Superman in the Bronze Age Episode 12 -- August 1971

Episode 12

Welcome to episode 12 of Superman in the Bronze Age.  In this episodes, some thanks are dished out, Superman and Wonder Woman save the world (or do they?), Superman gets a tad mental, then gets a transfusion.  All this, plus "Elsewhere...", for the extra low price of ... free!  Doesn't get much better than that!

If you would be interested in guest co-hosting an episode of Superman in the Bronze Age, please send me an email at umbc81@gmail.com, and we'll discuss an episode for you to guest on. 

Superman in the Bronze Age is a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network. You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.  You can also download the episode directly here.

If you would like to comment on the show or contact me, you can to so in the following ways:  you can leave a comment below or you can email me here.  You also private message me or leave a comment at the posting on the Superman Homepage.

Next week, September 1971: Superman #242, World's Finest #205 and Action Comics #404.

Superman in the Bronze Age Episode 11 -- July 1971

Episode 11

Welcome to episode 11 of Superman in the Bronze Age. In this episode, Superman fails, we learn about Tempor, there is no such thing as Indian magic and gas is bad.

If you would be interested in guest co-hosting an episode of Superman in the Bronze Age, please send me an email at umbc81@gmail.com, and we'll discuss an episode for you to guest on. 

Superman in the Bronze Age is a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network. You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.  You can also download the episode directly here.

If you would like to comment on the show or contact me, you can to so in the following ways:  you can leave a comment below or you can email me here.  You also private message me or leave a comment at the posting on the Superman Homepage.

Next week, August 1971: World's Finest #204, Superman #241 and Action Comics #403.

A Call to Arms!

Michael Bailey and Jeffrey Taylor, the hosts of "From Crisis to Crisis: A Superman Podcast" at the Superman Homepage, have kicked off a movement inspired by a recent "Ask Matt" posting involving one of their favorite Superman stories. And they need YOUR help!

The popular Superman story "Dark Knight Over Metropolis," guest starring Batman, has never been collected in a hardcover or trade paperback format and that simply needs to be rectified. The only way to show DC Comics that we as fans truly believe this story needs that treatment is to send a massive amount of emails from you, the fans, requesting it.
 
Michael and Jeffrey agree with the person who suggested this to Matt Idleson in the aforementioned "Ask Matt" segment. This was a hugely important story arc where Superman gave Batman the Kryptonite ring to stop him if he ever lost control and needed to be put down. This is one of the few story elements from that era that survived the new continuity after Infinite Crisis and One Year Later in 2006. Many new readers don't even know it exists or how important it is.
 
For marketing purposes and to ensure sales, Michael and Jeffrey believe it should be collected as SUPERMAN/BATMAN VOL. 0. If you don't know or don't remember the story, Michael and Jeffrey discussed it in FCTC episode 57.
 
Here's how you can help:
 
Ian Sattler is currently the man in charge of collected editions at DC Comics. Send him an email requesting the publication of this book at ian.sattler@dccomics.com.
 
Here are the guidelines of what to put in the email:

• In your own words, explain why you think the story is important and should be published in a collected format.
• Remember that Ian's a busy man and might receive a lot of these emails, so keep it brief for his sake.
• Don't demand it or be rude about it please.
• Mention that you heard about this on "From Crisis to Crisis: A Superman Podcast". It's not about ego for us. It simply gives a focused voice for the movement to have the story collected.

IMPORTANT: If DC agrees, please pre-order the book. It's important that you buy it, but even more important that you pre-order it when it's solicited so DC knows to print enough of them. We will make order information available when and if it's solicited both on the podcast and here on the Superman Homepage. You will be able to either order it directly through the Superman Homepage or use the Diamond ordering number at your local comic shop.

It would be unfortunate if this all worked and no one bought the book. We hope to enlist your help and the help of other fans like you in the future for other stories that have tragically never been collected, and we'd like to have a leg to stand on to make that happen.
 
Michael Bailey and Jeffrey Taylor

Episode 10 -- June 1971

Episode 10 -- June 1971

Welcome to Episode 10 of Superman in the Bronze Age.  I celebrate finally getting to double digits by reviewing the Superman books with a June 1971 cover date: Superman #238, World's Finest #203 (guest-starring Aquaman) and Action Comics #401.

I would also like to thank Steve Younis for agreeing to post new episodes of this show on the Superman Homepage.  That's right, Superman in the Bronze Age now has the support of the premiere Superman website on the net!

If you would be interested in guest co-hosting an episode of Superman in the Bronze Age, please send me an email at umbc81@gmail.com, and we'll discuss an episode for you to guest on. 

Superman in the Bronze Age is a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network. You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

If you would like to comment on the show or contact me, you can to so in the following ways:  you can cleave a comment below or you can email me here.  You also private message me or leave a comment at the posting on the Superman Homepage.

Next week, July 1971: Superman #240 and Action Comics #402.

Episode 9 -- May 1971

Episode 9

It's time for episode 9 of Superman in the Bronze Age.  In this episode, Batman guest-stars but gets thrown around, Superman takes a bath, and we learn that the Kryptonian definition of teamwork doesn't actually involve any teamwork.  Also, Michael Bailey and Jefferey Taylor of From Crisis to Crisis: A Superman Podcast make an big announcement to get a long overlooked story back in print.

If you would be interested in co-hosting an episode of Superman in the Bronze Age, send an email to umbc81@gmail.com, and we'll see what we can work out. 

You can follow the podcast several ways: The RSS Feed, via iTunes, at the Superman Podcast Network or you download the episode directly here.

Feel free to either leave a comment below or write to the show at umbc81@gmail.com

Next week, June 1971: Superman #238, World's Finest #203 and Action Comics #401.