The Superman Super Show!

What if Superman had fought in World War II? Well, buckle up because Action Comics #36 gives us a glimpse into just that! In this pulse-pounding episode, Ed and Steeven dive into The Enemy Invasion, a thrilling Superman tale where Metropolis comes under attack by a mysterious foreign power. Sabotage! Aerial bombings! Political intrigue! And of course, Superman smashing everything in sight!

Lois Lane finds herself at the center of a heated debate over national rearmament, only to uncover a sinister plot involving traitors, spies, and a full-scale invasion! As chaos erupts, Superman leaps (or… flies?) into action, dodging bullets mid-air, stopping a train with his bare hands, and single-handedly dismantling an entire enemy fleet. But wait—was Superman really still just "leaping" at this point, or have the comics been gaslighting us all along?

Join us as we break down the action, the politics, and the absurdity of it all—including Clark Kent being the absolute worst coworker ever. Plus, we speculate on Superman’s real side hustle: fixing all the messes he leaves behind.

It’s an episode packed with history, heroics, and some good old-fashioned Golden Age insanity. Don’t miss it!

Action Comics #36 was published by DC Comics in March, 1941.

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