Superman Fan Podcast, episode 280

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Michael Bradley

Billy Hogan has released episode 280 of the Superman Fan Podcast!

Superman Fan Podcast, episode 280

If you’re a fan of Jerry Siegel’s take on Supergirl, you’re in for a treat. Among the stories looked at this episode are two written by Siegel — which both heavily feature the Maid of Might!

First up is the second story from SUPERMAN #154, which is a 13-page story titled, “Krypton’s First Superman!” Supergirl must unravel the mystery of why Superman has suddenly started acting evil and out of character — and it’s a mystery that goes all the way back to her and her cousin’s native planet: Krypton!

Second, Billy takes a look at ACTION COMICS #290. In what is billed as an “all Red Kryptonite issue,” the 13-page Supergirl story is titled, “Supergirl’s Super Boy-Friends!” In it, after Supergirl is exposed to a piece of the unpredictable crimson meteor, she finds that he gives super-powers to anyone she kisses — including Dick Malverne and Jerro! Oh noes!

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Random Panel #48

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Michael Bradley

Random Panel #48

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Siegel and Shuster: The Movie?

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Michael Bradley

Joe Shuster’s nephew and a collaborator are looking to get a movie dealing with the lives of Jerry Siegel and Shuster off the ground. According to the Topeka Capital Journal, Warren Shuster Peary and Rick Palacioz, have written three screenplays about Siegel, Shuster and the birth of their most-famous creation, Superman.

“When you’re a kid, you don’t realize the importance of what your uncle did, and then you grow up and see the comics, movies and iconic mythology and how important it is,” Peary said.

Peary said he met Palacioz in the mid-1990s, and they started talking about his ties to Superman.

“A spark went off, and we said the story needs to be told about the birth of Superman,” he said.

Peary and Palacioz currently are looking for financial and technical support to get the film from screenplay to the actual screen.

Siegel’s and Shuster’s emotionally charged story is ripe for big-screen picking. With Hollywood’s current love of all things comics, and books such as those written by Brad Ricca and Marc Tyler Nobleman bringing Siegel’s and Shuster’s story to new and wider audiences, a movie seems like the next logical step.

Click on over to the paper’s site for the full story. And keep an eye here for news on the potential film as it becomes available.

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Random Panel #47

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Michael Bradley

Random Panel #4

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Worth a mint

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Michael Bradley

On the heels of Canada Post’s announcement about a new line of Superman stamps featuring the art of Joe Shuster, the Royal Canadian Mint has announced a line of Superman coins in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the character’s publication in ACTION COMICS #1.

Among the seven coins are three featuring the artwork of Shuster, a Canadian native.

Royal Canadian Mint $75 14 kt. gold coin

The $75 14 kt. Gold Coin – Superman: The Early Years unit features the iconic image best known as the cover to SUPERMAN #1, but originally used as the opening splash to the Superman story in ACTION COMICS #10. It is limited to a worldwide mintage of 2,000, and retails for $750 (Canadian).

1/4 oz. $10 FIne Silver Coin - Vintage Superman

The 1/4 oz. $10 Fine Silver Coin – Vintage Superman unit features another iconic image of Superman breaking chains with his chest. The image originally appeared in an ad at the end of the Superman story from ACTION COMICS #1, and has been repeatedly used throughout Superman history. The coin is 99.99% pure, limited to a worldwide mintage of 15,000, and retails for $44.75 (Canadian).

Lenticular Coin and Stamp Set - Superman: Then and Now

Finally is the Lenticular Coin and Stamp Set – Superman: Then and Now, which features both Shuster’s aforementioned image from ACTION COMICS #10/SUPERMAN #1 cover and a modern-day homage by Jim Lee. As the coin moves, the image shifts from one image to the other. The coin is packaged with Canada Post’s stamp featuring the same Shuster artwork. This set coin is being produced on demand, and retails for $29.75 (Canadian).

The coins are now available and can be ordered through the Royal Canadian Mint’s website.

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