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

QUOTABLE:
And now… for some action!
–Superman

The cover to ACTION COMICS #28 by Paul Cassidy


Clark meets Herculo


Superman meets Herculo


Caught red-handed

Link mentioned in the episode:
– 100 Years Ago, Arrival of Ship Carrying Titanic Survivors Set Off Media Frenzy in NYC at TransportationNation.org

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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!

May 13th, 2012  Posted at   Super-Random Super-Panel
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May 8th, 2012  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of SupermanWelcome to episode 70 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 seemingly mundane incident is the catalyst for our story when Clark Kent interviews a recently successful businessman and finds him to be… bored. But, things make an upward turn as Superman takes on a dangerous new threat known only as “the Lamite” as Michael looks at the fifth storyline from the Sundays installments of the Superman newspaper strip. Beware of giant spiders.

QUOTABLE:
It will take just a few minutes for Superman to ascertain whether Daly is in real danger!
–Superman

Super-pants-off, dance-off


...in his teeth!


CR-CRASH!


The Lamite!

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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!

April 24th, 2012  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of SupermanWelcome to episode 68 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 Josh Bertone for a fun-fill romp through four brand new Superman adventures from SUPERMAN #6. The issue sees the Man of Steel taking on a variety of challenges as he attempts to clear Lois Lane’s name after she’s accused of murder, takes on racketeers and swindlers, and helps deliver aid to a earthquake-ravaged country. Plus, someone discovers that Superman and Clark Kent are one in the same. Can our hero stop the secret from getting out? All in a day’s work for Superman.

Be sure to check out Josh Bertone’s solo show, Bertone Beatle Bonanza and catch Josh regularly on Clone Saga Chronicles and the Spider-Man Crawlspace! A huge thanks once more to Mr. Bertone for coming on the show.

QUOTABLE:
(“-Good grief! He’s seen the transition from Clark Kent, meek reporter, to Superman! If he suspects…!-“)
–Superman

The cover to SUPERMAN #6 by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy


Up! Up!


Spin dry


'Zooming... like a rocket...'


Superman hates guns.


A fitting end for his... kind?


Lois in trouble...


A great splash, but...


The four-fingered man...

Links mentioned in the episode:
– “The Devil and Lois Lane!” from SUPERMAN’S GIRL FRIEND, LOIS LANE #41 is among Josh’s favorite Superman stories.
– Michael mentioned the first cover appearance of Clark Kent, but couldn’t recall the issue number. That would be SUPERMAN #16.
– Josh also mentions a very late Silver Age tale where Lois is accused of the murder of Lana Lang. As he says, this story in “Is Lois Lane Guilty?” from SUPERMAN’S GIRL FRIEND, LOIS LANE #99 and “Lois Lane’s Last Mile!” from SUPERMAN’S GIRL FRIEND, LOIS LANE #100.

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!

April 17th, 2012  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of SupermanWelcome to episode 67 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 faces a new menace in the form of “the Unknown” — a fiend who terrorizes the city, demanding the authorities allow bank robberies to occur, or bombings will tear through the city! Can Superman get to the bottom of things and unmask “the Unknown” before it’s too late?! Well, of course he can. He’s Superman. Duh. But find out how he does it as Michael looks at the 15th storyline from the Superman daily newspaper strip!

QUOTABLE:
Superman! –Then my boy’s safe!
–Woman

Clark's worry


Superman of the people


Coming through!


Lois Lane -- girl reporter


*choke*

Intertitles for this story:
Paging Reporter Kent!
A Silent Politician.
Lois Has a Brainstorm
Afterthought
A Girl of Action!
Clark’s Predicament
Who’s Seeing Things?
Dirty Work at the Crossroads?
A Run for Their Money
Double Trouble.
Man Beats Bullet!
Can We Bank on Superman?
Gentle Persuasion!
It’s a Deal.
Four Minutes to Go!
Floating Power.
Right to the Second!
Just Between Us
“The Unknown” Threatens
Help!!
Go to It, Superman!
“The Unknown” Strikes!
When Split-Seconds Count!
Close — That — Gap! —
Joy-Ride!
Safe and Sound!
Murder at The Daily Planet
Lois Makes a Hit
Superman Steps In
In Person!
Gang Buster
According to Plan
Spotted!
Down, But Not Out
The Hitch-Hiker.
“Gentle” Persuasion.
Contact!
“The Unknown” Speaks!
Getting Warm!
Passing the Bucks
Patience!
Superman Acts!
“The Unknown” Unmasked!
Held at Bay!
Man of Action
Lives at Stake!
Lois Scores Again!
(Strip 430 does not have an intertitle in the reprint. Not all papers ran the intertitles and the source for this strips was one that did not.)

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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