Posts Tagged ‘Ultra-Humanite’

July 12th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 25 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.

Another big episode is here as Michael is joined by Charlie Niemeyer of “Superman in the Bronze Age” for a look at another three amazing issues! Things get kicked off with ACTION COMICS #16 where Superman smashes — literally! — a gambling racket. They then move on to SUPERMAN #2, with the second Superman text story. And finally, they take a look at ACTION COMICS #17, where our hero takes on the challenge of rescuing a stranded steamer, and is drawn into a larger plot formed by a very familiar foe!

And be sure to check out Charlie Niemeyer’s podcast, Superman in the Bronze Age. A huge thanks once more to Mr. Niemeyer for coming on the show.

QUOTABLE:
It’s time for Superman to take a hand — before more lives are uselessly sacrificed!
Superman

The cover to ACTION COMICS #16 by Fred Guardineer


Superman on patrol!


Smashing!


What is Superman doing?!


The cover to SUPERMAN #2 by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy


Text story header


The cover to ACTION COMICS #17 by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy


So, this happened.


Lois Lane's long lost identical twin


Mild-mannered reporter

Links mentioned in the episode:
“Who Took the Super Out of Superman” which can be read at Superman Through the Ages) is one of Charlie’s favorite Superman stories.
– The cover to SUPERMAN #2 was paid homage to in SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #26 with art by Aluir Amancio and Terry Austin.
– The “victory garden” cover mentioned by Michael in the episode is from WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #11 and was drawn by Jack Burnley.

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June 7th, 2011  Posted at   The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode 20 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 show returns in grand style as Michael is joined by Michael Kaiser of “Legends of the Batman” and “The Mighty Shield: A Captain America Podcast” for an epic look at not one, not two, but three sensational issues!

The adventures begin with ACTION COMICS #13 where Superman unravels the mystery of a taxi cab racket and finds something — or someone — far more sinister is behind it: The wheelchair-bound madman known as the Ultra-Humanite! They then move on to the historic SUPERMAN #1, which unveils never-before-told details about Superman’s origin, his first prose story, our hero’s very own fan club and more! They then wrap things up with ACTION COMICS #14, where Superman investigates a suspicious subway collapse and faces off against a strangely familiar foe with a thirst for world domination!

And be sure to check out Michael Kaiser’s other podcasts, The Mighty Shield: A Captain America Podcast, co-hosted with Jon M. Wilson, and Legends of the Batman, co-hosted with Michael Bradley, who you hear in each and every episode of this show! And a huge thanks once more to Mr. Kaiser for coming on the show.

QUOTABLE:
So we meet at last, eh? It was inevitable that we should clash!
The Ultra-Humanite

The cover to ACTION COMICS #13 by Joe Shuster


Crushing the gun: A Superman staple


Smash those cars!


Superman vs. buzz saw


The cover to SUPERMAN #1 by Joe Shuster


The Kents


Superman warns against... vigilante justice? There be irony ahead.


The cover to ACTION COMICS #14 by Fred Guardineer


Whoopsedaisy


"Good for you 'Ultra'!"


Good question, chief!

Links mentioned in the episode:
The cover to LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #2 was painted by Glen Orbik in homage to the cover of ACTION COMICS #13. Though not mentioned in the episode, the cover was also paid homage to by Stuart Immonen in interior artwork to SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY #1. It was an image used on the cover a book given to Clark.
– Much of the material from SUPERMAN #1, covered this episode, was reprinted from ACTION COMICS #1-4. That material was covered in episodes one, two, three and four of the show, so is only touched on in this episode.

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.