Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey

Host Anthony Desiato celebrates the milestone 150th episode of the podcast with a sprawling new event: "A Superboy Fan Journey," examining the concept of Clark Kent as Superboy across time and media.

In this kickoff episode, Anthony and guest Rich Roney ponder some big-picture questions about "the adventures of Superman when he was a boy" and share their feelings about this aspect of the mythology.

Later in the episode, Tyler Patrick (KRYPTON REPORT) tags in as he and Anthony break down a quartet of key Golden Age Superboy tales: the origin from MORE FUN COMICS #101, the "Perry White, Cub Reporter" story from ADVENTURE COMICS #120, Lana Lang's first appearance in SUPERBOY #10, and Krypto the Super-Dog's debut in ADVENTURE COMICS #210.

Next week: Superboy in the Silver Age of comics!

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FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Gregg Schigiel and theme music by Basic Printer.

Mentioned in this episode:

Fat Moose Comics

Aw Yeah Comics

Acme Comics

The Pop Break

Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival

Always Hold On To Smallville

Paragons of Earth

Sam Lim

Host Anthony Desiato presents a special double feature! First, Anthony welcomes back Superman cosplayer Daniel Sanchez (@wearingthecape) to discuss a pair of comic book stories in the spirit of the classic Christopher Reeve movie series: SUPERMAN '78 by Robert Venditti & Wilfredo Torres and its sequel, SUPERMAN '78: THE METAL CURTAIN, by Venditti & Gavin Guidry.

Then, in the second half, Rob O'Connor (All Star Superfan Podcast) returns for a discussion of writer Mark Millar's run on the late 90s comic book series SUPERMAN ADVENTURES, set in the style and continuity of SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES.

Next week, Digging for Kryptonite celebrates its milestone 150th episode with the start of an epic new fan journey! Stay tuned.

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 use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Gregg Schigiel and theme music by Basic Printer.

Mentioned in this episode:

Fat Moose Comics

Aw Yeah Comics

Sam Lim

Always Hold On To Smallville

Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival

Paragons of Earth

Acme Comics

The Pop Break

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Nick Farina present a special comic book buying guide for readers who are new to Superman or comics in general. They offer advice on where to find comics, how to choose between available formats, why continuity does not have to be intimidating, and what stories to seek out at three different budget tiers ($50, $200, and $500). Anthony and Nick also discuss the challenges in collecting DC Comics in terms of out-of-print editions, discontinued lines, and uncollected material generally.

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 use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Gregg Schigiel and theme music by Basic Printer.

Mentioned in this episode:

Acme Comics

Fat Moose Comics

Aw Yeah Comics

Always Hold On To Smallville

Sam Lim

Paragons of Earth

Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival

The Pop Break

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics - Skokie) dig into THE KINGDOM—Mark Waid's follow-up to KINGDOM COME that introduced the concept of Hypertime and recently celebrated its 25th anniversary—as well as the just-completed "Return to Kingdom Come" arc from WORLD'S FINEST by Waid and artist Dan Mora, featuring the origin of Magog.

PLUS, in a special bonus segment, Anthony welcomes Superman Homepage contributor Marc Lax to discuss the Pre-Crisis comic book "deaths" of Superman, including SUPERMAN #149, ACTION COMICS #363-366, and WORLD'S FINEST #207.

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 use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Gregg Schigiel and theme music by Basic Printer.

Mentioned in this episode:

Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival

Acme Comics

Fat Moose Comics

Always Hold On To Smallville

Aw Yeah Comics

Paragons of Earth

Sam Lim

The Pop Break

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rich Roney dig into the origins of the World's Finest team as they survey the first meetings between Superman and Batman across time and media — from their first appearance together in 1941's ALL-STAR COMICS #7 to the first official meeting in SUPERMAN #76 (1952) to John Byrne's reinvention in MAN OF STEEL #3 (1986) to Mark Waid's most recent retelling in WORLD'S FINEST #18-19 (2023).

Additional stories covered include the partially lost radio serial "Mystery of the Wax Men" (1945), WORLD'S FINEST #84 (1956) & #94 (1958), ADVENTURE COMICS #275 (1960), SUPERBOY #182 (1972), the "World's Finest" 3-parter from SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES (1997), "When Clark Met Bruce" by the SUPERMAN: FOR ALL SEASONS team of Loeb & Sale (2003), SUPERMAN/BATMAN ANNUAL 2006, SUPERMAN #710 (2011), the "Cross World" arc from BATMAN/SUPERMAN (2013), and BATMAN V SUPERMAN (2016).

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 use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Gregg Schigiel and theme music by Basic Printer.

Mentioned in this episode:

Fat Moose Comics

Always Hold On To Smallville

Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival

Aw Yeah Comics

The Pop Break

Acme Comics

Sam Lim

Paragons of Earth

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Ed Gross (author of Voices from Krypton) dig into the 2021 film ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE, which restored the filmmaker's original vision in an epic 4-hour cut—and saw Bruce, Diana, Barry, Arthur, and Victor come together and resurrect Clark in time to stop Steppenwolf's conquest of Earth for Darkseid.

In the concluding chapter of a 3-episode exploration of the "Snyderverse Trilogy" of films, Anthony and Ed discuss the Snyder Cut's emphasis on character, world expansion, and standout moments.

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 use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Gregg Schigiel and theme music by Basic Printer.

Mentioned in this episode:

Always Hold On To Smallville

Aw Yeah Comics

The Pop Break

Fat Moose Comics

Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival

Acme Comics

Sam Lim

Paragons of Earth

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Justin De Voe (NOT SO SECRET DADS BUSINESS podcast) dig into the 2016 film BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE (ULTIMATE EDITION) directed by Zack Snyder and starring Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne/Batman and Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Superman.

In the second part of a 3-episode exploration of the "Snyderverse Trilogy" of films, Anthony and Justin wrestle with the though-provoking (and often misunderstood) BvS and its most polarizing aspects: the film's tone, use of lethal force by Batman, inclusion and visualization of Doomsday, depiction of Lex Luthor, and—of course—the "Martha" moment.

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 use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Gregg Schigiel and theme music by Basic Printer.

Mentioned in this episode:

Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival

Sam Lim

Acme Comics

Fat Moose Comics

Paragons of Earth

The Pop Break

Aw Yeah Comics

Always Hold On To Smallville

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics in Skokie, IL) dig into the 2013 film MAN OF STEEL directed by Zack Snyder and starring Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Superman.

In the first part of a 3-episode exploration of the "Snyderverse Trilogy" of films, Anthony and Bernie discuss MAN OF STEEL's most controversial moments—Jonathan's death, the destruction of Metropolis, and Superman's killing of Zod—along with its depiction of Krypton, emotionally resonant journey for Clark, and central themes.

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 use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Gregg Schigiel and theme music by Basic Printer.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Pop Break

Acme Comics

Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival

Fat Moose Comics

Aw Yeah Comics

Always Hold On To Smallville

Paragons of Earth

Sam Lim

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Justin De Voe (Not So Secret Dads Business podcast) dig into the 2015-2016 miniseries SUPERMAN: AMERICAN ALIEN from disgraced writer Max Landis, which presents seven vignettes during pivotal times in Clark's development—each with a distinct theme, tone, and art style. Artists include Nick Dragotta, Tommy Lee Edwards, Joëlle Jones, Jae Lee, Francis Manapul, Jonathan Case, and Jock.

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 use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Gregg Schigiel and theme music by Basic Printer.

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Tyler Patrick (KRYPTON REPORT podcast) dig into the seminal 1998 miniseries SUPERMAN: FOR ALL SEASONS by Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale, an emotional retelling of Clark's beginnings as Superman from the perspectives of his supporting cast.

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 use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Gregg Schigiel and theme music by Basic Printer.