The Trials of ‘Smallville’ Part 6 — Superman Villains

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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Tyler Patrick (Krypton Report) dig into “Smallville’s” television adaptations of the major villains from the Superman mythology: recurring/season-long antagonists Brainiac, Zod, Bizarro, Doomsday, and Darkseid. They discuss how the series brought each villain to life in terms of characterization, backstory, comic book fidelity, and role in Clark’s larger journey.

PLUS! For even more “Smallville” villains talk — including Mr. Mxyzptlk, Toyman, Metallo, Silver Banshee, Maxima, and Ultraman — be sure to tune in for a special BONUS episode on Oct. 18, 2024!

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Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art Isaiah Simmons (2020-2024 version by Gregg Schigiel). Theme music by Basic Printer.

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Anthony Desiato

Anthony Desiato, owner and founder of Flat Squirrel Productions, is a lifelong Superman fan, documentary filmmaker, and podcast host who has been chronicling the culture of comic shops for the past decade. Projects include the films My Comic Shop Documentary and My Comic Shop Country, as well as the podcast series My Comic Shop History and Digging For Kryptonite.

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