Happy Diamond Anniverary, Superman!
Seventy-five years ago on this day in 1938, the Golden Age of Comics began with the release of Action Comics #1, where Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster introducing us to a strange visitor from another planet with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men– Superman! Who can change the course of mighty rivers– bend steel in his bare hands– and who, disguised as Clark Kent, mild-mannered reporter for a great metropolitan newspaper, fights a never-ending battle for truth, justice, and the American way!
And now, here are some scenes from the adventures of Superman*:
- Sorry about that– reflex.
On Friday, April 19th, at 11:30 PM, Destinies-The Voice of Science Fiction joins in the celebration of Superman’s 75th anniversary by presenting an interview with Larry Tye, author of “Superman: The High-Flying History of America’s Most Enduring Hero.” Tune in to 90.1 FM, WUSB, Stony Brook, NY, or listen online at http://www.wusb.fm. After the broadcast, the show will be archived for free at http://www.captphilonline.com/Destinies.html.