Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast

EPISODE 42: Superman Strength + Superman Adventures The Last Sons read and discuss the Superman: Strength mini plus the popular Superman Adventures #41, requested by Super listener Patrick D. Ryall! It's a surprise for the Last Sons and one which isn't a bad thing! Hidden gem worthy of more mention - tune in to hear all the discussion! SYNOPSIS: (courtesy of Connor-El & Wiki) PART 1 A criminal nam...

EPISODE 41: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow The Last Sons are joined by Super-friend Robert Reineke to cover Knol's request, Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow. This story is considered by many to be one of the greatest Superman stories of all time and often rivals All-star for the number 1 spot, does it deserve this rep? Join us and find out! SYNOPSIS: https://en.wikipedi...

EPISODE 40: Superboy and the Legion of Superheroes vs Mordru! The Last Sons do Super Friend Robert Reineke's request of Adventure Comics 369 & 370! Its Connor-El & Rey-Zods first proper go of the Legion of Superheroes! A grand tale of facing down a terrifying foe! You don't want to miss it! Plus we cover the new Superman releases, possibly for the last time in a while! SYNOPSIS: (courtesy of Rey-Z...

EPISODE 39: Green Lantern / Superman - Legend of the Green Flame The Last Sons choose a story resurrected from the dead, so to speak and one that has an interesting birth..! Neil Gaiman's tale didn't see the light until much after it was conceived, but the Last Sons review it with gusto! All this, along with some discussion of the latest Superman related titles and news... offered to you on a silv...

EPISODE 38: Superman and the Flash in the Flash #53 The Last Sons discuss Action Comics 1020 and Batman/Superman #7 then move on to the main event being the Flash #53 in the 1987 series at the request of superfriend and fellow collective member Phil Perich! SYNOPSIS: The Flash #53 (Courtesy of Rey-Zod) Fast Friends Flash and the Piper ruminate about Gotham's finest villain when it's revealed that...

EPISODE 35: SUPERMAN ANNUAL #11, 'FOR THE MAN WHO HAS EVERYTHING' (1985) The Last Sons continue their Super journey with a listener request - it also happens to be a damn classic! Alan Moore and Dave Gibbon's masterpiece, 'For the Man Who Has Everything' is given the spotlight this episode, alongside the usual Kryptonian chat between the House of El (Connor) and the House of Zod (Rey). Tune in to...

EPISODE 34: SUPERMAN #141, RETURN TO KRYPTON (1960) The Last Sons return to a new year with a bag full of comics to review and news to talk about! There's a new Superman statue which looks pretty damn sexy; there are a couple of new issues (Action Comics #1018, and Batman / Superman #5) to get all excited about, plus we look at the first part of our coverage which sees Superman return to Krypton (...

EPISODE 33: SUPERMAN'S CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE The Last Sons bring the holiday cheer with a Christmas special to end the year! *DISCLAIMER* If you are a big fan of Crisis be warned!! We don't go easy on it! Connor and Rey look at a Golden Age Christmas based comic as their main review, but also chat about the latest Bendis offering, Superman #18, plus their thoughts on the CW's Crisis on Infinite Eart...

EPISODE 32: KINGDOM COME, CHAPTERS III & IV The Last Sons conclude their epic discussion and review on arguably one of Superman's - and DC's - crowning achievements... Connor-El drifts in like The Spectre, to an unsuspecting Rey-Zod - and the chat is something Connor-El can't even recall!  Tune in (along with Connor) - to find out what we chat about! :P SYNOPSIS: (Courtesy of Wiki) CHAPTER III ......

EPISODE 31: KINGDOM COME, CHAPTERS I & II The Last Sons meet with a Titan of the Superman canon - that of Kingdom Come! It's been a long time coming, so both Connor-El and Rey-Zod take their time with this one...the intricate plot of Mark Waid and the sheer artistry of Alex Ross are analysed, cauterized and thoroughly digested... Be sure to catch the first half of this mammoth review! SYNOPSIS: (C...

EPISODE 30: SUPERMAN YEAR ONE, FINAL CHAPTER The Last Sons reunite to review the final chapter to the 3-part saga that is Superman Year One. Things take a slight turn towards the end - for the better, or for the worst? You'll have to tune in to find out! Connor-El and Rey-Zod also chat about the current Superman news of the week, and again get caught up with their thoughts on the latest iteration...

EPISODE 29: THE RETURN OF THE PHANTOM KING It's Halloween in the Fortress of Solitude, join Last Son Connor-El & James Cole aka Superman Red from the Krypton Report podcast as they review Action Comics 13 by Grant Morrison and Travel Foreman with a backup by Sholly Fisch and Brad Walker! SHOW NOTES: Action Comics 13 B endis interview Krypton Report Action Comics 1016 Batman/Superman 3 Superman Sma...

EPISODE 28: MATTRIX & THE FLEISCHER CARTOONS The Last Son Connor-El is joined by Superman Super-fans Phil Perich from Capes and Lunatics and Al from the Resurrections Adam Warlock & Thanos podcast to discuss Action Comics 644, The first 2 episodes of the Fleischer cartoons and other Superman tangents! SHOW NOTES: Action Comics 644 Superman and The Mad Scientist Superman and the Mechanical Monsters...

EPISODE 27: DC COMICS PRESENTS #85 - 'THE JUNGLE LINE' The Last Sons are joined by very special guests Rob and John from The Swamp Things Podcast to take a deep dive into the heart of Louisiana and review 'The Jungle Line' - a tale of a very dejected Superman, and an abomination that only wanted to care for him. Rob and John lend their expertise on this issue as well as discuss their overall love...

EPISODE 26: GREEN LANTERN & SUPERMAN Vs MONGUL: 'BREAKING IN' The Last Sons heed the call of a listener request and take a look at a Superman & Green Lantern team-up! This time it's Kyle Rayner as Green Lantern and the pair face off against...you guessed it....Mongul!! A fun-filled romp very much of the 90's....you only have to look at Superman's hair for proof! Also included are our thoughts on t...

EPISODE 25: SUPERMAN YEAR ONE, ISSUE #2 The Last Sons return to continue their review of the latest offering of Superman origins, this time under the pen of Frank Miller and John Romita Jnr.! This issue we see Clark entering the navy with vigorous training, before the story takes a turn and pits the young man of steel underwater, fighting for the right to be with Lori the Mermaid! It's another mas...

EPISODE 24: DC COMIC PRESENTS #29 - Where No Superman Has Gone Before! The Last Sons are joined by very special guest, Orion Petitclerc - Spectre aficianado - for a look at two appearances of The Spectre! The first being the DC Showcase animated short; the other a team up with Superman in a classic tale of DC Comics Presents! SHOW NOTES: DC Comics Presents, Vol. 1 issue #29 DC Showcase - The Spect...

EPISODE 23: DC COMIC PRESENTS #28 - WARWORLD! We continue our review of the DC Comics Presents... series and arc featuring a Super team-up and the dastardly machinations of Mongul! Connor-El and Rey-Zod return to discuss the latest news for Superman and go through the second part to this cosmic tale! SHOW NOTES: DC Comics Presents, Vol. 1 issue #28 Henry Cavill talks Superman Huge Actman Compariso...

EPISODE 22: DC COMIC PRESENTS NOTE: THIS WAS RECORDED BEFORE SDCC The Last Sons are back with another comic book review for your listening pleasure! Connor-El and Rey-Zod turn back time to look at an 80's print of DC Comics Presents, showcasing Superman against not only The Martian Manhunter, but one of our faves - Mongul himself! Part 1 of a two part arc....get your crystal keys out and start 'er...

EPISODE 21: SUPERMAN YEAR ONE The Last Sons reunite for what would have to be a seminal run for Superman's canon! The pair of Aussie Kryptonians take a look at Frank Miller and John Romita Jr's polarising first issue of SUPERMAN: YEAR ONE - a book many a Super-fan has either excitedly anticipated or approached with caution. Does it live up to the hype? Check out what the boys have to say, amongst...

EPISODE 20: SMALLVILLE SEASON 7 EPISODE 5 "ACTION" While Rey-Zod is on Zod business Connor-El is joined by Tyler, aka Superman Blue from the Krypton Report Podcast to talk about Smallville season 7 episode 5 "Action!", go back in time to a different landscape for live action comic book adaptations, with a still relevant commentary on the various fandoms today! PLUS, tangents! Superboy? The Legion...

EPISODE 19: SUPERMAN VOL. 1, ISSUE #248 Both Connor-El and Rey-Zod return for a fun one-shot comic issue to review. Having enjoyed the art of Curt Swan, the duo look at a Len Wein / Curt Swan team-up which also sees Superman battle one of Lex Luthor's more vicious creations - THE GALACTIC GOLEM! All this plus talk on just who HASN'T died in comics...yes, we went there....Tune in, or Zone out!!! SH...

EPISODE 18: SUPERMAN - THE SECRET YEARS The Last Sons review a mini series via listener request and both Connor-El and Rey-Zod run the full gamut of emotions on this one! From cover art, to references to older runs, to out-and-out college drama, there's something here for everyone - no rock is left unturned (or in this case, no inter-dimensional portal is left unexplored) in this classic and histo...