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

Welcome to episode 53 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 kick off 2012 with a trip back to the pages of ACTION COMICS, for a look at the Superman story from issue #25. Strange occurrences across town send Clark Kent after his latest scoop. But Lois Lane is after bigger fish when a man named Medini promises to reveal to her the true identity of Superman! Are the two connected? And how will Superman stymie both plots? Find out!

QUOTABLE:
The plane — falling to destruction… Lois aboard, no doubt!
–Superman

The cover to ACTION COMICS #25 by Joe Shuster and Wayne Boring


Superman struggles


Medini!

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December 13th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 50 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 a titanic team-up of Golden Age Superman podcasters for this anniversary episode as Michael is joined by Jon M. Wilson to discuss “The Reign of the Superman” from 1933! Originally self-published in the pages of their fanzine, the prose story features Jerry Siegel’s and Joe Shuster’s first conception of a character labeled as Superman… and the science-fiction horror story brings a decidedly different take on the concept!

Be sure to check out Jon Wilsons’s podcast, Golden Age Superman , as well as his reviews for every third issue of ACTION COMICS and other books at Simply Superman/Batman. And stay tuned for forthcoming announcements concerning his upcoming Superman in the New 52 podcast. A huge thanks once more to Mr. Wilson for coming on the show.

QUOTABLE:
Furthermore, during the night my mind has assimilated all the knowledge that exists in the universe. I know as much about Pluto as its inhabitants whose information I absorbed. I am a virtual sponge that absorbs every secret ever created. Every science is known to me and the most abtruse questions are mere childsplay to my staggering intellect. I am a veritable God!
–William Dunn, a.k.a. the Superman

The cover to SCIENCE FICTION: THE ADVANCE GUARD OF FUTURE CIVILIZATION #3 by Joe Shuster


The opening splash

Links mentioned in the episode:
– “The Reign of the Superman” Wikipedia entry
– Read “The Reign of the Superman” at the Internet Archive.

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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!

November 8th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 45 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.

Is your son a no-good bum? Are you being bullies by bookies to pay off your gambling debt? Accused of your crime you didn’t commit? This looks like a job for Superman! That’s right folks. We are going back to the spinner rack for the last time in 2011 as Michael looks at the Superman story from ACTION COMICS #24!

QUOTABLE:
Go ahead — confess, or I’ll shake your teeth loose!
–Superman

The cover to ACTION COMICS #24 by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy


Superman vs. Robots


On the phone...


He HATES to be destructive...

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!

Links mentioned in the episode:
– The check.
– “Supermite!” is a complete unpublished Superman story, thought to be from the mid-1940s, and by Jerry Siegel and the Shuster shop.

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 4th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 40 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 Steel moves into the mainstream in a big way and it’s the shot hear ’round the world as Superman takes on Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin in a special two-page story from Look Magazine! In this episode, Michael also examines the real-world context and after aftermath of his historic, pre-Pearl Harbor tale.

QUOTABLE:
Joe, meet Adolf!
–Superman

The cover to the February 27, 1940, issue of Look Magazine


Looking for trouble?


Superman takes on the Führer!

Links mentioned in the episode:
– Remembrances of Jack Adler by Mark Evanier and Paul Kupperberg. You can also check out Adler’s Wikipedia entry, though it is sparse.
– Alter Ego Magazine, issue #79, featuring a lengthy article concerning the repercussions (both real and perceived) of the story featured in this episode.

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!

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