Up, Up, and Away!

Something strange is going on in the little town of Fayerville. Citizens live in fear, and wield wood stakes. It's up to Batman and Superman to figure out what plagues this little town before it's too late in Action Comics Annual #1!

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A priceless jade figure has been stolen in broad daylight! It's up to Lois Lane, Clark Kent, and Inspector Henderson to find the culprit and return the jade figure in "The Riddle of the Chinese Jade!"

This episode's Superman song: "Superman Lover" by Johnny "Guitar" Watson

It was the comic that introduced the world to Superman! Now, 78 years after its release, Mario takes a look at one of the most significant comics of the 1930s. Does it still hold up? Find out in Action Comics #1!

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Jimmy Olsen and Perry White have found themselves in a hotel that has been all but abandoned. Something about this place is fishy, but before they can find out what, Jimmy and Perry are put in danger! Will Superman arrive in time to save his friends? Fine out in "The Evil Three"

This episode's Superman song: "Superman" by The Superman Players,

A strange rocket has landed on Earth carrying a girl dressed in a Super costume. Is she friend or foe to The Man of Steel? Find out in Action Comics #252!

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Perry White's sister and cub reporter Jimmy Olsen have gone missing in Haiti! It's up to Clark Kent and the gruff Daily Planet editor-in-chief to find them! But something sinister awaits them. Will our heroes prevail? Find out in "Drums of Death!"

This episode's Superman song: "Superman" by Bad Religion

With the conclusion of Bizarro Month, Mario has a desire to talk about another something close to his heart: the 1975 TV adaptation of the 1966 Superman musical. Break a leg, Superman!

This episode's Superman song: "Doing Good" by Charles Strouse and Lee Adams, performed by Bob Holiday.

Superman has found himself flung outside of reality and on the planet Htrae! On this world exist an entire race of backward-thinking individuals. When Metallo and Doomsday attack, what is the New 52 Superman to do? Find out in Action Comics (vol. 2) #40!

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Horatio Hinkle's robot has been stolen! In the wrong hands, this automaton could wreak serious havoc in the city of Metropolis. It's up to the Daily Planet staff to find Hinkle's creation before it's too late in "The Runaway Robot!"

This episode's Superman song: "Superman" by Polysics

Bizarro and Bizarro-Lois have had a baby boy! Unfortunately, it doesn't look much like them. In fact, it resembles a normal human. In a world of imperfection, what are they to do? Find out as Mario takes a look at Superman (vol. 1) #140!

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Perry White's days are numbered! The mysterious Madame Selena has received word from the great beyond that he will die within six months. It's up to Clark Kent and Lois Lane to uncover the truth behind her horrifyingly accurate prophecies in "Mystery in Wax!"

This episode's Superman song: "Superman Died Yesterday" by The Callas

In this episode, Mario takes a look at Superman (vol. 1) #306 and the Adventures of Superman episode "Double Trouble."

This episode's Superman song: "Superman" by Sister Hazel

Beginning this episode: Bizarro Month! In this episode, Mario covers the 2015 six issue Bizarro miniseries as well as the Adventures of Superman episode "Treasure of the Incas."

This episode's Superman song: "Superman" by The Matches

In this episode, Mario concludes his coverage of Superman For All Seasons and discusses the Adventures of Superman episode "The Stolen Costume."

This episode's Superman song: "Superman" by Victor Scott

In this episode, Mario makes up for last week's episode and covers books two and three of Superman For All Seasons as well as the Adventures of Superman episodes "No Holds Bared," and "The Deserted Village."

This episode's Superman song: "Superman Sex Life Boogie" by Tom Smith