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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman, Episode 76

June 19th, 2012 Posted at The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Action Comics, Clark Kent, Daily Planet, F. Whitney Ellsworth, Golden Age, Jack Burnley, Jerry Siegel, Lois Lane, Podcast, Sgt. Casey, Superman, Wayne Boring

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Welcome to episode 76 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 Man of Steel takes on more dirty devils and nasty ne’er-do-wells as Michael looks at the Superman story from the pages of ACTION COMICS #29. Our hero charges in, tearing down a racket perpetrated by vile fiends to prey on the aged, helpless and oppressed. If there ever was… this is a job for Superman.

QUOTABLE:
Little time to act! — That mob’s about to go wild — and Lois is in the thick of it!
–Clark Kent

The cover to ACTION COMICS #29 by Wayne Boring

Like a human lightning bolt

A job for Superman!

Exposition!

Link mentioned in the episode:
– Superman Fan podcast hosted by Billy Hogan — check out episodes 60, 188 and 222 for more about “The Girl in Superman’s Past” by Bill Finger, featuring the first appearance of Lori Lemaris
– Superman in the Bronze Age hosted by Charlie Niemeyer
– Clockwork Comics, home of Slipstream (written by Jeffrey Taylor, illustrated by Billy Hogan and colored by Charlie Niemeyer) and many other fine comics.

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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman, Episode 73

May 29th, 2012 Posted at The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Allen (Duke) Ducovny, Bud Collyer, Clark Kent, Daily Planet, George Ludlam, Jack Johnstone, Joan Alexander, Julian Noa, Lois Lane, Perry White, Podcast, Robert Maxwell Joffe, Superman, Superman (radio)

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Welcome to episode 73 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.

A mysterious “pillar of fire” and threats to the small town of Graves End send Clark Kent and Lois Lane on their latest adventure as Michael looks at the 14th storyline from the Superman radio serial. What they find is a quaint but superstitious town… but far greater mysteries lurk beneath the surface, meaning that this… is a job… for Superman!

QUOTABLE:
“I’m not afraid!”
–Lois Lane

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!

The Thrilling Adventures of Superman, Episode 72

May 22nd, 2012 Posted at The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Allen (Duke) Ducovny, Arthur Vinton, Bud Collyer, Clark Kent, Daily Planet, Frank Chase, George Ludlam, Jack Johnstone, Jackie Kelk, Jimmy Olsen, Podcast, Robert Maxwell Joffe, Superman, Superman (radio)

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Welcome to episode 72 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 the thrilling return of Jimmy Olsen as Michael looks at the 13th storyline from the Superman radio serial. Everyone’s favorite copy boy calls on Clark Kent to help him investigate a mystery at the home of his aunt, Louisa Horn, in a place called Lighthouse Point. But when Clark figures out that Louisa isn’t telling all she knows, a far-greater mystery lurks just around the corner, including smugglers and the location of some ancient Chinese jade!

QUOTABLE:
“And if you do get a story up there, remember the paper that pays your salary!”
–Perry White

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!

The Thrilling Adventures of Superman, Episode 71

May 15th, 2012 Posted at The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Action Comics, Clark Kent, Daily Planet, F. Whitney Ellsworth, George Taylor, Golden Age, Jack Burnley, Jerry Siegel, Lois Lane, Paul Cassidy, Podcast, Superman

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Welcome to episode 71 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 three rings of fun as Clark Kent and Lois Lane set out to get a scoop behind a series of robberies and muggings that have struck Metropolis. They wind up at the circus where the strongman, a behmoth named Herculo, is the prime suspect. But is there more to the robberies than meet the eye? Can Clark ferret out the true perpetrator before it’s too late? And what happens when Superman is challenged to a fight by Herculo himself?! Find out as Michael looks at the Superman story from ACTION COMICS #28.