141: ACE COMICALS PRESENTS- THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN PART II

141: ACE COMICALS PRESENTS- THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN PART II

Author: Greg Driver December 2, 2022 Duration: 1:37:44

In this episode, Greg and Leon are joined by special guest Marvyn for the second episode in our special series discussing, in honour of it's 30th anniversary, "THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN". In this episode we discuss the comic book industry of the early 90s and the impact that seismic events, such as the comic book sales boom and the founding of image comics, had on the descision making behind the story and particularly, the arc that follows THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN and SUPERMAN: FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND, REIGN OF THE SUPERMEN!!.

REIGN OF THE SUPERMEN covers:

  • ACTION COMICS #687-688
  • ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN#500-502
  • SUPERMAN #78-79
  • SUPERMAN ANNUAL #5
  • SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #22-23
  • SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL ANNUAL #2

We also talk a little about DCs infamous BLOODLINES CROSSOVER EVENT (Greg Suffered so that you don't have to!) In the context of it being an interesting bridge between Knightfall and The Death And Return Of Superman.

Foil covers, trading cards, and more variant covers than you can shake a stick at, ITS ALL HERE! So join us as we continue 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!

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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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