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September 9th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 33 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 it’s back to the spinner rack as Michael looks at the Superman story from ACTION COMICS #22, which finds Clark Kent and Lois Lane thrust into a war between neighboring European countries. But after strange happenings both on land and sea, it becomes apparent that there is something more sinister behind it all, meaning that this… is a job for Superman!

And don’t forget: For the month of September, the show is bi-weekly! Check back on Tuesdays and Fridays for more Superman awesomeness for your ears!

QUOTABLE:
If that gal’s on the up-and-up, I miss my guess!
–Clark Kent

The cover of ACTION COMICS #22 by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy.


Clark mocks Lois.


SUPERSTAR!


Toran... Galonia... Luxor... and...

Links mentioned in the episode:
– From Yellow to Red: A Daredevil Podcast, hosted by Tyler Crone and Johnny Freiberg
– The Matt Murdock Chronicles, a blog looking at Daredevil issue by issue

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!

September 6th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 32 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, Michael looks at the tenth storyline from the Superman daily newspaper strip. A mysterious telegram leads Superman into an adventure where he must save a town from a destroyed dam, then deal with a thickening plot and a poisoned reservoir! The 18-strip story kicks off a trilogy which finds Superman dealing with ramifications from a war in Europe! Parts two and three will be covered in future episodes. But also in this episode, we wind up 1939 with our first glimpse at the Superman radio show!

And don’t forget: For the month of September, the show is bi-weekly! Check back on Tuesdays and Fridays for more Superman awesomeness for your ears!

QUOTABLE:
My guess was right! These men are responsible for the disaster. Well, here’s where they get a taste of disaster!
–Superman

An ominous telegram


LOOK OUT!


Digging the trench


Soothing the savage beast

Intertitles for this story:
– Unconfirmed News
– It’s a Game
– All’s Well, But —
– An Unexpected Interruption
– Too Late!
– All Wet
– A Fantastic Race
– A Voice From the Mountain
– Flight!
– He Stems the Flood
– No Thanks Necessary
– Fifteen Minutes to Go!
– Superman’s Guess Confirmed.
– Stubborn Opposition
– Look Out, Blackie!
– A Canine Martyr
(Strip 295 does not have an intertitle in the reprints. Not all papers ran the intertitles and the source for this strips was one that did not.)

Links mentioned in the episode:
– Newspaper dailies at DCComics.com

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!

August 30th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 31 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.

When destruction reigns in Metropolis and a scientist goes missing, Superman takes a hand (eventually) as Michael looks at the Superman story from ACTION COMICS #21. The issues sees Superman taking on the disasters, robots, the National Guard and more in a story that lets us bid farewell to Superman’s most-frequent and nefarious foe, the Ultra-Humanite.

QUOTABLE:
I’ve got to halt that madwoman!
–Superman

The cover to ACTION COMICS #21 by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy


Superman vs. robots!


No choice!


Just forget about it!

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!

August 23rd, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 30 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.

The Superman media empire grows again as the newspaper strip expands to seven days a week with the addition of a full-color Sunday strip! This episode, Michael looks at the first storyline which features extortion, assault and animal abuse! And once Superman is done with that, he takes on the villain! HIJINKS!

QUOTABLE:
I — I must be dreaming!
–Mike Hensely

Throwing cars!


A beatiful panel...


BEAR!


He'll huff and he'll puff...

Links mentioned in the episode:
– A pre-sell Superman image showing that Clark Kent and Superman are “one and the same.” A redrawn version of this was used in first Sunday strip.
– The Speeding Bullet, an archive of Superman newspaper strips, run by Jared Bond

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!

August 16th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 29 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.

Metropolis’ new district attorney sets out to clean up the town… and stirs up a hornets nest who doesn’t take to kindly to it as Michael looks at the ninth storyline from the Superman daily newspaper strip! Our spunky gal reporter Lois Lane is hot on the story… and neck-deep in trouble — literally! Can Superman save the girl and the day? All this, plus Lois finally get her interview with Superman! This 30-strip story has it all, folks! Also in this episode, Michael presents a Spotlight on artist Paul Cassidy.

QUOTABLE:
I have dedicated myself to helping the oppressed — and seeing that truth and right triumph.
–Superman

The Daily Planet


If bullets don't work...


An excellent panel


WAR!

Intertitles for this story:
– War on Crime
– Clark Wins a Bet
– A Signal
– Prepared For Action
– An Impertinent Query
– Superman Acquiesces
– Superman Grins
– Returning Bullets
– An Invulnerable Target
– A Swift Return
– Superman Acts as Valet
– The Confession
– A Tough Argument
– Look Out, Lois
– Spunky Lois
– Surprise!
– Hot News!
– Not So Fast, Lois
– A Better Way
– Superman Picks Up the Scent
– Just in Time
– Now What?
– Some of Their Own Medicine.
– Signed Confession.
– Watch Out, Superman!
– Lois is Curious
– Solitary Worker
– A Break For Lois
– On the Front Page.
– War!

Links mentioned in the episode:
– Newspaper dailies at DCComics.com

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!

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