Episode 244

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31st Mar 2026

STERLING GATES Talks SUPERGIRL Run & NEW KRYPTON Saga!

Host Anthony Desiato welcomes writer STERLING GATES to the podcast to dig into his classic 2008-2010 SUPERGIRL run with artist Jamal Igle and the sprawling NEW KRYPTON Saga!

They discuss the original making of the New Krypton Saga, from its initial pitch to reworked ending; Sterling’s re-mapping of approximately 130 issues for the new line of omnibus collections to reflect the intended reading order; his approach to Kara and her supporting cast, including Lana Lang, Cat Grant, & Lucy Lane; where he intended to take Kara & co. if he had stayed on the SUPERGIRL title; his ALL-STAR SUPERGIRL dream project; and what the character means to him personally.

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Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey
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Host Anthony Desiato (My Comic Shop History) takes flight with an ongoing podcast series exploring Superman! Digging for Kryptonite is an examination of Krypton's Last Son across time and media, with deep dives into the creative visions, character elements, eras, and individual stories that have shaped the Man of Steel and the larger DC Universe since 1938. New episodes every Tuesday.
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Anthony Desiato

Anthony Desiato, owner and founder of Flat Squirrel Productions, is a lifelong comic book fan, documentary filmmaker (MY COMIC SHOP COUNTRY), and podcaster. He hosts a network of podcasts, including: DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE, LIGHTING THE BAT-SIGNAL, MY COMIC SHOP HISTORY, and more.