Welcome to episode 11 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, we go back to the spinner rack as Michael dives head-first into ACTION COMICS #10. You won’t believe your ears when you hear the shocking and unbelievable events that fill this episode. Clark Kent… revealing a source? Superman… aiding a prisoner? Lois Lane… berating Clark Kent? Okay, that last one’s not a stretch. But the other two? Not a hoax! Not a dream! And certainly not an imaginary story (since comics haven’t started using them yet…). No, they’re all part of the wacky antics that follow when Clark learns of abusive treatment at a prison camp and tries to set things aright.

All this, and Superman proves he most certainly does not support his local SPCA! Krypto’s gonna be so-o mad…!

QUOTABLE:
Are we actually supposed to eat this slop?
–“Tom Daly” (a.k.a. Superman)

The cover to ACTION COMICS #10 by Joe Shuster

An iconic image

Same old Lois

It's for the best!

Links mentioned in the episode:
– 1935-Present: A Comics Odyssey by Nathan Mahney
– Marvel Genesis by Don Alsafi
– The Unabridged Marvel by Hal Phillips

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Welcome to episode nine 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.

Superman: Wanted as a criminal? That’s the situation in this hijinks-filled episode when Michael takes a look at ACTION COMICS #9, which follows up on Superman’s actions from last issue. A bounty is put on Superman’s cape and two detectives set their sights on getting the money in their pocket and the Man of Steel behind bars. And as if that wasn’t enough to keep our hero busy, Clark Kent also has to deal with the most off-her-rocker Lois Lane yet. Also in this episode, Michael reads another email from a listener and offers the worst impression of a 50s TV star ever!

QUOTABLE:
Clark Kent — I DESPISE YOU!
–Lois Lane

The cover to ACTION COMICS #9 by Fred Guardineer

Hilarious

Flight? Not quite, but almost!

Don't miss an issue (or episode)!

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Welcome to episode seven 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 excitement, adventure and thrills this time out, when Michael takes a look at ACTION COMICS #7. The issue finds Superman setting out to do a good turn for a down-on-his luck circus owner and taking on a roughneck who tries to bully the owner. Meanwhile, Clark Kent confronts a challenge of his own in the form of a co-worker named Curly. Also in this episode, Michael reads an email from a listener and discusses yet another little-known side project bearing a Siegel-Shuster byline.

QUOTABLE:
Superman! — working for me! Oh baby, I’m dreaming — this is too good to be true!
–Jordan, owner of Jordan Circus

The cover to ACTION COMICS #7 by Joe Shuster

Curly: The obnoxious jerk

'I want a dream lover, so I don't have to dream alone'

Joe Shuster experiments the visual stylings of film noir

Links mentioned in the episode:
– ACTION COMICS WEEKLY #630 cover by John Severin, at the Grand Comic Book Database
– Wayne and Shuster biography at the Museum of Broadcast Communications
– Wayne and Shuster Wikipedia entry

Download the episode directly. Or, you can subscribe to the show via iTunes or the RSS feed! The show has its very own Facebook page, as well, where you can get updates! The Thrilling Adventures of Superman is also a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network.

Questions or comments? Additions or corrections? Drop a line! Share your thoughts on the episode and the issue.