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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman, Episode 65

April 3rd, 2012 Posted at The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Action Comics, Clark Kent, Daily Planet, Dennis Neville, F. Whitney Ellsworth, Golden Age, Jerry Siegel, Lois Lane, Paul Cassidy, Podcast, Superman

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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 65 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 time to take a trip back to the longbox as Michael looks at the Superman story from from ACTION COMICS #27. Behind an awesome cover of Superman fighting a lion, we find a story that sees Clark Kent and Lois Lane uncovering trouble at a children’s shelter… necessitating Superman to step in and deal with the fiends responsible!

QUOTABLE:
I’m really beginning to get annoyed with you!
–Superman

The cover to ACTION COMICS #27 by Paul Cassidy

FIRE!

Lois in trouble...

Up the shaft

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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman, Episode 62

March 13th, 2012 Posted at The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Clark Kent, Daily Planet, George Taylor, Golden Age, Jerry Siegel, Lois Lane, Morning Pictorial, Mr. Kennedy, Paul Cassidy, Paul J. Lauretta, Podcast, Superman, Wayne Boring

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Welcome to episode 62 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.

Finally! It’s back to the Sunday newspaper strip as Michael looks at the fourth storyline. Unfortunately, it’s a sub-par story overall. But, the good news is, there’s plenty of the action, intrigue and insanity we’ve come to love in Superman’s Golden Age adventures, as Clark Kent and Lois Lane (and Superman!) set out to aid a relief fund for a war-stricken foreign nation.

QUOTABLE:
See? I crush the wood to sawdust! — Tell me who your leader is, or I’ll see what I can do with your necks!
–Superman

Mine sitting

Carving a mountain -- Looney Tunes style

A last-minute save

Why, yes...

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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman, Episode 60

February 28th, 2012 Posted at The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Action Comics, Clark Kent, Daily Planet, F. Whitney Ellsworth, George Taylor, Golden Age, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Lois Lane, Paul Cassidy, Paul J. Lauretta, Podcast, Superman, Wayne Boring

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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 60 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.

Professor Clarence Cobalt cooks up copious chicanery at his crooked clinic of quackery as Michael looks at the Superman story from ACTION COMICS #26. Superman makes a two-fold return to his social justice roots to deal with a pair of phony doctor — and prevent his victims from enacting their own brand of justice in this classic Golden Age tale.

QUOTABLE:
What were bars created for — except for Superman to bend!
–Superman

The cover to ACTION COMICS #26 by Joe Shuster and Wayne Boring

Opening splash

"I've heard enough!"

Superman has no time for thank yous.

Links mentioned in the episode:
– Legends of the Batman, a podcast hosted by Michael Kaiser and Michael Bradley — now back from hiatus!

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 59

February 21st, 2012 Posted at The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Clark Kent, Daily Planet, Golden Age, Jerry Siegel, Lois Lane, Ned Wever, Newspaper Daily Strip, Paul Cassidy, Paul J. Lauretta, Podcast, Spotlight, Superman, Wayne Boring

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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 59 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 back to the newspapers this time as Michael looks at the 14th storyline from the Superman daily newspaper strip, which finds a fallen crime boss trying to reclaim his glory. Will he make it back on top? Not if Superman has anything to say about it. Plus, Michael presents a Spotlight on radio’s Ned Wever, the first actor to portray Jor-L!

QUOTABLE:
Super-hearing, do your stuff!
–Superman

This looks like a job...

Pinelli

Superman SMASH!

Lois -- rescued!

Intertitles for this story:
Lois Scents a Story
Behind the Door–??
Clip Joint.
Hot on the Trail
Can Pinelli Stage a Come-Back?
Caught in the Act!
Lois In a Jam
That Man’s Here Again
A Woman’s Proper Place
An Uninvited Guest
It’s a Game!
He Likes Company
Human Tornado!
Leave It to Lois!
Escape?
The Wrong Guy to Peeve!
Exit Pinelli!
Can It Be–Love?

Links mentioned in the episode:
– Newspaper dailies at DCComics.com

Songs included in the episode (all written or co-written by Ned Wever):
– Benny Goodman and His Orchestra, “I Can’t Resist You”
– Benny Goodman and His Orchestra, “Sweet Stranger”
– Walter Feldkamp Orchestra, “Trouble in Paradise”
– Mildred Bailey, “Trust in Me”

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 58

February 14th, 2012 Posted at The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Clark Kent, Daily Planet, George Taylor, Golden Age, Jack Burnley, Jerry Siegel, Lois Lane, Maureen Reynolds, New York World's Fair Comics, Podcast, Ray Middleton, Superboy, Supergirl, Superman, William Aronis

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Welcome to episode 58 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 Tomorrow returns to the once-called “World of Tomorrow” as Michael looks at the Superman story from the 1940 issue of NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR COMICS. It’s a quintessential story of the Golden Age Superman, with jewel thieves, Lois in trouble and Superman flying — yes, flying — in for the save. Also, Michael looks at other events from the World’s Fair Superman, including Superman Day and the first public appearance of Superman himself in the flesh! Plus, a special cameo by the Golden Age Michael Bailey!