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August 14th, 2012  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of SupermanWelcome to episode 84 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 series of strange accidents have struck the fair city of Metropolis! Michael looks at the 17th storyline from the Superman daily newspaper strip, Clark Kent is assigned to the case, but finds the “accidents” are anything but, leading to Superman tangling with the mysterious hooded saboteur behind them all. Also this episode, Michael presents a Spotlight on Superman artist Don Komisarow!

And don’t forget, another episode of the show will be released on Friday, Aug. 17!

QUOTABLE:
I warned you not to oppose me, Man of Steel!
–The hooded saboteur

Leaps tall infernos at a single bound!


Context is for wimps


One punch!


Above the city

Intertitles for this story:
Three’s a Crowd
Impasse.
Crashing the Gate.
Creeping Death!
Oops!
What — No Skeleton?
Red-Hot Scent!
He Gets Around
Consternation at the Station
Information, Please
Discovery
Superman Takes No Chances.
Lois in Danger!
Fair Warning
The Double-Cross.
Bomb-Proof!
Unmasked!
(Strips 514 and 523-534 do not have an intertitles in the reprint. Not all papers ran the intertitles and the source for this strips was one that did not.)

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July 3rd, 2012  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of SupermanWelcome to episode 78 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 looks at the 16th story from the Superman daily newspaper strip as Clark Kent is sent undercover to get to the bottom of a wave of kidnappings. It’s another weird one folks, and you’ll never guess the ending, so buckle in and hang on tight! Also this episode, it’s the return of the Spotlight feature with a focus on painter H.J. Ward!

QUOTABLE:
D-do you realize who it must be? Superman!
–unnamed thug

The ‘plan’


What is he doing?!


Girl power


Bullets bounce

Links mentioned in the episode
– Publisher’s page for “H.J. Ward” by David Saunders
– H.J. Ward on Google Images

Also, as discussed in the episode, here is a look at H.J. Ward’s Superman painting, both in its original and retouched forms. (If anyone has a color photo of the original — please, email in!)

H.J. Ward’s original painting


H.J. Ward’s retouched painting

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.)

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

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!

December 6th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman
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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 49 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.

Hide the women and children! As Michael looks at the 13th storyline from the Superman daily newspaper strip, the Man of Steel is heading back to the tenements to deal with the poor living conditions resulting from the crime-riddled slums. Last time, Superman tore down an entire part of the city to “solve” the problem. Will the passage of time assuage Superman’s rough-and-tumble approach? Find out! Also this episode Michael presents a Spotlight on radio’s second Lois Lane, Helen Choat!

QUOTABLE:
I warned you to keep quiet!
–Clark Kent

SMOOCH!


This look like a job...


Clark's efforts


Paging Dr. Weisinger

Intertitles for this story:
Paging Superman
Seconds Count!
Saved — Almost!
The Customer Is Always Right!
He’s Off Again!
Enter Barbara Lewis
The Forgotten Man
A Hasty Exit!
Casey Spills the Beans
Problem Child
Lois Gets a Shock
“Home”
Tommy a Thief?
The Faith of Superman
He Wants to Be Shown!
“Gyp” the Acrobat
Tommy Cleared!
Can This Be Clrk?
Easy to Convince.
Money to Burn.
Superman Takes a Hand
Cheating the Cheaters.
No “Break” for the Thug
Pay-Off for the Loan-Shark!
Quiet, Please!
Dead End.
Play Ball — Or Else
Turning the Tables
Kent Writes an I.O.U.
Too Many Crooks
Rarin’ to Go!
A Close Call for Kent
Enigma
Blast in the Night
No Rest for the Weary
Quick Change
Richman, Poor Man
His Own Medicine
A Point for Debate
And No Parachutes
Some People Never Learn
A New Deal for Slum Dwellers

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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