Episode 11: Back Issue Banter #11: The Man Of Steel (1986)

In 1986, DC Comics did something pretty radical for that time. -- they rebooted Superman.  In the wake of the landmark mini-series Crisis On Infinite Earths, DC was relaunching its universe and they went back to the hero that started it all for them.This time, fan favorite writer and artist John Byrne was lured from Marvel Comics to redefine  DC's flagship hero for a new generation. And Byrne wasted no time putting his stamp on the classic hero.We will examine The Man Of Steel issues #1 - 6, the mini-series that served as the launching pad, and talk about Byrne's reimagining of Superman and his supporting cast.  Some of the changes were considered very different, and yet, somehow, Superman remained Superman.  But with a fresh injection of creativity that allowed readers a new jumping on point that paved the way for a very successful new direction for the character and his monthly books going forward.Hosted by Brad Page and Chris Karam.

Om Podcasten

Here on the Mr. K's Super Show feed, we have three podcasts that cover your music and comic book needsOn each episode of Mr. K's Super Show, Mr. K (Chris Karam) examines, dissects, and analyzes 60s, 70s, and 80s music with the help of a special guest!  No aspect of the music is too trivial as we go back to a time when music was fun, brash, and dynamic, and it was all about spending your allowance on LPs, 45s, cassettes, and CDs!   if you like the music of Led Zeppelin, then checkout our dedicated Led Zeppelin podcast, The Pod Remains The Same ( co-hosted by Brad Page),, where we examine the catalog of one of the greatest bands of all-time; album-by-album, song-by-song.If you're a comic book fan, check out our dedicated comics podcast, Back Issue Banter (also co-hosted by Brad Page), where we examine the classic comics of the 60s, 70s, and 80s and the writers and artists who breathed life into them.Check 'em all out and give 'em a listen!  You'll be glad you did!