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Due to an editing error, I have uploaded a new version of episode 26. Listeners who subscribe via iTunes should get the new download on their iTunes feed, but if you download manually, you will need to re-download the file via the link in the original show posting.
Apologies for the mistake and apologies to those who heard the… issue… in the original download.
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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.
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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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Welcome to episode 24 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, we go back to the newspapers as Michael looks at the seventh storyline from the Superman daily strip. A runaway boy and a last-minute save by Superman lead the Daily Star’s finest reporters, Clark Kent and Lois Lane, into a crooked orphanage. This looks like a job for… Frankie Dennis? Also this episode, Michael shines the spotlight on Golden Age artist Fred Guardineer!
QUOTABLE:
Stout fellow! — I knew you wouldn’t abandon your friends!
–Clark Kent
The closest we've gotten to the iconic shirt rip. So far.
CHICKEN!
Dennis Neville's Superman
Inquisitive Lois
Links mentioned in the episode:
– “The Battle at Glen Falls” by N.C. Wyeth… compare to the cover to ACTION COMICS #8 by Fred Guardineer.
– 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.
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Welcome to episode 23 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.
Avast, me hearties! Perk yer ears and enjoy some grog as I spin ye a tale from ACTION COMICS #15, the likes a’ which ye ne’er seen before! ‘Tis thrill an’ chills on the high seas as Superman fights a pack a’ scurvy landlubbers who dare try lay claim to a booty meant to aid a flock a’ nippers. By the powers, ’tis not a tale for the lily-livered among ye, as their be fisticuffs and sharks ahead. But fer ye gentlemen o’ fortune, I say ’tis for you, or I surely be headin’ to Davey Jones’ locker! Arr!
QUOTABLE:
Bullets? -Ha! I eat ’em for breakfast!
–Clark Kent (yes, Clark Kent!)
The cover to ACTION COMICS #15 by Fred Guardineer.
Clark channels his inner Thurston B. Howell III.
Superman vs. a shark. A SHARK!
Superman pulls a prank.
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.
