Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Javi Trujillo ( The Comic Binge ) shine a light on the middle chapters of The Long Halloween Saga — BATMAN: DARK VICTORY and CATWOMAN: WHEN IN ROME — by Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale. They discuss new holiday serial killer The Hangman, Dick Grayson's surprisingly minimal but impactful presence, Selina's true parentage & side quest in Rome, Riddler's evolution, and mor...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Zach Moore ( Always Hold On To Smallville ) celebrate the 25-year anniversary of SMALLVILLE — which premiered on The WB on 10/16/01 — by pitching THEIR versions of an animated series! Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato , including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE! Visit BCW Supplies and u...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Shawn Eastridge ( Missing Frames ) dig into the complete SUPER SONS run from writer Peter Tomasi. They discuss the initial SUPER SONS ongoing with art by Jorge Jiménez — featuring Kid Amazo and the "Super Sons of Tomorrow" crossover — subsequent maxiseries ADVENTURES OF THE SUPER SONS with art by Carlo Barberi, and digital-first miniseries CHALLENGE OF THE SUPER SONS...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Ryan Lower ( The Batman Book Club ) shine a light on Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale's original Gotham City epic — BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, now in its 30th anniversary year — along with the two-part animated film adaptation. They discuss the story's role in their personal Bat fandoms, its ties to BATMAN: YEAR ONE, whether the mystery payoff satisfies, the effectiveness o...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Ralph Puma ( Kill Me Kate ) dig into the decades-long saga of Superboy-Prime — the "real-world" Clark Kent with the powers of Superman – across his CRISIS-era introduction, villainous reinvention during INFINITE CRISIS, time as an event-hopping DCU antagonist, and current redemption tour under the pen of writer Joshua Williamson. Support the show and receive exclusiv...

Host Anthony Desiato shines a light on ALL-STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER by Frank Miller & Jim Lee with comic book creator Brandon Montclare — aka the Assistant Editor on the original series! Anthony & Brandon discuss the behind-the-scenes of the series, the book's pacing, Bruce's unhinged characterization & behavior toward Dick Grayson, fan reactions, and the title's written...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Sweet-Sweet Bernie Gerstmayr ( Aw Yeah Comics ) dig into the 2026 "Reign of the Superboys" initiative across the Super-titles, including: "Prime Time" in SUPERMAN by Joshua Williamson & Dan Mora; "Future Shock" in ACTION COMICS by Mark Waid & Skylar Patridge; "Tomorrow Man" in SUPERMAN UNLIMITED by Dan Slott & Lucas Meyer; and "Hero of Kandor" in SUPERGIR...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Mike Sangregorio shine a light on Frank Miller's controversial (and misunderstood?) sequel to DKR, the 2001-2002 miniseries THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN. They consider Miller's frenetic, experimental approach, the impact of 9/11, Batman's minimal presence, the treatment of Silver Age Justice League characters, and more. PLUS! Anthony and guest Perry Constantine ( Su...

Host Anthony Desiato welcomes back Superman Group Editor PAUL KAMINSKI to answer YOUR questions, reflect on the recently concluded "Reign of the Superboys," and tease what's to come in the Super-titles in the months ahead. Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato , including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE! Visit BCW Suppli...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Sweet-Sweet Bernie Gerstmayr ( Aw Yeah Comics ) celebrate SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES on its 30th anniversary as they consider its legacy, impact on their fandoms, and strengths & limitations. Then, Anthony & Bernie count down their Top 10 episodes of the entire show! Did your favorites make the cut? Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Shawn Hendricks ( Fat Moose Comics ) shine a light on Frank Miller's seminal Batman story THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS in its 40th anniversary year. They consider the book's legacy, impact on their personal fandoms, sociopolitical commentary, Rocky parallels, place within the wider Dark Knight Saga, and more. Anthony & Shawn also discuss the two-part animated film ada...

Host Anthony Desiato and comic book artist V Ken Marion (NIGHTWING, GREEN LANTERN) dig into Season 3 of the animated series MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN — featuring a new take on the iconic "Reign of the Superman" — wherein Lois & Clark's son from the future journeys to the present to change the timeline. Episode contains SPOILERS! Be sure to check out Digging for Kryptonite's earlier coverage...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Zach Moore ( Always Hold On To Smallville ) shine a light on the seminal BATMAN: YEAR ONE from Frank Miller & Dave Mazzucchelli — along with its follow-up, BATMAN: YEAR TWO by Mike W. Barr, Alan Davis, & Todd McFarlane. Anthony & Zach also compare notes on the 2011 animated adaptation of Year One and the classic 1993 film BATMAN: MASK OF THE PHANTASM, whi...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Tyler Patrick ( Krypton Report ) dig into "Grounded," the 2010-2011 storyline from SUPERMAN #700-714 by J. Michael Straczynski — prior to his abrupt departure a few issues in — Chris Roberson, and Eddy Barrows. Anthony & Tyler discuss the behind-the-scenes of this run, the themes "Grounded" was trying to explore, a pair of particularly resonant moments, the mid-r...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Josh Marowitz ( Comic Book Collectors ) dig into YOUR Superman fan "therapy" topics! Audience members shared the challenges they face with online discourse about DC films, collecting habits, lack of community, and more. Anthony & Josh are here to listen & react — but not judge! — and maybe offer some insight. Support the show and receive exclusive podcast con...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Chris Clow ( The Comic Binge ) dig into the Post-Infinite Crisis run on JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA by Brad Meltzer & Ed Benes on its 20th anniversary. They discuss "The Tornado's Path" — featuring the team's resident android & his desire to be human — the Justice Society crossover "The Lightning Saga," and a trio of standalone tales ("Yesterday, Today, Tomorro...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Ralph Puma ( Kill Me Kate ) shine a light H2SH Part One from BATMAN #158-163 by Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee. They discuss Hush's scheme to pit Bruce against his allies — by engineering a situation whereby Batman chooses to save the Joker's life — along with the book's delays, debatable character choices, and promised conclusion in the future. PLUS! Anthony & Ralph ex...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Shawn Eastridge ( Missing Frames ) conclude their pitches for the Superman animated movies they most want to see! Adaptations of comic books and unmade screenplays, sequels to existing projects, and wholly original ideas are all on the table. Did YOUR most wanted projects made it onto their wishlists? Make sure you listen to Part 1 first! Support the show and receive...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Shawn Eastridge ( Missing Frames ) pitch the Superman animated movies they most want to see! Adaptations of comic books and unmade screenplays, sequels to existing projects, and wholly original ideas are all on the table. Did YOUR most wanted projects made it onto their wishlists? Stay tuned for Part 2 TOMORROW (7/15/26)! Support the show and receive exclusive podcas...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Mike Sangregorio address YOUR comments & questions about the SUPERGIRL movie starring Milly Alcock. SPOILER WARNING! They also analyze the box office performance of the film over opening weekend and ponder the implications for the budding DCU. THANK YOU to all guests and listeners for joining the podcast for "A Supergirl Fan Journey" over these past months. Diggi...

Host Anthony Desiato welcomes his wife, Stephanie Desiato, as they dig deeper into the 2026 SUPERGIRL film starring Milly Alcock! Anthony recounts how his view of the film improved following a second viewing, while Stephanie shares her perspective as a non-comic book reader who previously knew Supergirl through the Melissa Benoist television series. Episode contains SPOILERS! The podcast's coverag...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Justin De Voe ( @reallifelobo , Taneleer's Basement ) share their initial reactions to the 2026 SUPERGIRL film — directed by Craig Gillespie and starring Milly Alcock — with a specific focus on its adaptive approach to SUPERGIRL: WOMAN OF TOMORROW. The time for speculation is over! Discussion contains SPOILERS for the film . Coverage continues on Tuesday (6/30/26) wi...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Shawn Eastridge ( Missing Frames ) share their final thoughts, hopes, and predictions for the soon-to-release SUPERGIRL movie in a special "pregame" installment! And after months of charting Supergirl's journey across time & media, what are Anthony's ultimate takeaways on the Girl of Steel? PLUS: Anthony & Shawn revisit the first two seasons of the animated s...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Ralph Puma ( Kill Me Kate ) shine a light on the original HUSH storyline — from BATMAN #608-619 by Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee — which introduced Bruce Wayne's childhood friend Tommy Elliot as the titular villain clad in bandages & a trench coat. They relive the excitement of the story's release, examine its legacy and value almost 25 years later, question whether th...

Host Anthony Desiato and the hosts of Supergirl Radio (Rebecca Johnson & Morgan Glennon) count down their Top 10 episodes of the CBS/CW television series SUPERGIRL starring Melissa Benoist! Did YOUR favorite installments make the cut? The panel also discusses the show generally — including its evolution, strengths & missteps, and ultimate legacy. Support the show and receive exclusive podc...