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Canadian-American Co-creator the DC Comics character Superman

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Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast
Grant Morrison on All-Star Superman

Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 79:12


Surprise, friends. Grant Morrison joins the show for Superman Day! As the writer behind the seminal All-Star Superman, which observes its 20th anniversary this November, we cannot think of a better person to help us celebrate the Last Son of Krypton on his 87th birthday. Action Comics #1, featuring the first appearance of Superman by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, hit newsstands on April 18th, 1938. It is the source of everything you love about superhero comics. When Action Comics first arrived, America was in economic ruin. The world was about to enter its second great war. Despair was easily accessible, but two Jewish kids from Cleveland imagined a Man of Steel who could do the impossible and would act for those who could not act for themselves. As we look outside our windows in 2025, we see an incredible darkness, but we strive for a future beyond it. We can imitate the devils in the dark, or we can seek Superman, who reflects the best version of ourselves. Like most people, probably, we first encountered Superman through television and film; it was the All-Star Superman comics by Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely, Jamie Grant, Phil Balsman, and Travis Lanham that solidified our passion for the character. Those twelve issues showcased the joyous, awful, absurd, and adventurous universe Superman populated, making us fall in love with it and our own realm in return. As Morrison writes in Supergods, we are the stories we tell ourselves. In Superman, we see who we've been, who we are, and who we could be. We're positively chuffed to chat Superman with Grant Morrison. We discuss their approach to the character in All-Star Superman and how it differs from the version they wrote in JLA, Action Comics, Final Crisis, and other stories. We discuss the significance of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster and what it means for Grant and others to extend their great idea. We talk about Lois and Clark, Lex Luthor, Samson, and Atlas, and Grant Morrison reveals their next big comic project somewhere along the line. Continue our conversation with Grant Morrison by visiting their Website, Substack, Instagram, and Bluesky. This Week's Sponsor: We're sponsored by 2000 AD, the greatest comic you're not reading! Within its pages is a whole universe of characters, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Rogue Trooper, Shakara, Halo Jones, and the poor sods slogging across the Cursed Earth in The Helltrekkers. Get a print subscription at your door every week - and the first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, get free back issues, and download DRM-free copies of each issue for just $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible monthly comics for less than $10. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Dan Slott and Mark Waid on Action Comics #1 Joshua Williamson, Dan Slott, and Mark Waid on Summer of Superman Missing Frames: Celebrating Superman Geeksplained: All-Star Superman - Chapter 3 w/CBCC CBCC on Grant Morrison's New X-Men Four Color Fantasies Charity Sketch Cover Auction Patreon Exclusive: Saga of the Swamp Thing Book Club Support Your Local Comic Shop Free Patreon Series Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

The Retrospectors
It's Superman!

The Retrospectors

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 11:49


Action Comics #1, published on April 18th, 1938, featured the first ever appearance of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's iconic superhero, Superman.  The character already boasted invincibility, had a hopeless crush on Lois Lane, and an inexplicable penchant for wearing bright red underpants on the outside of his costume. But, as yet, he could not fly, did not live in Kansas, and did not work at the Daily Planet. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain how Siegel and Shuster came to sell the rights to their creation for a paltry $130; reveal the Jewish subtexts of Krypton and Batman; and consider whether Superman's liberal politics prevented DC from fully embracing the character they'd unleashed…  Further Reading: • ‘Action Comics #1: Superman' (DC, 1938): https://archive.org/details/superman-1938-issue-1/mode/2up • ‘Superman at 80: The Jewish origins of the Man of Steel and the 'curse' that haunts the actors who play him' (The Independent, 2018): https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/superman-jewish-origins-film-adaptations-curse-jerry-siegel-christopher-reeve-henry-cavill-a8344461.html • ‘Superman' (Columbia, 1948): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7soDPQUxpOk #30s #Publishing #Jewish #Comics Love the show? Support us!  Join 

Fire of Genius
Fire of Genius, Vol. 14, Ep. 10, Lawsuits over "Superman" Intellectual Property

Fire of Genius

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 13:22


On this episode, associates discuss the latest IP disputes, specifically about foreign copyrights, inspired by the lawsuit filed by Superman co-creator Joe Shuster against DC Comics and its parent company - Warner Bros.

Movie Trivia Schmoedown
SUPERMAN Lawsuit SHOCKER! Is James Gunn's DCU at Risk?

Movie Trivia Schmoedown

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 119:24


Warner Bros. is fighting to dismiss a major lawsuit over Superman's foreign copyrights, and we're breaking down all the details! Mark Peary, the nephew of Superman co-creator Joe Shuster, has filed a legal challenge that could impact the release of James Gunn's Superman in July. The studio argues that Peary's claims have already been settled in U.S. courts and that copyright assignments in foreign territories should remain intact. Could this case cause trouble for DC Studios, or is it just another chapter in Superman's long legal history? We're diving deep into the legal battle, what it means for the character's legacy, and the larger implications for Warner Bros. Discovery. Plus, we'll cover:

Martini Judaism
Do Jews have dual loyalty?

Martini Judaism

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 62:21


What do Batman and Superman have to do with Jewish identity? Other than the fact that their creators were Jews: Batman by Bob Kane, and Superman by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster? It is more than that. It is about having multiple identities. About a decade ago, I interviewed for a rabbinical position. A past president of the synagogue asked: "Rabbi, are you a Jew first, or an American?” This was my answer. "With all due respect: If that question could wear clothing, it would be a Nehru jacket. It seems so out of fashion right now. I live my life fully, both as an American and as a Jew. And I suspect that most American Jews would say the same thing. They feel no tension between their American identities, and their Jewish identities." The (admittedly edgy) answer must have satisfied him. He nodded; I got the job; we became good friends. But, what was this gentleman really asking me?  He was resurrecting a classic Jewish accusation -- that Jews have dual loyalty -- to their Jewish identity, and to the places that they live. It is a suspicion as old as Pharaoh in the book of Exodus. And, what was I doing? I was playfully suggesting that you can have both identities -- often, simultaneously. It is not only possible to have dual loyalties. It is necessary. That is the subject of our podcast interview with Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz. He is the senior rabbi of Valley Beth Shalom, in Encino, California – one of the most prominent synagogues in America. His new book: "The Case for Dual Loyalty: Healing the Divided Soul of American Jews."

Classic Streams: Old Time Retro Radio
The Adventures of Superman: The Mystery of Dyerville (03-25/27/29-1940)

Classic Streams: Old Time Retro Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 32:09


The Adventures of Superman radio serial, which aired from 1940 to 1951, featured the DC Comics character Superman.Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938. The following year, the newspaper comic strip began and four audition radio programs were prepared to sell Superman as a radio series. Superman was first heard on the radio less than two years after the comic book appearance, with Bud Collyer in the title role. The juvenile adventure radio serial, sponsored by Kellogg's Pep, was a huge success during World War II and the post-war years, with many listeners following the quest for "truth and justice" in the daily radio broadcasts, the comic book stories and the newspaper comic strip. Airing in the late afternoon, the radio serial engaged its young after-school audience with its exciting and distinctive opening, which changed slightly as the series progressed.In the first few episodes, Superman's home planet of Krypton is located on the far side of the sun, as opposed to a distant star system as it is in most stories. During the journey to Earth, baby Kal-El grows into an adult and emerges fully grown from his ship after it lands on Earth. He is never adopted by Jonathan and Martha Kent and immediately begins his superhero career. This was eventually retconned in later episodes to match the narrative of the comic books.The syndicated series, titled simply Superman, first aired via pre-recorded transcription disks over 11 stations beginning on February 12, 1940, with an origin story, "The Baby from Krypton". The series aired in 15-minute episodes three times a week until May 9, 1941, with the conclusion of the "Nitrate Shipment" storyline. By that time, it had expanded to 63 stations.

Classic Streams: Old Time Retro Radio
The Adventures of Superman: "The Prison Riot" March 18, 1940 / "The Steam Plant" March 20, 1940 / "The Wolf vs the Yellow Mask" March 22, 1940

Classic Streams: Old Time Retro Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 30:49


The Adventures of Superman radio serial, which aired from 1940 to 1951, featured the DC Comics character Superman.Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938. The following year, the newspaper comic strip began and four audition radio programs were prepared to sell Superman as a radio series. Superman was first heard on the radio less than two years after the comic book appearance, with Bud Collyer in the title role. The juvenile adventure radio serial, sponsored by Kellogg's Pep, was a huge success during World War II and the post-war years, with many listeners following the quest for "truth and justice" in the daily radio broadcasts, the comic book stories and the newspaper comic strip. Airing in the late afternoon, the radio serial engaged its young after-school audience with its exciting and distinctive opening, which changed slightly as the series progressed.In the first few episodes, Superman's home planet of Krypton is located on the far side of the sun, as opposed to a distant star system as it is in most stories. During the journey to Earth, baby Kal-El grows into an adult and emerges fully grown from his ship after it lands on Earth. He is never adopted by Jonathan and Martha Kent and immediately begins his superhero career. This was eventually retconned in later episodes to match the narrative of the comic books.The syndicated series, titled simply Superman, first aired via pre-recorded transcription disks over 11 stations beginning on February 12, 1940, with an origin story, "The Baby from Krypton". The series aired in 15-minute episodes three times a week until May 9, 1941, with the conclusion of the "Nitrate Shipment" storyline. By that time, it had expanded to 63 stations.

Hall of Justice
415. Stage Reading of the Unmade Superman V Script (Part 3 of 3)

Hall of Justice

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 56:00


This is it! The exciting conclusion! The finale of the live script reading of the never-seen first draft of the unmade 5th Christopher Reeve Superman movie that was performed in Los Angeles on November 12th, 2024. The stage reading of the script was made with actors. The audio is presented here like an old-fashioned radio play. It stars Ray Carsillo as The Narrator, Jonathan Cahill as Clark Kent / Superman, Kenna Roubicek as Lois Lane, Jamal Henderson as Brainiac, David Pinion as Kosmo David Kocher as Jimmy Olsen / Ensemble Barry Papick as Perry White / Ensemble Veronica Warner as Lyla / Ensemble Bill Kates as Max - Dur / Ensemble and Caitlin Morris as Martha Kent / Ensemble. It was directed by Ray Carsillo and produced by Ilya Salkind, David Kocher, and Ray Carsillo.—story by Ilya Salkind, Mark Jones, and Cary Bates Screenplay by Mark Jones and Cary Bates. The story so far: Superman was “killed” in Part 1 (Episode 413) and was transported to the Bottle City of Kandor. Lois Lane, desperate to find out what happened to Superman, gets transported to the bottled city as well. Superman V was in the script stage that was drafted when Alexander and Ilya Salkind reacquired the rights to Superman. They attempted to restore the franchise to greatness by making Superman V. Salkind met with Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder to discuss a plan to make the 5th movie, but ultimately, it was never made. Superman is created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Based on characters from DC. This Presentation was funded by the Kaplan-Loring Foundation. For more information on the project and history of Superman Reborn, please visit our official IMDb page at the link below. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34615846... Please donate to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation for spinal cord injury research at the link below. https://www.christopherreeve.org/.

The Geekzip Podcast
Episode 26: Hierachy of The Rumble - 2/7/2025

The Geekzip Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 72:12


It's post Royal Rumble week, and the guys discuss the start of the road to Wrestlemania; with Christian actually attending the PLE in person!Also, we discuss the latest trailers for Fantastic Four: The First Steps, and the new Jurassic World film, Matt Reeves on The Batman's mindset after the first film, James Gunn's Superman hit with a lawsuit from the estate of Joe Shuster and much more!Official Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@geekzippodcast  GeekZip Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnyxysxvzirQIBpmY9zAnKzcjb1enboJO&si=gQVz1rE5ls6s2Uao GeekZip Discord: https://discord.gg/jE7P6ACnTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/geekzippodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/geekzippX: https://x.com/GeekZipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekzip/HAVE YOU VISITED OUR NEW WEBSITE??? Find past shows, current episodes, clips and more! Click Here to head to the site! www.geekzippodcast.com Don't forget to follow the guys on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. Contribute to the GeekZip Podcast through our official Patreon account, where as members, you'll receive exclusive content regularly! Email your questions and comments to geekzippodcast@gmail.com.Online news clips and stories by: comicbooknews.com, screenrant.com, ign.com, cosmicbook.news, fangoria.com, YouTube, Facebook, WWE, givemesport.com, wwfoldschool.com, wrestlezone.com, screencrush.com, variety.com, small-screen.co.uk, indiewire.com,  ihorror.com, comingsoon.net, cbr.com, rue-morgue.com, paramountartscenter.com, mountainhealtharena.com, chaswvccc.com, Time Warp-Ashland, KY, msn.com, eonline.com

Classic Streams: Old Time Retro Radio
The Adventures of Superman: "The Steamship Madison" March 11, 1940 / "Plane to Canyon City" March 13, 1940 / "Left to be Killed" March 15, 1940

Classic Streams: Old Time Retro Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 32:30


The Adventures of Superman radio serial, which aired from 1940 to 1951, featured the DC Comics character Superman.Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938. The following year, the newspaper comic strip began and four audition radio programs were prepared to sell Superman as a radio series. Superman was first heard on the radio less than two years after the comic book appearance, with Bud Collyer in the title role. The juvenile adventure radio serial, sponsored by Kellogg's Pep, was a huge success during World War II and the post-war years, with many listeners following the quest for "truth and justice" in the daily radio broadcasts, the comic book stories and the newspaper comic strip. Airing in the late afternoon, the radio serial engaged its young after-school audience with its exciting and distinctive opening, which changed slightly as the series progressed.In the first few episodes, Superman's home planet of Krypton is located on the far side of the sun, as opposed to a distant star system as it is in most stories. During the journey to Earth, baby Kal-El grows into an adult and emerges fully grown from his ship after it lands on Earth. He is never adopted by Jonathan and Martha Kent and immediately begins his superhero career. This was eventually retconned in later episodes to match the narrative of the comic books.The syndicated series, titled simply Superman, first aired via pre-recorded transcription disks over 11 stations beginning on February 12, 1940, with an origin story, "The Baby from Krypton". The series aired in 15-minute episodes three times a week until May 9, 1941, with the conclusion of the "Nitrate Shipment" storyline. By that time, it had expanded to 63 stations.

Hall of Justice
414. Stage Reading of the Unmade Superman V Script (Part 2 of 3)

Hall of Justice

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 73:24


This episode is a continuation of a live script reading performance of the never-seen first draft of the unmade 5th Christopher Reeve Superman movie that took place on November 12th, 2024. The stage reading of the script was made with actors. The audio is presented here like an old-fashioned radio play. The presentation stars Ray Carsillo as The Narrator Jonathan Cahill as Clark Kent / Superman Kenna Roubicek as Lois Lane Jamal Henderson as Brainiac David Pinion as Kosmo David Kocher as Jimmy Olsen / Ensemble Barry Papick as Perry White / Ensemble Veronica Warner as Lyla / Ensemble Bill Kates as Max - Dur / Ensemble and Caitlin Morris as Martha Kent / Ensemble. It was directed by Ray Carsillo, and produced by Ilya Salkind, David Kocher, and Ray Carsillo. Story by Ilya Salkind, Mark Jones, and Cary Bates Screenplay by Mark Jones and Cary Bates. The story so far: After Superman IV bombed, Alexander and Ilya Salkind reacquired the rights to Superman. They attempted to restore the franchise to greatness by making Superman V. Salkind met with Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder to discuss a plan to make the 5th movie but ultimately, it was never made. After the events of Part 1, the story continues in this episode. Notably, the original script was written BEFORE the famous “Death of Superman” comic book was released in 1992. Superman is created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Based on characters from DC. This Presentation was funded by the Kaplan-Loring Foundation. For more information on the project and history of Superman Reborn, please visit our official IMDb page at the link below. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34615846... Please donate to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation for spinal cord injury research at the link below. https://www.christopherreeve.org/.

Les Mystérieux étonnants
Émission #883 – The Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1: Red Wave

Les Mystérieux étonnants

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 99:58


Cette semaine, Simon nous parle des films « Venom: The Last Dance » et « Space Truckers », ainsi que de la série à venir « X-Manhunt » et de la finale de la télésérie… « Dynasty ». Laurent, de retour parmi nous pour la première fois en 2025, aborde l'impact des tarifs frontaliers sur l'industrie du Comic Book et la réaction de Transcontinental, les prix du festival d'Angoulême et le festival en ligne « Plein(s) écran(s) ». De son côté, Benoit revient sur les annonces entourant l'édition remaniée de « Youngblood », les récentes nouvelles concernant la distribution de « Scream 7 », le nouveau procès lié aux droits de Superman et les héritiers de Joe Shuster. et partage également son avis sur le documentaire « This is the Tom Green Documentary ». En fin d'émission, nous discutons de « The Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1: Red Wave » de Gail Simone et David Marquez. Laissez-nous un message vocal: https://www.speakpipe.com/mysterieuxe Devenez membre de la communauté Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MysterieuxE Diffusion originale : 3 février 2025 Site web : MysterieuxEtonnants.com © Les Mystérieux Étonnants. Tous droits réservés

Classic Streams: Old Time Retro Radio
Superman: Fire in the Sterling Building (March 4, 1940) / The Stabbing of June Anderson (March 6, 1940) / North Star Mining Company (March 8, 1940)

Classic Streams: Old Time Retro Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 32:52


The Adventures of Superman radio serial, which aired from 1940 to 1951, featured the DC Comics character Superman. Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938. The following year, the newspaper comic strip began and four audition radio programs were prepared to sell Superman as a radio series. Superman was first heard on the radio less than two years after the comic book appearance, with Bud Collyer in the title role. The juvenile adventure radio serial, sponsored by Kellogg's Pep, was a huge success during World War II and the post-war years, with many listeners following the quest for "truth and justice" in the daily radio broadcasts, the comic book stories and the newspaper comic strip. Airing in the late afternoon, the radio serial engaged its young after-school audience with its exciting and distinctive opening, which changed slightly as the series progressed. In the first few episodes, Superman's home planet of Krypton is located on the far side of the sun, as opposed to a distant star system as it is in most stories. During the journey to Earth, baby Kal-El grows into an adult and emerges fully grown from his ship after it lands on Earth. He is never adopted by Jonathan and Martha Kent and immediately begins his superhero career. This was eventually retconned in later episodes to match the narrative of the comic books. The syndicated series, titled simply Superman, first aired via pre-recorded transcription disks over 11 stations beginning on February 12, 1940, with an origin story, "The Baby from Krypton". The series aired in 15-minute episodes three times a week until May 9, 1941, with the conclusion of the "Nitrate Shipment" storyline. By that time, it had expanded to 63 stations.

Classic Streams: Old Time Retro Radio
The Adventures of Superman radio serial: The Atomic Beam Machine (02-26-1940) / Fuel (02-2801940) / Threat to the Planet Building (03-01- 1940)

Classic Streams: Old Time Retro Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 34:00


The Adventures of Superman radio serial, which aired from 1940 to 1951, featured the DC Comics character Superman. Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938. The following year, the newspaper comic strip began and four audition radio programs were prepared to sell Superman as a radio series. Superman was first heard on the radio less than two years after the comic book appearance, with Bud Collyer in the title role. The juvenile adventure radio serial, sponsored by Kellogg's Pep, was a huge success during World War II and the post-war years, with many listeners following the quest for "truth and justice" in the daily radio broadcasts, the comic book stories and the newspaper comic strip. Airing in the late afternoon, the radio serial engaged its young after-school audience with its exciting and distinctive opening, which changed slightly as the series progressed. In the first few episodes, Superman's home planet of Krypton is located on the far side of the sun, as opposed to a distant star system as it is in most stories. During the journey to Earth, baby Kal-El grows into an adult and emerges fully grown from his ship after it lands on Earth. He is never adopted by Jonathan and Martha Kent and immediately begins his superhero career. This was eventually retconned in later episodes to match the narrative of the comic books. The syndicated series, titled simply Superman, first aired via pre-recorded transcription disks over 11 stations beginning on February 12, 1940, with an origin story, "The Baby from Krypton". The series aired in 15-minute episodes three times a week until May 9, 1941, with the conclusion of the "Nitrate Shipment" storyline. By that time, it had expanded to 63 stations.

Classic Streams: Old Time Retro Radio
Lights Out: Super Feature (03-16-1938) / The Adventures of Superman (02-19/21/23-1940)

Classic Streams: Old Time Retro Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 55:42


Lights Out: A Pioneering Horror Radio Show The radio show "Lights Out" captivated audiences with its chilling horror and suspense stories from 1934 to 1947, albeit with some interruptions. The initial run from 1934 to 1936 was followed by a hiatus, but the show's revival in 1942 reignited its popularity, solidifying its status as a prominent program in the genre. Groundbreaking Sound Design and Disturbing Narratives The show's creator, Wyllis Cooper, was already renowned for his contributions to other successful horror and suspense radio shows like "Quiet, Please!" and "The Witch's Tale." In 1943, the reins were passed to Arch Oboler, a prolific figure in radio production, who further elevated the show's reputation. "Lights Out" distinguished itself through its innovative use of sound effects and its exploration of unsettling themes. The show's mastery of sound design created an atmosphere of palpable suspense and terror, leaving a lasting impression on listeners. The narratives frequently delved into the darker facets of humanity, featuring tales of murder, madness, and the supernatural. Enduring Legacy Even today, "Lights Out" holds a special place in the hearts of old-time radio enthusiasts and horror aficionados. Its groundbreaking use of sound and its ability to deliver thought-provoking and often disturbing storylines continue to resonate with audiences. Memorable episodes like "Chicken Heart," featuring a woman trapped with a mysterious killer, and "Cat Wife," exploring a man's unsettling marriage to a feline entity, exemplify the show's enduring appeal. These episodes, among many others, showcase the chilling and suspenseful narratives that made "Lights Out" a landmark in radio history. The Adventures of Superman radio serial, which aired from 1940 to 1951, featured the DC Comics character Superman. Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938. The following year, the newspaper comic strip began and four audition radio programs were prepared to sell Superman as a radio series. Superman was first heard on the radio less than two years after the comic book appearance, with Bud Collyer in the title role. The juvenile adventure radio serial, sponsored by Kellogg's Pep, was a huge success during World War II and the post-war years, with many listeners following the quest for "truth and justice" in the daily radio broadcasts, the comic book stories and the newspaper comic strip. Airing in the late afternoon, the radio serial engaged its young after-school audience with its exciting and distinctive opening, which changed slightly as the series progressed. In the first few episodes, Superman's home planet of Krypton is located on the far side of the sun, as opposed to a distant star system as it is in most stories. During the journey to Earth, baby Kal-El grows into an adult and emerges fully grown from his ship after it lands on Earth. He is never adopted by Jonathan and Martha Kent and immediately begins his superhero career. This was eventually retconned in later episodes to match the narrative of the comic books. The syndicated series, titled simply Superman, first aired via pre-recorded transcription disks over 11 stations beginning on February 12, 1940, with an origin story, "The Baby from Krypton". The series aired in 15-minute episodes three times a week until May 9, 1941, with the conclusion of the "Nitrate Shipment" storyline. By that time, it had expanded to 63 stations.

Classic Streams: Old Time Retro Radio
Lights Out: Murder Castle (02-16-1938) / Superman: The Baby from Krypton (02-12-1940) / Clark Kent, Reporter (02-14-1940) / Keno's Landslide (02-16-1940)

Classic Streams: Old Time Retro Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 57:52


Lights Out: A Pioneering Horror Radio Show The radio show "Lights Out" captivated audiences with its chilling horror and suspense stories from 1934 to 1947, albeit with some interruptions. The initial run from 1934 to 1936 was followed by a hiatus, but the show's revival in 1942 reignited its popularity, solidifying its status as a prominent program in the genre. Groundbreaking Sound Design and Disturbing Narratives The show's creator, Wyllis Cooper, was already renowned for his contributions to other successful horror and suspense radio shows like "Quiet, Please!" and "The Witch's Tale." In 1943, the reins were passed to Arch Oboler, a prolific figure in radio production, who further elevated the show's reputation. "Lights Out" distinguished itself through its innovative use of sound effects and its exploration of unsettling themes. The show's mastery of sound design created an atmosphere of palpable suspense and terror, leaving a lasting impression on listeners. The narratives frequently delved into the darker facets of humanity, featuring tales of murder, madness, and the supernatural. Enduring Legacy Even today, "Lights Out" holds a special place in the hearts of old-time radio enthusiasts and horror aficionados. Its groundbreaking use of sound and its ability to deliver thought-provoking and often disturbing storylines continue to resonate with audiences. Memorable episodes like "Chicken Heart," featuring a woman trapped with a mysterious killer, and "Cat Wife," exploring a man's unsettling marriage to a feline entity, exemplify the show's enduring appeal. These episodes, among many others, showcase the chilling and suspenseful narratives that made "Lights Out" a landmark in radio history. The Adventures of Superman radio serial, which aired from 1940 to 1951,  featured the DC Comics character Superman. Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938. The following year, the newspaper comic strip began and four audition radio programs were prepared to sell Superman as a radio series. Superman was first heard on the radio less than two years after the comic book appearance, with Bud Collyer in the title role. The juvenile adventure radio serial, sponsored by Kellogg's Pep, was a huge success during World War II and the post-war years, with many listeners following the quest for "truth and justice" in the daily radio broadcasts, the comic book stories and the newspaper comic strip. Airing in the late afternoon, the radio serial engaged its young after-school audience with its exciting and distinctive opening, which changed slightly as the series progressed. In the first few episodes, Superman's home planet of Krypton is located on the far side of the sun, as opposed to a distant star system as it is in most stories. During the journey to Earth, baby Kal-El grows into an adult and emerges fully grown from his ship after it lands on Earth. He is never adopted by Jonathan and Martha Kent and immediately begins his superhero career. This was eventually retconned in later episodes to match the narrative of the comic books. The syndicated series, titled simply Superman, first aired via pre-recorded transcription disks over 11 stations beginning on February 12, 1940, with an origin story, "The Baby from Krypton". The series aired in 15-minute episodes three times a week until May 9, 1941, with the conclusion of the "Nitrate Shipment" storyline. By that time, it had expanded to 63 stations.

Under Two Capes
Episode 251: 2024 Year In Review

Under Two Capes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 47:00


This week, the boys react to the content that came out in 2024 as well as their favorite episodes and guests. Superman is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, and debuted in the comic book Action Comics #1. Wonder Woman is a superheroine created by the American psychologist and writer William Moulton Marston (pen name: Charles Moulton), and artist Harry G. Peter in 1941 for DC Comics. Marston's wife, Elizabeth, and their life partner, Olive Byrne, are credited as being his inspiration for the character's appearance. She is one of the first superheroes of DC comics and is one of the strongest superheroes of all time. What do you think? What was your favorite Comics League Content from 2024? Like, comment, and subscribe for more character analysis, discussions, and livestreams! #DC #Superman ##KingOffWonderWoman #RetconTrinity Follow us on instagram: comicsleague2021 Email us: comicsleague2020@gmail.com Website: https://comicsleague.com Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify and many other platforms. Music provided by taketones.com: https://taketones.com/track/hero

Under Two Capes
Episode 250: Superman Trailer Reactions

Under Two Capes

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 52:15


This week, the boys react to the Superman trailer for James Gunn's Superman and give their thoughts on the DCU. Superman is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, and debuted in the comic book Action Comics #1 What do you think? Are you hyped for Superman? Like, comment, and subscribe for more character analysis, discussions, and livestreams! #DC #Superman #New52 #JamesGunn Follow us on instagram: comicsleague2021 Email us: comicsleague2020@gmail.com Website: https://comicsleague.com Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify and many other platforms. Music provided by taketones.com: https://taketones.com/track/hero

Under Two Capes
Episode 248: The Problem With New 52 Lois Lane

Under Two Capes

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 70:41


This week, Jared has friend of the channel Robert Willing to discuss the New 42 iteration of Lois Lane and why it was the worst version of the character. Lois Lane is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, she first appeared in Action Comics #1. The New 52 was the 2011 revamp and relaunch by DC Comics of its entire line of ongoing monthly superhero comic books. Following the conclusion of the "Flashpoint" crossover storyline, DC cancelled all its existing titles and debuted 52 new series in September 2011.[1] Among the renumbered series were Action Comics and Detective Comics, which had retained their original numbering since the 1930s. Robert's Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCkIM1Gxc8WxqQiNygmtQhoQ Twitter: https://x.com/staredcraft?s=21 Discussed in this episode 1. What Went Wrong With New 52 Lois 2. If Post-Crisis Lois Was Better 3. Some Good Lois Lane Moments 4. How To fix New 52 Lois Lane What do you think? What is the biggest problem with New 52 Lois? How would you Fix New 52 Lois? Like, comment, and subscribe for more character analysis, discussions, and livestreams! #DC #LoisLane #New52 Follow us on instagram: comicsleague2021 Email us: comicsleague2020@gmail.com Website: https://comicsleague.com Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify and many other platforms. Music provided by taketones.com: https://taketones.com/track/hero

Everything Everywhere Daily History Podcast

In 1938, writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster released what would become one of the most well-known fictional characters of the 20th century.  Their creation was a hit and soon spread to its own line of comic books, TV shows, movies, cartoons, and merchandise.  Yet, as popular as the character was, it has been constantly reinvented and even resurrected over the years. Learn more about Superman, his origin, and his evolution on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Sign up at butcherbox.com/daily and use code daily to get chicken breast, salmon or ground beef FREE in every order for a year plus $20 off your first order! Subscribe to the podcast!  https://link.chtbl.com/EverythingEverywhere?sid=ShowNotes -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Charles Daniel Associate Producers: Ben Long & Cameron Kieffer   Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Update your podcast app at newpodcastapps.com Discord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

C'est plus que de la SF
On décrypte Superman (1978) - Philippe Guedj #221

C'est plus que de la SF

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 58:21


On analyse le Superman de Richard Donner avec Philippe Guedj, journaliste et co-réalisteur du documentaire Christopher Reeve, le Superman Eternel. A jamais le premier ! Est-ce un avion ? Est-ce un oiseau ? Non ! C'est Superman ! Inventé en 1933 par le scénariste Jerry Siegel et le dessinateur Joe Shuster, Superman est le premier héros de l'histoire des comics. Le natif de la planète Krypton a fait rêver des millions de jeunes américains sur plusieurs décennies. Alors que nous reparlons beaucoup de Christopher Reeve , l'interprète le plus mythique de la franchise, dans les médias, nous revenons sur le premier film de 1978 réalisé par Richard Donner. Notre invité Philippe Guedj revient sur les coulisses de ce blockbuster le plus onéreux de son époque et retrace le parcour de Christopher Reeve qui ne souhaitait pas être Superman. Porté par une naïveté et un optimiste à l'encontre des films du Nouvelle Hollywood de l'époque, cette adaptation poser un jalon important dans le genre du film de super-héros. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Under Two Capes
Episode 240: Let's Answer Your Comic Book Related Questions

Under Two Capes

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 72:47


In this week's packed episode, the boys answer all of your burning comic book questions and so much more! Superman is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, and debuted in the comic book Action Comics #1. Wonder Woman is a superheroine created by the American psychologist and writer William Moulton Marston, and artist Harry G. Peter in 1941 for DC Comics. Marston's wife, Elizabeth, and their life partner, Olive Byrne, are credited as being his inspiration for the character's appearance. Teladia Plays Twitter:https://twitter.com/TeladiaPlays Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/TeladiaPlays Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teladiaplays/ What do you think? Like, comment, and subscribe for more killer podcast episodes about the worlds of DC and Marvel comics. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtjdjM7N8_PLprDIdMJCWQ/join #DC #SuperWonder #Superman #WonderWoman Follow us on instagram: comicsleague2021 Email us: comicsleague2020@gmail.com Website: https://comicsleague.com Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify and many other platforms. Music provided by taketones.com: https://taketones.com/track/hero

Under Two Capes
Episode 233: Absolute Superman: Inspired By Henry Cavil?

Under Two Capes

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 56:16


In this week's packed episode, The boys discuss Absolute Superman being marketing as a more edgy version of Superman and if Edgy Superman is an overused concept. Superman is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, and debuted in the comic book Action Comics #1. Discussed in this episode 1. Absolute Superman/ Edgy Superman 2. The Most Powerful Superman Variants 3. If Edgy Superman is overused Chapters: 0:00 Start 0:00:49 Absolute Superman 0:17:05 The Most Powerful Superman 0:53:36 Wrap-Up Teladia Plays Twitter:https://twitter.com/TeladiaPlays Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/TeladiaPlays Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teladiaplays/JJheat:Twitter:https://twitter.com/JJheat75Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYlqETvh2B5pB3Mbm What do you think? Are you excited for Absolute Superman? Is Edgy Superman Overdone Like, comment, and subscribe for more content analyzing the romantic history of Superman and Wonder Woman Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtjdjM7N8_PLprDIdMJCWQ/join #DC #AbsoluteSuperman #Superman #HenryCavil Follow us on instagram: comicsleague2021 Email us: comicsleague2020@gmail.com Website: https://comicsleague.com Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify and many other platforms. Music provided by taketones.com: https://taketones.com/track/hero

Under Two Capes
Episode 232: Answering Your Burning Comic Book Questions

Under Two Capes

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 65:13


In this week's packed episode, the boys answer all of your burning comic book questions and so much more! Superman is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, and debuted in the comic book Action Comics #1. Wonder Woman is a superheroine created by the American psychologist and writer William Moulton Marston, and artist Harry G. Peter in 1941 for DC Comics. Marston's wife, Elizabeth, and their life partner, Olive Byrne, are credited as being his inspiration for the character's appearance. Teladia Plays Twitter:https://twitter.com/TeladiaPlays Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/TeladiaPlays Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teladiaplays/ What do you think? Like, comment, and subscribe for more content analyzing the romantic history of Superman and Wonder Woman Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtjdjM7N8_PLprDIdMJCWQ/join #DC #SuperWonder #Superman #WonderWoman Follow us on instagram: comicsleague2021 Email us: comicsleague2020@gmail.com Website: https://comicsleague.com Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify and many other platforms. Music provided by taketones.com: https://taketones.com/track/hero

Under Two Capes
Episode 213: Are Superman And Wonder Woman The BEST Comic Couple?

Under Two Capes

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 42:10


In this week's packed episode, Jared and Teladia discuss the best couples in all of DC and Marvel, Such as SuperWonder, Batcat, AquaMera, and so much more! Superman is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, and debuted in the comic book Action Comics #1. Wonder Woman is a superheroine created by the American psychologist and writer William Moulton Marston, and artist Harry G. Peter in 1941 for DC Comics. Marston's wife, Elizabeth, and their life partner, Olive Byrne, are credited as being his inspiration for the character's appearance. Discussed in this episode 1. Why SuperWonder works 2. Other compelling DC Couples 3. What makes a good Comic Book Couple? Chapters: 0:00 Start 0:00:49 The Best Comic Book Couples 0:01:19 Why SuperWonder Works 0:10:35 Batman/Catwoman 0:14:43 Aquaman/Mera 0:15:56 Cyclops/Emma Frost 0:19:34 Green Lantern/Star Sapphire 0:24:04 What Makes A Good Comic Book Couple? 0:29:04 Spiderman/Black Cat 0:32:16 Green Lantern/Vixen0:38:4 Wrap-Up Teladia PlaysTwitter:https://twitter.com/TeladiaPlaysYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/c/TeladiaPlaysInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teladiaplays/ What do you think? What are your favorite Comic Book Couples? Why does SuperWonder just work? Like, comment, and subscribe for more content analyzing the romantic history of Superman and Wonder Woman Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtjdjM7N8_PLprDIdMJCWQ/join#DC#SuperWonder#Superman#WonderWoman Follow us on instagram: comicsleague2021 Email us: comicsleague2020@gmail.com Website: https://comicsleague.com Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify and many other platforms. Music provided by taketones.com: https://taketones.com/track/hero

Comic Book Historians
Audiobook Now Available for Understanding Superhero Comic Books by Alex Grand

Comic Book Historians

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 12:12


I'm thrilled to share something truly special with you. Writing my book was a seven-year journey, culminating not just in publication but also in an audiobook that's now available, thanks to an option I discovered with my publisher. Encouraged by my friend, Eric Bailey, I decided to lend my voice to the project. Leveraging years of experience from producing and audio engineering the Comic Book Historians podcast, I poured every ounce of my patience and expertise into recording and editing this audiobook over four months. It was a labor of love to get every detail just right. I'm delighted to announce that it's now available across all major platforms, including Audible, Google Play, and Chirp. For those who love comic history and prefer their reading on the go, this is for you.audible link: https://a.co/d/4n7qXVJSupport the Show.

Under Two Capes
Episode 227: Why Superman Movies Struggle At The Box Office

Under Two Capes

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 52:05


This week, the boys discuss why Superman, despite being as iconic as Batman and Wonder Woman, struggles at the box office in terms of the general audience. Superman is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, and debuted in the comic book Action Comics #1 Discussed in this episode 1. The cinematic history of Superman 2. Which movie Superman adapted the character best. 3. Why Superman struggles 4. How to help Superman make more money at the box officeChapters0:00 Start0:49 Superman Movie History0:23:11 How To Fix Superman At The Box Office What do you think? Why does Superman struggle at the box office? How would you fix Superman's movie performance? Like, comment, and subscribe for more character analysis, discussions, and livestreams! #DC#Superman#ManOfSteel#JusticeLeague Follow us on instagram: comicsleague2021 Email us: comicsleague2020@gmail.com Website: https://comicsleague.com Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify and many other platforms. Music provided by taketones.com: https://taketones.com/track/hero

Dispatch Ajax! Podcast
The Curse of Superman

Dispatch Ajax! Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 46:12 Transcription Available


Superman - arguably the Joey Chestnut of Superheroes - is marred by a dark open-secret that haunts all those who wear the cape onscreen...or so the legend goes.Is the "Superman Curse" real or just a self-fulfilling prophecy? Since fellow Missourian James Gunn is poised to bring a fresh take on the Big Blue Boyscout, we thought we'd challenge the myth by examining the careers of actors like Brandon Routh, and Tom Welling plus give advice for compensating Dean Cain. Ready to uncover the mysteries behind one of Hollywood's most notorious legends? Let's unravel the eerie tales that form the "Superman Curse." From the financial and personal hardships faced by Superman's creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, to the tragic fates of George Reeves and Christopher Reeve, we explore how the Man of Steel's shadow looms large over those who have brought him to life. Join us as we dissect how Superman's original mission to combat social injustice has been misinterpreted by modern filmmakers, turning him into a Christ-like figure, and how this shift has impacted the actors who have donned the cape.The stories get darker as we delve into the real-life struggles of actors like Christopher Reeve, whose career was dramatically altered by a tragic equestrian accident, and Margot Kidder, who faced numerous personal battles but dismissed the curse outright. We also touch on the tragic end of Lee Quigley, the infant Clark Kent, and look at how these stories have shaped the narrative of a so-called curse. Through these anecdotes, we uncover the broader implications of this urban legend on Hollywood and the careers of those graced and cursed by the Superman franchise.As we wrap up, we reflect on the cultural impact of superhero narratives on younger audiences, pondering whether the curse is merely a myth or a cautionary tale for those who dare to wear the iconic "S." Join us for an episode filled with hot takes on the darkest corner of the Superman Legacy.

7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato
Cleveland's Secret Identity: A Superman Story

7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 17:23


7MS Presents: Cleveland's Secret Identity: A Superman Story About: Join viral storyteller Aaron Calafato (7 Minute Stories, Glassdoor's The Lonely Office) as he delves into the journey of filmmaker Rob Montague, who is on a mission to create a unique and compelling film about the creators of Superman. Discover the passion and urgency behind Rob's decade-long project, "Secret Identity," a multifaceted documentary and narrative that intertwines animation, live-action, and the stories of three fans journeying to Cleveland. Hear about the trials and tribulations faced by Superman's creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, and why Rob believes now is the pivotal moment to honor their legacy. With a backdrop of cinematic history and personal perseverance, this episode promises to inspire and captivate as it chronicles a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate the origins of an iconic superhero. Tune in to witness how one filmmaker's vision strives to ignite a new wave of inspiration and hope through the timeless legacy of Superman. Follow Rob Montague and Watch the Secret Identity trailer: https://latemorningfilms.com/ Story created & performed by: Aaron Calafato Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt  Additional vocals: Cori Birce  Special Thanks: Rob Montague Additional Thanks: Tasmin Humphries (The Aspiring Kryptonian) https://theaspiringkryptonian.com/ Luke Bugg (The Geek of Steel) https://linktr.ee/TheGeekOfSteel Kibla Ahmed https://kiblaahmedart.com/ Superman and all related characters and elements are trademarks and © of DC Comics

Stop Making Yourself Miserable
Episode 102 - Yet Another Surprise

Stop Making Yourself Miserable

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 16:43


As the last episode ended, I had given a quick overview of my grandfather, who was a lifelong Orthodox Jew, but was also a mystic with his own set of metaphysical understandings, especially about what was happening in modern times. Among his teachings, he used to tell us was that there are always highly evolved people living on Earth, who are here to help bring about the Divine Plan for the evolution of humanity. In the ancient tradition, such a person was called a Kal-El, which means “vessel of God.” As a brief note about that term - when I first started reading Superman comics at about age eight, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that Superman's real name on his home planet of Krypton was Kal-El. I never gave it much thought and figured it must have been some kind of coincidence until several years later, when I learned that Superman had been created by two Jewish guys, Jerry Seigle and Joe Shuster. I guess they thought of him as a vessel of God doing good, so naming him Kal-El was no coincidence. Also, when it comes to comic books, surprisingly, my first introduction to the idea that human beings could evolve into a higher level of consciousness came from reading about it in a comic book. I was around twelve and I still remember the moment when the concept first hit me.    After years of being devoted to Superman and Batman, I had gotten introduced to a new company called Marvel Comics and its highly innovative, new characters began to expand the horizons of my imagination. It still featured action stories, but they dropped in some extra tidbits. Like in one episode of the Fantastic Four, there was an alien named “The Watcher,” from an advanced race of beings, who had become friends with Reed Richards, the leader of the Fantastic Four. One day, Richards wanders into The Watcher's laboratory when he isn't there and picks up a baton-like device. Suddenly he's rooted to the ground, can't move and his head begins to morph into a much larger size. The Watcher suddenly bursts in, grabs the baton out of Richards's hands and brings him back to normal. Once Richards is fully restored, The Watcher explains that the device he was holding was a “consciousness enhancer.” In those few seconds, it had moved him forward a thousand years and he had actually become a highly evolved human being of the far distant future. As a fellow scientist, he asks Richards what the experience had been like. Richards says he couldn't retain the details, but he could remember that he had become fully merged with the creative power of the cosmos and the inherent joy of being in that heightened state of awareness was indescribable.  The only thing I can say about being exposed to that idea is that it completely blew my mind. It was several years before that expression became popular, but that cosmic comic book really did it to me. If it was possible for human consciousness to evolve to a significantly higher level, as an extrapolation, I began to wonder if it were possible for me to do it. And could I do it in this lifetime? A certain ideal seemed to take root deep inside my mind, almost like a trophy had been placed on some distant shelf in time to remind me to take up the quest to approach this noble goal at some later point in my life.   Anyway, let's get back to my grandfather and his belief that the modern technologies, including television, were being used by God to expand human awareness and that there are always Kal-El's or vessels of God on earth, helping to further his work. Remember that Zayde, my grandfather, was the absolute spiritual head of our extended family and one day, to my sheer delight, he decided that the TV character, the Lone Ranger, was in reality, a Kal-El. This basically changed the workings of our family because now, whenever the Lone Ranger was on TV, my grandfather had to stop everything and sit and watch the entire episode. Whatever was happening around him, lunch or dinner, party or celebration – it didn't matter. He had to stop and watch the show. Now, this was a terrific development for me because the Lone Ranger was my favorite TV program, and if it had something to do with God, it was all the better. Because in my book, watching the show was a million times better than sitting in Hebrew school for an hour and a half. Zayde would watch each episode with total focus, and after it ended, he would give a short teaching on the moral of the story. Here's one shining example that is still enshrined in my memory. An hourlong origin special about how it all began was being shown, and we watched it together. As it started, the Texas Rangers were ambushed and left for dead by the bad guys. Tonto, the Ranger's future Indian companion, comes upon the scene, realizes that one of the Rangers is still alive, and nurses him back to health. Since he's the sole survivor, Tonto calls him the Lone Ranger. A few weeks later, they find a big white stallion lying near a bush bleeding to death, apparently gored by a bull. The Ranger and Tonto spend weeks caring for it.  Once it fully recovers, they tie a rope around its neck and lead it into an open pasture. “Your horse was killed, and now Great Spirit has given you a new horse,” Tonto says, appreciating the synchronistic workings of the universe. “He's not my horse yet, Tonto,” the Ranger replies. As they stand in the field, the horse feels its strength returning, and with its nose twitching, senses the call of the wild. The Ranger pats it on the head and slowly removes the rope. Then suddenly, he gives it a sharp slap on the rear. The horse bolts forward and breaks into a mighty gallop, charging full speed to the top of a hill.  It rears back on its hind legs, neighing in triumph, standing tall against the sky. But when it comes back down on all four legs, a change comes over it. It tilts its head to one side, and then, as though sensing a call beyond the wild, it trots back over to the Lone Ranger and just stands there next to him.  “There, there, Big Fella,” the Ranger murmurs to him, gently stroking its muzzle. Then he turns to Tonto, and in a clam voice, filled with  absolute certainty says, “Now he's my horse.”   The show went to commercial and Zayde turned to me, his face glowing like he had been staring at a burning bush. “You see?” he asked me. “It's all about free will. God will never force you. He's just waiting for you to choose to be with him. You can do it whenever you want, but it's really up to you. God's in no rush. He has all the time in the world. And more.”  Then, as always, he quoted some Hebrew or Yiddish phrase that I didn't understand. “You know what that means?” he asked me. I never did. “It's simple. ‘In the dark, you're blind. But in the light, you can see. So, stand in the light and open your eyes.'” Then he touched the middle of my forehead with his index finger. “There's a lightbulb in there. But it's up to you to screw it in and turn it on. Understand, Davy?” So, that's a brief introduction to this deeply esoteric man. Now let me tell you what happened when I told him about the incident with my dream and the disappearance of the ring. As you may recall from the last episode, I had experienced a vivid dream with my father. At the end of it, I gave him back his ring and it dissolved into white light. Then, the following morning, after my first period gym class, I was shocked to find that the ring had mysteriously disappeared out of my wallet, which I had securely locked in my locker. A few days later, during my regular weekly visit to him, I told my grandfather what had happened and he was completely transfixed. Every detail seemed to tell him something special. The fact that it took place in the lobby of the synagogue, the fact my father seemed younger and had a healthy-looking tan, the fact that he chuckled when I told him that he died and said that it wasn't real, that it was just a trick…all these things amazed and delighted him. Then, when I got to the part where the ring had dissolved into a white light which filled the room and that I felt a happy presence in the light, he got quite still and didn't move for a few moments. I didn't quite know what to make of it, so I went right into telling him how the ring disappeared out of my locker the next morning. After I finished, he seemed deeply moved. “So, understand, Davy, that you were shown a lot here, especially at such a young age,” he said. “All that you need to grasp at this point is that this life is much more than it seems to be. Try to keep that idea in the back of your mind as you grow, because take it from me, it will always be true. Now matter how much you know, there will always more to learn. That's just the way it works. As a path to infinity, it's an infinite path, and it's always more wonderful than you can ever understand, especially at your age. So, just keep opening up to it.” He broke into a warm smile and said, “It gives you a lot to think about and there are a lot of maybes here for you to consider. The ring turned into light in the dream, then it disappeared the next day in real life. Maybe that means there's a deep connection between the two realms,” he said. “Much more than most people know.” “Also, Dad said there's no death, that its just a trick God does to get people to think about him. So maybe you should give this whole thing a lot more thought. I'm sure that you will, over the years.” “And you said that you both stood there, holding the ring and it felt like a bridge between you,” he continued. “Maybe he's telling you that the bridge is real, that it's still there and that you're still connected, even beyond death. Maybe you'll always be.” “And you know what else? The ring turned into light and you felt yourself get pulled into it. What was that like?” he asked me. “It was incredible,” I said. “It had a presence that was filled with comfort and joy and I don't think I've ever been that happy.” “Exactly,” he agreed. “Maybe, that light took you into Shamayim (heaven). And maybe he wants you to remember that feeling. Remember what that taste of heaven felt like. Don't forget, the reason we came here in the first place is to find our way back home, so maybe you should enshrine that feeling in your heart. and maybe it can help you get there somehow.” “Now look, this whole thing is just like a lot of other things you run into in life. Maybe some of it was real. Maybe none of it was real. Or maybe all of it was real. Who knows? I do know one thing, though - you have the rest of your life to figure it out. And that probably won't be long enough!” His eyes were twinkling, and he gave me one of his glowing, impish smiles. He did this kind of thing all the time. He'd use the word “maybe” in the tradition of the great Talmudic teachers he'd studied for years. They don't tell you things. They just plant seeds and inspire you to help them grow. So, that's the end of what he had to say about my seemingly metaphysical experience with the dream and the ring. But there is one other quick story I'd like to add, which took place about twenty years later.  One Saturday night, I was at a big party and out of nowhere, an old friend who I hadn't seen in quite some time came over to me. He said that he'd had a strange dream recently and he needed to tell me about it. In the dream, he was in a crowd of people and a platform rose up with a stranger standing on it. The stranger looked at my friend and said, “I am David Richman's father and I want you to give him a message for me.” Then he lifted up his hand and my friend could see he was wearing a ring. Suddenly, the ring started glowing with light and the man said, “Tell David that I said to remember the ring.” Then he repeated himself. “Give David Richman this message. Tell him I said to remember the ring.” My friend finished and looked at me quizzically for a moment. “I don't know if that means anything to you, but I just felt I had to tell you.” You can imagine what an intriguing shock that experience was for me! Well, there's nothing more to add to this part of the story, so let's let this be the end of this episode. As always, keep your eyes, mind, and heart open, and let's get together in the next one.

Under Two Capes
Episode 216: Superman's Greatest Moments

Under Two Capes

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 56:07


Superman is one of the most iconic superhero characters of all time, as his success paved the way for the rise of superheroes in the media! But what were the best moments in Superman's history? Well, the boys discuss that very question as they list their favorite Superman moments from the comics, tv shows, animated series, and movies! Superman is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, and debuted in the comic book Action Comics #1 What do you think? What are your favorite Superman moments? What are you least favorite moments? Discussed in this episode: 1. The Best Superman moments from the Comics. 2. The Best Superman Moments from the TV Shows 3. The Best Superman moments from the Movies 4. Our least favorite Superman moments Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtjdjM7N8_PLprDIdMJCWQ/join Teladia Plays Twitter:https://twitter.com/TeladiaPlays Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/TeladiaPlays Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teladiaplays/ #DC #Superman #Supermanday #ZackSnyder #JamesGunn Follow us on instagram: comicsleague2021 Email us: comicsleague2020@gmail.com Website: https://comicsleague.com Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify and many other platforms. Music provided by taketones.com: https://taketones.com/track/heros

Ancestral Findings (Genealogy Gold Podcast)
AF-849: Cleveland's Man of Steel | Ancestral Findings Podcast

Ancestral Findings (Genealogy Gold Podcast)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2024 5:19


Today, let's Step into the heart of Cleveland and explore the "Lineage and Legacy of Superman" exhibit at the Cleveland Public Library. Uncover the tales of Superman's creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, and reminisce about the adventures of the iconic Man of Steel that continue to inspire generations. https://ancestralfindings.com  

The Word Café Podcast with Amax

Many people often consider Christmas the best time of the year for various reasons. While individual preferences may vary, some common factors contribute to the widespread perception of Christmas as a unique and joyous season:1.   Traditions and Customs: Christmas is rich in traditions and customs that unite people. These may include decorating Christmas trees, exchanging gifts, preparing special meals, and participating in festive activities. These traditions create a sense of continuity and shared experience.2.   Spirit of Giving: Christmas is associated with the spirit of giving, generosity, and kindness. Many people enjoy selecting and giving gifts to their loved ones, fostering a sense of joy and connection.3.   Family and Friends: The holiday season often allows people to reunite with family and friends. The emphasis on spending time together and strengthening bonds contributes to the positive perception of Christmas.4.   Decorations and Lights: The festive decorations, lights, and colorful displays associated with Christmas contribute to a sense of wonder and magic. Many find joy in the visual aesthetics of the season, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.5.   Seasonal Music: Christmas music, with its familiar and often nostalgic tunes, adds to the festive ambiance. Hearing familiar songs can evoke positive emotions and memories of the holiday season.6.   Festive Food and Drinks: Christmas is often marked by special meals and treats. Traditional holiday dishes and festive beverages contribute to the overall sensory experience of the season.7.   Cultural and Religious Significance: For those who celebrate Christmas for religious reasons, the holiday holds deep spiritual significance, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. For others, the cultural aspects of Christmas may be more prominent.8.   Celebratory Atmosphere: The general atmosphere during the Christmas season is celebratory and uplifting. Many people take time off work or school, and there is an overall sense of relaxation and joy.9.   Childhood Memories: Christmas is associated with cherished childhood memories for many people. The anticipation of gifts, the magic of Santa Claus, and the overall sense of wonder can make the holiday season particularly special.It's important to note that while many celebrate Christmas and cherish it, individual experiences and perspectives may vary. Some people may find other times of the year more significant or enjoyable based on their cultural, religious, or personal preferences.Top of FormAs an individual from my Jedu-Christian background, Christmas means a lot to me, and I love seeing it from my childhood fantasy characters from my comic books, like the Superman story.Superman is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster and debuted in the comic book Action Comics #1 (cover-dated June 1938 and published April 18, 1938). [1] Superman has been adapted to several other media, which includes radio seSupport the showYou can support this show via the link below;https://www.buzzsprout.com/1718587/supporters/new

That Film Stew Podcast
Sounds Like Comics Ep 248 - My Adventures with Superman (Season 1)

That Film Stew Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 28:52


Up and away! Developed by Jake Wyatt, My Adventures with Superman is the animated superhero series based on the DC Comics character Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Luke and Jae return to the world of animated DC as they discuss the 10-episode first season of this Warner Bros. Animation produced show. The story follows Clark Kent (Jack Quaid) as he builds his secret identity as Superman and explores his mysterious origins, and Lois Lane (Alice Lee) whom Clark develops a crush on and vice-versa, who is on her way to becoming a star reporter. Teaming up with photographer and Clark's best friend Jimmy Olsen (Ishmel Sahid), the trio breaks the stories that matter and save the day against many villains in the city of Metropolis, while also contending with Task Force X.

Page Count
Superman's Origin Story with Dr. Valentino Zullo

Page Count

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 47:47 Transcription Available


In honor of Superman's 85th birthday this year, Dr. Valentino Zullo explores the Cleveland-created superhero's origin story. Dr. Zullo and Laura discuss some of the first-ever Superman comics; Superman's early focus on fighting social inequities vs. super villains; how creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster came to dream up the famous superhero; Brad Ricca's entertaining and exhaustive literary biography Super Boys; legal battles surrounding the rights to Superman; and today's expanded Superman universe, including a look at Supergirl: Being Super by Mariko Tamaki and Joelle Jones.   Dr. Zullo is the Anisfield-Wolf Post-Doctoral Fellow in English and Public Humanities at Ursuline College and a co-director of Superman's Cleveland, a city-wide celebration of the world's first comic book superhero. Visit supermanscleveland.com to learn about free events and programs in September, October, and November 2023.   Headshot artist credit: Sina Grace   To learn more about Literary Cleveland's Inkubator writing conference, visit https://inkubator.litcleveland.org. And be sure to register for the live Page Count recording, an interview (and literary tarot readings!) with Elissa Washuta that takes place on Saturday, September 23 at 1:30pm.   Page Count is produced by Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library. For full show notes and a transcript of this episode, visit the episode page. To get in touch, email ohiocenterforthebook@cpl.org (put “podcast” in the subject line) or follow us on Twitter or on Facebook.

That Film Stew Podcast
Sounds Like Comics Ep 235 - Superman & Lois (Season 3)

That Film Stew Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 38:01


Produced by Berlanti Production and Warner Bros. Television, Superman & Lois is the superhero series based on the DC Comics characters Superman and Lois Lane, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Luke and Jae swoop into the third season of this CW series that continues to outlive all other live-action DC shows. Superman (Tyler Hoechlin) must contend with the plots of Intergang as Lois Lane (Elizabeth Tulloch) suffers from Stage 3 inflammatory breast cancer.

Eating the Fantastic
Episode 204: Howard Bender

Eating the Fantastic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 97:31


Feast on Fettuccine Alfredo with Howard Bender as we discuss how desperate Marvel Comics must have been to have hired young kids like us, his role in founding the Pittsburgh Comics Club (and the way he paid homage to that club down the road in Dial H for Hero), the day he showed Stan Lee his art portfolio over dessert, how he started his career at Marvel using Jack Kirby's taboret, the fact neither of us would have become who we turned out to be without Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, how terrified we both were of production manager John Verpoorten, our first meetings with the late, great Johnny Romita, the important life lesson he learned from inker Mike Esposito, what he was glad he remembered you shouldn't talk about with Steve Ditko, how Marie Severin inspired him in his current career as a caricaturist,  and so much more.

The Mutual Audio Network
Mutual Presents: Saturday Story Circle- The Adventures of Superman #5.1(061123)

The Mutual Audio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2023 109:18


This week on the Season 5 opener of Mutual Presents we wanted to start something special as we reflect on the very best of the Mutual Broadcasting Network. And what better way than to start at the top with The Adventures of Superman! Arguably the most iconic old radio show of all time, The Adventures of Superman is one of the longest running programs in the history of American radio. This series spanned over 11 years. Adapted from a DC comic book series created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman later became one of the most popular action hero's of the century! This week we present in it's entirety the Origin of Superman Arc! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BreakCast
The Anniversary Brothers Movie Podcast: Man of Steel 10th Anniversary

The BreakCast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 99:42


Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are back for their June movie retrospective. This month they're talking about Man of Steel for its 10th anniversary. Joining them is special guest Daniel Cohen, co-host of the Batman By The Numbers podcast and ardent Man of Steel defender. Man of Steel is a superhero film directed by Zack Snyder and written David S. Goyer, who developed the story with Christopher Nolan. It an adaptation of the DC Comics character Superman, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The film opened in theaters on June 14, 2013. In the film, Superman (Henry Cavill) battles Krypton's military leader, General Zod (Michael Shannon). Aiding Superman is Daily Planet reporter Lois Lane (Amy Adams). Other characters include his father Jor-El (Russell Crowe), his Earth parents Jonathan (Kevin Costner) and Martha Kent (Diane Lane), and Daily Planet Editor-in Chief Perry White (Laurence Fishburne). Man of Steel polarized critics, many of whom found the film generic, while fans debated Superman's characterization. The film grossed $668 million worldwide and was the first in a connected universe of DC films, slated to be rebooted in The Flash. Aaron, Josh, and Dan talk about the first time they saw Man of Steel before going into its plot, characters, action, and legacy. They also briefly discuss their hopes for the new Superman film in development. For another Superman podcast, you can listen to Josh and Aaron chat about Superman II. Man of Steel is streaming on Max

House of Mystery True Crime History
Bonnie Siegler & Helene Stapinski - The American Way

House of Mystery True Crime History

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 38:08


In this exuberant real-life adventure, the publisher of DC Comics comes to the rescue of a family trying to flee Nazi Berlin, their lives linking up with a dazzling cast of 20th-century icons, all eagerly pursuing the American dream.Family lore had it that Bonnie Siegler's grandfather crossed paths in Midtown Manhattan late one night in 1954 with Marilyn Monroe, her white dress flying up around her as she filmed a scene for The Seven Year Itch. Jules Schulback had his home movie camera with him, capturing what would become the only surviving footage of that legendary night. Bonnie wasn't sure she quite believed her grandfather's story…until, cleaning out his apartment, she found the film reel. The discovery would prompt her to investigate all of her grandfather's seemingly tall tales—and lead her in pursuit of a remarkable piece of forgotten history bridging old Hollywood, the birth of the comic book, and the Holocaust.The American Way is a vivacious story of two very different men both striving to make their way in New York, their lives intersecting with a glittering array of luminaries, from Billy Wilder and Joe DiMaggio to Superman creators Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel. It's a kaleidoscopic tale of hope and reinvention, of daring escapes and fake identities, of big dreams and the magic of movies, and what it means to be a real-life Superman.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Retrospectors
It's Superman!

The Retrospectors

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 11:54


Action Comics #1, published on April 18th, 1938, featured the first ever appearance of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's iconic superhero, Superman.  The character already boasted invincibility, had a hopeless crush on Lois Lane, and an inexplicable penchant for wearing bright red underpants on the outside of his costume. But, as yet, he could not fly, did not live in Kansas, and did not work at the Daily Planet. In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain how Siegel and Shuster came to sell the rights to their creation for a paltry $130; reveal the Jewish subtexts of Krypton and Batman; and consider whether Superman's liberal politics prevented DC from fully embracing the character they'd unleashed…  Further Reading: • ‘Action Comics #1: Superman' (DC, 1938): https://archive.org/details/superman-1938-issue-1/mode/2up • ‘Superman at 80: The Jewish origins of the Man of Steel and the 'curse' that haunts the actors who play him' (The Independent, 2018): https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/superman-jewish-origins-film-adaptations-curse-jerry-siegel-christopher-reeve-henry-cavill-a8344461.html • ‘Superman' (Columbia, 1948): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7soDPQUxpOk #30s #Publishing #Jewish #Comics Love the show? Join 

History of Comic Books Podcast
The Classics: "Superman Chronicles Vol.1" by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster

History of Comic Books Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 4:35


And now a rambling and too brief review of "Superman Chronicles Vol.1" by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster, a 2006 trade that collected the very first adventures of Superman.

New Books Network
Roy Schwartz, "Is Superman Circumcised?: The Complete Jewish History of the World's Greatest Hero" (McFarland, 2021)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2023 106:27


Superman is the original superhero, an American icon, and arguably the most famous character in the world--and he's Jewish! Introduced in June 1938, the Man of Steel was created by two Jewish teens, Jerry Siegel, the son of immigrants from Eastern Europe, and Joe Shuster, an immigrant. They based their hero's origin story on Moses, his strength on Samson, his mission on the golem, and his nebbish secret identity on themselves. They made him a refugee fleeing catastrophe on the eve of World War II and sent him to tear Nazi tanks apart nearly two years before the US joined the war. In the following decades, Superman's mostly Jewish writers, artists, and editors continued to borrow Jewish motifs for their stories, basing Krypton's past on Genesis and Exodus, its society on Jewish culture, the trial of Lex Luthor on Adolf Eichmann's, and a future holiday celebrating Superman on Passover.  A fascinating journey through comic book lore, American history, and Jewish tradition, Roy Schwartz's Is Superman Circumcised?: The Complete Jewish History of the World's Greatest Hero (McFarland, 2021) examines the entirety of Superman's career from 1938 to date, and is sure to give readers a newfound appreciation for the Mensch of Steel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in History
Roy Schwartz, "Is Superman Circumcised?: The Complete Jewish History of the World's Greatest Hero" (McFarland, 2021)

New Books in History

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2023 106:27


Superman is the original superhero, an American icon, and arguably the most famous character in the world--and he's Jewish! Introduced in June 1938, the Man of Steel was created by two Jewish teens, Jerry Siegel, the son of immigrants from Eastern Europe, and Joe Shuster, an immigrant. They based their hero's origin story on Moses, his strength on Samson, his mission on the golem, and his nebbish secret identity on themselves. They made him a refugee fleeing catastrophe on the eve of World War II and sent him to tear Nazi tanks apart nearly two years before the US joined the war. In the following decades, Superman's mostly Jewish writers, artists, and editors continued to borrow Jewish motifs for their stories, basing Krypton's past on Genesis and Exodus, its society on Jewish culture, the trial of Lex Luthor on Adolf Eichmann's, and a future holiday celebrating Superman on Passover.  A fascinating journey through comic book lore, American history, and Jewish tradition, Roy Schwartz's Is Superman Circumcised?: The Complete Jewish History of the World's Greatest Hero (McFarland, 2021) examines the entirety of Superman's career from 1938 to date, and is sure to give readers a newfound appreciation for the Mensch of Steel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

New Books in Literary Studies
Roy Schwartz, "Is Superman Circumcised?: The Complete Jewish History of the World's Greatest Hero" (McFarland, 2021)

New Books in Literary Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2023 106:27


Superman is the original superhero, an American icon, and arguably the most famous character in the world--and he's Jewish! Introduced in June 1938, the Man of Steel was created by two Jewish teens, Jerry Siegel, the son of immigrants from Eastern Europe, and Joe Shuster, an immigrant. They based their hero's origin story on Moses, his strength on Samson, his mission on the golem, and his nebbish secret identity on themselves. They made him a refugee fleeing catastrophe on the eve of World War II and sent him to tear Nazi tanks apart nearly two years before the US joined the war. In the following decades, Superman's mostly Jewish writers, artists, and editors continued to borrow Jewish motifs for their stories, basing Krypton's past on Genesis and Exodus, its society on Jewish culture, the trial of Lex Luthor on Adolf Eichmann's, and a future holiday celebrating Superman on Passover.  A fascinating journey through comic book lore, American history, and Jewish tradition, Roy Schwartz's Is Superman Circumcised?: The Complete Jewish History of the World's Greatest Hero (McFarland, 2021) examines the entirety of Superman's career from 1938 to date, and is sure to give readers a newfound appreciation for the Mensch of Steel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

New Books in Jewish Studies
Roy Schwartz, "Is Superman Circumcised?: The Complete Jewish History of the World's Greatest Hero" (McFarland, 2021)

New Books in Jewish Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2023 106:27


Superman is the original superhero, an American icon, and arguably the most famous character in the world--and he's Jewish! Introduced in June 1938, the Man of Steel was created by two Jewish teens, Jerry Siegel, the son of immigrants from Eastern Europe, and Joe Shuster, an immigrant. They based their hero's origin story on Moses, his strength on Samson, his mission on the golem, and his nebbish secret identity on themselves. They made him a refugee fleeing catastrophe on the eve of World War II and sent him to tear Nazi tanks apart nearly two years before the US joined the war. In the following decades, Superman's mostly Jewish writers, artists, and editors continued to borrow Jewish motifs for their stories, basing Krypton's past on Genesis and Exodus, its society on Jewish culture, the trial of Lex Luthor on Adolf Eichmann's, and a future holiday celebrating Superman on Passover.  A fascinating journey through comic book lore, American history, and Jewish tradition, Roy Schwartz's Is Superman Circumcised?: The Complete Jewish History of the World's Greatest Hero (McFarland, 2021) examines the entirety of Superman's career from 1938 to date, and is sure to give readers a newfound appreciation for the Mensch of Steel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

New Books Network
Helene Stapinski and Bonnie Siegler, "The American Way: A True Story of Nazi Escape, Superman, and Marilyn Monroe" (Simon & Schuster, 2023)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 53:49


In The American Way: A True Story of Nazi Escape, Superman, and Marilyn Monroe (Simon & Schuster, 2023) Helene Stapinski and Bonnie Siegler tell how the publisher of DC Comics comes to the rescue of a family trying to flee 1930s Berlin, their lives linking up with a dazzling cast of 20th century icons, all eagerly pursing the American dream. Family lore had it that Siegler's grandfather crossed paths in Midtown Manhattan late one night in 1954 with Marilyn Monroe, her white dress flying up around her as she filmed a scene for The Seven Year Itch. An amateur filmmaker, Jules Schulback had his camera with him, capturing what would become the only surviving footage of that legendary night. Bonnie wasn't sure she quite believed her grandfather's story…until, cleaning out his apartment, she found the film reel. That discovery would prompt her to reconsider all of her grandfather's seemingly tall tales—and lead her in pursuit of a rema rkable, poignant piece of forgotten history bridging old Hollywood, the birth of the comic book, and the Holocaust.  The American Way is a vivacious story of two very different men both striving to make their way in New York, their lives intersecting with a glittering array of luminaries, from Billy Wilder and Joe DiMaggio to Superman creators Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel. It's a kaleidoscopic tale of hope and reinvention, of daring escapes and fake identities, of big dreams and the magic of movies, and what it means to be a real-life Superman. Rebekah Buchanan is a Professor of English and Director of English Education at Western Illinois University. Her research focuses on feminism, activism, and literacy practices in youth culture, specifically through zines and music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in History
Helene Stapinski and Bonnie Siegler, "The American Way: A True Story of Nazi Escape, Superman, and Marilyn Monroe" (Simon & Schuster, 2023)

New Books in History

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 53:49


In The American Way: A True Story of Nazi Escape, Superman, and Marilyn Monroe (Simon & Schuster, 2023) Helene Stapinski and Bonnie Siegler tell how the publisher of DC Comics comes to the rescue of a family trying to flee 1930s Berlin, their lives linking up with a dazzling cast of 20th century icons, all eagerly pursing the American dream. Family lore had it that Siegler's grandfather crossed paths in Midtown Manhattan late one night in 1954 with Marilyn Monroe, her white dress flying up around her as she filmed a scene for The Seven Year Itch. An amateur filmmaker, Jules Schulback had his camera with him, capturing what would become the only surviving footage of that legendary night. Bonnie wasn't sure she quite believed her grandfather's story…until, cleaning out his apartment, she found the film reel. That discovery would prompt her to reconsider all of her grandfather's seemingly tall tales—and lead her in pursuit of a rema rkable, poignant piece of forgotten history bridging old Hollywood, the birth of the comic book, and the Holocaust.  The American Way is a vivacious story of two very different men both striving to make their way in New York, their lives intersecting with a glittering array of luminaries, from Billy Wilder and Joe DiMaggio to Superman creators Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel. It's a kaleidoscopic tale of hope and reinvention, of daring escapes and fake identities, of big dreams and the magic of movies, and what it means to be a real-life Superman. Rebekah Buchanan is a Professor of English and Director of English Education at Western Illinois University. Her research focuses on feminism, activism, and literacy practices in youth culture, specifically through zines and music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Haileywood
Stealing Superman: Episode Six — Another Planet

Haileywood

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 47:27


Long before Nicolas Cage's copy of Action #1 was stolen, high school pals Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster had to conjure up the character. But Superman may have never seen the light of day if not for a real crime that changed the duo's lives forever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stealing Superman
Stealing Superman: Episode Six — Another Planet

Stealing Superman

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 47:27 Transcription Available


Long before Nicolas Cage's copy of Action #1 was stolen, high school pals Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster had to conjure up the character. But Superman may have never seen the light of day if not for a real crime that changed the duo's lives forever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.