Host Anthony Desiato digs into Silver Age Superboy in both comics and animation, examining three key facets of the Boy of Steel’s adventures in the late 1950s and 1960s.
First, Anthony welcomes back Dan Greenfield (13th Dimension) to discuss the rare Filmation Superboy cartoons that aired on CBS from 1966-1969, which saw Superboy and Krypto contend with alien invaders, creatures running amok, and more.
Then, in the episode’s main segment, Rich Roney returns as he and Anthony break down a dozen key Silver Age comic book stories, including the first appearances of the Legion of Super-Heroes, Bizarro, the Phantom Zone, and Mon-El; early meetings with Robin, Supergirl, and Lex Luthor; and key tales like Superboy’s public debut, Pete Ross learning Clark’s secret, and the deaths of Ma & Pa Kent.
Finally, Anthony introduces first-time guest Bryan Dempsey to discuss a selection of Silver Age comic book stories featuring Krypto and the Super-Pets, including “The Dog of Steel” (“Adventure Comics” no.214), “The Super-Monkey from Krypton” (“Superboy” no.76), and “The Legion of Super-Traitors” (“Adventure Comics” no.293).
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