Welcome to episode 91 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’s back to this spinner rack this time out as Michael looks at the Superman story from ACTION COMICS #32. A rescue of a suicidal man leads Superman into a brand new adventure full of thrills, suspense and… product placement?! Hold on to your allowances, kids!

QUOTABLE:
“No more hard-earned savings will be wasted here! Out of my way!“
–Superman

The cover to ACTION COMICS #32 by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy or Leo Nowak

Mental hypnotism!

Birth of the Krypto-Raygun

…because he’s SUPERMAN!

Links mentioned in the episode:
– Superman in the Bronze Age, hosted by Charlie Niemeyer
– Just One of the Guys: A Green Lantern Podcast, hosted by Shawn Engel

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