Episode #54: Superman In 2008: The Year In Review!

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In this year end episode I review past storylines from Superman comics and rate my favorites. Next I list the publication dates of some of the collections of 2008 stories that are scheduled to appear in 2009. There are a few news items about what might be Superman stories for 2009. I have a few comments about the Warner Brothers movie studio's development, or lack of, of DC characters. Finally I give my new year's resolution and what's coming up in Superman Fan Podcast in 2009!

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Episode #53: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

The Adventures Of Superman 462!

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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS was one of the earliest Superman Christmas stories of the 1990's. It appeared in THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN issue 462, January 1990, and appeared on shelves on November 28, 1989. It was reprinted in the now out of print DC Comics trade paperback LOIS & CLARK: THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN. If you would like to read this story before listening to this episode, you can search for it on line or in the back issue bins of your local comic book store.
This episode is for the week of Christmas, so Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone!

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Episode #52: CURT SWAN: A LIFE IN COMICS by Eddy Zeno!

Curt Swan: A Life In Comics by Eddy Zeno!

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A perfect addition to anyone's library on the subject of comic book history or biography is the book CURT SWAN: A LIFE IN COMICS by Eddy Zeno. It was published by Vanguard Productions and is still in print. If it is not available at your local library, you can buy it from your local bookstore, order it directly from the publisher at http://www.creativemix.com/vanguard , or from Amazon.com or other on line vendor.It is a great addition to anyone's Christmas wish list.

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Episode #51: A Superman Fan Christmas Wish List!

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This week is a perfect time to review some of the collected editions available on Superman. Thanks to http://dccomics.com and http://collectedcomicslibrary.com for being valuable resources. I review some editons that might be good to introduce younger readers to Superman, as well as more expensive editions that may be of interest to older readers.

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Episode #50: Happy Birthday, Jimmy Olsen!

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Jimmy Olsen's traditional birthday is on November 29, according to the web site http://supermahomepage.com .
In this episode we explore his history, some of his crazy transformations and some of the actors who have portrayed him on radio, tv and movies.

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Episode #49: Superman Meets President Kennedy!

Action Comics 309 & title page for 1st story of Superman 170!

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To honor our late President during the month of his unfortunate assassination, this episode features two stories featuring Superman meeting President Kennedy.
If you would like to read these stories before listening to this episode, you can find them easily in the following resources.

THE SUPERMAN SUPER SPECTACULAR was published in ACTION COMICS 309, February 1964. It was reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN VOL. IV.

SUPERMAN'S MISSION FOR PRESIDENT KENNEDY originally appeared in SUPERMAN 170, July 1964, and was reprinted in the trade paperback SUPERMAN IN THE SIXTIES.

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Episode #48: Superman In The Army!

Superman 122 & Superman 133!

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In honor of Veteran's Day I am presenting two silver age Superman stories. 

THE SUPER SERGEANT was originally published in SUPERMAN 122, July 1958. It has been reprinted in SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF TOMORROW ARCHIVES VOL. 1, and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN VOL. 1. 

The second story, SUPERMAN GOES TO WAR, first appeared in SUPERMAN 133, May 1963. It has been reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN VOL. 4.

The first story about Superman in the Army that I ever talked about was a story by the same name, back in Episode 3, part 2, about Jerry Siegel, who wrote that story.

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Episode #47: Superman For President!

Superman (vol. I) 122 & Action Comics Annual 3!

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For this election week two appropriate Superman stories are:

SUPERMAN IN THE WHITE HOUSE from SUPERMAN #122. It has been reprinted in SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF TOMORROW ARCHIVES VOL. I and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN VOL. I.

EXECUTIVE ACTION appeared in ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #3, 1991. I could find no reprint information for this issue, so your best bet to find this issue is on line or at your local comic book store.

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Episode #46: A Superman Halloween: RED GLASS!

Superman 56, The Adventures Of Superman 479 & Action Comics 666!

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RED GLASS was published in the Superman titles cover dated June 1991: SUPERMAN #56, THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #479 and ACTION COMICS #666. There was no information on any reprints of this story, so if you would like to read this story for yourself before you listen to this episode, check the back issue bins or on line vendor.

A small note of caution: While this story is not explicit in its action, this story might be too scary for the youngest listeners or readers. For those listeners with children, you know them best, so use your discretion when deciding if this episode will be appropriate for them.

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Episode #45: SUPERMAN #50: The Engagement Of Clark And Lois!

Superman (vol. 2) 50!

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On October 23, 1990, SUPERMAN #50 was published. It was the concluding issue of the four part KRISIS OF THE KRIMSON KRYPTONITE. That story began with SUPERMAN #49, and continued in ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #472, STARMAN #28, ACTION COMICS #659 and concluded with SUPERMAN #50. The story was collected as SUPERMAN: KRISIS OF THE KRIMSON KRYPTONITE trade paperback in 1996. It is no longer in print by DC Comics, but you may be able to find the TPB at amazon.com or ebay.

Clark proposes to Lois early in issue #50, and Lois gives her answer on the very last page.

This episode briefly covers the basics of the Krimson Kryptonite storyline, and at the end cover the issues that show the development of Clark and Lois' relationship beyond the professional rivalry it began with.

Next week: the perfect Superman story for Halloween: RED GLASS from SUPERMAN #56, THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #479 and ACTION COMICS #666 (perfect number for Halloween, huh?). Covers for all three issues were drawn by Andy Kubert.

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Episode #44: A Superman Double Feature!

(L to R): Superman 159 & Action Comics 300!

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Both of these stories were reprinted in the recently published SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN. IV.
These stories were originally published under the editorship of Mort Weisinger and were written by Edmund Hamilton. Curt Swan and George Klein created the art for the covers.
LOIS LANE, THE SUPER-MAID OF KRYPTON was originally published in SUPERMAN #159, February 1963, on December 20, 1962. Curt Swan and George Klein created the art for this story.
SUPERMAN UNDER THE RED SUN appeared in ACTION COMICS #300, May 1963, on March 28, 1963. Al Plastino drew the art for this story.

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Episode #43: Kirk Alyn & Gregory Reed: Superman Actors!

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Kirk Alyn was born on October 8, 1910 and died on March 14, 1999. He is best known for portraying Superman in two movie serials, in 1948 and 1950. He also played the young Lois Lane's father on the train scene in SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE. He also played the starring role in another serial based on a comic book character, BLACKHAWK, in 1952.

The two Kirk Alyn Superman serials, SUPERMAN and ATOM MAN VS. SUPERMAN are collected in a DVD edition.

And before you look up Gregory Reed on the imdb.com web site, listen to this episode first, or go to this site: http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Special:Search?search=gregory+reed&go=1 .

If you have any information about any DVD collections of Kirk Alyn's serial BLACKHAWK, or any other ideas, suggestions or comments, send them to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com. 
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Thanks for listening to SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

Episode #42: ALL-STAR SUPERMAN: The Review!

All-Star Superman 1!

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With issue #12 of ALL-STAR SUPERMAN finally being published, I review the entire mini-series in this episode.

For an excellent interview with writer Grant Morrison, go to: http://www.comicsbulletin.com/features/112602239631900.htm

CORRECTION: On episode #41, when I discussed SUPERMAN #175, CLARK KENT'S BROTHER, the young Lex Luthor wove himself into the Kent's lives to find proof theat Clark was Superboy, NOT to murder the Kent's as I said in that episode.

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Episode #41: Lex Luthor: Evil Bald Genius!

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Lex Luthor's traditional birthday is September 28, the day after I celebrate my 48th birthday. Thanks once again to the web site http://supermanhomepage.com .
We'll look at Luthor's earliest adventures, why he went from having red hair to being bald, and some of his key battles with Superman. There is one planet where Luthor is a hero, but who is a hero to Luthor?
There have been several versions of Luthor in the multiverse of the 1960's, as well as some interesting IMAGINARY STORIES involving Luthor.

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Episode #40: Christopher Reeve: A Modern Superman!

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Christopher Reeve's 53rd birthday would have been on September 25, 2008. He is famous for his role as Superman and Clark Kent in four Superman movies. The best were SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE and SUPERMAN II.
One of his other best roles was in the 1980 movie SOMEWHERE IN TIME with Jane Seymour.

Christopher Reeve was a director, producer and writer 
as well as an actor. After the equestrian accident that paralyzed him in 1995 he campaigned vigorously for a cure to paralysis, and for raising the quality of life for paralysis victims.

Christopher Reeve appeared in two episodes of SMALLVILLE as the reclusive quadriplegic scientist, Dr. Virgil Swann, who informed Clark about his Kryptonian heritage.

The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation can be found at http://christopherreeve.org . Superman dogtags can be purchased at http://wbstore.com . 100% of the cost goes to the foundation for paralysis research.

In this episode we explore his portrayalof Superman and Clark Kent.Check out the special features documentaries and commentaries to SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE, SUPERMAN II and SUPERMAN II: THE RICHARD DONNER CUT for more information about the creation of the Superman movies and Christopher Reeve's roles.

Also check out the web site: http://ordinarypeoplechangetheworld.com to donate to the restoration of Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel's childhood home.

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Episode #39: THE SUPERMAN OF 2965!

Superman 181!

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CORRECTIONS: In Episode #38, on Supergirl, I mis-identified the penciller of the story LOIS LANE'S SUPER DREAM as Curt Swan. The artist was actually Kurt Schaffenberger.
And the later Supergirl title that began with issue #14 followed the numbering of the title THE DARING NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERGIRL, which ran for 13 issues, not the original Supergirl title which ran for only ten issues.

THE SUPERMAN OF 2965 first appeared in SUPERMAN #181 (November 1965), and was published on September 16, 1965. He appeared in only four stories. The art team of Curt Swan and Geroge Klein drew all four stories. Edmund Hamilton wrote the first three stories. After SUPERMAN #181, the Superman of 2965 appeared in:

ACTION COMICS #338 (June 1966), MUTO - MONARCH OF MENACE.

ACTION COMICS #339 (July 1966), MUTO VS. THE MAN OF TOMORROW.

Jim Shooter wrote the final story in WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #166 (May 1967), THE DANGER OF THE DEADLY DUO. Muto teamed with Joker XX, while the Superman of 2965 (2967 at this point) teamed up with the Batman of 2965.

Comic book podcasts of note about Superman:

COMIC BOOK PAGE PODCAST: BACK ISSUE SPOTLIGHT #11: SUPERMAN AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES,

COMIC GEEK SPEAK: Episode #379: SUPERMAN IN THE GOLDEN AGE with Bill Jourdain. (Check out Bill's pocast, THE GOLDEN AGE OF COMIC BOOKS)

Episode #411: SUPERMAN ON TRIAL: The panel talk with two attorneys/comic book readers about the long history of the Siegel and Shuster legal struggles against DC Comics.

Episode #423: SPOTLIGHT ON SUPERMAN IN THE SILVER AGE,

Episode #470: SPOTLIGHT ON SUPERMAN IN THE BRONZE AGE,

Episode #475: SUPERMAN I VS. SUPERMAN II,

Episode #506: SUPERMAN IN OTHER MEDIA,

AROUND COMICS Episode #200: THE PROCESS, several members of the panel who are comic book preofessionals discuss creating a comic book story.

HALF HOUR WASTED: WHO READS THE WATCHMEN by the LEGION OF DUDES, for anyone who is a fan of the trade paperback WATCHMEN.

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Episode #38: Happy Birthday, Kara Zor-El aka Supergirl!

Supergirl's premiere in Action Comics 252! 

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Kara Zor-El, Supergirl's traditional birthday is on September 22. The silver age Supergirl, which we will highlight on this episode, was Kal-El's cousin from Krypton. She first appeared in ACTION COMICS #252, the May 1959 issue.
If you would like to read some of Supergirl's original stories before listening to this episode, which will have spoilers, go to the following editions:
SUPERGIRL ARCHIVES VOL. I hardcover,
SUPERMAN IN THE FIFTIES trade paperback,
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN VOL. I trade paperback,
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERGIRL VOL. I trade paperback,
SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF TOMORROW ARCHIVES VOL. I hardcover and 
THE GREATEST SUPERMAN STORIES EVER TOLD 1987 edition
Also, go to the web site http://www.ordinarypeoplechangetheworld.com to participate in writer Brad Meltzer's fundraising auction to restore Jerry Siegel's Cleveland boyhood home. The auction will run through 11:59 p. m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2008.

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Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics.

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Episode #37: Happy Birthday, Jonathan Kent!

Title panel to the first story in Superman 161!

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Jonathan Kent's accepted birthday traditionally is September 1, which this year, 2009, fell on Labor Day. Thanks again to http://supermanhomepage.com .
In this episode we will explore Jonathan Kent's history, and the development of the story of Clark Kent's youth. The names of Clark Kent's adoptive parents changed during the golden age of comics, until they settled on the familiar names of Jonathan and Martha Kent.
Also, we will explore the different pre- and post- Crisis versions of Jonathan Kent.
Finally we will explore the silver age story THE LAST DAYS OF PA AND MA KENT, from SUPERMAN #161, May 1963 issue. This story is reprinted in the DC Comics trade paperback, SUPERMAN IN THE SIXTIES (1999).

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Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics.

Thanks for listening to SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

Episode #36: ALTER EGO Issue #79!

Alter Ego 79!

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ALTER EGO issue #79, July 2008, published by TwoMorrow's Publishing, celebrates Superman's 70th birthday. Some of the articles in this issue:

- The top 7 early Superman illustrators.
-An interview with Jean Shuster Peavy, Joe Shuster's younger sister.
-K IS FOR KRYPTON about the unpublished K-metal story we explored in Superman Fan Podcast episode #28.
-THE REICH STRIKES BACK dispels the myth that the Nazis denounced Superman.

To order a copy of ALTER EGO issue #79, or any other issue or book from TwoMorrows about comic book history, go to their web site: http://twomorrows.com

The last part of this episode is devoted to comic strip artist Russell Keaton, who almost became the original Superman artist. To learn more about Russell Keaton and his comic strip Flyin' Jenny:
http://lambiek.net/artists/k/keaton_russell.htm
http://blog.newsarama.com/2008/08/20/russell-keaton-supermans-fifth-beatle
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/080820-SupermanKeaton.html
http://uncivilsociety.org/siegel_keaton_complete.pdf

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Episode #35: Glenn Ford As Pa Kent!

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The actor Glenn Flord passed away on August 30, 2006 at the age of 90. Superman fans know him as Pa Kent in SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE from 1978.
We explore his life and acting career, and how, as Pa Kent, he influences young Clark and builds in him the foundation for the Superman to come.
And I share a few reminisces about what I've learned from my own father that have remained with me for almost fifty years now!
To visit the Glenn Ford family's official web site: http://www.glennfordbio.com .

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Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics.

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Episode #34: Jack Kirby's Project Cadmus!

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Jack Kirby (Jacob Kurtzberg) was born on August 28, 1917 and died on February 6, 1994. In episode #4 we explored the comic book career of Jack Kirby in general. In this episode I want to explore some of the characters that Kirby created in the only regular Superman title Kirby worked on, SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN. Kirby's first issue was 133. In that issue we are introduced to Project Cadmus.
If you would like to read Kirby's Jimmy Olsen issues before you listen to this podcast, those stories have been collected in the trade paperbacks, JIMMY OLSEN ADVENTURES by Jack Kirby VOL's. I and II.
Also, check out Mark Evanier's excellent art biography, KIRBY, KING OF COMICS and his web site http://www.newsfromme.com .

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Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics.

Thanks for listening to SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

Episode #33: Happy Birthday, Lois Lane!

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Lois Lane's accepted birthday is August 17, thanks to the web site supermanhomepage.com. Since we explored her history in Episode #5 on the week of Valentine's Day, this time we look at one of the most unusual Lois Lane stories, I AM CURIOUS (BLACK) from SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 106 (November 1970, on sale September 24, 1970).
To read various blogs on this issue:
http://www.millionaireplayboy.com/comics/blacklois.php
http://comicbooksrevisited.blogspot.com/2007/12/supermans-girlfriend-lois-lane-106-part.html 
To explore Lois Lane's history in general:
http://www.redboots.net/loislane
At the end of the episode I discuss a man who actually did the same thing. John Howeard Griffin, in his book, BLACK LIKE ME,medically caused his skin to darken so he can pass as an African American man and experience prejudice and racism firsthand. The book BLACK LIKE ME is still in print.

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MY PULL LIST is my spoiler free comic book review blog of the titles I read every week. It can be found at http://mypulllist.blogspot.com . Send e-mail about this blog to mypulllist@gmail.com .

Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics.

Thanks for listening to SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.