Host Anthony Desiato and guest Javi Trujillo (The Comic Binge) dig into Lois & Clark's apparent marital troubles during the Loeb/Kelly era of the Superman titles. They discuss Clark's difficult home life, a mature and realistic take on Ma & Pa, that Parasite reveal, Superman's desperate search for Lois, and the "Critical Condition" arc — in which the miniaturized Superman Family enters Superman's body to save him from Kryptonite poisoning.

This episode covers:

• SUPERMAN #155-159 by Jeph Loeb & Ed McGuinness
• ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #577-581 by J.M. DeMatteis & various artists
• SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #99-103 by Mark Schultz & Doug Mahnke
• ACTION COMICS #764-768 by Joe Kelly & Kano

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FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

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Mentioned in this episode:

Fat Moose Comics

Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival

Always Hold On To Smallville

Aw Yeah Comics

Host Anthony Desiato revisits a pivotal chapter in his Superman fan journey: the early 2000s era of the Superman titles led by writers Jeph Loeb and Joe Kelly!

In the first part of a new multi-episode event, Anthony and guest Josh Marowitz dig into the beginning of this run — which featured the return of the Daily Planet, an unlikely team-up with the son of Mongul, new villainess La Encantadora, and a futuristic upgrade for the city of Metropolis at the hands of Brainiac 13.

They also discuss how this run came to be, the creative teams we ALMOST had instead, and what it was like to experience these issues in real time at the turn of the millennium.

This episode covers:

• SUPERMAN #151-154 by Jeph Loeb, Mike McKone, & Ed McGuinness
• ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #573-576 by Stuart Immonen & Mark Millar
• SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #95-98 by Mark Schultz & Doug Mahnke
• ACTION COMICS #760-763 by Joe Kelly & German Garcia
• SUPERMAN: Y2K #1 by Joe Kelly & Butch Guice

Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!

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FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Isaiah Simmons (2020-2024 version by Gregg Schigiel). Theme music by Basic Printer.

Mentioned in this episode:

Fat Moose Comics

Always Hold On To Smallville

Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival

Aw Yeah Comics

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the current Superman titles in a special interview with group editor Paul Kaminski. They discuss Paul's career path, editorial duties, collaborating with such creators as Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson, & Dan Mora, drawing inspiration from the famed Triangle Era of the 90s and early 00s, and what's in store from DC Comics during the upcoming "Summer of Superman" — including the launch of the brand-new ongoing series SUPERMAN UNLIMITED.

Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!

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FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Isaiah Simmons (2020-2024 version by Gregg Schigiel). Theme music by Basic Printer.

Mentioned in this episode:

Always Hold On To Smallville

Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival

Fat Moose Comics

Aw Yeah Comics

Host Anthony Desiato presents another double feature as the "All-Star Superboy" event draws to an epic conclusion! First, Anthony and guest Scott Honig dig into Geoff Johns' legendary run on TEEN TITANS with artist Mike McKone and others — which revealed that half of Superboy's DNA came from Lex Luthor, introduced the now-iconic t-shirt & jeans look, and established the Conner Kent civilian identity.

THEN! Anthony welcomes first-time guest Adam Daltorio to dig into the post-resurrection, pre-New 52 Conner stories "The Boy of Steel" (from ADVENTURE COMICS by Geoff Johns & Francis Manapul) and "Smallville Attacks" (from the 2010-2011 SUPERBOY series by Jeff Lemire & Pier Gallo).

The episode also addresses Conner's 2019 return to continuity, current status quo, and adaptations on SMALLVILLE, YOUNG JUSTICE, and TITANS.

This marks the conclusion of the podcast's Conner Kent coverage. Thank you all for listening, and be sure to come back next week. The Road to Episode 200 is at hand!

Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!

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FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Isaiah Simmons (2020-2024 version by Gregg Schigiel). Theme music by Basic Printer.

Mentioned in this episode:

Aw Yeah Comics

Always Hold On To Smallville

Fat Moose Comics

Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival

Host Anthony Desiato and veteran Superman podcaster Michael Bailey (Fortress of Baileytude) dig into the YOUNG JUSTICE event "Sins of Youth" by Peter David & Todd Nauck, in which the team swaps ages with their adult counterparts. Also, they don't forget that OTHER team Superboy was briefly a part of before Young Justice — SUPERBOY AND THE RAVERS!

PLUS: In a special bonus segment, Anthony and guest Scott Honig revisit the TITANS/YOUNG JUSTICE: GRADUATION DAY miniseries by Judd Winick & Alé Garza, which bridged the gap between YJ and the Geoff Johns TEEN TITANS series (aka the topic of next week's episode!).

Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!

Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Isaiah Simmons (2020-2024 version by Gregg Schigiel). Theme music by Basic Printer.

Mentioned in this episode:

Aw Yeah Comics

Always Hold On To Smallville

Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival

Fat Moose Comics

Host Anthony Desiato presents a special Superboy double-header! First, Anthony and guest Ralph Puma dig into Karl Kesel & Tom Grummett's Kirby-infused return to the SUPERBOY title (#50-79), which features the arcs "The Last Boy on Earth," "Hyper-Tension," and the climactic "The Evil Factory," featuring the death of Tana Moon.

THEN! Mike Sangregorio returns to unpack the last portion of that series: an 11-issue run (#83-93) by Joe Kelly & Pasqual Ferry, followed by a short stint (#94-100) from former DC head honcho Dan DiDio, Jimmy Palmiotti, & John McCrea that reestablishes Superboy as a building superintendent (true story).

Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!

Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Isaiah Simmons (2020-2024 version by Gregg Schigiel). Theme music by Basic Printer.

Mentioned in this episode:

Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival

Aw Yeah Comics

Always Hold On To Smallville

Fat Moose Comics

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics - Skokie) dig into Karl Kesel & Tom Grummett's first run on the 90s SUPERBOY solo series. They discuss issues #0-30, which established Superboy's Hawaii setting, supporting cast (Tana Moon, Rex & Roxy Leech, Dubbilex, and Agent Makoa), and rogues gallery (including Knockout, Scavenger, King Shark, Silver Sword, and Sidearm).

PLUS! In a special bonus segment, guest Mike Sangregorio tags in to talk about writer Ron Marz's short tenure on the title, which introduced the Agenda and evil clone Match; escalated, then concluded, the Superboy/Tana/Roxy love triangle; and rendered Superboy unable to age for a time.

The "Reign of Tomorrow" is at hand!

Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!

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FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Isaiah Simmons (2020-2024 version by Gregg Schigiel). Theme music by Basic Printer.

Mentioned in this episode:

Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival

Fat Moose Comics

Always Hold On To Smallville

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Jeremy Frutkin (Cartridges with Care) dig into the debut of Superboy in the iconic 1993 storyline "Reign of the Supermen," particularly as depicted in THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN by Karl Kesel and Tom Grummett. They discuss the future Conner Kent's origins (behind the scenes and in-story), characterization, supporting cast, and growth across his initial appearances.

This is Chapter I of a new multi-episode event charting the evolution of Conner Kent across time and media!

Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!

Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Isaiah Simmons (2020-2024 version by Gregg Schigiel). Theme music by Basic Printer.

Mentioned in this episode:

Always Hold On To Smallville

Aw Yeah Comics

Fat Moose Comics

Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Mike Sangregorio dig once more into writer Grant Morrison's New 52-era ACTION COMICS run with artists Rags Morales, Brad Walker, and others. They unpack the stripped-down, unrestrained version of the character, Vyndktvx's time-bending assault across Superman's timeline, the role the Kents (and their deaths) serve, and why — as with all Morrison works — this one benefits from a patient read.

Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!

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FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Isaiah Simmons (2020-2024 version by Gregg Schigiel). Theme music by Basic Printer.

Mentioned in this episode:

Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival

Aw Yeah Comics

Fat Moose Comics

Always Hold On To Smallville

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics - Skokie) dig into YOUR Superman fan confessions and hot takes! They say confession is good for the soul, and with that in mind, the Digging for Kryptonite confessional booth is open to hear what you think about Superman's origin, costume, and villains, the Christopher Reeve film series, Superman Returns, the Snyderverse, Jon Kent, and MUCH more.

Is there something you love that most other fans dismiss? Something everyone loves that you've just never gotten? A big-ticket, on-every-list story that you haven't read or watched for some reason? A preference for an aspect of the Superman mythology that other fans don't seem to share? Some opinion that you know will have other fans "come at you"?

We asked, you answered, and now the time has come to read and respond to everyone's submissions!

Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!

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FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Isaiah Simmons (2020-2024 version by Gregg Schigiel). Theme music by Basic Printer.

Mentioned in this episode:

Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival

Always Hold On To Smallville

Fat Moose Comics