The Thrilling Adventures Of Superman

We're sticking with the daily strip for a second episode in a row as Michael look at the fourth storyline from the Superman daily newspaper strip. Clark Kent, promoted... Lois Lane, demoted?! That's right... Lois makes her largest appearance in the newspaper strip to date -- only to get demoted back to the Lovelorn column! Scheming to get her job back, she gets on to the trail of a wife-beating, jewel-smuggling nogoodnik and hilarity ensues. It's only a 12-strip story, but Lois is still as full-on crazy as her comic book counterpart. Fun times! Also this episode, Michael concludes his two-part Spotlight on Superman's co-creator, artist Joe Shuster.

It's an epic slobberknocker this episode when Superman meets Larry Trent, a disgraced ex-heavyweight boxing champ, and decides to help him win back his former glory! Can Superman help Trent recapture “the eye of the tiger” to win back the title? Or will Superman just “help” him by drugging him, holding him hostage and winning the title back for him? Surprises, excitement and insanity are certain, that's for sure! Also this episode, Michael reads listener mail and gives the first of a two-part Spotlight on Superman's co-creator Joe Shuster!

As the show gets back to it's regular routine, Michael dives head-first into the comics rack with a look at ACTION COMICS #11. A pair of ne'er-do-wells are bilking investors with a phony stock scheme. This looks like a job for... Homer Ramsey? Of course! But don't worry, Superman gets involved as well, taking on the oil stock swindlers... and giving them a taste of their own medicine. After all, what's a Superman story without a little arson? Yes, we said arson. Plus, Michael reads more listener email!

This week, we interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to bring you a very special episode. What kind of special episode? A fifth week episode, that's what kind! What's a fifth week episode and what's it have to do with Superman? Well, you'll have to listen to the episode to find out!

This time out, Michael looks at the second storyline from the Superman daily newspaper strip. It's a major storyline where we learn for the first time how Clark Kent landed his job at the Daily Star! The 18 strip-long story also features Superman meeting Lois again for the first time, and details one of our hero's earliest exploits (even if it is strangely familiar). Also in this episode, Michael concludes his two-part Spotlight on Superman's co-creator, writer Jerry Siegel. And stay tuned for the end of the episode where Michael is joined by his friend Michael Kaiser for a special announcement about a guy who likes to dress up like a bat!

This episode, we go back to the spinner rack as Michael dives head-first into ACTION COMICS #10. You won't believe your ears when you hear the shocking and unbelievable events that fill this episode. Clark Kent... revealing a source? Superman... aiding a prisoner? Lois Lane... berating Clark Kent? Okay, that last one's not a stretch. But the other two? Not a hoax! Not a dream! And certainly not an imaginary story (since comics haven't started using them yet...). No, they're all part of the wacky antics that follow when Clark learns of abusive treatment at a prison camp and tries to set things aright. All this, and Superman proves he most certainly does not support his local SPCA! Krypto's gonna be so-o mad...!

It's the show's tenth episode and that marks the beginning of a new era in the show as Michael begins his look at the Superman daily newspaper strip! The story begins on a planet far from Earth and reveals, for the first time in detail, the origin of our hero. Jor-L and Lora are introduced and their tragic fate is revealed in a story that's only 12 strips long, but provides a roller coaster ride of emotion and drama. Also, debuting this episode is a new segment, Spotlight, which will profile some of the many men and women who have shaped the legend of Superman over the last 75 years. Kicking things off this episode is the first of a two-part look at Superman's co-creator, writer Jerry Siegel!

Superman: Wanted as a criminal? That's the situation in this hijinks-filled episode when Michael takes a look at ACTION COMICS #9, which follows up on Superman's actions from last issue. A bounty is put on Superman's cape and two detectives set their sights on getting the money in their pocket and the Man of Steel behind bars. And as if that wasn't enough to keep our hero busy, Clark Kent also has to deal with the most off-her-rocker Lois Lane yet. Also in this episode, Michael reads another email from a listener and offers the worst impression of a 50s TV star ever!

This episode, Michael takes a look at the Superman story from ACTION COMICS #8. A group of troubled youths draw the attention of Clark Kent, leading Superman to not only confront the man responsible for drawing the boys into his web of crime, but to also take on the larger problem driving these boys to the wrong side of the tracks. Superman's actions are an defining moment in the history of Golden Age of Superman and leave the character in a place you might not expect — the most-wanted list! Plus, Michael also reads a couple iTunes reviews and talks about an overall improvement in the podcast.

It's three rings of excitement, adventure and thrills this time out, when Michael takes a look at ACTION COMICS #7. The issue finds Superman setting out to do a good turn for a down-on-his luck circus owner and taking on a roughneck who tries to bully the owner. Meanwhile, Clark Kent confronts a challenge of his own in the form of a co-worker named Curly. Also in this episode, Michael reads an email from a listener and discusses yet another little-known side project bearing a Siegel-Shuster byline.

With a Superman story that returns to its regular page count, Michael takes a look at ACTION COMICS #6, which finds Superman taking on... copyright infringement! (Ironic, no?) Find out what happens when a shyster tries to make a quick buck off the name of the Man of Steel. Don't miss out on this historic tale which also features the debut of a new face on the book... and, no, it's not Jimmy Olsen.

In this installment, Michael takes a look at the Superman story from ACTION COMICS #5. The story might be shorter than the norm, but the excitement is still full-throttle as Superman takes on the very forces of nature itself in a story that bears strange similarities to one of the most well-known Superman stories of all time! Plus, things go to a whole new level between Superman and Lois, kicking off a historic relationship that will become the stuff of legend. And don't miss the "Meanwhile" portion of the show where Michael takes a look at the debut of a brand new character over in the pages of DETECTIVE COMICS and how the character's modern age legacy ultimately ties back to Superman.

Are you ready for some football? This episode, Michael takes a look at ACTION COMICS #4, which finds Superman hitting the gridiron in an adventure that involves assault, kidnapping, identity theft and dubious ethical decisions! And don't worry, the villains engage in their own villainous hijinks, as well. So grab your leather helmet and suit up... it's time for kickoff!

This time out, Michael examines the Superman story from ACTION COMICS #3, which finds our favorite hero leaping into action to save a miner after a cave-in; then Superman takes on The Man by giving him a taste of his own medicine. As well, Michael gives a bit of history on the practice of comic book ashcans, talks briefly about comic book reprints and introduces you to what may be the most under-appreciated character in comic book history: Sandwich Guy!

This episode, Michael dives into ACTION COMICS #2, which resolves the cliffhanger left in Superman's debut and sends our hero into an adventure in the war-torn country of San Monte, where he deals with weapons manufacturers, confronts military leaders and leaps questionable logic in a single bound. All this, and Lois Lane is arrested and sentenced to die for espionage!

Welcome to the premiere episode of The Thrilling Adventures of Superman. This episode, the journey kicks off with an in-depth look at Superman's debut in ACTION COMICS #1, the monumental issue that gave us our first look at the strange visitor from another planet, as well as the historic first meeting between Superman and Lois. Also in this episode, your host, Michael, also gives a bit of background on the podcast, the format and what you can expect in future episodes.

Promo for The Thrilling Adventures of Superman... a journey through the Golden Age of the the Man of Steel in comics, radio and film.