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July 19th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 26 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 starts with a mysterious woman in the road ends with Superman taking on one of his own: A crooked journalist and his scandal-lovin’ publisher. Yellow journalism and blackmail lead our red, yellow and blue-clad hero on his latest four-color adventure as Michael looks at the Superman story from ACTION COMICS #18!

QUOTABLE:
If ever anyone had this coming — it’s you!
–Superman

The cover to ACTION COMICS #18 by Fred Guardineer


Superman's X-ray vision


Clark Kent: Ready for action


LOWER THAT GUN!

Links mentioned in the episode:
– Deadman Comics, Issue by Issue by Brian Foss
– Bert Christman biography from WarbirdForum.com. And here’s his Wikipedia entry, just for good measure.

Download the episode directly. Or, you can subscribe to the show via iTunes or the RSS feed! You can connect with show on Facebook, as well, to get updates! The Thrilling Adventures of Superman is also a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network.

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July 12th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 25 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.

Another big episode is here as Michael is joined by Charlie Niemeyer of “Superman in the Bronze Age” for a look at another three amazing issues! Things get kicked off with ACTION COMICS #16 where Superman smashes — literally! — a gambling racket. They then move on to SUPERMAN #2, with the second Superman text story. And finally, they take a look at ACTION COMICS #17, where our hero takes on the challenge of rescuing a stranded steamer, and is drawn into a larger plot formed by a very familiar foe!

And be sure to check out Charlie Niemeyer’s podcast, Superman in the Bronze Age. A huge thanks once more to Mr. Niemeyer for coming on the show.

QUOTABLE:
It’s time for Superman to take a hand — before more lives are uselessly sacrificed!
–Superman

The cover to ACTION COMICS #16 by Fred Guardineer


Superman on patrol!


Smashing!


What is Superman doing?!


The cover to SUPERMAN #2 by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy


Text story header


The cover to ACTION COMICS #17 by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy


So, this happened.


Lois Lane's long lost identical twin


Mild-mannered reporter

Links mentioned in the episode:
– “Who Took the Super Out of Superman” which can be read at Superman Through the Ages) is one of Charlie’s favorite Superman stories.
– The cover to SUPERMAN #2 was paid homage to in SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #26 with art by Aluir Amancio and Terry Austin.
– The “victory garden” cover mentioned by Michael in the episode is from WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #11 and was drawn by Jack Burnley.

Download the episode directly. Or, you can subscribe to the show via iTunes or the RSS feed! You can connect with show on Facebook, as well, to 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.

July 5th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 24 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 newspapers as Michael looks at the seventh storyline from the Superman daily strip. A runaway boy and a last-minute save by Superman lead the Daily Star’s finest reporters, Clark Kent and Lois Lane, into a crooked orphanage. This looks like a job for… Frankie Dennis? Also this episode, Michael shines the spotlight on Golden Age artist Fred Guardineer!

QUOTABLE:
Stout fellow! — I knew you wouldn’t abandon your friends!
–Clark Kent

The closest we've gotten to the iconic shirt rip. So far.


CHICKEN!


Dennis Neville's Superman


Inquisitive Lois

Links mentioned in the episode:
– “The Battle at Glen Falls” by N.C. Wyeth… compare to the cover to ACTION COMICS #8 by Fred Guardineer.
– Newspaper dailies at DCComics.com

Download the episode directly. Or, you can subscribe to the show via iTunes or the RSS feed! You can connect with show on Facebook, as well, to 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.

June 28th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 23 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.

Avast, me hearties! Perk yer ears and enjoy some grog as I spin ye a tale from ACTION COMICS #15, the likes a’ which ye ne’er seen before! ‘Tis thrill an’ chills on the high seas as Superman fights a pack a’ scurvy landlubbers who dare try lay claim to a booty meant to aid a flock a’ nippers. By the powers, ’tis not a tale for the lily-livered among ye, as their be fisticuffs and sharks ahead. But fer ye gentlemen o’ fortune, I say ’tis for you, or I surely be headin’ to Davey Jones’ locker! Arr!

QUOTABLE:
Bullets? -Ha! I eat ’em for breakfast!
–Clark Kent (yes, Clark Kent!)

The cover to ACTION COMICS #15 by Fred Guardineer.


Clark channels his inner Thurston B. Howell III.


Superman vs. a shark. A SHARK!


Superman pulls a prank.

Download the episode directly. Or, you can subscribe to the show via iTunes or the RSS feed! You can connect with show on Facebook, as well, to 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.

June 14th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 21 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 a deadly gas falls into the wrong hands, it’s up to Superman to reclaim it! But the adventure puts him smack in the middle of a civil war and even bigger problems. Would-be dictators! Firing squads! Baby monkeys! It’s all here in this epic 36-part story that spans two continents! Plus, two integral parts of the Superman mythology are finally given proper introductions in this historic tale. Also this episode, a Spotlight on the first editor of the Superman comic book stories: Vin Sullivan!

QUOTABLE:
Elucidate, professor — elucidate!
–Clark Kent

Ambose the monkey, 1939-1939


How is the plane still flying?


Smashing the tank


The cover to SUPERMAN: A NATION DIVIDED by Eduardo Barreto


Splash page from SUPERMAN: A NATION DIVIDED by Eduardo Barreto


George Taylor and Metropolis

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! You can connect with show on Facebook, as well, to 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.

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