The Superman Super Show is your gateway to the thrilling, action-packed world of Golden Age Superman! Join hosts Ed and Steeven—two regular guys separated by half the United States but united by their love of comics—as they embark on a mission to read and discuss every Superman story from the very beginning. Starting with Action Comics #1, they’re working through every Golden Age adventure, one story at a time. From battling mad scientists and mobsters to unraveling wild pulp-fiction plots, ...
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Man of Steel #3 (1986) | One Night in Gotham City... | 81
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1:53:04Lock down your rooftops, folks, because Episode 81 is another marathon—an epic, mammoth jaunt into the dawn of Post-Crisis heroics! In this hyper-extended, twice-as-long extravaganza, Ed and Steeven jet off to Gotham City to unpack “One Night in Gotham City…” from John Byrne’s The Man of Steel #3 (August 1986). Brace yourself as the Man of Steel cl…
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Man of Steel #2 (1986) | The Story of the Century | 80
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2:05:47We hope you have your affairs in order, folks because Episode 80 is another absolute marathon—a colossal, mammoth dive into the very next chapter of Post‑Crisis Superman! In this epic, super‑sized installment, Ed and Steeven tackle “The Story of the Century” from The Man of Steel #2 (July 1986), where Superman officially touches down in Metropolis …
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Man of Steel #1 (1986) | From Out the Green Dawn... | 79
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2:21:59Brace yourself for an absolute behemoth of an episode—a mammoth, adrenaline-fueled deep dive into Superman’s reimagined origin from 1986! In this hyper-extended, twice-as-long installment, Ed and Steeven break away from the Golden Age and boldly step into the realm of Post-Crisis Superman with a bevy of explosive insights into From Out the Green Da…
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Superman #10: Part Two (1941) | The Talent Agency Fraud | 78
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1:04:11Prepare for a wild ride through the zaniest caper in Golden Age Superman history... Maybe! In this explosive episode, hosts Ed and Steeven dissect The Talent Agency Fraud from Superman #10 (March 1941), where Lois almost trades in her Daily Planet desk for the glitz of stardom—only to get tangled in a deviously orchestrated scam by the slick Mr. Gr…
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Broadcasting from a secret lair deep in the hills of eastern Kansas, Steeven Orr Else is your ultimate escape into geekdom’s glorious galaxy. Each episode is an audacious amalgamation of comic book critiques, movie musings, and pop culture ponderings, peppered with absurd anecdotes, riveting rants, and silly shenanigans. With a voice like molten go…
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Superman #10: Part One (1941) | The Invisible Luthor | 77
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1:25:22Strap in for a wild ride as hosts Ed and Steeven tear into one of Superman’s most jaw-dropping adventures from 1941! In this explosive episode, they dissect The Invisible Luthor from Superman #10—a tale where banks vanish into thin air, the very lifeblood of Metropolis is held ransom for a staggering $100 million, and a shadowy, invisible villain o…
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Action Comics #36 (1941) | The Enemy Invasion | 76
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59:08What if Superman had fought in World War II? Well, buckle up because Action Comics #36 gives us a glimpse into just that! In this pulse-pounding episode, Ed and Steeven dive into The Enemy Invasion, a thrilling Superman tale where Metropolis comes under attack by a mysterious foreign power. Sabotage! Aerial bombings! Political intrigue! And of cour…
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Action Comics #35 (1941) | The Guybart Gold Mine | 75
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1:14:35Strap in, folks, because this episode is pure gold! Ed and Steeven dig deep into the thrilling 1941 Superman adventure, The Guybart Gold Mine, from Action Comics #35, and trust us—this one’s got everything: stock market schemes, airborne piracy, underground peril, and enough secret identities to make your head spin! Lois Lane gets tangled in a myst…
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World's Best Comics #1 (1941) | Superman vs. the Rainmaker | 74
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1:02:13Get ready for an electrifying adventure as Ed and Steeven tackle the 1941 classic Superman tale, "Superman vs. The Rainmaker," from World's Best Comics #1! In this action-packed episode, Superman faces off against a storm-summoning madman whose dastardly plan threatens to flood the city and wreak havoc on everything in his path. Join us as we break…
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Superman #9: Part Four (1941) | Jackson's Murder Ring | 73
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1:10:50In this thrilling episode of The Superman Super Show, Ed and Steeven delve into the shadowy depths of Jackson’s Murder Ring from Superman #9 (1941). When Lois and Clark investigate the mysterious death of Morton Carling, they uncover a sinister operation run by a corrupt jeweler and his murderous associates. Superman dives headfirst into a world of…
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Superman #9: Part Three (1941) | Mystery in Swasey Swamp | 72
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45:59In this electrifying episode of The Superman Super Show, Ed and Steeven take a deep dive into Mystery in Swasey Swamp from Superman #9 (1941). What begins as two separate assignments for Clark Kent and Lois Lane quickly spirals into a tangled web of magnetic mayhem, meteor-fueled mysteries, and sinister men in metal masks! While Lois investigates s…
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Superman's Christmas Adventure (1940) | 71
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1:18:34It’s a festive frenzy on this special Christmas episode of The Superman Super Show! Ed and Steeven unwrap Superman’s Christmas Adventure from Superman’s Christmas Adventure #1 (1940), where Superman teams up with none other than Santa Claus himself to save the holiday from total ruin! When the sinister duo of Dr. Grouch and Mr. Meany launch a dasta…
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Superman #9: Part Two (1941) | Joe Gatson, Racketeer | 70
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1:14:21In this action-packed episode of The Superman Super Show, Ed and Steeven tackle Joe Gatson, Racketeer from Superman #9 (1941), a story that plunges the Man of Steel into a swampy battle against corruption and crime! When a judge’s daughter is kidnapped to force a mistrial, Superman leaps into action to rescue her and bring the slimy racketeer Joe G…
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Superman #9: Part One (1941) | The Phony Pacifists | 69
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1:10:36In this pulse-pounding episode of The Superman Super Show, Ed and Steeven delve into The Phony Pacifists from Superman #9 (1941), where Superman faces a tangled web of espionage, sabotage, and deceit! Lois and Clark stumble upon a secret military depot, only to find themselves entangled in a dangerous conspiracy. Lois is arrested for espionage, whi…
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Welcome to Growing Up Geek, the podcast where we travel back in time to relive the pop culture moments that shaped an entire generation. Hosted by Steeven Orr, each episode dives deep into the movies, TV shows, comics, and music from the '70s, '80s, and '90s—the building blocks of geek culture. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the geek scene…
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Action Comics #34 (1941) | The Coal Mine Heiress | 68
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1:24:58In this thrilling episode of The Superman Super Show, Ed and Steeven dig into The Coal Mine Heiress from Action Comics #34 (1941), where inheritance, betrayal, and explosive action collide deep within the earth! When heiress Doris Laurey inherits her late father’s coal mine, her seemingly loyal Uncle Jim has sinister plans to claim the fortune for …
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Action Comics #33 (1940) | The Lumber Millionaire's Will | 67
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56:25Join us for a lively discussion on the Superman Super Show as hosts ED and Steeven dive into the Golden Age Superman story, "The Lumber Millionaire's Will" from Action Comics #33. This episode marks the return of the podcast after a year-long hiatus, so listen in as they explore the thrilling tale of a corrupt lumber camp, the mysterious masked man…
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Back in July, 2023, Ed and Steeven got together to record an episode of The Superman Super Show in which they were going to talk about Action Comics #32. However, life had other plans. Due to technical issues and life issues, the two Super Hosts decided, after trying to get through a discussion about the issue, to just give up and talk about other …
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Superman #8: Part Four (1940) | Perrone and the Drug Gang | 65
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45:18Crime runs rampant in Metropolis as dope addicts commit a series of daring and violent robberies. What's Superman to do!? Find out as Ed and Steeven talk about Perrone and the Drug Gang, the fourth and final Superman story that appeared in Superman #8, published by DC Comics in November, 1940. The banter today focuses mainly on Secret Invasion on D…
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Superman #8: Part Three (1940) | The Carnival Crooks | 64
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31:18A carnival has come to town and the people that run it begin ripping people off with their crooked games. Does this sound like a job for Superman? Yeah, the fellas didn't think so either. Find out more as Ed and Steeven talk about The Carnival Crooks, the third Superman story that appeared in Superman #8, published by DC Comics in November, 1940. T…
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Today, on a very special episode of The Superman Super Show, Steeven tests Ed's knowledge and/or memory by quizzing him on everything the two Super Hosts have read over the first year of The Super Show! Enjoy! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ALL THE OTHER STUFF: Email - [email protected] Twitter - @Sup…
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Superman #8: Part Two (1940) | The Fifth Column | 62
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49:53Enemies of America form an army in the hills outside Metropolis and frames Clark Kent for murder. Can Superman put a stop to their terrorist ways and clear the name of his alter ego? Find out now as Ed and Steeven talk about The Fifth Column, the second Superman story that appeared in Superman #8, published by DC Comics in November, 1940. The bante…
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Superman #8: Part One (1940) | The Giants of Professor Zee | 61
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40:10Professor Zee, along with his cohort, Dr. Cardos, begin creating giants out of human beings... and a cat. But why? What's the purpose behind such a scheme? And can Superman put a stop to their evil plot? Get the answer to at least one of those questions today as Ed and Steeven talk about The Giants of Professor Zee, the first Superman story that ap…
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Action Comics #32 (1940) | The Gambling Racket in Metropolis | 60
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38:52Superman tries to shut down a gambling den, Lois is poisoned, and the Mayor's son is turned into a zombie! All that and more in today's episode as Ed and Steeven talk about The Gambling Racket in Metropolis, the Superman story that appeared in Action Comics #32, published by DC Comics in November, 1940. Also, for some reason, Ed and Steeven start t…
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Action Comics #31 (1940) | In the Grip of Morpheus | 59
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1:13:45Lois and Clark discover a town where everyone is asleep. Can Superman discover what's behind this mass nap attack? Find out in today's episode as Ed and Steeven talk about In the Grip of Morpheus the Superman story that appeared in Action Comics #31, published by DC Comics in October, 1940. Banter includes super heroes who have their super powers t…
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Superman #7: Part Four (1940) | The Black Gang | 58
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34:30Lois and Clark go undercover as a pair of rich socialites to draw out a gang of criminals who specialize in robbing patrons of Metropolis night clubs. Does their little scheme pay off? Does Clark like Lois as a blonde? Find out in today's episode as Ed and Steeven talk about the fourth of the four Superman stories that appeared in Superman #7 from …
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Superman #7: Part Three (1940) | Superman's Cleanup Campaign | 57
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40:34A crooked prosecutor is keeping criminals out of the jail and on the streets. As the election for City Prosecutor draws near, Clark Kent suggests that the Daily Planet endorse Bert Runyan, a more fair minded lawyer, for the spot. But some really bad guys seem to be against Clark's scheme. Can Superman stop the mob from cheating in the upcoming elec…
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Superman #7: Part Two (1940) | The Exploding Citizens | 56
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31:36The people of Gay City suddenly find themselves turning as brittle as glass and then shattering, with many losing their lives. Can Superman discover who is behind such a dastardly deed before more people perish!? Find out in today's episode as Ed and Steeven talk about the second of the four Superman stories that appeared in Superman #7 from Septem…
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Superman #7: Part One (1940) | Metropolis’s Most Savage Racketeers | 55
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36:55The District Attorney is framed for murdering his wife. Can Superman prove his innocence and find the real murderer? Find out in today's episode as Ed and Steeven talk about the first of the four Superman stories that appeared in Superman #7 from September, 1940: Metropolis’s Most Savage Racketeers. Also, with the episode being a little short this …
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Action Comics #30 (1940) | The Midsummer Snowstorm | 54
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48:02In this chilling episode of The Superman Super Show, Ed and Steeven delve into The Midsummer Snowstorm from Action Comics #30 (1940), where an unseasonal snowstorm in Metropolis sets the stage for a jaw-dropping Golden Age adventure. Superman uncovers a deadly conspiracy involving globe-shaped weapons, mysterious radium-powered technology, and a vi…
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Action Comics #29 (1940) | The Life Insurance Con | 53
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34:37In this twist-filled episode of The Superman Super Show, Ed and Steeven dive into The Life Insurance Con from Action Comics #29 (1940), where a seemingly simple case of tainted aspirin unravels into a web of murder, insurance fraud, and hidden conspiracies! When Clark Kent and Lois Lane visit an elderly woman named Mrs. Davis, their investigation t…
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Superman #6: Part Four (1940) | The Construction Scam | 52
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34:14In this riveting episode of The Superman Super Show, Ed and Steeven dig into The Construction Scam from Superman #6 (1940), where corruption threatens the safety of Metropolis! When a department store collapses due to shoddy building materials, Clark Kent begins investigating a sinister conspiracy involving cut corners, shady contractors, and city …
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Superman #6: Part Three (1940) | Terror Stalks San Caluma | 51
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42:41In this jaw-dropping episode of The Superman Super Show, Ed and Steeven tackle Terror Stalks San Caluma from Superman #6 (1940), where chaos erupts in the South American nation of San Caluma after a devastating earthquake and tornado strike back-to-back! As relief efforts are sabotaged at every turn, Superman uncovers a sinister plot led by the mys…
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Superman #6: Part Two (1940) | Racketeering Terror in Gateston | 50
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44:13In this milestone 50th episode of The Superman Super Show, Ed and Steeven dive into Racketeering Terror in Gateston from Superman #6 (1940), where a small town becomes the battleground for a ruthless racketeering operation! When mobster Brute Bashby takes control of Gateston, silencing the local press and terrorizing the townsfolk, it’s up to Super…
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Superman #6: Part One (1940) | Lois Lane, Murderer! | 49
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45:44In this edge-of-your-seat episode of The Superman Super Show, Ed and Steeven dive into the thrilling tale Lois Lane, Murderer! from Superman #6 (1940). When Lois Lane is found at the scene of a grisly crime, all signs point to her as the prime suspect in the murder of a wealthy jewel collector. Determined to clear Lois’s name, Superman launches a r…
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Action Comics #28 (1940) | The Strongarm Assaults | 48
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33:18Step right up for this thrilling episode of The Superman Super Show! Ed and Steeven explore The Strongarm Assaults from Action Comics #28 (1940), where Superman finds himself smack in the middle of a circus mystery! When Clark Kent and Lois Lane investigate a series of strongarm robberies linked to the circus, they uncover a tale of rivalries, robb…
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Action Comics #27 (1940) | Brentwood Home for Wayward Youth | 47
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47:19In this gripping episode of The Superman Super Show, Ed and Steeven tackle Brentwood Home for Wayward Youth from Action Comics #27 (1940), where Superman confronts corruption and cruelty at a "rehabilitation" home that’s anything but. What starts as a seemingly innocent investigation by Clark Kent and Lois Lane quickly unravels into a sinister tale…
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Action Comics #26 (1940) | Professor Cobalt's Clinic | 46
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44:00In this whirlwind episode of The Superman Super Show, Ed and Steeven dissect the action-packed Golden Age tale, Professor Cobalt's Clinic, from Action Comics #26! When the phony Professor Cobalt tries to buy ad space in the Daily Planet for his bogus clinic, he unleashes a cascade of chaos that only Superman can stop. What starts as a quack doctor’…
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New York World's Fair Comics #2 (1940) | Superman at the World’s Fair | 45
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39:12In this dazzling episode of The Superman Super Show, Ed and Steeven take you back to the bustling wonder of the 1940 New York World’s Fair with Superman at the World’s Fair from New York World’s Fair Comics #2! When Clark Kent and Lois Lane are sent to cover the event for the Daily Planet, they find themselves caught up in a thrilling caper involvi…
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Superman #5: Part Four (1940) | The Wonder Drug Racket | 44
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34:18In this adrenaline-fueled episode of The Superman Super Show, Ed and Steeven take on The Wonder Drug Racket from Superman #5! When respected citizen Morton Craig is arrested for theft, Clark Kent smells a story—and Superman uncovers a sinister scheme involving a mysterious wonder drug, crooked chemists, and gangland rivalries. Superman leaps into a…
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Superman #5: Part Three (1940) | Luthor's Incense Menace | 43
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43:30In this mind-bending episode of The Superman Super Show, Ed and Steeven dive into Luthor's Incense Menace from Superman #5 (1940), where the Man of Steel faces one of Lex Luthor’s most diabolical plots yet. A wave of sudden unemployment is sweeping Metropolis, and the answer seems to lie in an unusual narcotic-laced incense that’s controlling the c…
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Superman #5: Part Two (1940) | The Campaign Against the Planet | 42
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39:31In this explosive episode of The Superman Super Show, Ed and Steeven tackle the politically charged tale The Campaign Against the Planet from Superman #5 published in 1940! Corrupt politician Alex Evell (yes, that’s really his name) launches a vicious assault on the Daily Planet, using everything from dirty propaganda to full-blown sabotage to sile…
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It’s time for another thrilling feedback episode on The Superman Super Show! Ed and Steeven take center stage to respond to listener comments, share stories, and dig into even more Superman-related fun. From Golden Age trivia to modern-day reflections, this episode is jam-packed with thoughtful discussions and plenty of laughs. Tune in as the hosts…
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Superman #5: Part One (1940) | The Slot Machine Racket | 40
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40:23In this high-stakes episode of The Superman Super Show, Ed and Steeven roll the dice on The Slot Machine Racket from Superman #5 (1940)! When Superman discovers a ruthless racketeer using rigged slot machines to exploit Metropolis’s youth, he springs into action to put an end to the scheme. Clark Kent and Lois Lane dive headfirst into the story, co…
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In this jam-packed feedback episode of The Superman Super Show, Ed and Steeven dive headfirst into listener comments, fan theories, and nostalgic reflections! From dissecting Golden Age storytelling quirks to debating Metropolis’s ever-shifting geography, the hosts tackle it all with humor and heart. Discover what one listener thinks makes a story …
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Action Comics #25 (1940) | The Amnesiac Robbers | 38
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51:01In this spellbinding episode of The Superman Super Show, Ed and Steeven unravel the mystery behind The Amnesiac Robbers from Action Comics #25 (1940). Bank messengers with no memory, disappearing fortunes, and a cunning hypnotist named Medini spell chaos for Metropolis—and even Superman isn’t immune! When Lois Lane’s relentless search for Superman’…
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Action Comics #24 (1940) | Carnahan's Heir | 37
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30:51Step right up for another rollicking installment of The Superman Super Show, as Ed and Steeven unravel the drama-packed tale of Carnahan’s Heir from Action Comics #24 (1940). This time, the Man of Steel confronts a scandalous web of high-stakes gambling, family fortunes, and a race against the electric chair! When dying industrialist Rufus Carnahan…
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Superman #4: Part Four (1940) | Terror in the Trucker's Union | 36
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24:57Hold onto your steering wheels, folks, because in this thrilling episode of The Superman Super Show, Ed and Steeven dive into Terror in the Trucker’s Union, the fourth and final story from Superman #4 (1940). This is Superman like you’ve never seen him before: undercover, unrelenting, and absolutely unstoppable! When a ruthless racketeer named Gus …
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Superman #4: Part Three (1940) | The Economic Enemy | 35
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32:12In this electrifying installment of The Superman Super Show, Ed and Steeven tackle the third story from Superman #4 (1940) — The Economic Enemy! Brace yourselves for a shocking tale of sabotage, skullduggery, and spine-tingling justice. When a sociologist with startling theories about America’s economic struggles meets a grim fate, Superman springs…
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Superman #4: Part Two (1940) | Luthor's Undersea City | 34
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56:26In this jaw-dropping episode of The Superman Super Show, Ed and Steeven dive into the second story from Superman #4 (1940) — Luthor's Undersea City! Hold on to your capes as Superman faces one of his most outlandish adventures yet! When an ancient, glass-encased city rises from the ocean's depths, chaos erupts on land, sea, and air. Luthor, ever th…
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