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

The Thrilling Adventures of SupermanWelcome 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!

QUOTABLE:
Haven’t I warned you before about your habit of always getting into dangerous scrapes?
Superman

The cover to the 1940 issue of NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR COMICS by Jack Burnley


Lois Lane


Superman


Superman vs. thugs


Blackie Sarto

 
Behold the Superman!

The World's Fair Superman


The World's Fair Superman


Maureen Reynolds and William Aronis

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May 10th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 19 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 may not be ACTION COMICS, but there’s still plenty of action as Michael look at the 1939 issue of NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR COMICS! Mystery, thrills and adventure follow when Clark Kent and Lois Lane are sent to cover the greatest show on Earth — the historic New York World’s Fair! The Trylon, the Perisphere, and Helicline and, of course, our hero, Superman, are all on full display as the Fair celebrates the “World of Tomorrow!”

QUOTABLE:
You’re to cover the opening of the greatest show on Earth — the New York World’s Fair!!
The still-nameless Daily Star editor

New York World's Fair Comics (1939 issue)

The cover to the 1939 issue of NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR COMICS by Vin Sullivan and Fred Guardineer


Someone's been using Just For (Super)Men...

A close-up look at the blonde Superman from the cover.


But, where's the cape?

More powerful than TWO locomotives!


Too bad this wasn't a splash page.

Superman descends amid the fireworks


Ride 'em, cowgirl

Links mentioned in the episode:
1939 New York World’s Fair Wikipedia entry
New York World’s Fair 1939-1940 information site by Alan Anderson
The 1939-40 New York World’s Fair: Welcome to Tomorrow
Images of the 1939-40 New York World’s Fair
The 1939 Westinghouse Time Capsule at Tales of Future Past

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.