Episode 100 – Action Comics #1, Superman #1, and the Comics Canon All-Stars!

We all know the story: Rocket escapes exploding planet. Elderly couple adopts alien baby. Baby grows up to become the most powerful superhero of all time. But today's Man of Steel is very different from the one we get in his first-ever adventure, as originally recounted in 1938's groundbreaking Action Comics #1—and expanded upon a year later in his own magazine, Superman #1, both published by DC Comics. For our landmark 100th episode, we explore the origin and first appearance of Superman, one of the most beloved and iconic figures in popular culture. Can this champion of the oppressed save an innocent woman from the electric chair and foil a plot to drag the U.S. into war in Europe? And can he muscle his way into that hallowed Fortress of Solitude known as … The Comics Canon? But wait! There's more! We also look back at our favorite canonical stories from the first 99 episodes! In This Episode! One of the best covers in comics history Babies in padded cells and straitjackets This Superman is a super-jerk! Superman: The Unauthorized Biography by Glen Weldon We need to talk about The Dark Knight Returns What can you expect from the NEXT 100 episodes? Join us in two weeks as we kick off our fifth year with a look at the first installment of Jeff Smith's charming Bone saga (coming soon to Netflix): Out From Boneville! Until then: Impress your friends with our Comics Canon merchandise! Rate us on Apple Podcasts! Send us an email! Hit us up on Twitter or Facebook! And as always, thanks for listening!