A superhero for the 90s!

Welcome to the first ever episode of "Superboy: A Rewatch Podcast for the 90s" where Rob takes a look at two episodes of the forgotten 'Superboy' show - one from the first two seasons (when the show was called 'Superboy: The Series' and set in Shuster University) and another from the later, more polished seasons (when the show was renamed 'The Adventures of Superboy' and took on a noirish urban setting).

Tonight Rob is joined by none other than his All Star fraternity brother Alan Burke as they make their way through the first ever episode of Superboy, the notoriously terrible "The Jewel of Techacal", only to chase it down with the vastly superior "Bride of Bizarro". Couldn't Lex Luthor have just invented Facebook? Why a car chase in the middle of a swamp? Why is Bizarro wearing John Newton's costume from season one? Just how good IS the wirework in this show? All these questions and many more answered in this exclusive bonus episode of All Star Superfan! Much more S:ARP coming very soon!

Superboy/The Adventures of Superboy is available on DVD from Warner Archive and available to purchase digitally from Amazon.

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The sun is dying… Earth’s champion is falling and there’s one last feat to accomplish…so naturally our solar suits are packed and the Fortress robots are locked and loaded for Part 2 of our epic All Star Superman retrospective!

Once again Rob and Alan are joined by the host of Digging for Kryptonite, Anthony Desiato as we soar through issues #7–12 of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely’s modern classic.

We also discuss the enduring legacy of the book, including the recent announcement of a new audiobook series and the 2011 animated movie – does it live up to the comic? What was left out, what worked, and what missed the mark?

PLUS: Alan, Rob and Anthony give their thoughts on the new Spin Master Superman: The Movie figures! When do we get a Gus Gorman figure?!

Up in the sky? No—it’s in your ears, RIGHT NOW. 🎧

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Thanks to Shawn Allen for our music and Aaron Price for our logo. Editing by Alan Burke. Social media by Rob O'Connor.

In this very special two part series, Rob O' Connor and Alan Burke are joined by Superman scholar and 'Digging for Krypronite' host Anthony Desiato for a comprehensive retrospective of one of the most celebrated Superman stories of all time: Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely’s All Star Superman.

In Part One, we dive into the first six issues of this modern masterpiece, examining the mythic scope, poetic structure, and emotional depth that have made All Star Superman a defining portrayal of the Man of Steel in the 21st century. From Superman's mortality to the Bottle City of Kandor, from Luthor’s schemes to Lois Lane’s birthday surprise, nothing is off limits as we explore what makes this series so timeless and beloved.

Whether you're reading along or revisiting an old favourite, this is a must listen for fans of the Big Blue Boy Scout.

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Alan and Rob discuss the first full theatrical trailer for James Gunn's SUPERMAN! How do we feel about the combative interview between Lois and Clark? What about Lex and the Justice League? Does the CG look up to snuff? All of this and more discussed! PLUS! We hear from some of our listeners who got in touch with their thoughts.

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Thanks to Shawn Allen for our music and Aaron Price for our logo. Editing and social media by Rob O'Connor.

Alan and Rob return alongside special guest Parker to finish ranking the live-action Superman suits!

Which designs stand the test of time? Which ones took bold risks? And how have these costumes reflected the changing times and changing interpretations of Superman himself?

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TIMECODES:

00:01:45 - Superman Returns standard costume

00:14:19 - Superman Returns 'pod' suit

00:17:25 - Man of Steel costume

00:24:35 - Justice League black Superman costume

00:28:05 - Batman v Superman Superman costume

00:32:21 - Supergirl TV show Superman costume

00:39:05 - Elseworlds black Superman costume

00:41:56 - Crisis on Infinite Earths Brandon Routh "Kingdom Come"-style costume

00:47:18 - Superman & Lois costume

00:50:00 - Superman & Lois later season changes - final season costume

00:51:53 - Superman & Lois flashback "Max Fleischer"-style costume

00:56:59 - James Gunn's "Superman" costume

Thanks to Shawn Allen for our music and Aaron Price for our logo. Editing by Alan Burke. Timecodes and social media by Rob O'Connor.

"Say Jim! That's a bad outfit! Whooooaa!"

From George Reeves’ classic TV look, to Christopher Reeve’s timeless movie costume, through to the modern designs worn by Brandon Routh, Henry Cavill, and Tyler Hoechlin, we are diving deep into the evolution of one of the most important aspects of the Man of Steel myth, the suit itself!

This week Rob and Alan are joined by Rob’s old friend and Superman expert Parker Johnson for the first episode of a two-part special where we discuss and rank every live-action Superman suit put to screen.

Which designs stand the test of time? Which ones took bold risks? And how have these costumes reflected the changing times and changing interpretations of Superman himself?

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TIMECODES:

00:17:55 - New York World's Fair Parade Costume

00:23:42 - Kirk Alyn Serial suit

00:27:53 - George Reeves Black and White Suit

00:33:45 - George Reeves Color Suit

00:39:37 - Bob Holiday 1966 Broadway Musical Suit

00:47:10 - David Wilson 1975 TV musical Suit

00:57:10 - Christopher Reeve Suit

01:10:45 - John Haymes Newton Superboy #1 Suit

01:18:00 - Gerard Christopher Superboy #2 Suit

01:24:30 - Dean Cain Lois & Clark Pilot episode Suit

01:29:18 - Dean Cain early season one episodes suit

01:30:40 - Dean Cain really low neckline suit

01:32:00 - Dean Cain main Lois & Clark series suit

01:43:20 - Dean Cain Lois & Clark BLACK suit

01:47:30 - Nicolas Cage Superman Lives/The Flash suit

01:58:45 - Joey Tribbiani Rubies Superman Halloween costume

Thanks to Shawn Allen for our music. Editing & Show Notes by Alan Burke. Timecodes, additional editing and social media by Rob O'Connor.

This week, Alan flies solo as he sits down with the talented Robb Pratt, an animation veteran who has worked on such timeless classics as Disney's Hercules and Pocahontas and the creative force behind the amazing Superman Classic and Bizarro Classic animated shorts!

We talk about the craft of animation, Robb’s incredible career, his love for Superman and what it’s like to bring the Man of Steel to life with a wink to the classic 1940's era. This one’s a blast!

Be sure to check out both Superman Classic and Bizarro Classic on YouTube!

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Thanks to Shawn Allen for our music and Aaron Price for our show logo. Social media by Rob O'Connor using original artwork by Robb Pratt. Edit and show notes by Alan Burke.

NOTE: An draft version of this episode was mistakenly uploaded, so you may need to delete and re-download in order to hear the finished episode!

Alan and Rob discuss the acclaimed 'ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN' series by DC! How does this new alternate version of Superman's origin compare against other beloved versions? Does Jason Aaron and Rafa Sandoval's darker interpretation gel with our sensibilities?

Later, we discuss a lost gem from the blessed decade of the 1990s "Rise of the Super Seven", a gloriously silly, over-the-top Elseworlds story that seems to harness every 'extreme' 1990s comic cliche you can imagine - leather jackets, pouches, ripped jeans, earrings and Alien ripoffs! Rob also points out how this story may have inspired some of the legendary Kenner figures of that decade.

PLUS! Alan and Rob head to the Metropolis mailbag to listen to YOUR correspondence!

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TIMECODES:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:40 - Absolute Superman 1-5 Spoiler Discussion

00:45:05 - Rise of the Super 7

01:08:20 - Mailbag

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Thanks to Shawn Allen for our music and Aaron Price for our show logo. Edit, show notes and social media by Rob O'Connor.

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