Bob talks about the cancellation of the Adventures of Superman digital comic.
Then, he discusses the secret identity of famous heroes.
And, if that’s not enough talks about Superman vs Clark Kent in Action Comics 311 and 312.
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Episode 60- What’s So Funny About Truth, Justice, and the American Way?
In 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.
Superman Forever Radio 49- The Black Ring Finale
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This is it. Everything that Lex Luthor has been seeking is found, and the consequences are beyond what even he suspects.
Superman returns to the pages of Action Comics in time to meet an upgraded Luthor, and another, unseen player in his final confrontation with his arch-nemesis.
Be there for the end as we look at action comics 897, 898, 899, and the giant conclusion of The Black Ring Saga in Action Comics 900.
Superman Forever Radio 38- The Fourth World
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This week’s episode begins the first of two parts that look at the Superman comics on shelves cover dated December, 2007.
First up, Superman must contend with the Bizarro Justice League in Action Comics #857 by Geoff Johns, Richard Donner, and Eric Powell.
Then, the search for the third Kryptonian begins in Superman #668, and the answers will surprise you.
And that leads us to the second part of a look at Jack Kirby’s Fourth World Characters, from Highfather to Granny Goodness, and even the motherbox.
Which leads perfectly into Superman/Batman #41, and a showdown with Darkseid, Batman’s inner feelings, and a mind-controlled Superman in Superman/Batman #41.
And then, how did Metropolis end up under water? What is the secret to Lori Lemaris‘ power over the man of steel? Find out in Superman Confidential #7.
All of this, and a look at Lana Lang‘s return in Superman: The Animated Series.
Superman Forever Radio 37- Darkseid and Sons
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This week, the journey continues as we look at Action Comics # 856, and the second part of “Escape from Bizarro World.”
Then, the penultimate chapter of “Camelot Falls” drops in Superman 667, with the Man of Steel taking on Subjekt 17.
Batman discovers some feelings as Superman battles to regain his mind taking on Darkseid and the New Gods in Superman/Batman #40, which is preceded by a look at Darkesid himself, and the odd New Genesis/Apokolips family tree.
And Superman’s ex-girlfriend shows her face, in a wacky underwater battle featured in Superman Confidential #6.