Superman in the Bronze Age

This time, we bring Imaginary Story month to a close by looking at a possible future in which Lois and Clark are married and have a teenage daughter.

Secret Origins Month concludes with a look at the most in-depth look at Superman’s pre-crisis origin: Action Comics 500.  Plus, J David Weter presents another random Superboy adventure in “Superboy in the Bronze Age.” In this special issue, E. Nelson Bridwell provided an essay covering the history of Superman and [...]

The finale of the "Man or Superman" saga!  This time out, Superman takes on 9 of his greatest adversaries and makes a final decision regarding his identity crisis.

This time, we resume our coverage of "Man or Superman" by looking at Superman #298.

Can it be? Episode 18 is here? That’s right, the latest episode is available to you, my faithful listeners. In this episode, apologies, an email, Superman and Hawkman do not team up, Lex Luthor destroys the earth, and someone tries to kill Clark Kent. Plus, we see what else was [...]

Welcome to episode 17 of Superman in the Bronze Age. In this week’s episode, we learn whether or not there must be a Superman, Clark gets some time to shine, Superman can’t save an astronaut, and the mystery of Super-X! Plus, listener feedback and we see what else DC was [...]

Welcome to episode 16 of Superman in the Bronze Age. In this week’s episode, Superman saves Metropolis (again!), helps Doctor Fate save Earth-2, defends his Fortress and causes indigestion. Eww! Plus, emails, comments and a look at the other DC books published this month. Also, you could have purchased these [...]

Welcome to episode 15 of Superman in the Bronze Age.  This time out, Superman has blackouts, an electrical ghost haunts Metropolis, and Superman loses his head.  Also we get emails, comments, and we see what other books were on sale this month.  Also, beginning this episode, my wife Angie joins [...]

Welcome to episode 14. This time out, I’m joined by Michael Bradley from The Thrilling Adventures of Superman podcast. Together, we see Superman kill a woman, Krypton’s first flight, Superman killing the President of the United States, and how much trouble one little boy can cause for the Man of [...]

Welcome to episode 13 of Superman in the Bronze Age. In this episode, Superman vs Sand-Superman, the Teen Titans don’t really team up with Superman, and we learn that greed makes you stupid. Plus an email, a comment, a big thank you, and we see what else is happening in [...]

Welcome to episode 12 of Superman in the Bronze Age.  In this episode, some thanks are dished out, Superman and Wonder Woman save the world (or do they?), Superman gets a tad mental, then gets a transfusion.  All this, plus “Elsewhere…”, for the extra low price of … free!  Doesn’t [...]

Welcome to episode 11 of Superman in the Bronze Age. In this episode, Superman fails, we learn about Tempor, there is no such thing as Indian magic, and gas is bad. Superman in the Bronze Age is a proud member of the Two True Freaks Network. You may also subscribe to [...]

Welcome to Episode 10 of Superman in the Bronze Age.  I celebrate finally getting to double digits by reviewing the Superman books with a June 1971 cover date: Superman #238, World’s Finest #203 (guest-starring Aquaman) and Action Comics #401. I would also like to thank Steve Younis for agreeing to [...]

It’s time for episode 9 of Superman in the Bronze Age.  In this episode, Batman guest-stars but gets thrown around, Superman takes a bath, and we learn that the Kryptonian definition of teamwork doesn’t actually involve any teamwork. Superman in the Bronze Age is a proud member of the Two True [...]

It’s time for episode 8 of Superman in the Bronze Age. In this episode, Superman #236 and Action Comics #399 are reviewed.  Also, during the episode I mention a panel in Superman #236 where Superman looks a little…off.  Here it is: Superman in the Bronze Age is a proud member of [...]

Welcome to episode 7 of Superman in the Bronze Age. In this episode, Superman #235, World’s Finest #201 and Action Comics #398 are reviewed, plus if you listen close, you’ll hear a cameo from my cat. Superman in the Bronze Age is a proud member of the Two True Freaks Network. [...]

Happy New Year and welcome to episode 6 of Superman in the Bronze Age. In this episode, World’s Finest #200, Superman #234 and Action Comics #397 are reviewed. I apologize for the length and file size. I will try to cut down both in future episodes. Superman in the Bronze [...]

In this special Christmas episode, emails are read, a special announcement is made, and a special Christmas story is reviewed.

Presenting episode 4 of Superman in the Bronze Age.  In this episode, an email, 2 iTunes reviews (my first!), my Julie Schwartz story, and reviews of Superman #233 and Action Comics #396. Superman in the Bronze Age is a proud member of the Two True Freaks Network. You may also subscribe [...]

In this episode, some emails and reviews of World's Finest #199 and Action Comics #395.

In this episode, some apologies, the first piece of listener mail and reviews of Worlds Finest #198 and Action Comics #394.

In this episode, we learn the secret origins of our mild-mannered host as a Superman fan, plus we take a look at Action Comics #393.