All posts by J David Weter

Episode 61- Superman’s Pal

sfr61albumThis time around, we focus on Jimmy Olsen, Superman‘s Pal.

In a quartet of stories, we visit a silver-age Jimmy as he solves a mystery, with the clock ticking. From there, it’s off to the 30th century as Elastic Lad Teams up with the Legion of Superheroes.

And then, to the turn of the century as an older, and wiser Jimmy solves a mystery as editor-in-chief of the Daily Planet, and finally the man of action must track down his famous signal watch.

Episode 60- What’s So Funny About Truth, Justice, and the American Way?

sfr60albumIn the 60th episode of Superman Forever Radio, David decides NOT to do a commentary, and instead talk about the comic that inspired the material- Action Comics 775.

In a day and age when Superman is considered out of touch with the times, this show set out to correct that misconception- and this comic was at the epicenter of that movement.

It’s a passionate talk about what it means to be a Superman fan, and David has a message that he needs to get off of his chest.

Episode 59- All-Star Superman Commentary

sfr59albumSuperman Forever goes to the movies month continues- this time with the animated adaptation of Grant Morrison‘s All-Star Superman.

Much to David‘s surprise, the commentary doesn’t go the way he thought it would- as he makes his way through the movie, certain realizations set in, and his perception at the end of the film is completely different from how he felt at the beginning.

Episode 58- Apocalypse Commentary

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Superman Forever goes to the movies month continues- this time with the second team-up between The Man of Steel, and The Dark Knight– as well as Wonder Woman, and Supergirl.

Though the title plays down the fact, this tale features the trinity of DC Superheroes as they Shepard the young Kara Zor-El toward her destiny as Supergirl.

Featuring an all-star cast, and based on a story by Jeph Loeb, and Michael Turner art- join me in watching and discussing the film.

Episode 57- Public Enemies Commentary

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Fire up the DVD player and stick some popcorn in the microwave because this episode begins “Superman Forever goes to the movies” month.

And, I’m kicking off with a commentary for Superman/Batman: Public Enemies.

When the World’s Finest find themselves on the wrong side of the law, it becomes a race against time to clear their names, and stop an asteroid made of Kryptonite from destroying the earth.

Based on Superman/Batman issues 1-6, this direct-to-DVD feature is based on the art of Ed MCguinness, and boasts the return of familiar voice actors.