Alan has an extensive knowledge and passion for comic book literature and the legacy of Superman in particular. Alan is an avid collector of rare comic book and film memorabilia and believes that comic book characters, such as Superman, represent the equivalent of a modern day mythology. Alan believes that fictional comic book characters, such as Superman, represent the modern day equivalent to the Gods of ancient mythology.
This month on All Star Superfan Podcast, hosts Alan and Rob are joined by Stephen Mooney, celebrated Irish creator of the “Half Past Danger” series of comic books and the writer and artist behind the most recent run of “The Rocketeer,” for an in-depth journey into the world of The Rocketeer.
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This week, Alan and Rob ventures beyond sight and sound into the 5th dimension! Tom Elliott joins him from The Twilight Zone Podcast for a mind-bending journey.
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Rob is joined by Bizarro himself, actor Douglas Barry Meyers as we talk all about Douglas’ journey from street performing as ‘Mr. Silver’ to bit parts in Miami Vice to finally starring opposite Gerard Christopher as Bizarro! What was it like smashing down doors and being shot at? How did he manage being propped up on wires while buried in prosthetics? All this and so much more!
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Kicking off Superboy September, Rob and Alan speak to author Mark Edlitz all about his brand new essential tell-all book “LOOK UP INTO THE SKY: The Forgotten Superboy Series” available now! Why is the series so forgotten? What led to its peculiar setting? How exactly does the show serve as a prequel to the Christopher Reeve movies? All of this and much more is discussed!
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Rob and Alan wind up the Kryptonian phonograph and hear distant messages from YOU, our listeners, about your thoughts and experiences watching James Gunn’s new Superman movie.
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Alan and Rob join forces to give their honest takes on the brand new Superman film, a day we never thought would come. Did this live up to our cautious optimism, or were we right to be concerned….?
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This week, Alan flies solo as he sits down with the talented Robb Pratt, an animation veteran who has worked on such timeless classics as Disney’s “Hercules” and “Pocahontas” and the creative force behind the amazing “Superman Classic” and “Bizarro Classic” animated shorts!
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Alan and Rob talk about DC's "Absolute Superman" series and its darker origins, as well as the 1990s' "Rise of the Super 7" in the latest from All Star Superman. Listen here or wherever you subscribe!
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Top of the morning to you, Superfans! In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, here’s an episode of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman that’ll have you saying, “Bejaysus!”…Season 3’s infamous “When Irish Eyes Are Killing”.
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“Clark Kent, Superman – these are just names for the raw kinetic energy of Krypton, a planetary power at war with itself. That it could divide into equal halves, like night and day, was only one of its brilliant possibilities. It could, as well, destroy itself.”
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