Episode #30: Imaginative Stories: PLANETARY #10 & PLANETARY/JLA: TERRA OCCULTA!

Planetary 10 & Planetary/JLA: Terra Occulta!

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I've always enjoyed DC's imaginative stories, and while reading again one of my favorite comic book series PLANETARY, I read two stories that involved Superman and Clark Kent. If you would like to read them yourselves before listening to this episode, check out the trade paperbacks, PLANETARY: THE FOURTH MAN and PLANETARY: CROSSING WORLDS. The other Planetary trade paperbacks are PLANETARY: ALL OVER THE WORLD AND OTHER STORIES and PLANETARY: LEAVING THE 20TH CENTURY. Issues 19 - 26 have not been collected, that I-m aware of.

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My Pull List is my spoiler free comic book review blog of the titles I read every month. It can be found at http://mypullllist.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 this episode of the Superman Fan Podcast and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

Episode #29: Happy Birthday, Lana Lang!

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According to the web site http://supermanhomepage.com July 17 is the accepted birthday of Lana Lang, Superboy's girlfriend and rival to Lois Lane for Superman's affection. I also share briefly my thoughts on THE DARK KNIGHT movie and the WATCHMEN trailer. For my review of THE DARK KNIGHT go to http://mypulllist.blogspot.com/2008/07/issue-24-dark-knight-review.html .

Expanded show notes can be found at http://supermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com . Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com .

MY PULL LIST is my spoiler free comic book review blog of the titles I read every month. 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 this episode of the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

Episode #28: The K-Metal From Krypton!

The final panel of page 24!

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The web site http://k-metal.cc is a web site devoted to this first Jerry Siegel script to be rejected by DC Comics editors. This site includes a history of the script, copies of some of the pages of original lettered and inked art, and a modern recreation of the story in a 1940's style. There is more information there than can be squeezed into a thirty minute episode, so explore this previously obscure part of Superman history four yourself!

Expanded show notes can be found at http://supermanfanpodcast.blogspotcom . Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com .

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@gmail.com .

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

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

Episode #27: Happy Birthday, Joe Shuster!

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With this episode I get back on track to post an episode for every week of the year, and hope to stay on schedule starting next week.

Joe Shuster's birthday will be on July 10. He was born in 1914 and died on July 30, 1992. His former partner outlived him by four years. To read more extensively about Jerry and Joe, pick up the book MEN OF TOMORROW: GEEKS,GANGSTERS AND THE BIRTH OF THE COMIC BOOK, and the young readers book, BOYS OF TOMORROW: THE CREATORS OF SUPERMAN, by Marc Tyler Nobleman and illustrated by Ross MacDonald. It is scheduled to be published on July 22, 2008.

Expanded show notes can be found at http://supermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com . Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com .

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@gmail.com .

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

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

Episode #26: Metropolis, Illinois!

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The 30th ANNUAL SUPERMAN CELEBRATION occurred from Thursday, June 12 through Sunday June 15, 2008. So this episode explores the history of Metroplis, Illinois, the Superman Museum and the town's 15 ft. Superman statue. 

To read an article about the Superman Museum, go to http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2091 . 

Visit the official Superman Celebration site at http://www.supermancelebration.net. 

Also, check out the video podcast SPEEDING BULLETINS. In the episodes titled SUPERMAN CELEBRATION 2008 the hosts visit the 30th ANNUAL SUPERMAN CELEBRATION and show the sites, including the Superman Museum, interview Noel Neill and Ned Beatty, and show the sites. They also host the audio podcast SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE: RADIO K-A-L. Their website is http://www.supermanhomepage.com.

Expanded show notes can be found at http://supermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com . Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com .

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 mypullllist@gmail.com .

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

Thanks for listening to this episode of the SUPEMRAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

Episode #25: Happy Birthday, John Byrne!

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After the episode SUPERMAN VS. SUPERMAN, marking the anniversary of the 1986 revamp of the Man of Steel, I thought it would be a good idea to devote an episode of this podcast to the creator of the mini-series MAN OF STEEL, which restarted Superman continuity. Plus, July 6 is John Byrne's birthday, when I'm recording this episode!

Expanded show notes can be found at http://supermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com . Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com .

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 this episode of the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

Episode #24: SUPERMAN #300, June 1976: SUPERMAN 2001!

Superman 300!

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For SUPERMAN comics' 300th issue, DC Comics decided to publish an Imaginary Story, SUPERMAN 2001!. What if baby Kal-El's rocket landed on Earth today (back in 1976). As with most imaginary stories, it was a fun issue to read.

Expanded show notes can be found at http://supermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com . Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com .

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 this episode of the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

Episode #23: ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #6, 1994: LEGACY!

Action Comics Annual 6!

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This ELSEWORLDS story, titled LEGACY, ties into the Independence Day holiday. SPOILER ALERT: If you would like to read this issue for yourself before listening to this episode, you might find a copy at the back issue bins of your local comic book store. It may also be available at internet vendors. It was reprinted in the trade paperback, SUPERMAN / BATMAN: ALTERNATE HISTORIES, available from the same sources. It is out of print at DC Comics.

Expanded show notes can be found at http://supermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com . Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com .

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 this episode of the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.