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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...

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!

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

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 27th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 38 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.

We’re staying in the comic books as Michael looks at the Superman story from ACTION COMICS #23. Picking up from the events of issue #22, Superman continues to deal with the war between Toran and Galonia and uncovers the ruthless menace behind it all: A diabolical fiend known only as Luthor!

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:
Lois — in trouble!
–Clark Kent

The cover to ACTION COMICS #23 by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy


Up, up and away!


The Face!


Superman shields Lois

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

Welcome to episode 37 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 joined by Billy Hogan of Superman Fan Podcast for a look at SUPERMAN #4. It’s the first issue of the title to contain four new Superman stories, and it brings the action as we find Superman taking on the challenges posed by earthquakes, giant beasts, spies, racketeers and more! Also this issue, a brand new menace rears its head in the form of… a man named Luthor!

Be sure to check out Billy Hogan’s excellent Superman Fan Podcast, as well as his blog, My Pull List. A huge thanks once more to Mr. Hogan for coming on the 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:
Now its my turn!
–Superman

The cover to SUPERMAN #4 by Joe Shuster


Changing in the store room


The face of Luthor


Vulcan nerve pinch


Everybody fight the dinosaur...


Watch that first step.


Shocking!


Threating kids


Superman busts out!

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 20th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 36 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.

Picking up from episode 32, we continue with part two of our Europe at war trilogy as Michael looks at the 11th storyline from the Superman daily newspaper strip! This installment finds Clark Kent framed for murder and forced into joining spies in their diabolical acts of terrorism. Its up to Superman to lend a hand and thwart their plans and prevent the U.S. from being plunged into war! Also this episode, Michael gives a Spotlight on Golden Age artist Dennis Neville!

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:
Someway, somehow, I’ve got to turn the tables!
–Clark Kent

Where's the store room when you need it?


No tears!


Strike a pose.


Superman's new look

Intertitles for this story:
– Kent Disappears
– Tactic F-21.
– Incriminating Finger Prints
– A Trap For Kent
– A Rendezvous
– Assassin!
– He Won’t Talk
– Some Super-Sport
– Up a Tree
– An Uncomfortable Spot
– Applause!
– A Treacherous Move
– Turn-About
– The End of a Traitor
– An International ‘Incident’
– Clark Gets His Chance
– Clark Gets Involved
– Inside the Plane.
– Flagpole Sitter
– Giggi Apprehended.
– Hot on the Trail
– Over the Top!
– Step on It, Superman!
– The Birds Have Flown!
– Bombardment From the Skies.
– A Present For the Police
(Strips 313 and 330 do not have an intertitles in the reprints. Not all papers ran the intertitles and the source for these strips was one that did not.)

Links mentioned in the episode:
– Newspaper dailies at DCComics.com
– The Spotlight gallery, showcasing all of the Spotlight features on the show, including Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Vin Sullivan and more.

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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