Episode #218 Part VIII: Megacon 2012: Nick Cardy: The Artist At War Panel!

Left to Right: Nick Cardy and Renee Witterstaetter.

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This was the final panel I attended at MegaCon 2012! Moderator Renee Witterstaetter interviewed Mr. Cardy about his artwork, which was done during his Army service in Europe during World War II. Nick shared both humorous and grim stories about military life back then, as well as touching on his development as an artist and his comic book career.

NICK CARDY: THE ARTIST AT WAR had a limited press run, so to check on the availability of copies of the book, send an e-mail to evaink@aol.com.

To learn more about Nick Cardy, visit his website.

To learn more about Renee Witterstaetter, visit her blog, as well as her publishing company, Eva Ink and the Eva Ink Artist Group.

Next Week: MEGACON 2012 WRAP UP!

In 2 weeks we will return to our regularly scheduled trips through the time barrier to visit the Silver Age Of Comic Books: THE SUPERMAN FAMILY OF COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED JUNE  1957: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 21!

In 3 Weeks: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED AUGUST 1960: SUPERMAN 139 & ACTION COMICS 267!

Check out SLIPSTREAM, the weekly web comic book I'm drawing and lettering, which is written by Jeffrey Taylor, co-host of the FROM CRISIS TO CRISIS PODCAST and contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE. New pages of SLIPSTREAM can be found each Saturday at http://www.clockworkcomics.co.uk. Adam Dechanel, another contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE, also writes and draws E. O. S. for Clockwork Comics, and new pages are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The new home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.

You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST group or page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast.

SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of thefollowing:
- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league ,
- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK! - http://www.comicspodcasts.com/, 
- The SUPERMAN WEBRING of websites, and
- The SUPERMAN PODCAST NETWORK at http://supermanpodcastnetwork !

The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com/.

Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.

Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!

Episode #218 Part VII: MegaCon 2012: The Ins And Outs Of Indy Publishing Panel!

Top: Left to Right: Trevor Rueckert, Maria Knight-Duncan.
Bottom: Left to Right: Gary Rosen, Glenda Finkelstein and Phil McCall.

 

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This was the first panel I attended on Sunday at MegaCon. Panelists Trevor Rueckert, Marin Knight-Duncan, Gary Rosen, Glenda Finkelstein and Phil McCall discussed the advantages and challenges of independent publishing, for both print and e-books.

Continuing our coverage of MegaCon 2012 will be:

Nick Cardy: The Artist At War, hosted by Renee Witterstaetter.

Megacon 2012 Wrap Up.

Check out SLIPSTREAM, the weekly web comic book I'm drawing and lettering, which is written by Jeffrey Taylor, co-host of the FROM CRISIS TO CRISIS PODCAST and contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE. New pages of SLIPSTREAM can be found each Saturday at http://www.clockworkcomics.co.uk. Adam Dechanel, another contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE, also writes and draws E. O. S. for Clockwork Comics, and new pages are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The new home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.

You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST group or page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast.

SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of thefollowing:
- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league ,
- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK! - http://www.comicspodcasts.com/, 
- The SUPERMAN WEBRING of websites, and
- The SUPERMAN PODCAST NETWORK at http://supermanpodcastnetwork !

The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com/.

Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.

Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!

Episode #218 Part VI: MegaCon 2012: The Drawing Through Storytelling Panel!

Left to Right: Adam Withers and Comfort Love.

 

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This was the fourth and final panel I attended on Saturday at MegaCon. The full name of the panel was CREATING YOUR COMIC/MANGA PART 2: DRAWING THROUGH STORYTELLING. It was hosted by husband and wife comic book creators Adam Withers and Comfort Love. This panel was the second of a three part seminar they did over the weekend about comic book publishing, beginning at the writing stage and going to the publishing and marketing phase.

For more information about Comfort Love and Adam Withers, go to their blog. Search for Comfort and Adam  individually at ComicArtFans. Comfort and Adam also have art posted at deviantART. Print and digital editions of their comic book series THE UNIQUES and RAINBOW IN THE DARK can be ordered directly from them.

Thanks to Comfort and Adam for allowing me to record their panel and post it on this episode. I hope they return to MegaCon next year. I'll be sure to look them up.

Continuing our coverage of MegaCon 2012 will be:

The Ins And Outs Of Indy Publishing, hosted by Glenda Finkelstein, Bob McCall, Gary Roen, Trevor Rueckert and Marni Knight Duncan.

Nick Cardy: The Artist At War, hosted by Renee Witterstaetter.

Megacon 2012 Wrap Up.

Check out SLIPSTREAM, the weekly web comic book I'm drawing and lettering, which is written by Jeffrey Taylor, co-host of the FROM CRISIS TO CRISIS PODCAST and contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE. New pages of SLIPSTREAM can be found each Saturday at http://www.clockworkcomics.co.uk. Adam Dechanel, another contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE, also writes and draws E. O. S. for Clockwork Comics, and new pages are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The new home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.

You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST group or page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast.

SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of thefollowing:
- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league ,
- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK! - http://www.comicspodcasts.com/, 
- The SUPERMAN WEBRING of websites, and
- The SUPERMAN PODCAST NETWORK at http://supermanpodcastnetwork !

The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com/.

Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.

Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!

Episode #218 Part V: MegaCon 2012: Creating Believable And Memorable Characters In Science Fiction & Fantasy Panel!

Left to Right: Glenda Finkelstein and Phil McCall.

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Independent writers Glenda Finkelstein and Phil McCall discussed how to develop those traits that bring characters to life and make readers fall in love with those characters beyond the story.

Glenda Finkelstein's website is http://www.glendas-books.com. Phil McCall's work can be found at http://www.plmii.com.

Continuing our coverage of MegaCon 2012 will be:

Creating Your Comic/Manga Part II: Drawing Through Storytelling, hosted by husband and wife comic book creators Adam Withers and Comfort Love.

The Ins And Outs Of Indy Publishing, hosted by Glenda Finkelstein, Bob McCall, Gary Roen, Trevor Rueckert and Marni Knight Duncan.

Nick Cardy: The Artist At War, hosted by Renee Witterstaetter.

Megacon 2012 Wrap Up.

Check out SLIPSTREAM, the weekly web comic book I'm drawing and lettering, which is written by Jeffrey Taylor, co-host of the FROM CRISIS TO CRISIS PODCAST and contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE. New pages of SLIPSTREAM can be found each Saturday at http://www.clockworkcomics.co.uk. Adam Dechanel, another contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE, also writes and draws E. O. S. for Clockwork Comics, and new pages are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The new home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.

You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST group or page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast.

SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of thefollowing:
- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league ,
- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK! - http://www.comicspodcasts.com/, 
- The SUPERMAN WEBRING of websites, and
- The SUPERMAN PODCAST NETWORK at http://supermanpodcastnetwork !

The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com/.

Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.

Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!

Episode #218 Part IV: MegaCon 2012: Titans Forever! Panel!

Nick Cardy, George Pérez and Dan Jurgens!

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Three eras of Teen Titans stories came together at MegaCon Saturday afternoon when original TEEN TITANS artist Nick Cardy was joined by George Pérez, who drew the Titans in what was probably their most popular era, and Dan Jurgens, writer and artist of the Titans during the mid to late 1990's. The panelists shared stories about working on Titans stories and answering questions from the audience, including their views about the New 52 version of the Titans.

Thanks go out to Nick Cardy, George Pérez and Dan Jurgens for allowing me to record their panel and post it for this episode.

Coming up from MegaCon 2012:

Creating Believable and Memorable Characters In Science Fiction and Fantasy, hosted by Glenda Finkelstein and Bob McCall.

Creating Your Comic/Manga Part II: Drawing Through Storytelling, hosted by husband and wife comic book creators Adam Withers and Comfort Love.

The Ins And Outs Of Indy Publishing, hosted by Glenda Finkelstein, Bob McCall, Gary Roen, Trevor Rueckert and Marni Knight Duncan.

Nick Cardy: The Artist At War, hosted by Renee Witterstaetter.

Megacon 2012 Wrap Up.

Check out SLIPSTREAM, the weekly web comic book I'm drawing and lettering, which is written by Jeffrey Taylor, co-host of the FROM CRISIS TO CRISIS PODCAST and contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE. New pages of SLIPSTREAM can be found each Saturday at http://www.clockworkcomics.co.uk. Adam Dechanel, another contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE, also writes and draws E. O. S. for Clockwork Comics, and new pages are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The new home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.

You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST group or page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast.

SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of thefollowing:
- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league ,
- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK! - http://www.comicspodcasts.com/, 
- The SUPERMAN WEBRING of websites, and
- The SUPERMAN PODCAST NETWORK at http://supermanpodcastnetwork !

The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com/.

Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.

Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!

Episode #218 Part III: MegaCon 2012: Acting For Artists Panel!

Mark Mekkes

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Panel moderator Mark Mekkes shared some tips on how to use acting techniques to enhance the performance of our characters in art through an interactive presentation.

Mark's website is entireprizeenterprises.com, where you can find his online comics, as well as his e-book, ACTING FOR COMICS.

I wish to thank Mark for allowing me to record his panel and post it here as an episode.

Other Panels from MegaCon 2012:

TITANS FOREVER!

CREATING BELIEVABLE AND MEMORABLE CHARACTERS IN SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY!

CREATING YOUR COMIC/MANGA PART II: DRAWING THROUGH STORYTELLING, hosted by husband and wife comic book team Adam Withers and Comfort Love.

THE INS AND OUTS OF INDY PUBLISHING

NICK CARDY: ARTIST AT WAR

Check out SLIPSTREAM, the weekly web comic book I'm drawing and lettering, which is written by Jeffrey Taylor, co-host of the FROM CRISIS TO CRISIS PODCAST and contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE. New pages of SLIPSTREAM can be found each Saturday at http://www.clockworkcomics.co.uk. Adam Dechanel, another contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE, also writes and draws E. O. S. for Clockwork Comics, and new pages are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The new home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.

You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST group or page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast.

SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of thefollowing:
- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league ,
- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK! - http://www.comicspodcasts.com/, 
- The SUPERMAN WEBRING of websites, and
- The SUPERMAN PODCAST NETWORK at http://supermanpodcastnetwork !

The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com/.

Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.

Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!

Episode 218 Part II: MegaCon 2012: DC Comics Panels!

Top: Left to Right: Eddie Berganza and Dan Didio (behind Dan is Dan Jurgens).
Bottom: Left to Right: Tony Bedard, Greg Capulo, Jimmy Palmiotti and Eddie Berganza.

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This episode covers both DC Comics panels from MegaCon 2012. The first panel was titled DC ALL ACCESS. Dan Didio, co-publisher of DC, moderated the panel, which was composed of DC Executive Editor Eddie Berganza, writer Tony Bedard and artist Kenneth Rocafort.

The Saturday panel was titled DC COMICS: THE NEW 52. Dan Didio also moderated this panel, which included Eddie Berganza, writer Jimmy Palmiotti, artist Greg Capulo, Tony Bedard and Dan Jurgens.

DC did not release any big news at MegaCon. Their focus was on the New 52, and the panelists shared details of the evolution of the relaunch, as well as hints about what readers can look forward to.

Other Panels from MegaCon 2012:

The ACTING FOR ARTISTS Panel!

TITANS FOREVER!

CREATING BELIEVABLE AND MEMORABLE CHARACTERS IN SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY!

CREATING YOUR COMIC/MANGA PART II: DRAWING THROUGH STORYTELLING, hosted by husband and wife comic book team Adam Withers and Comfort Love.

THE INS AND OUTS OF INDY PUBLISHING

NICK CARDY: ARTIST AT WAR

Check out SLIPSTREAM, the weekly web comic book I'm drawing and lettering, which is written by Jeffrey Taylor, co-host of the FROM CRISIS TO CRISIS PODCAST and contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE. New pages of SLIPSTREAM can be found each Saturday at http://www.clockworkcomics.co.uk. Adam Dechanel, another contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE, also writes and draws E. O. S. for Clockwork Comics, and new pages are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The new home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.

You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST group or page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast.

SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of thefollowing:
- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league ,
- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK! - http://www.comicspodcasts.com/, 
- The SUPERMAN WEBRING of websites, and
- The SUPERMAN PODCAST NETWORK at http://supermanpodcastnetwork !

The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com/.

Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.

Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!

Episode #218 Part I: MegaCon 2012: The Working Faithfully Panel!

Left to Right: Sergio Cariello, Billy Tucci & Chuck Dixon!

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This panel was the first of its kind in the five MegaCons I've attended, and being a Christian I had to check it out. I want to thank the panelists, Sergio Cariello, Billy Tucci and Chuck Dixon, for giving me permission to record their panel and share it on this podcast.

Sergio Cariello is the artist for the ACTION BIBLE. http://www.sergiocariello.com/ http://theactionbible.com/

Billy Tucci is the writer and artist for the comic book Nativity story A CHILD IS BORN. http://apostlearts.com/

Chuck Dixon wrote BATTLE OF DESTINY, a graphic novel adaption of the fall of King Saul and the rise of David, published by Ape Entertainment. http://www.dixonverse.net/

The three comic book professionals shared their perspective as Christians working in the industry. It was an honest, frank and even at times humorous discussion about their personal faith, their experiences dealing with both secular and Christian publishers, as well a dialogue with the audience.

Next Episode: The DC Comics panels, followed by episodes featuring other panels from MegaCon 2012. Next week we will resume our look at the silver age adventures of Superman.

Check out SLIPSTREAM, the weekly web comic book I'm drawing and lettering, which is written by Jeffrey Taylor, co-host of the FROM CRISIS TO CRISIS PODCAST and contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE. New pages of SLIPSTREAM can be found each Saturday at http://www.clockworkcomics.co.uk. Adam Dechanel, another contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE, also writes and draws E. O. S. for Clockwork Comics, and new pages are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The new home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.

You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST group or page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast.

SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of thefollowing:
- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league ,
- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK! - http://www.comicspodcasts.com/, 
- The SUPERMAN WEBRING of websites, and
- The SUPERMAN PODCAST NETWORK at http://supermanpodcastnetwork !

The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com/.

Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.

Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!

Episode #218: MegaCon 2012 Preview!

From MegaCon 2010, me holding a 6.5 CGS graded copy of Action Comics #1, worth  $100,00.00! I was wearing an Alex Ross Joker t-shirt.

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This week, I take a break from silver age Superman stories for MegaCon, which will take place at the Orange County convention Center in Orlando, Florida, from Friday, February 17 through Sunday, February 19, 2012. I will be attending all three days of the convention, and posting a number of episodes from the con floor and various panels.

Briefly, I share some convention tips, my history attending MegaCon, and review the panels I hope to attend and, hopefully, record for future episodes over the weekend, as well as interviews from the convention floor!

Next Episode: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED JUNE 1957: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 21!

In 2 Weeks: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED AUGUST 1960: SUPERMAN 139 & ACTION COMICS 267!

Check out SLIPSTREAM, the weekly web comic book I'm drawing and lettering, which is written by Jeffrey Taylor, co-host of the FROM CRISIS TO CRISIS PODCAST and contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE. New pages of SLIPSTREAM can be found each Saturday athttp://www.clockworkcomics.co.uk. Adam Dechanel, another contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE, also writes and draws E. O. S. for Clockwork Comics, and new pages are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The new home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.

You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST group or page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast.

SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of thefollowing:
- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league ,
- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK! - http://www.comicspodcasts.com/, 
- The SUPERMAN WEBRING of websites, and
- The SUPERMAN PODCAST NETWORK at http://supermanpodcastnetwork !

The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com/.

Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.

Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!

Episode #217: Superman Comic Books Cover Dated July 1960: Superman #138 & Action Comics #266!

Superman 138 & Action Comics 266!

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SUPERMAN 138, July 1960, was published on May 5, 2012. It contained 32 pages for 10¢. The editor was Mort Weisinger, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye. This cover was also used as the cover for SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. II, which has reprinted all three stories in this issue.

- TITANO THE SUPER APE (10 pgs.), written by Otto Binder, pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye. This story was also reprinted in DC GOES APE vol. I. and was a sequel to the first Titano story of the same title in SUPERMAN 127, covered in Episode 182.

- SUPERMAN'S BLACK MAGIC (7 pgs.), written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by Al Plastino.

- THE MERMAID FROM ATLANTIS (9 pgs.), written by Jerry Siegel, pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye.

ACTION COMICS 266, July 1960, was published on May 31, 1960. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of a dime. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye.

The Superman story for this issue was titled THE CAPTIVE OF THE AMAZONS (13 pgs.), written by Jerry Siegel, pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye. This story was reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. II.

Supergirl starred in the 13 page story, THE WORLD'S MIGHTIEST CAT, written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by Jim Mooney. This story was reprinted in SUPERGIRL ARCHIVES vol. I and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERGIRL vol. I.

With the stories covered in this episode, Jerry Siegel has written 16 silver age stories for ACTION COMICS and SUPERMAN, and 33 overall for DC Comics during this era.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 26 titles carried the July or July/August 1960 cover date.

Next Episode: MEGACON 2012 PREVIEW! Followed by a number of episodes about the convention, including interviews and panel discussions!

In 2 Weeks: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED JUNE 1957: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 21!

In 3 Weeks: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED AUGUST 1960: SUPERMAN 139 & ACTION COMICS 267!

Check out SLIPSTREAM, the weekly web comic book I'm drawing and lettering, which is written by Jeffrey Taylor, co-host of the FROM CRISIS TO CRISIS PODCAST and contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE. New pages of SLIPSTREAM can be found each Saturday athttp://www.clockworkcomics.co.uk. Adam Dechanel, another contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE, also writes and draws E. O. S. for Clockwork Comics, and new pages are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The new home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.

You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST group or page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast.

SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of thefollowing:
- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league ,
- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK! - http://www.comicspodcasts.com/, 
- The SUPERMAN WEBRING of websites, and
- The SUPERMAN PODCAST NETWORK at http://supermanpodcastnetwork !

The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com/.

Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.

Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman! 

Episode #216: Superman Family Comic Book Cover Dated May/June 1957: World's Finest Comics #88!

World's Finest Comics 88!

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WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 88, May/June 1957, was published around March 28, 1957. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of a dime. The editor was Mort Weisinger, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye.

The 12 page Superman and Batman story was titled SUPERMAN'S AND BATMAN'S GREATEST FOES, written by Edmond Hamilton, pencilled by dick Sprang and inked by Stan Kaye. This story has been reprinted in: BATMAN FROM THE 30'S TO THE 70'S, THE GREATEST JOKER STORIES EVER TOLD, SUPERMAN/BATMAN: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD, WORLD'S FINEST ARCHIVES vol. II and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: WORLD'S FINEST vol. I.

Green Arrow starred in the 6 page story, THE IMPRISONED ARCHER, drawn by George Papp.

Tomahawk starred in the issue's final story, A PISTOL FOR TOMAHAWK, drawn by Fred Ray.

This issue also listed some of the winners of DC Comics' 5,000 prize slogan contest. To read more about this contest, go to http://scottedelman.livejournal.com/160970.html.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 31 titles carried the May or May/June 1957 cover date.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED JULY 1960: SUPERMAN 138 & ACTION COMICS 266!

In 2 Weeks: MegaCon 2012 PREVIEW, followed by a number of episodes from the convention. For more information, go to MegaCon's website.

Check out SLIPSTREAM, the weekly web comic book I'm drawing and lettering, which is written by Jeffrey Taylor, co-host of the FROM CRISIS TO CRISIS PODCAST and contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE. New pages of SLIPSTREAM can be found each Saturday athttp://www.clockworkcomics.co.uk. Adam Dechanel, another contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE, also writes and draws E. O. S. for Clockwork Comics, and new pages are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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