Monthly Archives: January 2011

Superman Forever Radio Episode 12.5- Superman is Cast!

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 Episode 12.5- Superman is Cast!

Just when you thought Superman Forever Radio was done for the week- BOOM we get a Major announcement in the Superman Universe.

Henry Cavill has been cast as Superman in the Zack Snyder Superman reboot, slated for 2012.

As soon as the news came out, I had to jump back on the microphone, and comment on this new development.

I cover the announcement, give some background on Cavill, talk about the fan reaction, and weigh in on what I think about the casting.

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Superman Forever Radio Episode 12- Super-Crossover Extravaganza

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 Episode 12- Super-Crossover Extravaganza

Superman Forever Radio is Super-Sized this week, as some special guests stopped in to talk Superman. From the Superman Video Podcast, Kaman Stowell was gracious enough to talk some Smallville, and the entire Superman Mythos. Travis Pyle returns to review Superman/Batman #30, and John Oliver takes on some review duties on Superman.

Plus, a look back at the cartoon that had me waking up before dawn in the late 80’s, and Metropolis Idol hits a new level of awesome, as two heavyweight contenders step into the SFR ring.
This is an episode that you do NOT want to miss.

One Note- as segments of the show were recorded with, or entirely on an iPhone, there are small instances of texts coming through, and some digital skipping. I have done my best to smooth these out, but imperfections still exist.

00:00-01:40- Welcome to Superman Forever Radio


01:41-4:43- The Ruby-Spears Superman Cartoon. In 1988, CBS aired an exciting animated vision of the Man of Steel. With high-caliber creator and voice actors. Why did this show last only one season? Listen and find out.

4:44-1:02:00- Kaman Stowell. The host of The Superman Video Podcast. Kaman and I talk the world of Superman. A Superman fan from a young age, Kaman and I talk Smallville, Superman: Earth One, Superman: Birthright, Superman Returns, and our first or earliest encounters wi


1:03:00-01:07:20- News. Has Kandor relocated to L.A.? Why did the son of Ziggy Stardust pass on Superman: The Man of Steel? Is a True Blood Werewolf heading to Canada to don the tights? Why am I suing a Swiss company for copyright infringement? And, what to look for in the comic shops on Wednesday.

01:07:21-01:08:30- Metropolis Idol Round 1, Week 7. It’s the battle of the movie Superm
en, as the late Christopher Reeve takes on his successor, Brandon Routh in a battle to progress to the next round, and become the official Superman chosen by you.

01:08:31-01:46:20- Reviews. Special guests Travis Pyle and John Oliver sit down to review the books cover dated November 2006. I finish up “Back in Action” with Action Comics 843, while John talks about Superman’s battle with Subjekt 17 in Superman 656, and “Enemies Among Us” Continues when Travis talks about Superman/Batman #30. Plus- a discussion of trades vs. floppies and comic book speculation.

01:46:21-01:47:30- Wrap-up. All the places you can, and should, be a part of the never-ending battle with SFR.
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005 Golden Age Superman — September 1938

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Episode 5 — September 1938

Hello, and welcome again to Golden Age Superman.  This week, we’re taking a look at Action Comics 5, which is probably my favorite issue we’ve done so far.  The Superman story is a little shorter, but it’s a rather good action-packed adventure with Superman saving a town from a ruptured dam.  Also, the Superman/Clark/Lois triangle officially starts with this issue.  So come check it out!

The show is now being supported by the Superman Homepage, the largest Superman news/information site on the Internet, and if by chance you’ve never been, I strongly encourage you to check it out.

Golden Age Superman is a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network.  If you wish to send feedback, you may do so in the comments below or via email.  Also, come visit me on Facebook, where you’ll receive updates for new episode postings and such.  You can also subscribe to the show through iTunes, and leave a review if you like to spread the word to others.  Thank you so much for listening!

Superman Fan Podcast Episode #163: Superman Family Of Comics Cover Dated November/December 1954!

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Superman Fan Podcast Episode #163: Superman Family Of Comics Cover Dated Nov./Dec. 1954!

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #2 & World's Finest Comics #73!

The Superman Family of titles with the cover date of November/December 1954 cover date were SUPERMAN’S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 2 & WORLD’S FINEST COMICS 73.
SUPERMAN’S PAL JIMMY OLSEN was published around September 21, 1954. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 10 cents. Mort Weisinger was the editor. The cover was pencilled by Curt Swan. All three stories in this issue were written by Otto Binder, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Ray Burnley.
- THE FLYING JIMMY OLSEN!, 8 pgs.
- THE HIDE AND SEEK MYSTERY!, 8 pgs.
- JIMMY OLSEN, SUPERMAN’S EX-PAL!, 6 pgs.
This issue was reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY vol. I.
WORLD’S FINEST COMICS 73 was published around September 30, 1954. It also contained 32 pages for a dime. The editor was Jack Schiff. The cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye.
- The Superman and Batman story: BATMAN AND SUPERMAN, SWAMIS, INC!, (12 pgs.) written by Edmond Hamilton, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye.
This story was reprinted in WORLD’S FINEST COMICS ARCHIVES vol. I and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: WORLD’S FINEST vol. I.
- Tomahawk: THE YANKEE SCHOOLMASTER: (6 pgs.) written by Bruno Prmiani and inked by Ray Burnley.
- Green Arrow: THE HERCULES ARROW: (6 pgs.) drawn by George Papp.
Next Episode: SUPERMAN: SERIAL TO CEREAL!
In two weeks: SUPERMAN FAMILY OF COMICS COVER DATED JANUARY/FEBRUARY 1955: SUPERMAN’S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 3 & WORLD’S FINEST COMICS 74!
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Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

FROM CRISIS TO CRISIS EPISODE 82: SEPTEMBER 1991 PART 2

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Episode 82: September 1991 Part 2

Welcome to the eighty-second episode of From Crisis to Crisis: A Superman Podcast! This podcast has a simple premise; examine just about every Superman comic published between Man of Steel #1 in 1986 to Adventures of Superman #649 in 2006 in an informative and hopefully entertaining format

Part index. Part commentary. Part history lesson. All podcast

This week Michael and Jeffrey conclude their look at the Superman books with the cover date September 1991. First up is Superman versus the Parasite; Round Two in Adventures of Superman #482. Then, in Action Comics #669 Superman teams up with the vigilante known as the Thorn to fight Intergang as the Lanes meet the Kents for the first time! Then there’s the Elsewhere in the DCU section, an e-mail is read and the boys make an announcement about a movement that you the listener can help make happen. What is that movement? Listen to the episode and find out!

You can subscribe to the show in two ways. First there is the RSS Feed and there is also the iTunes link .

If you want to comment on the show or contact the hosts you can always private message Mike and Jeff, at the Superman Homepage, leave comments here or at the Homepage or here or email them by clicking this link.  All questions, concerns, fears, trepidations and cheap shots are welcome.

Seriously, let us know what you think.

Next week: October 1991 begins with Superman: The Man of Steel #4 and Superman #60.

“Radio KAL” – The Superman Homepage Podcast

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The Superman Homepage is pleased to announce that Episode 73 of “Radio K.A.L.” – the monthly podcast of the Superman Homepage hosted by Steve Younis and Scotty V – is now available for your listening pleasure!

In this month’s Radio KAL show, Steve and Scotty discuss the return of new “Smallville” episodes, Booster Gold and Blue Beetle on “Smallville”, “Young Justice” animated series, Superman movie rumors, latest issues of “Superman” and “Action Comics”, “DC Universe Online”, and more! Also includes the Big Question, Bailey’s Bookshelf with Michael Bailey, Super Secret Sound-Byte contest, and our Superman song is “Supergirl” by Miley Cirus.

Radio KAL #37

You can subscribe via iTunes or your favorite Podcatcher.

A new Radio K.A.L podcast is available on the last Wednesday of every month.

Superman in the Bronze Age Episode 8 — April 1971

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Episode 8 — April 1971

This is episode 8 of Superman in the Bronze Age. In this episode, Superman #236 and Action Comics #399 are reviewed.  Also, during the episode I mention a panel in Superman #236 where Superman looks a little…off.  Here it is:

Pretty weird huh?

If you would be interested in co-hosting an episode of Superman in the Bronze Age, send an email to umbc81@gmail.com, and we’ll see what we can work out.

You can follow the podcast two ways: The RSS Feed, via iTunes or you can download the episode directly here.

Feel free to either leave a comment below or write to the show at umbc81@gmail.com

Next week, May 1971: Superman #237, World’s Finest #202 and Action Comics #400.

FROM CRISIS TO CRISIS EPISODE 81: SEPTEMBER 1991 PART 1

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Episode 81: September 1991 Part 1

Welcome to the eighty-first episode of From Crisis to Crisis: A Superman Podcast! This podcast has a simple premise; examine just about every Superman comic published between Man of Steel #1 in 1986 to Adventures of Superman #649 in 2006 in an informative and hopefully entertaining format.

Part index. Part commentary. Part history lesson. All podcast.

FROM CRISIS TO CRISIS IS BACK WITH ANOTHER JAM-PACKED EPISODE OF AWESOME SUPERMAN GOODNESS!

This week Michael and Jeffrey start their look at the Superman books with the cover date September 1991. The episode kicks off with a discussion of War of the Gods (which both Jeff and Mike didn’t like at all) and then moves into what is the shortest synopsis and discussion in the history of the show. It seems that Mike and Jeff didn’t care for Superman: The Man of Steel #3 either. After that, though, the episode kicks into high gear as the boys dig into Superman #59. In that issue Superman and Lois head off to the mountains to have a little chat. Finally there is an e-mail that sparks a diatribe from Jeff and the Elsewhere, Elsewhere section.

You can subscribe to the show in two ways. First there is the RSS Feed and there is also the iTunes link .

If you want to comment on the show or contact the hosts you can always private message Mike and Jeff, at the Superman Homepage, leave comments here or at the Homepage or here or email them by clicking this link.  All questions, concerns, fears, trepidations and cheap shots are welcome.

Seriously, let us know what you think.

Next week: September 1991 concludes with Adventures of Superman #482 (Superman vs. the Parasite: Round Two) and Action Comics #669 (The Kents meets the Lanes!)

The Thrilling Adventures of Superman, Episode 4

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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!

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.

Download the episode directly. Or, you can subscribe to the show via iTunes or the RSS feed! 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.

Superman Forever Radio Episode 11- Great Scott!

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Episode 11- Great Scott!

Welcome back to Superman Forever Radio.

This week includes a look back at the Superman comic books cover dated October 2006, a look at Filmations‘s New Adventures of Superman, and sad news in the world of Superman.

00:00-01:30- Apologies.

01:31-02:43- Welcome to the show.

02:45-08:45- A look back at The New Adventures of Superman. Out of animation since the Fleischer cartoons, Superman returns in a Saturday morning show, that caused so much controversy, it had to be taken off of network television.

08:46-12:40- In the News. Susannah York, who played Lara in Superman: The Movie has passed away, Superman goes back into action at Six Flags this March, Valentine’s day could be a great chance to see All-Star Superman, and what books and items can you look forward to this Wednesday?

12:41-14:06- The Top 5. Top 5 things I want to see in a Superman/Star Wars crossover.

14:07-15:00- Metropolis Idol Round 1 Week 5. This week is the battle of the Metropolis Marvels, as the official Supermen of the Metropolis, Illinois Superman celebration past and present, meet up with the winner chosen by- YOU!?!?!

15:01-43:40- Reviews. Superman books from October 2006 include Superman in collectible packaging, Arion living it up in the 1600′s,
43:41-45:30- Wrap-up. All the places you can, and should, be a part of the never-ending battle with SFR. and Batman hurts Martian Manhunter‘s feelings.

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