Superman Fan Podcast, episode 274

Billy Hogan is back behid the mic with episode 274 of the Superman Fan Podcast,

Superman Fan Podcast, episode 274

First up is SUPERMAN #152, which contains the Jerry Siegel-written nine-page story, “The Robot Master!” In the story, which was also featured on the cover, despite being the book’s lead tale, Superman discovers his best friends — Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen and Perry White — have been replaced by robots! Just what’s going on here? And, who is responsible?

Billy then turns his attention to ACTION COMICS #287 and the 14-page Supergirl story, “Supergirl’s Greatest Challenge!” as the Maid of Might gets a little help from those far-out teens from the future, the Legion of Super-Heroes when she takes on the Chameleon Men! (And don’t miss a special appearance by Streaky the Super-Cat’s 31st-century descendent, Whizzy!)

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Random Panel #39

Random Panel #39

While the first Lori Lemaris story, written by Batman co-creator Bill Finger, was a flashback “Untold Tale of Superman,” in her second appearance, Jerry Siegel brought readers up-to-date on her whereabouts, and brought the character into then-present continuity.

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Random Panel #38

Random Panel #38

Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster burst onto the burgeoning comics scene with two strips in the sixth issue of NEW FUN: Henri Duval and Doctor Occult. The former lasted a mere five installments, but Siegel and Shuster gave the character a nod by by reusing the name as the antagonist in a later Doctor Occult strip!

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Help repair Cleveland’s ‘Superman’ fence

The Cleveland Plain dealer reports that the Siegel and Shuster Society has launched a campaign to repair the fence that surrounds the property which once contained a house Joe Shuster called home, following damages done to the fence in early June.

The fence and plates will cost about $3,000 to repair, anything extra will be used for future restorations. Considering that the June 5 incident was the second time a drunken person drove into the fence, Goldie said it is in good enough shape to be repaired.

According to the article, funds also will go to repairing the display at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport honoring Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster and the creation of Superman in the city.

Another $1,500 is sought to maintain the Superman exhibit in the baggage claim area of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Visitors have been encouraging children to stand by the Superman statue for photographs, which has caused some minor damage to the exhibit.

“Part of fixing the exhibit would include installing a barrier to keep children off the exhibit,” said Goldie.

Donations can be sent to:

The Cleveland Foundation
The Siegel and Shuster Fund
1422 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

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Happy birthday, Joe

Today would have been Joe Shuster’s 99th birthday.

Joe Shuster at the drawing table

Happy birthday, Joe. And thanks for the entertainment.

Be sure to read some Shuster-drawn comics today in Joe’s memory.

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