The Superman Fan Podcast

Episode #271 Part III: 2013 Superman Celebration Artist Q & A Panel!

supermanfanpodcast.gmail.com (Billy Hogan) — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 08:29:51 PDT

Panelists Left to Right in the order they sat at the panel table: (Not Pictured: Jim Hall and Art Baltazar) Chris Sprouse, Brett Breeding and Ron Frenz. (NOTE: These photos were taken on Sunday, June 10, 2013. During this panel my wife had borrowed the camera for the autograph session with Margo Kidder and Tracy Scoggins.)

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The Artist Q & A Panel featuring the main artists of Artist Alley occurred at 3:00 p. m. on Friday, June 7, 2013. Featured on the panel were Jim Hall, Art Baltazar, Chris Sprouse, Brett Breeding and Ron Frenz. The panelists answered questions from the audience and touched on topics such as the evolution of the comic book industry, their experiences working on the Superman titles and their artistic influences.

Next Episode: 2013 SUPERMAN CELEBRATION PART IV: 75 YEARS OF SUPERMAN PANEL! The focus of this panel will be the evolution of Superman's uniform over the decades.

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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 #271 Part II: 2013 Superman Celebration Q & A Panel With Laurie Mitchell Roberts!

supermanfanpodcast.gmail.com (Billy Hogan) — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:57:37 PDT

Laurie Mitchell Roberts

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Actress Laurie Mitchell Roberts discussed her acting career and her role on the ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN episode, THE MAN WHO MADE DREAMS COME TRUE. This panel occurred at noon on Friday, June 7, 2013. 1950's child actor Gregory Moffett was also scheduled to participate in this panel, since he had a role in the SUPERMAN episode, THE STOLEN ELEPHANT. Because of bad weather, his flight was not able to get him to the Superman Celebration on time.

Next Episode: FEATURED ARTISTS Q & A PANEL!

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- 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 #271 Part I: 2013 Superman Celebration Opening Ceremonies!

supermanfanpodcast.gmail.com (Billy Hogan) — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:23:35 PDT

Lois Lane and Superman participate in a skit which was part of the Opening Ceremonies for the 2013 Superman Celebration!

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It's only fitting that the 300th individual episode of the podcast cover the opening ceremonies for the 35th Anniversary 2013 Superman Celebration, which began at 5:00 p. m. on Thursday, June 6, 2013. After recognizing some recently departed participants of past Celebrations, as well as some volunteers for the current Superman Celebration, the opening ceremonies concluded with a skit starring Lois Lane and Superman. They were joined by Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), Wonder Woman, Batman, Black Canary and Atom. The opening ceremonies were "crashed" by some of Superman's greatest enemies, Brainiac, Bizarro, Metallo and Artemis.

After the Opening Ceremonies, I discuss the Friday schedule for the Superman Celebration.

Next Episode: Q & A PANEL WITH LAURIE MITCHELL ROBERTS; ACTRESS WHO APPEARED IN THE EPISODE, "THE MAN WHO MADE DREAMS COME TRUE", OF THE 1950'S ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN TV SHOW!

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- 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 #271: Metropolis, Here We Come!

supermanfanpodcast.gmail.com (Billy Hogan) — Fri, 31 May 2013 06:52:32 PDT

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The 35th Annual Superman Celebration will occur Thursday, June - Sunday, June 9, 2013. This episode previews the schedule for the four day event. Also available in .pdf format is the Superman Celebration Program Book. While I don't mention every event for the Celebration, I do highlight the ones which catch my interest.

Previously, I covered Metropolis, Illinois way back in Episode 26, for the week of July 2, 2008. I covered both the history of the Superman Celebration and of the town itself.

In Episode 120, for the week of April 24, 2010, I covered the special edition of the METROPOLIS PLANET which was published Thursday, June 28, 1973, and commemorated the opening of the Amazing World Of Superman museum which only lasted a few years. This was the earliest Superman Celebration for Metropolis. It only lasted a few years, if my information is correct. In 1978, what is now known as the Superman Celebration first began, and has occurred every year since.

After my Superman Celebration coverage for this podcast, we will return to our journey through the time barrier to explore the silver age adventures of Superman: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED APRIL 1959: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 8 & SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 36!

On the following week: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED APRIL 1962: SUPERMAN 152 & ACTION COMICS 287!

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 #270: Superman Comic Book Cover Dated March 1962: Action Comics #296!

supermanfanpodcast.gmail.com (Billy Hogan) — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:35:31 PDT

Action Comics 286!

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ACTION COMICS 286, March 1962, was published around January 30, 1962. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Sheldon Moldoff. According to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics, this issue had a circulation of 485,000 copies.

- The fourteen page Superman story was titled, THE JURY OF SUPER-ENEMIES, written by Robert Bernstein, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. This story has been reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. III.

- Supergirl starred in the 12 page story, THE DEATH OF LUTHOR, written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by Jim Mooney. This was Siegel's 64th silver age Superman Family story, and his 103rd overall for the era. Previously, he wrote two stories for ADVENTURE COMICS 293, February 1962, published around December 28, 1961: THE LEGION OF SUPER TRAITORS, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein, and THE GOOD DEEDS OF BIZARRO LEX LUTHOR, drawn by John Forte. Siegel also wrote one story for SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 59, March 1962. published around January 2, 1962: STRANDED IN EVOLUTION VALLEY, also drawn by John Forte.

Also highlighted in this episode are the ads and other features in this issue, including the METROPOLIS MAILBAG letter page.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 28 titles carried the March or March/April 1962 cover date, according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics.

Next Episode: METROPOLIS HERE WE COME! where I preview the 35th SUPERMAN CELEBRATION which will occur from June 6 - 9, 2013, and my family and I will attend for the first time.

After the SUPERMAN CELEBRATION EPISODES, we will return to our coverage of the silver age adventures of Superman with: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED APRIL 1959: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 8 & SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 36!

The following week: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED APRIL 1962: SUPERMAN 152 & ACTION COMICS 287!

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 #269: Superman Family Comic Books Cover Dated March 1959: Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #35 & World's Finest Comics #100!

supermanfanpodcast.gmail.com (Billy Hogan) — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:48:16 PDT

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen 35 & World's Finest Comics 100!

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SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 35, March 1959, was published around January 1, 1959. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 10¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye, featuring the third and final story. All three stories were written by Otto Binder, and have been reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY vol. III.

- THE MENACE OF SUPERMAN'S FAN MAIL (9 pgs.), pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye.

- THE ROBOT JIMMY OLSEN (8 pgs.), pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Ray Burnley.

- SUPERMAN'S ENEMY (9 pgs.), pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Ray Burnley.

WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 100, March 1959, was published around January 15, 1959. Jack Schiff was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye.

- THE DICTATOR OF KRYPTON CITY (12 pgs.), 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.

- Tomahawk starred in the 6 page story, MYSTERY OF THE VANISHING BOYS, drawn by Bob Brown.

- Green Arrow and Speedy starred in the 6 page story, THE CASE OF THE GREEN ERROR CLOWN, written by Ed Herron and drawn by Lee Elias.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 33 titles carried the March or March/April 1959 cover date. These titles were covered at the end of Episode184.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOK COVER DATED MARCH 1962: ACTION COMICS 286!

In 2 Weeks: METROPOLIS, HERE WE COME, a preview of the upcoming Superman Celebration.

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 #268: Free Comic Book Day & Superman Comic Books Cover Dated February 1962: Superman #151 & Action Comics #285!

supermanfanpodcast.gmail.com (Billy Hogan) — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:43:17 PDT

Superman 151 & Action Comics 285!

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SUPERMAN 151, February 1962, was published around December 19, 1961. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. According to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics, its circulation was 820,000. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. All three stories were reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. III.

- THE THREE TOUGH TEEN-AGERS (9 pgs.), written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by Al Plastino. This story was Siegel's 37th silver age Superman story, and his 96th overall for the era. Previously, he wrote BIZARRO CREATES A MONSTER, in ADVENTURE COMICS 292, January 1962, pencilled by John Forte and inked by George Klein.

- THE MAN WHO TRAINED SUPERMAN (9 pgs.),written by Robert Bernstein, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.

- SUPERMAN'S GREATEST SECRET (8 pgs.), written by Jerry Siegel, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. This story was Siegel's 38th silver age Superman story, and his 97th overall for the era.

ACTION COMICS 285, February 1962, was published December 28, 1961. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. This was Supergirl's 9th cover appearance for this title. At this point she has also made one appearance on the cover of SUPERMAN.

- THE WORLD'S GREATEST HEROINE (the title of the entire story, as well as the 12 page part I.) It was written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by Jim Mooney. This story was Siegel's 61st silver age Superman Family story, and his 98th overall for the era.

- THE INFINITE MONSTER (12 pgs. Part II)

Elsewhere in DC Comics 29 titles carried the February or February/March 1962 cover date, according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics.

I also share what I picked up from Free Comic Book Day, as well as a letter that was printed by DC Comics on the inside front cover of all of its titles which carried the February cover date. That almost apologetic letter was an explanation of the reasons DC Comics raised its cover price from a dime to 12¢.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED MARCH 1959: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 35 & WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 100!

In 2 Weeks: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOK COVER DATED MARCH 1962: ACTION COMICS 286!

In 3 Weeks: METROPOLIS, HERE WE COME!

Episode #267: Giant Superman Annual #4!

supermanfanpodcast.gmail.com (Billy Hogan) — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:21:20 PDT

Giant Superman Annual 4!

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GIANT SUPERMAN ANNUAL 4, 1962, was published on November 9, 1961, during the same month as SUPERMAN 150 & ACTION COMICS 284, which were covered on Episode 264, during the week of April 3, 2013. This annual contained 80 pages for the cover price of a quarter. The editor was Mort Weisinger and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.

- A DOGHOUSE FOR SUPERMAN (10 pgs.), originally published in SUPERMAN 84, September/October 1953, released around July 3, 1953, written by William Woolfolk and drawn by Al Plastino.

- SUPERBOY MEETS SUPERMAN (8 pgs.), originally published in SUPERBOY 47, March 1956, released around January 5, 1956, written by Otto Binder, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by John Fischetti.

- THE ALIEN WHO CONQUERED SUPERMAN (12 pgs.), originally published in ACTION COMICS 165, February 1952, released around December 19, 1951, written by Bill Finger, pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye.

- THE BRIDE OF FUTUREMAN (8 pgs.), originally published in SUPERMAN 121, May 1958, released around March 18, 1958, written by Jerry Coleman and drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger.

- THE OUTLAWS FROM KRYPTON (12 pgs.), originally published in ACTION COMICS 194, July 1954, released on may 27, 1954, written by Bill Finger, pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye.

- THE BOY WHO KILLED SUPERMAN (8 pgs.), originally published in SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 28, April 1958, released around February 25, 1958, written by Otto Binder, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye. This story was also reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY vol. II, and was first covered in Episode 239.

- RIP VAN SUPERMAN (8 pgs.), originally published in SUPERMAN 107, August 1956, released around June 14, 1956, written by Bill Finger, pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye. This story was also reprinted in SUPERMAN: PAST AND FUTURE.

- THE ORIGIN AND POWERS OF THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES (2 pgs.), pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye. For an added bonus, google Fortress Lad.

- THE MENACE OF PLANET Z (12 pgs.), originally published in ACTION COMICS 168, May 1952, released around March 19, 1952, written by Bill Finger, pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye.

In this episode I also highlight the titles that caught my interest for FREE COMIC BOOK DAY, this Saturday, May 4, 2013.

Next Episode: FREE COMIC BOOK DAY & THE SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED FEBRUARY 1962: SUPERMAN 151 & ACTION COMICS 285!

In 2 Weeks: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED MARCH 1959: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 35 & WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 100!

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 #266: Superman Family Comic Book Cover Dated February 1959: Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #7!

supermanfanpodcast.gmail.com (Billy Hogan) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:35:12 PDT

Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane 7!

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SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 7, February 1959, was published around December 25, 1958. It contained 32 pages for a dime. The editor was Mort Weisinger, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Ray Burnley. All three stories have been reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY vol. II and SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE ARCHIVE vol. I.

- LOIS LANE'S KISS OF DEATH (8 pgs.), written by Robert Bernstein (according to the Grand Comic Book Database, and drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger. This story was also reprinted in LOIS LANE ANNUAL 2.

- WHEN LOIS LANE FORGOT SUPERMAN (9 pgs.), according to the Grand Comic Book Database, was written by Alvin Schwartz, pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye.

- THE GIRL WHO STOLE SUPERMAN (9 pgs.), written by Jerry Coleman according to the Grand Comic Book Database and drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger. This story was also reprinted in 80 PG. GIANT 3.

Elsewhere in DC Comics 34 titles carried the February, or February/March 1959 cover date, according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics, and covered at the end of Episode 182, for the week of June 8, 2011.

Since this episode covers a single comic book issue, the other ads and features are highlighted, including an article featuring TV'S LOIS LANE and LETTERS FOR LOIS.

Next Episode: GIANT SUPERMAN ANNUAL 4!

In 2 Weeks: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED FEBRUARY 1962: SUPERMAN 151 & ACTION COMICS 285!

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 #265: Celebrating Superman's 75th Anniversary: Superman In The 1960's!

supermanfanpodcast.gmail.com (Billy Hogan) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:39:03 PDT

Action Comics No. 1!

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EPISODE NOTE: Because this week is special in Superman history, the regularly scheduled episode will be postponed until next week.

According to the Grand Comic Book Database and other sources, ACTION COMICS No. 1 was published on April 18, 1938. Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics puts the date around May 3, 1938. Since this podcast is currently featuring the silver age adventures of Superman, it seems only natural to feature Superman during the decade of the 1960's. In this episode I briefly explore what was unique about Superman stories during this decade, as well as the development of the Superman family of characters.

The Silver Age Comics Blog post for March 21, 2009 has some interesting numbers on the popularity of Superman comic book titles during the early 1960's.

Thanks to Professor Alan for his e-mail about my coverage of MegaCon, as well as Scott Gardner on his Two True Freaks MegaCon episode. Thanks also go to Chuck O'Donnell for his complimentary e-mail. He has written an article about former DC Comics and Superman writer Otto Binder.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED FEBRUARY 1959: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 7!

In 2 Weeks: GIANT SUPERMAN ANNUAL 4!

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 #264: Superman Comic Books Cover Dated January 1962: Superman #150 & Action Comics #284!

supermanfanpodcast.gmail.com (Billy Hogan) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:04:13 PDT

Superman 150 & Action Comics 284!

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SUPERMAN 150, January 1962, was published on November 7, 1961. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. The editor was Mort Weisinger, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. All three stories have been reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. III. This issue was previously covered back in Episode 151, along with ACTION COMICS 150.

- THE ONE MINUTE OF DOOM (9 pgs.), was written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by Al Plastino. This was Siegel's 35th silver age Superman story, and his 93rd over all for the era. Previously, he wrote THE BIZARRO PERFECT CRIMES for ADVENTURE COMICS 291, December 1961, published around October 26, 1961, pencilled by John forte and inked by George Klein.

- THE DUEL OVER SUPERMAN (9 pgs.), written by Robert Bernstein and drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger. This story was also reprinted in 80 PG. GIANT 14, September 1964, published around July 15, 1964.

- WHEN THE WORLD FORGOT SUPERMAN (8 pgs.), written by Jerry Siegel, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Wayne Boring. This was Jerry's 36th silver age Superman story, and his 94th overall for the era.

ACTION COMICS 284, January 1962, was published on November 30, 1961. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. The editor was Mort Weisinger and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Sheldon Moldoff.

- The 14 page Superman story was titled THE BABE OF STEEL, written by Robert Bernstein, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Sheldon Moldoff. This story was reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. III.

- The 12 page Supergirl story was titled, THE STRANGE BODIES OF SUPERGIRL, written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by Jim Mooney. This story was reprinted in SUPERGIRL ARCHIVES vol. II and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERGIRL vol. I. It was Siegel's 59th silver age Superman Family story, and his 95th overall for the era, and was the 7th part of an ongoing Supergirl storyline.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 28 titles carried the January or January/February 1962 cover date, according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED FEBRUARY 1959: SUPERMAN 'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 7!

In 2 Weeks: SUPERMAN ANNUAL 4!

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 VIII: MegaCon 2013 Wrap Up!

supermanfanpodcast.gmail.com (Billy Hogan) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:56:45 PDT

(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!

supermanfanpodcast.gmail.com (Billy Hogan) — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 18:02:01 PDT

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!

supermanfanpodcast.gmail.com (Billy Hogan) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:12:04 PDT

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!

supermanfanpodcast.gmail.com (Billy Hogan) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:54:46 PDT

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!

supermanfanpodcast.gmail.com (Billy Hogan) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:42:38 PDT

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!

supermanfanpodcast.gmail.com (Billy Hogan) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:47:08 PDT

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!

supermanfanpodcast.gmail.com (Billy Hogan) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:56:35 PDT

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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!

supermanfanpodcast.gmail.com (Billy Hogan) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:22:59 PDT

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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!

supermanfanpodcast.gmail.com (Billy Hogan) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:18:32 PDT

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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!

supermanfanpodcast.gmail.com (Billy Hogan) — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:54:47 PST

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!

Episode #261: Superman Comic Book Cover Dated December 1961: Action Comics #283!

supermanfanpodcast.gmail.com (Billy Hogan) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:19:00 PDT

Action Comics 283!

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ACTION COMICS 283, December 1961, was published around October 26, 1961. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. This issue was the first Superman issue to carry the more expensive cover price. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye, who were the art team for the Superman story in this issue.

- The 13 page Superman story was titled THE RED KRYPTONITE MENACE, which comics.org credited as Robert Bernstein.

- Supergirl starred in the 13 page story titled, THE SIX RED KRYPTONITE PERILS OF SUPERGIRL, written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by Jim Mooney. This story was reprinted in SUPERGIRL ARCHIVES vol. II and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERGIRL vol. II. This was Siegel's 57th silver age Superman Family story, and his 91st overall for this era.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 28 titles carried the December, or December 1961/January 1962 cover date.

Since this episode only covers one comic book issue, the ads and other features are also highlighted, including the METROPOLIS MAILBAG.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED FEBRUARY 1959: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 99!

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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 #260: Superman Family Comic Book Cover Dated January 1959: Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #6 & Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #34!

supermanfanpodcast.gmail.com (Billy Hogan) — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 11:17:12 PST

Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane 6 & Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen 34!

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SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 6, January 1959, was published around November 13, 1958. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 10¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye. It featured the second story in this issue.

- THE AMAZING SUPERMAN JUNIOR (9 pgs.), written by Jerry Coleman, pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye. This story was reprinted in SUPERMAN ANNUAL 8, Winter 1964, published on November 21, 1963. All three stories in this issue were also reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY vol. II and SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE vol. I.

- LOIS LANE, CONVICT (8 pgs.), featured on the cover, was written by Bill Finger (according to The Grand Comic Book Database at comics.org) and drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger.

- LIEUTENANT LOIS LANE, U. S. ARMY (9 pgs.), was done by the same creative team as the previous story in this issue.

SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 34, January 1959, was published around November 20, 1958. 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. It featured the first story in this issue. All three stories were reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY vol. II.

- SUPERMAN'S PAL OF STEEL (10 pgs.), was written by Otto Binder, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Craig Flessel (according to dcindexes.com) or perhaps John Giunta (according to comics.org).

- THE UNDERWORLD JOURNAL (8 pgs.), was written by Alvin Schwartz, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Ray Burnley.

- THE MOST AMAZING CAMERA IN THE WORLD (9 pgs.), written by Otto Binder, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Ray Burnley.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 32 titles carried the January or January/February 1959 cover date, according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics at dcindexes.com. These titles were covered at the end of Episode 180.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOK COVER DATED DECEMBER 1961: ACTION COMICS 283!

In 2 Weeks: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED FEBRUARY 1959: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 99!

In three weeks we will take a break from our journey through the silver age adventures of Superman for MegaCon!

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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/.

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

Episode #259: Superman Comic Books Cover Dated November 1961: Superman #149 & Action Comics #282!

supermanfanpodcast.gmail.com (Billy Hogan) — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 07:37:02 PST

Superman 149 & Action Comics 282!

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Guest host Michael Bradley, host of THE THRILLING ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN and co-host of GREEN LANTERN'S LIGHT podcasts, joins me for this episode to look at SUPERMAN 149 & ACTION COMICS 282. The recording of our skype conversation has some intermittent fading of brief bits of audio, but it shouldn't be difficult to understand the conversation.

SUPERMAN 149, November 1961, was published around September 14, 1961 (a little more than a week before my first birthday). It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 10¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein, who were the art team for the story in this issue.

The 25 page story in this issue was titled THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN, written by Jerry Siegel. This story was reprinted in THE GREATEST SUPERMAN STORIES EVER TOLD, DC'S GREATEST IMAGINARY STORIES and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. III. This was Siegel's 34th sliver age Superman story, and his 89th overall for the era. Previously, Siegel wrote BIZARRO'S AMONG BUDDIES, published in ADVENTURE COMICS 289, October 1961, which was drawn by John Forte.

THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN was divided into three parts:

- LEX LUTHOR, HERO (8 pgs.)

- LUTHOR'S SUPER BODYGUARD (9 pgs.)

- THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN (8 pgs.)

ACTION COMICS 282, November 1961, was published on September 28, 1961 (one day after my first birthday). Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye.

The 11 page Superman story was titled SUPERMAN'S TOUGHEST DAY, written by Bill Finger and drawn by Al Plastino. This story was reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. III.

The 13 page Supergirl story was titled THE SUPERGIRL OF TOMORROW, written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by Jim Mooney. This was Siegel's 56th Superman Family story, and his 90th overall for the era.

This issue marked the end of an era. The DC titles published with the November or November/December 1961 cover date were the last DC titles to carry a 10¢ cover price. Except for a few of DC's romance titles which were published the previous month before the rest of DC's December 1961 cover dated titles, the rest carried a 12¢ cover price. This was the cover price that I remember new comic books carrying when I first began reading comic books.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED JANUARY 1959: SUPERMAN'S GIRL LOIS LANE 6 & SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 34!

In 2 Weeks: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOK COVER DATED DECEMBER 1961: ACTION COMICS 283!

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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!

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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 #258: Jerry Siegel And The Legion Of Super-Heroes!

supermanfanpodcast.gmail.com (Billy Hogan) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:22:49 PST

Adventure Comics issues #267 & 340!

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EPISODE NOTE: On this episode, the scheduled topic was on SUPERMAN 149 & ACTION COMICS 282, with a guest host joining me. Unfortunately, a work schedule change this week for the guest host forced the postponement of this topic until next week.

Jerry Siegel is most famous for being the co-creator and original writer of Superman, but he also made some key contributions to the Legion Of Super-Heroes, although he did not write the original Legion story (titled THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES,done by writer Otto Binder and artist Al Plastino, published in Adventure Comics 247, April 1958). Siegel's first Legion story was titled PRISONERS OF THE SUPER-HEROES, published in ADVENTURE COMICS 267, December 1959, around October 29, 1959. This story was reprinted in SUPERMAN ANNUAL 8, Winter 1964, published around November 21, 1963, LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ARCHIVE vol. I and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES vol. I.

In THE THREE SUPER-HEROES, from ACTION COMICS 267, covered in Episode 220, Siegel and artist Jim Mooney introduced Chameleon Boy, Colossal Boy and Invisible Kid, during Supergirl's failed first attempt to join the Legion.

Five more Legionnaires were introduced in SUPERGIRL'S THREE SUPER GIRL-FRIENDS, published in ACTION COMICS 276, May 1961, published around March 30, 1961, also drawn by Jim Mooney. After being introduced to legionnaires Phantom Girl and Triplicate Girl, then Legion candidates Shrinking Violet, Bouncing Boy, Sun Boy and Brainiac 5 joined Supergirl in competition for spots on the Legion for one male and one female candidate each. The Maid of Might and Brainiac 5 earned Legion membership in this story, covered in Episode 242.

The Legion Of Super-Pets made their first appearance in THE LEGION OF SUPER TRAITORS, from ADVENTURE COMICS 293, February 1962, published around December 28, 1961, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. This Legion was comprised of Krypto, Streaky the Super Cat, Comet the Super Horse and Beppo the Super Monkey.

Siegel introduced us to Ultra Boy in THE BOY WITH ULTRA POWERS, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein, published in SUPERBOY 98, July 1962 and published around May 17, 1962.

He also brought Mon-El into the Legion in ADVENTURE COMICS 300, September 1962, published around July 26, 1962. In THE FACE BEHIND THE LEAD MASK, pencilled and inked by John Forte and also inked by Al Plastino, Mon-El helped save the Legion, but had to return to the Phantom Zone after his lead antidote serum wore off. Edmond Hamilton would have him return permanently in issue 307.

We also have Jerry Siegel to thank for two of the most unusual Legionnaires, Bouncing Boy and Matter Eater Lad. Bouncing Boy's origin was detailed in ADVENTURE COMICS 301, October 1962, published around August 28, 1962 and pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Sheldon Moldoff. Matter Eater Lad's origin was given in THE FANTASTIC SPY, from ADVENTURE COMICS 303, December 1962, published around October 30, 1962 and drawn by John Forte.

Siegel had the first female Legion leader elected, Saturn Girl, in THE STOLEN SUPER-POWERS, drawn by John Forte, published in ADVENTURE COMICS 304, January 1963, November 29, 1962. This story also contained the first Legion death, Lightning Lad (who was revived in ADVENTURE COMICS 312, in a story written by Edmond Hamilton and drawn by John Forte).

At the end of the episode, Jerry Siegel's first and last Legion stories are featured, PRISONER OF THE SUPER HEROES, and COMPUTO THE CONQUEROR (from ADVENTURE COMICS 340, January 1966, published around November 25, 1966) respectively. This final story was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. It was reprinted in LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 3, April/May 1973 and published around February 13, 1973. I own a copy of this issue. The story was also reprinted in LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ARCHIVE vol. V and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES vol. II.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED NOVEMBER 1961: SUPERMAN 149 & ACTION COMICS 282!

In 2 Weeks: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED JANUARY 1959: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 6 & SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 34!

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!