Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey

Apr 07 2025 203 ep. 118 mins 54

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Host Anthony Desiato (My Comic Shop History) takes flight with an ongoing podcast series exploring Superman! Digging for Kryptonite is an examination of Krypton's Last Son across time and media, with deep dives into the creative visions, character elements, eras, and individual stories that have shaped the Man of Steel and the larger DC Universe since 1938. New episodes every Tuesday.

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Superman: EMPEROR JOKER (The Loeb/Kelly Era III)

Apr 07 2025 98 mins

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Justin De Voe (@reallifelobo) dig into the "Emperor Joker" storyline from the Loeb/Kelly era of the Superman titles. When Joker tricks Mr. Mxyzptlk out of his own power, he rewrites reality in his twisted image — turning Superman's world on its head, introducing a new version of Bizarro, and torturing Batman past his breaking point.This episode cove

Superman's ENEMY LOIS LANE (The Loeb/Kelly Era II)

Mar 31 2025 116 mins

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Javi Trujillo (The Comic Binge) dig into Lois & Clark's apparent marital troubles during the Loeb/Kelly era of the Superman titles. They discuss Clark's difficult home life, a mature and realistic take on Ma & Pa, that Parasite reveal, Superman's desperate search for Lois, and the "Critical Condition" arc — in which the miniaturized Superman

Superman: THE CITY OF TOMORROW (The Loeb/Kelly Era I)

Mar 24 2025 121 mins

Host Anthony Desiato revisits a pivotal chapter in his Superman fan journey: the early 2000s era of the Superman titles led by writers Jeph Loeb and Joe Kelly! In the first part of a new multi-episode event, Anthony and guest Josh Marowitz dig into the beginning of this run — which featured the return of the Daily Planet, an unlikely team-up with the son of Mongul, new villainess

State of the Superman Titles with GROUP EDITOR PAUL KAMINSKI (Exclusive Interview!)

Mar 17 2025 55 mins

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the current Superman titles in a special interview with group editor Paul Kaminski. They discuss Paul's career path, editorial duties, collaborating with such creators as Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson, & Dan Mora, drawing inspiration from the famed Triangle Era of the 90s and early 00s, and what's in store from DC Comics during the upcoming "Summer

TEEN TITANS & THE BOY OF STEEL by GEOFF JOHNS — The CONNER KENT Era (All-Star Superboy V)

Mar 10 2025 151 mins

Host Anthony Desiato presents another double feature as the "All-Star Superboy" event draws to an epic conclusion! First, Anthony and guest Scott Honig dig into Geoff Johns' legendary run on TEEN TITANS with artist Mike McKone and others — which revealed that half of Superboy's DNA came from Lex Luthor, introduced the now-iconic t-shirt & jeans look, and established the Conne

SUPERBOY in YOUNG JUSTICE: SINS OF YOUTH (All-Star Superboy IV)

Mar 03 2025 99 mins

Host Anthony Desiato and veteran Superman podcaster Michael Bailey (Fortress of Baileytude) dig into the YOUNG JUSTICE event "Sins of Youth" by Peter David & Todd Nauck, in which the team swaps ages with their adult counterparts. Also, they don't forget that OTHER team Superboy was briefly a part of before Young Justice — SUPERBOY AND THE RAVERS!PLUS: In a special bonus segme

SUPERBOY — AGENT OF CADMUS...and Building Super?! (All-Star Superboy III)

Feb 24 2025 114 mins

Host Anthony Desiato presents a special Superboy double-header! First, Anthony and guest Ralph Puma dig into Karl Kesel & Tom Grummett's Kirby-infused return to the SUPERBOY title (#50-79), which features the arcs "The Last Boy on Earth," "Hyper-Tension," and the climactic "The Evil Factory," featuring the death of Tana Moon. THEN! Mike Sangregorio returns to unpack the last po

SUPERBOY by Kesel & Grummett — HERO OF HAWAII (All-Star Superboy II)

Feb 17 2025 104 mins

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics - Skokie) dig into Karl Kesel & Tom Grummett's first run on the 90s SUPERBOY solo series. They discuss issues #0-30, which established Superboy's Hawaii setting, supporting cast (Tana Moon, Rex & Roxy Leech, Dubbilex, and Agent Makoa), and rogues gallery (including Knockout, Scavenger, King Shark, Silver Sword,

REIGN OF THE SUPERMEN — The Metropolis Kid (All-Star Superboy I)

Feb 10 2025 112 mins

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Jeremy Frutkin (Cartridges with Care) dig into the debut of Superboy in the iconic 1993 storyline "Reign of the Supermen," particularly as depicted in THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN by Karl Kesel and Tom Grummett. They discuss the future Conner Kent's origins (behind the scenes and in-story), characterization, supporting cast, and growth across his initia

SUPERMAN by GRANT MORRISON — The New 52 Action Comics Run

Feb 03 2025 141 mins

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Mike Sangregorio dig once more into writer Grant Morrison's New 52-era ACTION COMICS run with artists Rags Morales, Brad Walker, and others. They unpack the stripped-down, unrestrained version of the character, Vyndktvx's time-bending assault across Superman's timeline, the role the Kents (and their deaths) serve, and why — as with all Morrison work