Month: March 2011

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Golden Age Superman

GASup 013 — May 1939

This is it.  This is the big one.  The premiere of Superman issue #1.  And to commemorate the event, I have brought together some of the best in Superman podcasting today — Michael Bailey and Jeffrey Taylor of From Crisis to Crisis: A Superman Podcast, Charlie Niemeyer from Superman in the Bronze Age, and Kaman Stowell of the Superman Video Podcast.  Together, we first take a look at Action Comics 13, where a protection racket turns out rather randomly to be the sinister machination of Superman’s first recurring villain — the Ultra-Humanite.  Then we look at the new material in Superman 1, including the hero’s origin, and reminisce on how this book has affected all our lives.  And we can’t leave out the Action Comics backup features or the newspaper strips.  So come join the party!

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Amazing Spider-Man Classics

ASMC 029 – Amazing Spider-Man 41 and King-Size Special 3

The Rhino’s on the Rampage, and the Avengers want Spider-Man to bring in the Hulk!  In other words, just another day at the office for the ASM Classics gang!  This time out, Jon, Josh, and Don are joined by Dr. Bond Benton, professor at SUNY Fredonia.  He actually talks comics in class for a living, so we wanted to have him come share in the fun of classic Spidey goodness!

In Amazing Spider-Man 41, Spidey is faced with the inaugural Rhino adventure, as Jonah Jameson’s son John returns from the cobwebs of Spidey’s first issue, but what’s this he says about SPACE SPORES??!!  Then the Avengers decide they want Spidey on the team, and all he has to do is capture the foe no team of superheroes can withstand — the incredible HULK!!

We also read your emails this time around.  If you’d like to write in and receive response on the air, you are welcome to send us an email.  You can also share your thoughts in the comment section below.  And we always enjoy receiving reviews on iTunes, which will also receive response on the show.  Thank you so much for listening!

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Golden Age Superman

GASup 012 — April 1939

Welcome to a new era in Golden Age Superman, as I say goodbye to the days where Superman was only ever published in one book.  This week, I’ll be taking a look at Action Comics 12, where Superman declares war on reckless drivers, but is a bit reckless himself in the process.  Then it’s a trip to the World’s Fair with the Man of Tomorrow in New York World’s Fair Comics.  With more books come more minutes spent talking about them, so this episode is a bit longer than they have usually been, but that’s going to be more common as we move forward.  So come along into this new chapter in the life of the Man of Steel!

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Golden Age Superman

GASup Promo

Here is a promo I put together for the show.  If you like it, I would be ever so grateful if you used it in your own corner of the Internet to promote this show.  If you do so, and you let me know via email, I will be glad to give your show a shout-out on an episode here.  Thanks so much!

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Amazing Spider-Man Classics

ASMC 028 — One-Year Anniversary Special

Can you believe it?  We’ve made it through an entire year.  And to celebrate, the Classics gang takes a break from comic coverage to take a look through the DeLorean’s rearview mirror at how the show began.  But after a few minutes of that, it’s time to break out your DVD players as we watch Spider-Man (2002) with an in-film movie commentary.  Hope you enjoy, and we’ll be back with regular comic coverage next episode!

So stay tuned to the end, and in the meantime, you are welcome to send us an email and let us know what you think, or share your thoughts in the comment section below.  And we always enjoy receiving reviews on iTunes, which will also receive response on the show.  Thank you so much for listening!

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Golden Age Superman

GASup 011 — March 1939

Come and listen to a story about a man named …. um, Superman.  Something something something that rhymes with ood, and up through the ground came a bubblin’ crude.  Oil, that is.  Black gold.  Texas tea.  This week on Golden Age Superman, the champion of the helpless and oppressed faces off with some crooked stock brokers who are making money off a fake oil well.  The Man of Steel risks everything he has in the hopes of exposing their scheme.  Come check out the episode to see how it all turns out!

Golden Age Superman is a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network.  If you wish to send feedback, you may do so in the comments below or via email.  You can also subscribe to the show through iTunes, and leave a review if you like to spread the word to others.  Thank you so much for listening!

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GASup 010 — February 1939

How do you feel about chain gangs? Superman hates them. But he doesn’t mind using the pain of prisoners along the way to taking one down.  It’s Action Comics 10 on this episode of Golden Age Superman, and Superman decides to expose the corruptions within the prison labor system.  Problem is, he chooses one of the worst ways possible to do it.  Come check it out!

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Amazing Spider-Man Classics

ASMC 027 – Amazing Spider-Man 39 and 40

Come on, get happy, Web-Spinners!  We are proud to welcome back to the show our guest for today, J.R. Fettinger, Osborn expert extraordinaire!  Today’s episode of Amazing Spider-Man Classics takes a look at the debut of artist John Romita on Amazing Spider-Man, a two-part adventure featuring the unmasking of Spider-Man and the END of the GREEN GOBLIN!  And along the way, all our favorite angry cast members undergo a happiness makeover under John Romita’s brush.  Also, we have an announcement about next episode’s celebration of one year of Amazing Spider-Man Classics.

So stay tuned to the end, and in the meantime, you are welcome to send us an email and let us know what you think, or share your thoughts in the comment section below.  And we always enjoy receiving reviews on iTunes, which will also receive response on the show.  Thank you so much for listening!

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ASMC Promo Year Two

Here is a new promo for the show.  If you have a web presence (podcast or whatever) where you’d like to share it, please feel free.  If you make me aware that you are doing so, I will likewise give your web efforts some love on the show.

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