138: ACE COMICALS PRESENTS- THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN PART I

138: ACE COMICALS PRESENTS- THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN PART I

Author: Greg Driver October 21, 2022 Duration: 1:39:48

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by special guest Marvyn for the inaugural episode in our special series discussing, in honour of it's 30th anniversary, "THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN". In this episode we discuss where the idea for this iconic storyline came from and why this ultimately happened! We dive into the mechanics of the idea, the hype, the worlds response to the death of a cultural icon, and what was happening with Superman comics around this time, as well as diving into the first two arcs of Superman's death and eventual return!:

  • THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN which covers:
  • Superman: The Man of Steel #18
  • Justice League America #69
  • Superman (Volume Two) #74
  • Adventures of Superman #497
  • Action Comics #684
  • Superman: The Man of Steel #19
  • Superman (Volume Two) #75

  • SUPERMAN: FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND which covers:

  • Adventures of Superman #498

  • Justice League America #70

  • Action Comics #685

  • Superman: The Man of Steel #20

  • Superman (Volume Two) #76

  • Adventures of Superman #499

  • Action Comics #686

  • Superman: The Man of Steel #21

  • Superman #77

  • Adventures of Superman #500

  • Newstime: The Life and Death of the Man of Steel #1

So join us as we begin our voyage through "THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN"
around the 30th anniversary of the event that taught the world not to take our heroes for granted!

Notes:
some of the news coverage and other things we discuss!

Superman's Song (Crash Test Dummies)

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Hosted by Greg Driver, Ace Comicals is a fortnightly conversation that digs into the vast, colourful world of sequential art. Alongside co-hosts Leon and Rahul, Greg explores everything from mainstream monthly issues and graphic novels to the more obscure corners of the medium-think newspaper strips, film adaptations, and even those spontaneous stories doodled on napkins. The discussion is driven by a genuine enthusiasm for how art and text combine to tell stories, offering insights that are as thoughtful as they are passionate. This isn't a dry critique; it's the sound of friends dissecting what they love, with all the tangents and deep dives that come naturally. The entire podcast benefits from the distinctive visual flair of artist Anthony Smith, who provides the logos and artwork. Whether you're a lifelong collector or just curious about the form, each episode feels like pulling up a chair at a lively chat where the only rule is a shared appreciation for the craft. You'll come away with new perspectives on familiar works and a list of titles you might have otherwise missed.
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