What makes a Superman a Superman?
With almost 100 years of stories and alternate takes on the lore galore, Chris and Jacob put their heads together to determine the “core four” attributes that must be present in any version of Superman to be considered a Superman story. Does Bibbo Bibbowski make the list? Listen and find out!
With almost 100 years of stories and alternate takes on the lore galore, Chris and Jacob put their heads together to determine the “core four” attributes that must be present in any version of Superman to be considered a Superman story. Does Bibbo Bibbowski make the list? Listen and find out!
Clark and Lex in Superman Birthright
Eben and Sarah Kent from the Superman serial.
The splash page from Return of Superman Jacob was trying to remember
Superman’s Giant Ant Head and Other Adventures
Super hosts Chris and Jacob have been reading lots of Superman and want to tell you about it! Also covered: Dean Cain's Mummy Curse, whether or not the Jor-El twist in Superman breaks the mythos, and if Superman and Lex should be childhood friends.
Super hosts Chris and Jacob have been reading lots of Superman and want to tell you about it! Also covered: Dean Cain's Mummy Curse, whether or not the Jor-El twist in Superman breaks the mythos, and if Superman and Lex should be childhood friends.
Show Notes
Lois and Clark and Chris and Jacob
The Super Hosts, Chris and Jacob, watched two episodes of Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. Jacob is a superfan of the show, while Chris is...not. What did this take on the character bring to the table? What are the charms of '90s television? Whatever happened to Dean Cain after he fell into the Bermuda Triangle immediately after this show stopped airing and was never heard from again? All this and more on My Summer with Superman!
Chris and Jacob return for the second part of their Superman 2025 discussion! Chris' attempts to hold back tears finally fails, and we respond to a very special listener email.
Show Notes
We saw Superman again (or five more times)
Chris and Jacob return for the second part of their Superman 2025 discussion! Chris' attempts to hold back tears finally fails, and we respond to a very special listener email.
Chris and Jacob return for the second part of their Superman 2025 discussion! Jacob’s mom weighs in on if David Corenswet looks like Superman, Chris' attempts to hold back tears finally fails, and we respond to a very special listener email.
Show Notes
Fan-made version of the now-famous deleted Day-of-the-Week titles in Superman.
Chris’ cherished church bells.
An amazing cover put together by comics legend Chris Samnee while listening to our humble show.
We’ve Seen Superman!
It's all lead to this. Chris and Jacob have finally both seen James Gunn's Superman!
In this spoiler-filled part 1 of 2 chat, the SuperBoys talk about this new take on the Man of Steel, detail some possible deleted scenes, describe their opening night experiences and more!
It's all lead to this. Chris and Jacob have finally both seen James Gunn's Superman!
In this spoiler-filled part 1 of 2 chat, the SuperBoys talk about this new take on the Man of Steel, detail some possible deleted scenes, describe their opening night experiences and more!
Show Notes
Jacob at his opening night screening.
Chris and co. helping Big Blue lift a billboard.
Returning to Superman Returns
Superman returns today, so we felt is was only natural to watch 2006’s Superman Returns! Chris and Jacob break down the good, the bad, and the weird waxy CG of this attempt at bringing back our favorite cultural icon.
Superman returns today, so we felt is was only natural to watch 2006’s Superman Returns! Chris and Jacob break down the good, the bad, and the weird waxy CG of this attempt at bringing back our favorite cultural icon. We also talk the Dairy Queen tie in, movie merch AND! wait until the end for a special sneak peek at Chris’ reaction to James Gunn’s Superman (Chris’ review starts at 2:33:50 for those of you who can’t wait).
All this and more in a special 3-hour episode.
A screenshot of the goofy digital double of Brandon Routh Chris took during his latest watch.
The Dairy Queen
My new Krypto (or movie dog as my daughter calls him) I got while seeing M3GAN 2.0
The Superman dog bowl popcorn bucket
Ranking the first looks
Chris and Jacob are back ranking the first images debuting each of our movie Supermans to date. How does Gunn’s measure up? Who looks the most like Superman? Do these accurately capture the vibe of the movie? Listen and find out!
Chris and Jacob are back ranking the first images debuting each of our movie Supermans to date. How does Gunn’s measure up? Who looks the most like Superman? Do these accurately capture the vibe of the movie? Listen and find out!
Also discussed: Elliot S! Maggin’s novel Last Son of Krypton, apologies to Bryan Hitch, memories of The Authority, how much money is it worth to spend to make one person not a dick, and whether or not Gunn’s Superman will kill Chris.
Chris’ current read. Surprising amount of Einstein content here.
Joe Quinones’ Superman redesign following Jacob’s advice for trunkless costumes…just make it different shades of blue.
The Advocate magazine cover Chris remembers seeing in stores; an early sign of the flashpoint Superman Returns would soon become.
Superman and Lex Luthor’s shirtless boxing. Always cool.
“Krypton Sassoon,” the LBFA strip poking fun at Henry Cavill’s first Superman image hairdo.
Episode 3: Turning the World Back in Time—Feat. Einstein
In the second part of Chris and Jacob's two-part Superman: The Movie spectacular, they finally crack the code of what exactly is happening at the end of that movie when Superman flies back in time.
In the second part of Chris and Jacob's two-part Superman: The Movie spectacular, they finally crack the code of what exactly is happening at the end of that movie when Superman flies back in time. Also, we answer our first listener question and Jacob outlines a John Byrne reading order that's all filler, no killer (the filler stuff is actually the good stuff).
Jacob’s only-bangers John Byrne Superman Vol 2 Reading order: Issues #1-2, 4-7, 9-12, 15-19
Link to the full text of Philip Wyle’s Gladiator.
Chris’ “get to know Superman” recommendation Superman: Birthright for only $10
Superman saying “Everything’s gonna be alright.”
Movie Magic, baby!
Episode 2—Superman’s Big Day
In the first part of our two-part spectacular, Chris and Jacob cover the very many versions of Richard Donner’s Superman ‘78!
Chris and Jacob gush about the beauty and splendor of Richard Donner’s Superman ‘78 in the first of a two-part special! The cast, the effects, the many alternate versions! All are discussed.
Show Notes
The new Superman 2025 poster that we absolutely adore.
The tease for Superman’s two-night special television debut, the source of the oft-discussed Extended Cut—
Origin of Metropolis being located in Delaware for some reason. EDIT: Apparently this will be true in Gunn’s film, too.
Episode 1—Superman In the Air (Literally)
My Summer With Superman Begins with Chris and Jacob' detailing our excitement for the new film and our secret origins as Superman fans.
Chris and Jacob talk about their excitement for James Gunn’s Superman and describe their secret origins as Superman fans.