Episode #128: The World Of New Krypton: The Review!

Superman: World Of New Krypton 1!

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Since WAR OF THE SUPERMEN #4 (of 4) is published this week, this episode I will share my thoughts about the whole NEW KRYPTON storyline, which has involved the Superman family of titles for a little over a year. I give a brief review of some of the plot lines, my likes and dislikes about the whole storyline, and the collected editions available and forthcoming for this story. Check the DC Comics website or the Collected Comics Library podcast and blog at: http://collectedcomicslibrary.com.

Also, check out Kaman Stowell's Superman video podcast at his website: http://kamanspodcast.webs.com/ or on youtube at http://www.youtube.com/user/stowekam .

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Episode #127: Happy Birthday, Win Mortimer!

(L to R:) Action Comics 101 Oct. 1946, Superman 51 March/April 1948 & Adventure Comics 373 October 1968!

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Win Mortimer was born on May 1, 1919 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He died on January 11, 1998. He was survived by his wife Eileen, three children, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a prolific comic book artist who drew many stories and covers, mostly for DC Comics, throughout his adult life. While he is not very famous, Win Mortimer drew many Superman covers and stories, mostly in the 1940's and 1950's. This episode features three of them:

CRIME PARADISE, in ACTION COMICS 101, October 1946, published around August 15, 1946.

THE MAGNETIC MOBSTER, in SUPERMAN 51, March/April 1948, published around January 7, 1948. It was written by Alvin Schwartz and both pencilled and inked by Win Mortimer, who often inked his own work.

THE TORNADO TWINS, in ADVENTURE COMICS 373, October 1968, published around August 29, 1968. This story was written by Jim Shooter. It was reprinted in LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ARCHIVE vol. VIII.

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Episode #126: ACTION COMICS #125 & SUPERMAN #125!

Action Comics 125 (Oct. 1948) & Superman 125 (Nov. 1958)!

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This episode continues our quarterly look at every 25th issues of ACTION COMICS and SUPERMAN. Mort Weisinger was the editor for both issues.

ACTION COMICS 125, October 1948, was published around August 14, 1948. It contained 48 pages and sold for a dime. The cover was pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye. The four stories in this issue were:

Superman: THE MODERN NOSTRADAMUS, drawn by Al Plastino.

Congo Bill: MAN AGAINST MANHUNTER, drawn by Edwin J. Smalle, Jr.

Zatara: THE PHONY PITCHMAN, drawn by William F. White.

Vigilante: THE RELUCTANT ANNIE OAKLEY, pencilled by Jerry Robinson and inked by Mort Meskin.

SUPERMAN #125, November 1958, published around September 18, 1958 (two years before I was born). It contained 32 pages and also sold for a dime. It contained three stories, all of which were reprinted in SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL ARCHIVES vol. I & SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. I.

LOIS LANE'S SUPER DREAM was written by Jerry Coleman and drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger. This story was also part of EPISODE #83: LOIS LANE'S SUPER DREAMS! 

CLARK KENT'S COLLEGE DREAM was written by Jerry Coleman and Al Plastino. Along with the reprint editions mentioned earlier, this story was also reprinted in THE GREATEST SUPERMAN STORIES EVER TOLD (1987).

SUPERMAN'S NEW POWER was also written by Jerry Coleman, pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye.

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Episode #125: Happy Birthday, Dennis O'Neil & Free Comic Book Day 2010!

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Dennis O'Neil was born on May 3, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri. He had a long career and prolific career as a comic book writer and editor. His most famous work was with artist Neal Adams on GREEN LANTERN / GREEN ARROW and the Batman titles, and Denys Cowan on THE QUESTION. He also had a short but famous run on Superman in the early 1970's under editor Julius Schwartz. Dennis wrote stories for SUPERMAN issues 233 - 254, cover dated January 1971 - July 1972.
You can read this storyline in the hardcover SUPERMAN: KRYPTONITE NEVERMORE.

At the end of the episode I talk about what I got for Free Comic Book Day, on Saturday, May 1, 2010/ To read more about my time on FCBD, go to:
http://mypulllist.blogspot.com/2010/05/issue-85-free-comc-book-day-2010-grab.html,
http://mypulllist.blogspot.com/2010/05/issue-86-free-comic-book-day-2010.html,
http://mypulllist.blogspot.com/2010/05/issue-86-free-comic-book-day-2010-part.html.

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Episode #124: Reign Of The Supermen Month Week 4: Superboy!

The two covers for The Adventures Of Superman 501, which introduced the new Superboy!

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Our look at the four Supermen who were introduced in the Supermen titles cover dated June 1993 ends with Superboy, who would come to be known as Conner Kent. He was introduced in THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN 501, cover dated late June 1993, Triangle number 15, 1993. All four titles introducing the four "Supermen" were published on the same day, April 27, 1993..

This episode explores his creation as a clone of Superman, and the twists and turns as a superhero through the LAST STAND OF NEW KRYPTON mini-series.

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EPISODE 126: ACTION COMICS 125 & SUPERMAN 125!

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Episode #123: Reign Of The Supermen Week III: Cyborg Superman!

The two covers for Superman 78 (1993) featuring the introduction of the Cyborg Superman!

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The third member of the four Supermen introduced in the June 1993 cover dated issues of the Superman titles was the Cyborg Superman. He first appeared in SUPERMAN 78 (Triangle Number 14 for 1993). Like the other three issues with the June 1993 cover date, SUPERMAN 78 was published on the same day of April 27, 1993.

This episode covers the origins and history of the Cyborg Superman from his first appearance in SUPERMAN 42, April 1990, to his history after the end of the REIGN OF THE SUPERMEN story.

Next Episode: REIGN OF THE SUPERMEN MONTH WEEK IV: SUPERBOY!

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Episode #122: Reign Of The Supermen Month Week II: The Man Of Steel!

The two covers for Superman: The Man Of Steel 22, introducing Steel!

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The second of the four Supermen to be introduced during the beginning of the REIGN OF THE SUPERMEN story was Steel, in SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL 22, (triangle number 13). As with the other three titles cover dated June 1993, this issue was published on April 27, 1993. This episode explores his origins and history in DC Comics.

Next episode: REIGN OF THE SUPERMEN MONTH WEEK III: CYBORG SUPERMAN!

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