Prepare for awesomeness and awkwardness, heroism and hilarity — all in out-of-context, yet easy-to-swallow, form.
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Welcome to episode 69 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.
Return to the thrilling days of yesteryear as Michael looks at the 12th storyline from the Superman radio serial. An old friend of Lois’s is charged with running Happyland, the newest amusement park attraction. But when “Midway” Martin’s offer to buy the park is refused, he sets out to make Happyland a lot less happy… causing trouble for Lois and a job for Superman!
QUOTABLE:
“I should say I have something to do… as Superman!“
–Clark Kent… and Superman
The Superman radio show, obviously, doesn’t allow for scans of images from the story. However, here is a look at a couple spot illustrations, that accompanied the text adaptation of the story in the August issues of Radio and Television Mirror, as well as a look at that issue’s cover. Art was likely done by members of the Shuster shop. Who penned the adaptations themselves, however, is not known.
The cover of the August 1941 issue of Radio and Televison Mirror
Superman flies to Happyland
Lois, Clark and 'Midway' Martin
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| 1 CommentWelcome to episode 68 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 Josh Bertone for a fun-fill romp through four brand new Superman adventures from SUPERMAN #6. The issue sees the Man of Steel taking on a variety of challenges as he attempts to clear Lois Lane’s name after she’s accused of murder, takes on racketeers and swindlers, and helps deliver aid to a earthquake-ravaged country. Plus, someone discovers that Superman and Clark Kent are one in the same. Can our hero stop the secret from getting out? All in a day’s work for Superman.
Be sure to check out Josh Bertone’s solo show, Bertone Beatle Bonanza and catch Josh regularly on Clone Saga Chronicles and the Spider-Man Crawlspace! A huge thanks once more to Mr. Bertone for coming on the show.
QUOTABLE:
(“-Good grief! He’s seen the transition from Clark Kent, meek reporter, to Superman! If he suspects…!-“)
–Superman
The cover to SUPERMAN #6 by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy
Up! Up!
Spin dry
'Zooming... like a rocket...'
Superman hates guns.
A fitting end for his... kind?
Lois in trouble...
A great splash, but...
The four-fingered man...
Links mentioned in the episode:
– “The Devil and Lois Lane!” from SUPERMAN’S GIRL FRIEND, LOIS LANE #41 is among Josh’s favorite Superman stories.
– Michael mentioned the first cover appearance of Clark Kent, but couldn’t recall the issue number. That would be SUPERMAN #16.
– Josh also mentions a very late Silver Age tale where Lois is accused of the murder of Lana Lang. As he says, this story in “Is Lois Lane Guilty?” from SUPERMAN’S GIRL FRIEND, LOIS LANE #99 and “Lois Lane’s Last Mile!” from SUPERMAN’S GIRL FRIEND, LOIS LANE #100.
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| Comments Off on Green Lantern’s Light, Episode 7
Welcome to episode seven of Green Lantern’s Light! Each episode, we look at the stories of Hal Jordan, John Stewart, Guy Gardner and the entire Green Lantern Corps, beginning with GREEN LANTERN #172 from 1983, hosted by Michael Bradley, Jeffrey Taylor and J. David Weter.
Welcome to episode seven of Green Lantern’s Light! Each episode, we look at the stories of Hal Jordan, John Stewart, Guy Gardner and the entire Green Lantern Corps, beginning with GREEN LANTERN #172 from 1983.
It’s the beginning of brand new era for the podcast — and for Green Lantern — as the guys look at GREEN LANTERN (Vol. 2) #187, 188 and 189. These issues bring onboard a brand new creative team and sees the departure of many familiar characters. It’s the dawning of a new day for Green Lantern, and the perfect jumping-on point for Green Lantern’s Light!
In the episode, Michael mentioned an article from AMAZING HEROES. Published in 1984, the article talked about upcoming events in the life of Green Lantern and the debut of a brand new hero called the Image. Here is that article:
And be sure not to miss the christening of our Who’s Who section as Green Lantern-related profiles from the first three issues of WHO’S WHO IN THE DC UNIVERSE are posted. These profiles will help you get up-to-speed on Green Lantern’s friends and fiends!
In our next episode, mysteries are revealed as we look at GREEN LANTERN (Vol. 2) #190, 191 and 192! But, be on the look out for a special episode covering DC RETROACTIVE: GREEN LANTERN — THE 80s, coming your way May 7!
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| 1 CommentWelcome to episode 67 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.
Metropolis faces a new menace in the form of “the Unknown” — a fiend who terrorizes the city, demanding the authorities allow bank robberies to occur, or bombings will tear through the city! Can Superman get to the bottom of things and unmask “the Unknown” before it’s too late?! Well, of course he can. He’s Superman. Duh. But find out how he does it as Michael looks at the 15th storyline from the Superman daily newspaper strip!
QUOTABLE:
Superman! –Then my boy’s safe!
–Woman
Clark's worry
Superman of the people
Coming through!
Lois Lane -- girl reporter
*choke*
Intertitles for this story:
Paging Reporter Kent!
A Silent Politician.
Lois Has a Brainstorm
Afterthought
A Girl of Action!
Clark’s Predicament
Who’s Seeing Things?
Dirty Work at the Crossroads?
A Run for Their Money
Double Trouble.
Man Beats Bullet!
Can We Bank on Superman?
Gentle Persuasion!
It’s a Deal.
Four Minutes to Go!
Floating Power.
Right to the Second!
Just Between Us
“The Unknown” Threatens
Help!!
Go to It, Superman!
“The Unknown” Strikes!
When Split-Seconds Count!
Close — That — Gap! —
Joy-Ride!
Safe and Sound!
Murder at The Daily Planet
Lois Makes a Hit
Superman Steps In
In Person!
Gang Buster
According to Plan
Spotted!
Down, But Not Out
The Hitch-Hiker.
“Gentle” Persuasion.
Contact!
“The Unknown” Speaks!
Getting Warm!
Passing the Bucks
Patience!
Superman Acts!
“The Unknown” Unmasked!
Held at Bay!
Man of Action
Lives at Stake!
Lois Scores Again!
(Strip 430 does not have an intertitle in the reprint. Not all papers ran the intertitles and the source for this strips was one that did not.)
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!
