Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey

Host Anthony Desiato digs into dawn of the Superman titles' famed "Triangle Era" as "Crisis 'Til Death" continues! In Part V, Anthony and guest Scott Honig discuss the storylines "Dark Knight Over Metropolis," "Krisis of the Krimson Kryptonite" (featuring the engagement of Lois & Clark), "Time and Time Again," and "Mark of the Krypton Man." This episode covers SUPERMAN #44-59, ACTION #653-669,...

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the post-Byrne era of the Superman titles as "Crisis 'Til Death" continues! In Part IV, Anthony and guest Scott Honig discuss the psychologically-tinged tales "Exile" and "Day of the Krypton Man." This episode covers SUPERMAN #23-43, ACTION #643-652 and Annual #2, and ADVENTURES #445-465, featuring the work of Jerry Ordway, Dan Jurgens, Roger Stern, and more. "Crisis...

Host Anthony Desiato digs into 1988's short-lived Ruby-Spears Superman cartoon as "Crisis 'Til Death" continues! In Part III, Anthony and guest Jeremy Frutkin dive deep into one of the lesser-known entries in the Superman canon, a 13-episode animated series (simply titled SUPERMAN) that aired on CBS during the character's 50th anniversary year and featured a surprising amalgam of prior depictions....

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the John Byrne-era ACTION COMICS and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN as "Crisis 'Til Death" continues! In Part II, Anthony and guest Bernie Gerstmayr discuss Byrne's run on ACTION COMICS (#584-600), which functioned as a team-up series that introduced Superman and readers to the Post-Crisis DCU, as well as Marv Wolfman and Jerry Ordway's run on ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN (#424-44...

Host Anthony Desiato begins an epic 8-part deep dive into the period of Superman history from 1986 to 1993, aka the post-CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS relaunch through the Death and Return of Superman! In Part I, Anthony and guest Dan Greenfield (13thDimension.com) dig into writer/artist John Byrne's run on the SUPERMAN title, which spanned issues #1-22 and pitted the Man of Steel against Metallo, the...

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the 2004-2005 Superman storyline "For Tomorrow" (by Brian Azzarello and Jim Lee) with real-life pastor Craig Higgins. Anthony and Craig also discuss the religious parallels generally between Superman certain biblical figures, namely, Moses and Jesus. OFFER: Visit BCW Supplies (https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=flatsquirrel) and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your n...

Host Anthony Desiato shares a personal story about how Superman (specifically, a poignant moment from the pilot episode of the CW television series SUPERMAN & LOIS) inspired a recent career move. Featuring returning guest Jeremy Frutkin.

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the morality and ethical duty of Superman with guest Rich Wagner (Heroes Homebase Podcast). What are the ways Superman has inspired us? How can we reconcile his position as a paragon of virtue with his dishonesty toward Lois and execution of Zod? How far SHOULD the character go in the use of his powers? Specific stories discussed include SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PE...

Host Anthony Desiato digs into JUSTICE IS GRAY, the black-and-white edition of ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE, with guest Justin De Voe (@reallifelobo). A more immersive and intimate presentation, the B&W version of the film highlights key onscreen details and proves visually striking. Topics discussed include the emotional pieces of Clark's resurrection in the film, the powerful meaning of comi...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Bernie Gerstmayr dig into the Bronze Age of Superman (1970-1985), which marked a pivot from the Silver Age into more grounded, introspective stories and featured Clark Kent as a TV news anchor. Stories discussed include Denny O'Neil's landmark "Kryptonite Nevermore," Elliot S! Maggin's "Must There Be a Superman?", and Alan Moore's "For the Man Who Has Everything." Th...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rich Roney dig into the iconic Silver Age of Superman (1956-1970), which introduced and popularized many key elements of the Superman mythology, including Brainiac, Supergirl, the Fortress of Solitude, and more. This is the second installment in a podcast trilogy diving into the Pre-Crisis Superman. Sign up at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato to listen to a bonus episode (...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Mike Sangregorio dig into the Golden Age of Superman (1938-1948), celebrating the tough social crusader depicted in the character's earliest depictions and examining his evolution during and after WWII. Also discussed: the Fleischer cartoons and the 2011 Grant Morrison Action Comics run. This is the first installment in a podcast trilogy diving into the Pre-Crisis Su...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Mike Sangregorio offer opposing views on whether the Arrowverse's "Crisis on Infinite Earths" television crossover failed or honored the Clark Kent of SMALLVILLE (Tom Welling). This episode also includes a discussion of another "final" Superman story, the 1986 Alan Moore classic "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?"

Host Anthony Desiato digs into SMALLVILLE at long last as he and returning guest V Ken Marion count down their Top 10 favorite moments from the long-running television series starring Tom Welling as Clark Kent. To hear their honorable mentions too, listen to the companion show DIGGING DEEPER (available 5/14/21) at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato.

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the various tellings of Superman's POST-CRISIS origin with guest Jeremy Frutkin, examining comic book works by John Byrne, Jeph Loeb, Mark Waid, and Geoff Johns, as well as the film and television adaptations LOIS & CLARK, SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, SMALLVILLE, and MAN OF STEEL.

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the various tellings of Superman's PRE-CRISIS origin with guest Rich Roney, examining comic book stories from the Golden, Silver, and Bronze Ages, as well as the radio show, Fleischer cartoon, 1942 novel, Kirk Alyn movie serial, George Reeves television series, and Richard Donner movie.

Host Anthony Desiato digs into his all-time favorite Superman comic book story, BIRTHRIGHT, with the writer of the series: legendary comics creator MARK WAID! Also features introductory and post-mortem segments with comic book artist V KEN MARION.

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the epic movie experience that is ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE with returning guest V Ken Marion. SPOILER WARNING!

Host Anthony Desiato shares an episode of the Patreon-exclusive companion show, DIGGING DEEPER, to give all listeners a taste of the Patreon content. This episode features a discussion with comic book artist V Ken Marion about the 2004 Superman storyline "Godfall" co-written by Michael Turner and Joe Kelly with art by Aspen's Talent Caldwell, Jason Gorder, and Peter Steigerwald. For more exclusive...

Host Anthony Desiato revisits SUPERMAN II (starring Christopher Reeve as the Man of Steel) with comic book artist V Ken Marion as they compare the original 1980 theatrical cut and 2006's The Richard Donner Cut.

Host Anthony Desiato has an impromptu discussion about the CW series SUPERMAN AND LOIS with guest V Ken Marion in this special bonus minisode. Anthony and Ken briefly revisit the pilot before diving into Episode 2, "Heritage."

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the mystery of the little-known 1988 Ruby-Spears Superman cartoon with guest Rich Roney in this special bonus minisode.

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the brand-new CW "Arrowverse" series, the Smallville-set SUPERMAN AND LOIS, with guest Mike Sangregorio. SPOILER WARNING!

Host Anthony Desiato digs into writer Jeph Loeb's celebrated run on SUPERMAN/BATMAN with guest V Ken Marion as they discuss the arcs "Public Enemies" (art by Ed McGuinness), "Supergirl" (art by Michael Turner), "Absolute Power" (art by Carlos Pacheco), and "With a Vengeance!" (art by McGuinness).

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the trailer to the forthcoming CW series SUPERMAN AND LOIS with guest Mike Sangregorio in this special bonus minisode.