Episode 19

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9th Jun 2021

Superman in the Golden Age

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Mike Sangregorio dig into the Golden Age of Superman (1938-1948), celebrating the tough social crusader depicted in the character's earliest depictions and examining his evolution during and after WWII. Also discussed: the Fleischer cartoons and the 2011 Grant Morrison Action Comics run. This is the first installment in a podcast trilogy diving into the Pre-Crisis Superman.

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Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey
From the Host of My Comic Shop History
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 for over 85 years. New episodes every Tuesday.
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Anthony Desiato

Anthony Desiato, owner and founder of Flat Squirrel Productions, is a lifelong Superman fan, documentary filmmaker (MY COMIC SHOP COUNTRY), and podcaster. He hosts a network of podcasts including: DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE, ANOTHER EXCITING EPISODE IN THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN, SUMMONING THE ZORDS, and MY COMIC SHOP HISTORY.