Tag Archives: Man of Steel

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.

Superman Forever Radio 17- The Big Apricot

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In this week’s episode we take an overview look at Superman‘s city- Metropolis. Where to get your news, what sports can you check out, and where to visit.

Next, we finish up the Man of Steel‘s animated origin tale in the third part of the Superman: The Animated Series premiere, “The Last Son of Krypton Part 3″

Then, it’s time to delve into Superman’s weaknesses, the various forms of Kryptonite, his top 10 villains, and a case is made for General Zod‘s insurgency.
And, a special guest returns to leave a voicemail.

Also, Metropolis Idol is down to the final four. Please visit the sidebar and vote for your pick.

Superman Forever Radio 12.5- Superman is Cast!

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Just when you thought Superman Forever Radio was done for the week- BOOM we get a Major announcement in the Superman Universe.

Henry Cavill has been cast as Superman in the Zack Snyder Superman reboot, slated for 2012.

As soon as the news came out, I had to jump back on the microphone, and comment on this new development.

I cover the announcement, give some background on Cavill, talk about the fan reaction, and weigh in on what I think about the casting.

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Superman Forever Radio 06- Up, Up, and Away

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What MUST a Superman origin tale contain? This week, we will be looking at the major retellings of Superman’s origin. Join me as I compare and contrast the original origin, against The Man of Steel, Secret Origin, and Birthright.

Did Ben Affleck turn down Superman because of the story? What comic art record didn’t get broken? Want Brandon Routh‘s Superman costume? Is Zack Snyder all alone on the Superman reboot? Find out the answers.

Plus, begin a journey with me to cover every Superman book in the post-infinite crisis era as we start with Superman #650  and Action Comics # 837, the beginning of the “Up, Up, and Away” storyline. We will touch briefly on Infinite Crisis and 52 to set the stage properly.
Don’t forget that Metropolis Idol starts this week- prepare to meet the top 16, and which 2 Supermen will be squaring off in round one, week one.

The stories in this week’s episode are collected in Superman: Up, Up, and Way

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Superman Forever Radio 04- Funeral for a Friend

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This week’s episode had a lot to cover

Brett Ratner concedes to Zack Snyder

Doomsday will Reign in 2011

The Siegel Vs. Warner Brothers lawsuit is back in motion

Jerry Robinson sells the original art to Superman #14 (http://www.comicconnect.com/static/index_robinson.php)

Christopher Nolan and Zack Snyder search for a Superman

The Mattel Movie Masters Christopher Reeve Superman and GeneHackmanLex Luthor get a release date

The All-Star Superman animated maquette

The top 5 ways to blow off Aquaman

A look back at the aftermath of Doomsday in “Funeral for a Friend” with Travis Pyle

A failed interview with General Zod

Clarence- the forgotten castmember of Superman: The Movie

Smallville’s mediocre “Patriot” episode

and- What does the month of December hold for Superman Forever Radio? Listen to find out.