The Superman Super Show!

The 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 week, stick around after the music for an ex...

In 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 villainous mastermind named Zolar. As Superman battl...

In 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 takes a dark turn after a neighbor meets a sudden a...

In 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 officials on the take. Superman dives headfirst in...

In 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 mysterious Mumsen, who’ll stop at nothing to seize po...

In 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 Superman to expose the corruption and save the day. Wit...

In 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 relentless investigation that uncovers a tangled we...

Step 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, robberies, and a mysterious bandit dressed in leopard...

In 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 of child labor, brutal punishments, and a...

In 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’s scheme to peddle snake oil quickly escalates...

In 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 involving international jewel thieves and a priceless eme...

In 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 action, following a trail of deception and danger t...

In 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 city’s business elite. As Clark Kent investigat...

In 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 silence the newspaper’s crusade for justice. When Evel...

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 reminisce about Golden Age classics, discuss Supe...

In 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, confronting the crook behind the racket, Slug Kelly....

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 like The Comeback of Larry Trent a Golden Age clas...

In 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’s identity leads her into the hypnotist’s lair, Me...

Step 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 makes a desperate plea for Superman to save his w...

Hold 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 Snide takes over the trucker’s union through intim...

In 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 into action. The Man of Steel uncovers a sinister...

In 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 the fiendish genius, unleashes dinosaurs, pt...

Be warned before you start, there's about 12 minutes worth of banter before the fellas get into this week's Superman story. The banter includes such subject as the Batman Audio Adventures podcast, the Golden Age of Comics and it's newfound appeal for our hosts, and Ed meets Steeven's new cat. From there it's all about Superman: Luthor challenges Superman to three contests: one...

Superman meets the man that will spend the next 80 years trying to kill him! Lex Luthor makes his chronological debut as Ed and Steeven talk about Europe at War: Part Two from Action Comics #23 which was published by DC Comics in February, 1940. Enjoy! The Superman Super Show is a production of Steeven Orr Else Media. For more nerdy goodness like this episode, visit somanypodcasts.com . Got questi...

Lois and Clark find themselves working as war correspondents, Clark catches the eye of a fetching spy, and Superman throws an airplane. All that and more as Ed and Steeven talk about Europe at War: Part One from Action Comics #22 which was published by DC Comics in January, 1940. Enjoy! The Superman Super Show is a production of Steeven Orr Else Media. For more nerdy goodness like this episode, vi...