Host Anthony Desiato and guest Justin De Voe (@reallifelobo) dig into the just-released full trailer for James Gunn's SUPERMAN, the July 2025 film starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult.

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FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

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INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

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

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Jeremy Frutkin (Cartridges with Care) dig into the 2003 blockbuster storyline "Public Enemies" — from the SUPERMAN/BATMAN series by Jeph Loeb & Ed McGuinness — in which President Luthor puts a billion-dollar bounty on the Man of Steel's head when a Kryptonite asteroid approaches Earth.

They also discuss the 2009 animated adaption that reunited the iconic vocal trio of Tim Daly, Clancy Brown, and the late, great Kevin Conroy.

Don't miss Digging for Kryptonite's milestone 200TH EPISODE next week!

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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

Aw Yeah Comics

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Adam Daltorio dig into the aftermath of "Our Worlds at War" — including the very final issues on the SUPERMAN title by Jeph Loeb & Ed McGuinness — in a special epilogue edition of the podcast's recent Loeb/Kelly event.

Anthony and Adam discuss the month's worth of stories immediately after OWAW, in which Superman reunites with Ma (SUPERMAN #174), keeps a distance from the rebuilding effort (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #596, aka the infamous 9/11 issue), gets called before the Quintessence (THE MAN OF STEEL #118), and offers four villains a chance at redemption (ACTION COMICS #783).

They also cover the final Jeph Loeb-written issues of SUPERMAN (#175-183), as well as Mark Schultz last, Steel-centric stories on THE MAN OF STEEL (#119-134) before that title's cancellation.

FYI the podcast previously covered the remainder of Joe Kelly's ACTION COMICS run (episode air date: 12/15/21) and the remainder of Joe Casey's ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN run (episode air date: 12/6/22), so be sure to check those out if you never listened to them!

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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.

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Perry Constantine (Superhero Cinephiles) discuss the climactic "Our Worlds at War" crossover in the finale of the podcast's Loeb/Kelly event.

They discuss the core storyline and key tie-in issues — which featured cosmic villain Imperiex making his play for Earth, an unlikely alien alliance, the fateful return of Brainiac 13, catastrophic losses, and Superman pushed to his limits.

DON'T MISS a special epilogue episode this Friday (5/9/25) covering the aftermath of OWAW!

This episode covers:

• SUPERMAN #171-173 by Jeph Loeb & Ed McGuinness
• ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #593-595 by Joe Casey & Mike Wieringo
• SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #115-117 by Mark Schultz & Doug Mahnke
• ACTION COMICS #780-782 by Joe Kelly & Kano
• JLA: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1 by Jeph Loeb & Ron Garney
• WORLD'S FINEST: OUR WORLDS AT WAR by Jeph Loeb & various artists

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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

Aw Yeah Comics

Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival

Always Hold On To Smallville

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Michael Bailey (Fortress of Baileytude) dig into the "Return to Krypton" storyline from the Loeb/Kelly era — which teased a move away from the cold, sterile world depicted by John Byrne in the Post-Crisis landscape and a return to the warm & wondrous Krypton of the Silver Age.

This episode covers:

• SUPERMAN #166-167 by Jeph Loeb & Ed McGuinness
• ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #589 by Joe Casey & Duncan Rouleau
• SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #111 by Mark Schultz & Doug Mahnke
• ACTION COMICS #776 by Joe Kelly & Kano

They also discuss the sequel — "Return to Krypton II" — that ran across the Super-titles in 2002.

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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 guest Chris Clow (The Comic Binge) dig into the modern classic "What's So Funny About Truth, Justice, & the American Way?" from 2001's ACTION COMICS #775 — by writer Joe Kelly and artists Doug Mahnke & Lee Bermejo — which famously pits Superman's sense of heroism against Manchester Black and his ruthless Elite.

Anthony and Chris also discuss the 2012 animated adaptation (SUPERMAN VS. THE ELITE) and the comic book follow-up "Ending Battle," the 8-part storyline in which Manchester Black dispatches an army of D-list villains to attack Clark Kent's loved ones and acquaintances.

PLUS: Anthony welcomes guest Perry Constantine (Superhero Cinephiles) for a special epilogue segment in which they address YOUR reactions to Action #775!

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

Aw Yeah Comics

Host Anthony Desiato celebrates Superman Day 2025 with a special bonus episode featuring guest Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics - Skokie) as they count down their top 10 Superman moments across all media. Also featuring submissions from YOU, the audience!

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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.

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics - Skokie) dig into Lex Luthor's rise to the presidency of the United States during the Loeb/Kelly era of the Superman titles.

They discuss Lex's campaign, choice of running mate (Pete Ross!), shooting by the long-lost Jenny Hubbard, dealings with Atlantis, standoff with Batman over the Kryptonite ring, and more. They also discuss the reactions of Superman and the rest of the Justice League to Lex's unlikely (or was it?) electoral victory.

This episode covers SUPERMAN: LEX 2000 #1, PRESIDENT LUTHOR SECRET FILES & ORIGINS, and:

• SUPERMAN #162-165, 168 by Jeph Loeb & Ed McGuinness
• SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #108-110 by Mark Schultz & Doug Mahnke
• ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #590 by Joe Casey & Derec Donovan
• DETECTIVE COMICS #756 by Greg Rucka & Coy Turnbull

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

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Justin De Voe (@reallifelobo) dig into the "Emperor Joker" storyline from the Loeb/Kelly era of the Superman titles. When Joker tricks Mr. Mxyzptlk out of his own power, he rewrites reality in his twisted image — turning Superman's world on its head, introducing a new version of Bizarro, and torturing Batman past his breaking point.

This episode covers SUPERMAN: EMPEROR JOKER #1, along with:

• SUPERMAN #160-161 by Jeph Loeb & Ed McGuinness
• ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #582-583 by J.M. DeMatteis & Mike S. Miller
• SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #104-105 by Mark Schultz & Doug Mahnke
• ACTION COMICS #769-770 by Joe Kelly & Kano

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

Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival

Fat Moose Comics

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

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:

Fat Moose Comics

Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival

Always Hold On To Smallville

Aw Yeah Comics