In this double sized end of the year episode, Mario takes a look at the friendship between The Man of Steel and The Dark Knight. First, it's a stop in the late Golden Age to experience their first meeting in 1952. Then it's a hop, skip, and a jump to 1986 where re-envisioned versions of these timeless characters meet. Are they destined to be friends or doomed to be foes? Find out in this thrilling installment of Up, Up, and Away!

Also featured in this episode: a synopsis and review of the Famous Studios short "Destruction, Inc.".

This episode's Superman song is "Sunset Superman" by Dio.

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Happy New Year to all of you wonderful listeners!