Tag Archives: Action Comics

Superman Forever Radio 26- July 2007

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This episode explores the man of steel via the 31st century past, present, and future by way of a flashback device in Action Comics #850, an emotional story about Superman‘s loneliness.

Then it’s on to Superman #663, which features the young gods, Lightray, and finally something relevant to Camelot Falls, the semi-ongoing storyline.

Finally, it’s artificial life vs biological life, by way of BRAINIAC in Superman/Batman #35.

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Superman Forever Radio 25- Whatever Happened to the man Who Has Everything

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This week, the Superman tales written by British comic book legend Alan Moore.

From the cracked mirror look at the politics of Krypton in “For the Man Who Has Everything” to the tear-jerking epic finale of “Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow” Alan Moore brings a pathos to the Man of Steel.

Also, news from the SFR Daily Planet- Tom Welling on Jimmy Kimmel, Bryan Singer on why Superman Returns failed, Bizarro to the rescue, and more.

Then, we return to the animated universe of the Man of Steel, as he takes on the menace of Metallo in “The Way of All Flesh” before wrapping it up with a production note.

Remember to come back Thursday when we review the Superman comics cover dated July of 2007, including Action Comics #850.

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Superman Forever Radio 24- June/Early July 2007

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It’s the Thursday review episode, and we have progressed one month to June of 2007, but…
June, 2007 had a huge amount of Superman books… exactly one. Superman Confidential #5 was the only Superman book published with that cover date.
No Joke. One in-continuity Superman comic.
But, “Krypton” ratchets to a breathless climax, and it all comes together, all at once.
So, it’s time to look at Tim Sale, and his work on Superman, Heroes, and more.
Then, we look at what was happening elsewhere in the DC Universe, before moving on to Early July 2007, where Superman confronts a “Crisis of Faith” and, will the real redemption please stand up, please stand up??
It all leads to next week’s look at Action Comics #850, Superman #663, and Superman/Batman #35.
And don’t forget to come back Sunday, when it’s time to take a look at the seminal Superman stories of Alan Moore– “For the Man Who Has Everything” and “Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow“, and the animated debut of Metallo in Superman: The Animated Series.

Superman Forever Radio 22- May 2007

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Welcome back.

Superman faces a unique and unexpected foe in Action Comics 848, which brings Superman to question himself, and the motivations of the foe.This week, we take a look at the Superman comics on shelves with a cover date of May, 2007.

Over in Superman 662, Camelot Falls picks up, and leaves us with more questions than answers. Subjekt 17, Zatanna, Power Girl, and Sirocco all make appearances, as well as a surprise cameo.

And finally, the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel team up to face… Doc Magnus and the Metal Men??? It’s all in Superman/Batman # 34.

Remember to come back Sunday for an all new episode.

Superman Forever Radio 18- The Art of the Prank

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Here it is, the last late episode of Superman Forever Radio- why?? Listen and find out as I drop an announcement about some big changes in store for the show.

Also, we look at Superman: The Animated Series Episode Four- “Fun and Games, in which the Toyman Debuts to torment the Man of Steel.

It’s also the final round of Metropolis Idol. Only two remain- Will it be George Reeves from the 1950’s “Adventures of Superman Television show, or Dean Cain, who inherited the role on “Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman“?

YOUR votes decide, so visit supermanforever.com to cast your vote.

And we continue our journey through the entire Superman run following Infinite Crisis with a trip into space, and father/son bonding in Action Comics #847.

Superman gets distracted by the Prankster in Superman #660, and has his first bout with Kryptonite in Superman Confidential #3.

Finally, a bit of reflecting on the recent Superman movie news, which does not include Amy Adams being cast as Lois Lane, as that news dropped after the episode was completed.

Finally, what is next for Darkseid? The despot checks in and lets us know that we may be seeing more of Supergirl than we ever expected.