Welcome to episode three 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 time out, Michael examines the Superman story from ACTION COMICS #3, which finds our favorite hero leaping into action to save a miner after a cave-in; then Superman takes on The Man by giving him a taste of his own medicine. As well, Michael gives some of history on the practice of comic book ashcans, talks briefly about comic book reprints and introduces you to what may be the most under-appreciated character in comic book history: Sandwich Guy!

QUOTABLE:
I’ve half a notion to ‘crash’ this party… to bits!
–Superman

The cover to ACTION COMICS #3 by Leo E. O'Mealia

The many faces of Thornton Blakely

Never party in a mine without first making sandwiches

Links mentioned in the episode:
– ACTION FUNNIES aschan
– ACTION COMICS aschan
– SUPERMAN COMICS aschan
– SUPERBOY aschan
– SUPERWOMAN aschan
– SUPERGIRL aschan

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