Episode 136 - Superman in Zero Hour with Grant Richter
Men of Steel
Can the Man of Steel weather a Crisis in Time? Grant Richter from the Truth, Justice, and Hope podcast joins Case and Jmike to look at Superman's tie ins with Zero Hour! Overview In episode 136 of the podcast, titled "Superman in Zero Hour," hosts engage in a comprehensive discussion with guest Grant Richter about the influential 1994 DC Comics event, Zero Hour. The conversation begins with an introduction to the event and its significance for key characters like Superman and the Legion of Superheroes, before delving into the context of Superman comics at that time, including the...
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Episode 135 - Batman / Superman: World's Finest # 1-6 with Jim Fetters
Men of Steel
There are few pairings that can rival the acclaim of Batman and Superman, but the teaming of Mark Waid with Dan Mora may be a solid challenger! Jim Fetters is back to chat with Case and Jmike about the first arc in DC's Batman / Superman: World's Finest. Overview: ● In episode 134 of the Podcast Discussion meeting, hosts Casey Aiken and Jmike Folson, joined by guest Jim Fetters, delve into the intricacies of the "World's Finest" comic series, focusing on the first arc encompassing issues 1-6. They commend the creative efforts of Mark Waid and Dan Mora,...
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Episode 134 - Superman: Secret Origin with Alex McConnell
Men of Steel
It’s time to look at what just might be technically the current origin of Superman, Geoff Johns and Gary Frank’s Secret Origin miniseries! Alex McConnell joins Case and Jmike to look at this retro reboot of the Man of Tomorrow’s earliest adventures! Find Alex: ADMcConnell.com Overview In the latest episode of the podcast, the hosts delve into the intricate world of Superman through a detailed discussion of the "Secret Origins" comic, featuring a guest expert, Alex McConnell. They explore the nuances of Superman's character evolution, particularly how Geoff Johns tends to revert heroes to...
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Episode 133 - The Dark Knight Returns with Duke!
Men of Steel
What is this? A podcast or an operating table? Duke is back to join Case and Jmike into the legendary book, The Dark Knight Returns… from the perspective of Superman fans. Meeting summary: ● In the recent Podcast Recording meeting titled "The Dark Knight Returns," the hosts engaged in a comprehensive discussion about the iconic comic "The Dark Knight Returns." Starting with episode art options, they settled on a dynamic design featuring Superman above Batman. The conversation delved into various facets of the comic, analyzing its commentary on 1980s society,...
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Episode 132 - Irredeemable with Jesse Fresco
Men of Steel
How much pressure would it take for the Man of Steel to break? Jesse Fresco joins Case and Jmike to look at a series that asked that question: Irredeemable, written by Mark Waid, drawn by Peter Krause and Diego Barreto.
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Episode 131 - My Adventures with Superman Season 2 with Red and Blue from Overly Sarcastic Productions
Men of Steel
With the second season of My Adventures with Superman concluded, Case and Jmike are once again joined by Red and Blue from Overly Sarcastic Productions to reflect on it.
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Episode 130 - Unbreakable with Sophia Ricciardi
Men of Steel
What if you had never been hurt? Never been sick? Would you be hero? Sophia Ricciardi joins Case and Jmike for some analysis of this stealth superhero movie. And make sure you check out the other side of this crossover by checking out Case's appearance on MovieStruck talking about the movie beat by beat: https://moviestruck.transistor.fm/episodes/moviestruck-episode-81-unbreakable-2000-feat-case-aiken
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Episode 129 - Calling Superman (The Board Game!) with Keith Lehtinen
Men of Steel
Did you know that Superman had a board game in the 50s? If Ebay didn’t exist, we wouldn’t have either! Keith Lehtinen joins Case and Jmike for some commentary and game highlights on this relic from a simpler time.
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Episode 128 - Tommy Oliver: The Superman of Power Rangers with Nic Woolfe
Men of Steel
Not all superheroes wear capes. Some are teenagers with attitude! Nic Woolfe is back to chat about arguably the greatest Power Ranger of them all, Tommy Oliver!
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Episode 127 - The Famous Studios Superman Shorts with Anthony Desiato
Men of Steel
The back half of the classic Superman shorts suffered from a drop in budget and a restructuring of the studio working on it. To look at these lesser cousins to the stellar Fleischer Studios Superman cartoons, Anthony Desiato (Digging For Kryptonite podcast) joins Case and Jmike for a conversation on the less notable but still... Famous... Superman shorts.
info_outline- Podcast hosts introduce themselves and guest Grant Richter
- Discuss Zero Hour, a DC Comics event from 1994
- Highlight the significance of Zero Hour for Superman and Legion of Superheroes
- Explain the state of Superman comics in 1994
- Discuss the 'triangle era' of Superman comics
- Mention the introduction of new characters like Superboy and Steel
- Detail the effects of Zero Hour on Legion of Superheroes continuity
- Discuss the introduction of Valor (Mon-El) as a replacement for Superboy
- Explain the concept of SW6 Legion and time duplicates
- Describe the multiple versions of characters appearing due to time distortions
- Discuss the involvement of the Time Trapper and Cosmic Boy
- Explain the pocket universe Superboy's role in the event
- Analyze the Superboy Zero Hour tie-in issue
- Praise Tom Grummett's artwork
- Discuss the interaction between 90s Superboy and pre-Crisis Superboy
- Examine the Man of Steel tie-in issue featuring multiple Batmen
- Praise Jon Bogdanove's artistic versatility in depicting different Batman styles
- Discuss the appearance of Jor-El and Lara in the story
- Introduce the character of Alpha Centurion
- Discuss the alternate reality where Alpha Centurion replaces Superman
- Analyze the design and concept of Alpha Centurion
- ⏳ Time Distortions and Character Interactions (01:08:39 - 01:17:16)
- Examine the Action Comics tie-in featuring time distortions
- Discuss the appearance of young Ma and Pa Kent
- Analyze the 1940s gangster story elements in the issue
- Discuss the lasting effects of Zero Hour on DC continuity
- Analyze the introduction of characters like Kyle Rayner and Jack Knight
- Debate the merits of the event's approach to continuity changes
- Discuss the roles of Extant and Parallax as villains in Zero Hour
- Analyze the portrayal of Hal Jordan as Parallax
- Examine the consequences for the Justice Society of America
- Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Zero Hour as an event
- Analyze its impact on different DC franchises
- Compare it to other comic book events
- Hosts and guest share final thoughts on Zero Hour
- Provide information on where to find their podcasts and social media
- Promote other podcast projects and Discord community
- Check out Grant's podcast and Twitter for more Superman content (51:06)
- Join the CPOV Discord server for more Superman discussions (53:33)