The Thrilling Adventures of Superman

Promo for The Thrilling Adventures of Superman... a journey through the Golden Age of the the Man of Steel in comics, radio and film.

Welcome to the premiere episode of The Thrilling Adventures of Superman. This episode, the journey kicks off with an in-depth look at Superman's debut in ACTION COMICS #1, the monumental issue that gave us our first look at the strange visitor from another planet, as well as the historic first meeting between Superman and Lois. Also in this episode, your host, Michael, also gives a

This episode, Michael dives into ACTION COMICS #2, which resolves the cliffhanger left in Superman's debut and sends our hero into an adventure in the war-torn country of San Monte, where he deals with weapons manufacturers, confronts military leaders and leaps questionable logic in a single bound. All this, and Lois Lane is arrested and sentenced to die for espionage!

This time out, Michael examines the Superman story from ACTION COMICS #3, which finds our favorite hero leaping into action to save a miner after a cave-in; then Superman takes on The Man by giving him a taste of his own medicine. As well, Michael gives a bit of history on the practice of comic book ashcans, talks briefly about comic book reprints and introduces you to what may be

Are you ready for some football? This episode, Michael takes a look at ACTION COMICS #4, which finds Superman hitting the gridiron in an adventure that involves assault, kidnapping, identity theft and dubious ethical decisions! And don't worry, the villains engage in their own villainous hijinks, as well. So grab your leather helmet and suit up... it's time for kickoff!

In this installment, Michael takes a look at the Superman story from ACTION COMICS #5. The story might be shorter than the norm, but the excitement is still full-throttle as Superman takes on the very forces of nature itself in a story that bears strange similarities to one of the most well-known Superman stories of all time! Plus, things go to a whole new level between Superman an

With a Superman story that returns to its regular page count, Michael takes a look at ACTION COMICS #6, which finds Superman taking on... copyright infringement! (Ironic, no?) Find out what happens when a shyster tries to make a quick buck off the name of the Man of Steel. Don't miss out on this historic tale which also features the debut of a new face on the book... and, no, it's

It's three rings of excitement, adventure and thrills this time out, when Michael takes a look at ACTION COMICS #7. The issue finds Superman setting out to do a good turn for a down-on-his luck circus owner and taking on a roughneck who tries to bully the owner. Meanwhile, Clark Kent confronts a challenge of his own in the form of a co-worker named Curly. Also in this episode, Mich

This episode, Michael takes a look at the Superman story from ACTION COMICS #8. A group of troubled youths draw the attention of Clark Kent, leading Superman to not only confront the man responsible for luring the boys into his web of crime, but to also take on the larger problem driving these boys to the wrong side of the tracks. Superman's actions are defining moment in the histo

Superman: Wanted as a criminal? That's the situation in this hijinks-filled episode when Michael takes a look at ACTION COMICS #9, which follows up on Superman's actions from last issue. A bounty is put on Superman's cape and two detectives set their sights on getting the money in their pocket and the Man of Steel behind bars. And as if that wasn't enough to keep our hero busy, Cla