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November 15th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 46 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.

Charlie Niemeyer is back in the house as he and Michael look at the fourth storyline from the Superman radio serial, and it’s a good thing he is, because this storyline is jam-packed! It’s starts off with a prison riot, where two familiar fiends break loose. Then, after Superman’s most vile villains come face-to-face for the first time, our hero travels to the town of Dyerville (or it Dyersville? Or Dryerville?!) to investigate mysterious tragedies plaguing the town.

And be sure to check out Charlie’s podcasts, Superman in the Bronze Age and Podcast of Justice! A huge thanks once more to Mr. Niemeyer for coming on the show.

QUOTABLE:
This isn’t the time for boasting, Mr. Kent
Lois Lane

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 March and April 1941 issues of Radio and Television Mirror, as well as a look at those issues’ covers. Art was likely done by members of the Shuster shop. Who penned the adaptations themselves, however, is not known.

The cover to the March 1941 issue of Radio and Television Mirror


Lois Lane... rescued!


The cover to the April 1941 issue of Radio and Television Mirror


A nice triptych

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November 1st, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 44 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 once more joined by Charlie Niemeyer for a look at the third storyline, from the Superman radio serial! Superman goes into action to squelch a blazing inferno and try to rescue a trapped woman. But is there more to it than a simple fire? Find out in this six-episode story that leads Superman into an adventure that traverses land, sea and air!

And be sure to check out Charlie’s podcasts, Superman in the Bronze Age and Podcast of Justice! A huge thanks once more to Mr. Niemeyer for coming on the show.

QUOTABLE:
If the fire department can’t reach her, why do you think you can?
Perry White (to Clark Kent)

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 February 1941 issue of Radio and Television Mirror. (Unfortunately, I was unable to find a scan of the cover of that issue.) Click on the images for larger views, as always, in addition to their original captions. Art was likely done by members of the Shuster shop. Who penned the adaptations themselves, however, is not known.

Clark and June


Superman takes to the skies

Links mentioned in the episode:
– Listen to episodes of the Blue Beetle radio serial at the Internet Archive (the first thirteen star Frank Lovejoy, who voiced Captain Vincent Anderson in this arc, as the title character)

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October 25th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 43 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.

Giant vultures! Flame guns! Neanderthals! Ambiguous contraptions! Gas weapons! Bottomless pits! Bea Arthur*! These are the things Superman must face as Michael looks at the third storyline from the Sunday continuity of the Superman newspaper strip. It is a short four-strip story, but packed full of action! Also this episode, Michael dives into the mailbag for some listener feedback.

*Bea Arthur does not actually appear in this story. Sorry.

QUOTABLE:
This will teach you to pick on someone your own size!
Superman

That's Lois?


What is that thing?


A classic-looking Superman


"And then Superman left two half-naked people, who had been abused and nearly killed by giants, stranded in the desert...

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October 18th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 42 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.

Can Superman end a war and squelch the tide of anger that has raised against the nations of Rutland and Blitzen? Find out as Michael wraps up the “Superman at War” trilogy with a look at the twelfth storyline from the Superman daily newspaper strip. Also this episode, Michael presents a Spotlight on radio’s first Lois Lane, Rolly Bester.

QUOTABLE:
It’s Superman! We were warned of him!
A Blitzen soldier

This looks like a job...


A dynamic panel from Wayne Boring


See, he's a puppet master!


Clash of the, er, titans.

Intertitles for this story:
Off to the Wars
Superman Takes a Trip
Fancy Meeting You Here!
No Bullseye
One Good Deed a Day
They’re Not Foolin’
Taken for a Ride
Air Raid
A Clean Hit!
Disarmed!
Cease Fire!
Thanks, Boys!
The Power of Words.
In Enemy Territory
Face to Face
Amork Pinned Down!
A Quick Trip
Sham Battle
The End of the War
No Hit With Lois

Links mentioned in the episode:
Newspaper dailies at DCComics.com
– The Green Lantern’s Light, a new podcast Michael co-hosts with Jeffrey Taylor and J. David Weter covering Green Lantern stories from 1984 forward!

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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!

October 11th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 41 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 re-joined by Charlie Niemeyer for a look at the the second storyline from the Superman radio serial! Comprising just episodes seven through nine, the story finds Superman dealing with the menace of the Yellow Mask! Plus, girl reporter Lois Lane takes her first step off the printed pages when she is introduced in this storyline.

And be sure to check out Charlie Niemeyer’s podcasts, Superman in the Bronze Age and Podcast of Justice (the first episode is out now!)! A huge thanks once more to Mr. Niemeyer for coming on the show.

QUOTABLE:
Oh, the boy wonder, huh?
Lois Lane

The Superman radio show, obviously, doesn’t allow for scans of images from the story. However, be sure to come back in episode 42 for a Spotlight on radio’s first Lois Lane, Rolly Bester:

Rolly Bester

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!