Episode #263 Part VIII: MegaCon 2013 Wrap Up!

(L to R): Bob McCleod, me and Darren Nowell, co-host of the Legion Of Substitute Podcasters.

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This is my final episode of my Megacon 2013 coverage. In this episode I touch on the highlights of the convention and the panels I attended, getting to meet Darren Nowell, co-host of the Legion Of Substitute Podcasters, as well as some of the news coming from DC Comics in the days after the Con. Then I end the episode with my interview with comic book artist Bob McCleod.

MegaCon 2014 will occur Friday, March 21, 2014 through Sunday, March 23, 2014.

Next Episode, we will return to our regularly scheduled journey through the time barrier to explore the silver age adventures of Superman with: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED JANUARY 1962: SUPERMAN 150 & ACTION COMICS 284!

In 2 weeks we will pick up with an issue I missed in Episode 262, when we covered WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 99: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED FEBRUARY 1959: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 7!

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
Tuesday 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. Clockwork Comics is the home website for amazing web comics and e-books!

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 #263 Part VII: MegaCon 2013: Kickstart Your Kickstarter Panel With Jimmy Palmiotti!

Jimmy Palmiotti

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The KICKSTART YOUR KICKSTARTER panel was the final panel I attended at MegaCon on Sunday, March 17, 2013 on St. Patrick's Day. Jimmy Palmiotti shares his experiences on the three Kickstarter graphic novels he has funded through the crowd sourcing website. He answers questions and shares the do's and don'ts of putting together a project funded through Kickstarter.

Jimmy Palmiotti's three Kickstarter projects were QUEEN CRAB, RETROVIRUS and SEX AND VIOLENCE. These graphic novels are intended for an adult audience.

Next Episode: MEGAN 2013 PART VIII: MEGACON 2013 WRAP UP!

In 2 Weeks we resume our regularly scheduled  journey through the silver age adventures of Superman with: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED JANUARY 1962: SUPERMAN 150 & ACTION COMICS 284!

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
Tuesday 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. Clockwork Comics is the home website for amazing web comics and e-books!

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 #263 Part VI: MegaCon 2013: Indie Comics Panel!

Far Left: Terry Cronin. Top Right (L to R): Jeff Kaufman, Martin Pierro and Juan Navarro. Bottom Right (L to R): Tom Mumme, Jo Witherington and Martin Dunn. Not pictured: Sebastian Piccione and Brian Pulido.

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NOTE: This episode contains EXPLICIT language. Use your discretion while listening.

The INDIE COMICS PANEL was the second panel I attended at MegaCon on Sunday, March 17, 2013. I would like to thank panel moderator Terry Cronin, of Students Of The Unusual and 3 Boys Productions, for giving me permission to record the panel and present it in this episode. The panelists gave an honest and frank discussion about the perks and challenges of publishing independent comic books, and how to publicize your work and name.

The other panelists were:

- Sebastian Piccione, of Sunday Knight Comics, who is also involved with Invest Comics.

- Jeff Kaufman, whose graphic novel WHORE is published by Zenoscope.

- Martin Pierro, publisher, editor and writer.

- Juan Navarro, also creator of the webcomic The Zombie Years.

- Tom Mumme, also of Blue Juice Films.

- Jo Witherington of Humanoids Comics.

- Martin Dunn of Con Artist Entertainment

- Brian Pulido, creator of Lady Death.

Next Episode: MEGACON 2013 PART VII: KICKSTART YOUR KICKSTARTER PANEL WITH JIMMY PALMIOTTI!

In 2 Episodes: MEGACON 2013 PART VIII: MEGACON 2013 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
Tuesday 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. Clockwork Comics is the home website for amazing web comics and e-books!

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 #263 Part V: MegaCon 2013: Gail Simone Spotlight Panel!

Gail Simone and panel moderator Allan Dempsey of the Rack Pack Comics podcast.

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I would like to thank Gail Simone and panel moderator Allan Dempsey of the Rack Pack Comics Podcast for allowing me to record the audio of the panel for this episode. Gail answered questions from the audience and discussed how she got into the industry, upcoming projects, and diversifying comic book fandom. She can also be found on twitter.

Next Episode: MEGACON 2013 PART VI: INDIE COMICS PANEL!

In 2 Episodes: MEGACON 2013 PART VII: KICKSTART YOUR KICKSTARTER PANEL WITH JIMMY PALMIOTTI!

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
Tuesday 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. Clockwork Comics is the home website for amazing web comics and e-books!

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 #263 Part IV: MegaCon 2013: Dean Cain Panel!

Dean Cain

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The Dean Cain panel was the second one I attended on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at MegaCon. Dean Cain was welcomed with a standing ovation in the crowded hall. He shared many stories about his time on LOIS & CLARK: THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN TV show. Dean talked about the development of the Superman costume, his influences for the roles of both the Man of Steel and Clark Kent and the rigors of filming the flying scenes. He also discussed other roles he has had over his career, and offered advice to potential actors in the audience.

I also wrote a report of his panel for the Superman Homepage.

Next Episode: MEGACON 2013 PART V: GAIL SIMONE SPOTLIGHT PANEL!

In 2 Episodes: MEGACON 2013: PART VI: INDEPENDENT COMICS PANEL!

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
Tuesday 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. Clockwork Comics is the home website for amazing web comics and e-books!

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 #263 Part III: Working On Licensed Comics Panel!

Top L to R: Georges Jeanty, Allan Dempsey.
Bottom: L - R: Elliot Fernandez, Chuck Dixon, Justin Pegg, Andy Price and Jeremy Dale.
Not shown: Christopher Lee and Mike Atiyeh

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The WORKING ON LICENSED COMICS panel was the second panel I attended at MEGACON on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Once again I want to thank the guys of the RACK PACK COMICS PODCAST for allowing me to record this panel, which they hosted, and post the audio for this episode. Rack Pack moderators Christopher Lee, Allan Dempsey and Justin Pegg discussed the pros and cons of working on comic book titles of licensed properties, as well as the properties' fan followings with:

- Chuck Dixon, veteran comic book writer who now writes the G. I. JOE title for IDW. @dixonverse

- Andy Price. artist on MY LITTLE PONY for IDW. @andypriceart

- Jeremy Dale, artist on G. I. JOE for IDW, and creator of SKYWARD. @jeremydale

- Georges Jeanty, artist on the comic book BUFFY from Dark Horse Comics. @kabalounge

- Mike Atiyeh, colorist on the STAR WARS titles with Dark Horse Comics.

- Elliot Fernandez, artist on trading cards and storyboards. His art is also available at artwanted.com, tumblr and his blog.

Next Episode: MEGACON 2013 PART IV: DEAN CAIN PANEL!

In 2 Episodes: MEGACON 2013 PART V: GAIL SIMONE SPOTLIGHT!

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
Tuesday 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. Clockwork Comics is the home website for amazing web comics and e-books!

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 #263 Part II: MegaCon 2013: Giving Back To Fandom Panel!

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The GIVING BACK TO FANDOM panel was the second one I attended at MegaCon 2013, on Friday, March 15, 2013. It was moderated by Siike Donnelly and Gene Hoyle, co-hosts of the NERD NATION RADIO podcast. Also on the panel were Kate Carleton, Rachel Pandich, Paul Barnes, Grayven and Monica Ravenwolf, and Sarge, who hosts BATTLE DRAWN RADIO with Grayven. They discussed the Kickstarter funded graphic novel SOLESTAR, which was the topic of this episode of the NERD NATION RADIO podcast. Profits from the sale of SOLESTAR are going toward research to find a cure for brain aneurysms, of which Siike Donnelly is a survivor. Kate and Rachel also discuss the anthology WOMANTHOLOGY.

All of the panelists discuss using the medium of comic books to raise awareness, influence society and help save lives.

Next Episode: MEGACON 2013 PART III: WORKING ON LICENSED COMICS PANEL!

In 2 Episodes: MEGACON 2013 PART IV: THE DEAN CAIN PANEL!

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
Tuesday 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. Clockwork Comics is the home website for amazing web comics and e-books!

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 #263 Part I: MegaCon 2013: Crime Noir Panel II!

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I would like to thank the guys at the Rack Pack Comics Podcast for allowing me to record this panel as an episode of this podcast. The CRIME NOIR II PANEL was hosted by Rack Packer Allan Dempsey, and the panel was comprised of Darwyn Cooke, Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray, Frank Tieri and Dave Johnson. They discussed various aspects of working in the crime noir genre.

NOTE: This panel does contain some adult language, so keep that in mind if you have little ears around.

Next Episode: MEGACON 2013 PART II: GIVING BACK TO FANDOM PANEL!

In 2 Episodes: MEGACON 2013 PART III: WORKING ON LICENSED COMICS PANEL!

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
Tuesday 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. Clockwork Comics is the home website for amazing web comics and e-books!

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 #263: MegaCon 2013 Preview!

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This week I'm taking my annual break from our journey through the silver age of Superman comic books for this year's MegaCon. I highlight some of the panels that caught my interest, and which ones I plan on attending, as well as some of the comic book professionals I look forward to meeting.  For more information  about this convention, click on the previous link.

Next Episode (after my MegaCon coverage, of course): SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED JANUARY 1962: SUPERMAN 150 & ACTION COMICS 284!

In 2 Weeks: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED FEBRUARY 1959: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 7 (which was published the same month as WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 99, but I completely missed it when I was planning the previous episode).

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
Tuesday 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. Clockwork Comics is the home website for amazing web comics and e-books!

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 #262: Superman Family Comic Book Cover Dated February 1959: World's Finest Comics #99!

World's Finest Comics 99!

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WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 99, February 1959, was published around December 4, 1958. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of a dime. The editor was Jack Schiff, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye.

- The 12 page Superman/Batman story was titled, BATMAN'S SUPER SPENDING SPREE, written by Bill Finger, pencilled by Dick Sprang and inked by Stan Kaye. This story has been reprinted in WORLD'S FINEST COMICS ARCHIVE vol. II and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: WORLD'S FINEST vol. I.

- Green Arrow starred in the six page story,CRIMES UNDER GLASS, written by Robert Bernstein, pencilled by Jack Kirby and inked by his wife, Roz Kirby.

- Tomahawk wrapped up the issue in the six page story, THE FRONTIER ROGUES GALLERY, drawn by Fred Ray.

Also highlighted in this episode are the issue's ads and other features.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 32 titles carried the February, or February/March 1959 cover date, thanks to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics at dcindexes.com. These titles were featured at the end of Episode 182.

Next Episode: MEGACON 2013 PREVIEW!

In 2 Weeks, after the MegaCon episodes: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED JANUARY 1962: SUPERMAN 150 & ACTION COMICS 284!

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
Tuesday 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. Clockwork Comics is the home website for amazing web comics and e-books!

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!