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Episode 32: Superman at the World’s Fair and the War on Quackery
Simon and Robert unpack a landmark Superman adventure set against the 1940 New York World’s Fair, where Clark Kent and Lois Lane chase a jewel thief through LaGuardia, Pier 56, and a showcase of tomorrow’s technology. They also tackle a biting Action Comics story that takes aim at medical quackery, as Superman confronts a fraudulent clinic and races through a hurricane to save a child’s life.
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October 1941 - Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_1941
10 Aug 2026
Episode 31: Blue Beetle and the Rise of Fox Feature Comics
A deep dive into Fox Feature Syndicate’s fast-and-furious rise, Victor Fox’s comic book ambitions, and the early evolution of the Blue Beetle from hard-boiled patrolman to chainmail-clad crimefighter. The hosts trace how Mystery Men Comics captured Depression-era readers with street-level action, working-class grit, and breakneck production values.
28 Jul 2026
Episode 30: Shazam, Captain Marvel, and the Rise of a Wartime Hero
Explore how Captain Marvel and Billy Batson rose out of wartime comic-book publishing, from the strange numbering of Whiz Comics to the fairy-tale style that set Shazam apart from Superman. The episode also follows early stories like Gamblers of Death, where crime, spectacle, and magic collide in high-flying adventure.
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