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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman, Episode 8

February 22nd, 2011 Posted at The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Action Comics, Clark Kent, Daily Star, Golden Age, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Paul J. Lauretta, Podcast, Superman, Vin Sullivan

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Welcome to episode eight 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.

This episode, Michael takes a look at the Superman story from ACTION COMICS #8. A group of troubled youths draw the attention of Clark Kent, leading Superman to not only confront the man responsible for luring the boys into his web of crime, but to also take on the larger problem driving these boys to the wrong side of the tracks. Superman’s actions are a defining moment in the history of the Golden Age of Superman and leave the character in a place you might not expect — the most-wanted list! Plus, Michael also reads a couple iTunes reviews and talks about an overall improvement in the podcast.

QUOTABLE:
Thanks! — What I want right now is another poke at you!
–Superman

The cover to ACTION COMICS #8 by Fred Guardineer

Thankfully, the tar was nearby.

Is this the final fate of Gimpy?

Run, Superman! Run!

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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman, Episode 7

February 15th, 2011 Posted at The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Action Comics, Clark Kent, Daily Star, Golden Age, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Lois Lane, Paul J. Lauretta, Podcast, Superman, Vin Sullivan

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Welcome to episode seven 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 three rings of excitement, adventure and thrills this time out, when Michael takes a look at ACTION COMICS #7. The issue finds Superman setting out to do a good turn for a down-on-his luck circus owner and taking on a roughneck who tries to bully the owner. Meanwhile, Clark Kent confronts a challenge of his own in the form of a co-worker named Curly. Also in this episode, Michael reads an email from a listener and discusses yet another little-known side project bearing a Siegel-Shuster byline.

QUOTABLE:
Superman! — working for me! Oh baby, I’m dreaming — this is too good to be true!
–Jordan, owner of Jordan Circus

The cover to ACTION COMICS #7 by Joe Shuster

Curly: The obnoxious jerk

'I want a dream lover, so I don't have to dream alone'

Joe Shuster experiments the visual stylings of film noir

Links mentioned in the episode:
– ACTION COMICS WEEKLY #630 cover by John Severin, at the Grand Comic Book Database
– Wayne and Shuster biography at the Museum of Broadcast Communications
– Wayne and Shuster Wikipedia entry

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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman, Episode 6

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

Action Comics, Clark Kent, Daily Star, Golden Age, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Lois Lane, Paul Cassidy, Paul J. Lauretta, Podcast, Superman, Vin Sullivan

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Welcome to episode six 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.

With a Superman story that returns to its regular page count, Michael takes a look at ACTION COMICS #6, which finds Superman taking on… copyright infringement! (Ironic, no?) Find out what happens when a shyster tries to make a quick buck off the name of the Man of Steel. Don’t miss out on this historic tale which also features the debut of a new face on the book… and, no, it’s not Jimmy Olsen.

QUOTABLE:
Did I hear you correctly? Did you speak to me?
–Clark Kent

The cover to ACTION COMICS #6 by Leo O'Mealia

An additional inker brings more detail in the art this issue

Is this Jimmy Olsen?

Pseudo-Superman: Man of Steal

Links mentioned in the episode:
– Billy Hogan’s Superman Fan Podcast Episode #17 (Paul Cassidy biography)
– Paul Lauretta biography
– Superman marketing concepts by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, circa 1936

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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman, Episode 5

February 1st, 2011 Posted at The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Action Comics, Clark Kent, Cliff Chiang, Crimson Avenger, Daily Star, Golden Age, Golden Age Secret Files and Origins, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, John Ostrander, Lois Lane, Podcast, Superman, Vin Sullivan

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Welcome to episode five 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.

In this installment, Michael takes a look at the Superman story from ACTION COMICS #5. The story might be shorter than the norm, but the excitement is still full-throttle as Superman takes on the very forces of nature itself in a story that bears strange similarities to one of the most well-known Superman stories of all time! Plus, things go to a whole new level between Superman and Lois, kicking off a historic relationship that will become the stuff of legend.

And don’t miss the “Meanwhile” portion of the show where Michael takes a look at the debut of a brand new character over in the pages of DETECTIVE COMICS and how the character’s modern age legacy ultimately ties back to Superman.

QUOTABLE:
You mean… you’re actually glad to see me?
–Clark Kent

Click here to see the post at GreatKrypton.com, the site’s home base, for a handful of images from the issue, additional notes and links.

The cover to ACTION COMICS #5 by Leo E. O'Mealia

Yeah, Lois... go do someting safe, like covering a war.

Calm down, Clark. It's just a story.

A 'super' first kiss

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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman, Episode 4

January 25th, 2011 Posted at The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Action Comics, Clark Kent, Golden Age, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Podcast, Superman, Vin Sullivan

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The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Welcome to episode four 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.

Are you ready for some football? This episode, Michael takes a look at ACTION COMICS #4, which finds Superman hitting the gridiron in an adventure that involves assault, kidnapping, identity theft and dubious ethical decisions! And don’t worry, the villains engage in their own villainous hijinks, as well. So grab your leather helmet and suit up… it’s time for kickoff!

QUOTABLE:
Well, here goes! — Wonder if I’ll get away with it?
–Superman

The cover to ACTION COMICS #4 by Leo E. O'Mealia

So cute... but so cruel

Did Superman just stab a guy?!

Superman: Man of Stealth

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