Host Anthony Desiato digs into the Bronze Age comic book series “The New Adventures Of Superboy,” which ran for 54 issues from 1980-1984, in an epic two-part discussion!
First, Anthony welcomes Jon Wilson (Jon Reads Comics) to compare notes on the run by writer Cary Bates and artist Kurt Schaffenberger, which gave the Kents a far larger, more active role in their son’s training and highlighted the future Superman’s growing pains in a new way.
Then, Rob O’Connor (All Star Superfan Podcast) tags in to tackle writer Paul Kupperberg’s run with Schaffenberger, which developed Superboy’s supporting cast, gave Clark Kent a girlfriend, and saw Jonathan Kent in a bid for city council. They also discuss what Kupperberg had planned for the written but unpublished issue no.55.
“A Superboy Fan Journey” Chapter V. Next week: “Superman: The Secret Years” and the final days of Pre-Crisis Superboy!
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Mentioned in this episode:
- Sam Lim
- Always Hold On To Smallville
- Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival
- Fat Moose Comics
- Aw Yeah Comics
- Acme Comics
