The Adventures of Superboy on Comix Paradox

10/22/23 • 115 min

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The Adventures of Superboy

In this intriguing podcast episode, we delve into the captivating world of "Superboy," a beloved American television series that underwent its own share of behind-the-scenes drama. Running from 1988 to 1992, this show, initially titled "Superboy" and later renamed "The Adventures of Superboy," was brought to life by the talented Salkind duo, Ilya and Alexander. Airing for a thrilling four seasons in syndication, it became a memorable part of pop culture.

Our narrative unfolds with John Haymes Newton stepping into the iconic shoes of Superboy in the series, alongside Stacy Haiduk, who portrayed Lana Lang. However, a noteworthy twist occurred in Season two, as actor Gerard Christopher took over the mantle of Superboy, carrying the character forward for the remainder of the show.

While the pilot episode offered a glimpse into life in Smallville, the heart of the series resided at the fictitious Shuster College in Florida. This dynamic backdrop allowed for the inclusion of various beloved comic book personas, including the formidable Lex Luthor, the loyal Pete Ross, the metallic menace Metallo, and the enigmatic Bizarro. The show also introduced new characters such as T.J. White, the son of Daily Planet editor Perry White, adding depth to the Superboy universe.

Behind the scenes, a legal showdown unfolded, as Warner Bros., the parent company of DC Comics, sought to maintain control over licensing for all Superman-related properties. This legal battle included "Superboy," despite it being a Salkind production under the Time Warner umbrella. Intriguingly, the show's distribution in the United States was handled by Viacom, which later merged with Paramount in 1994.

Due to the complexity of the legal entanglements and the protracted disputes between the Salkinds and Time Warner, "Superboy" has remained absent from American television screens since its initial syndicated run. An interesting wrinkle in this tale is that, unlike other Salkind productions related to Superman, Time Warner shares ownership of the "Superboy" footage with Viacom/Paramount and the Salkind family.

Join us in this episode as we unravel the fascinating story behind the "Superboy" series and explore the intricate web of legal challenges that have kept this iconic show out of the spotlight in recent years. ————————————————— This episode is sponsored by Deadly Grounds Coffee "Its good to get a little Deadly" https://deadlygroundscoffee.com

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Comix Paradox Podcast Presents

The Adventures of Superboy

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Superior written by Mark Millar and illustrated by Leinil Francis Yu

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Superior written by Mark Millar and illustrated by Leinil Francis Yu

Simon Pooni, an angry, bitter 12-year-old boy with multiple sclerosis, idolizes superheroes, particularly Superior, a Superman analogue. An alien monkey named Ormon appears at Simon's bedside, informing the boy that of all the people on Earth, he has been granted the honor of being bestowed a single magic wish. Simon is then transformed into Superior.

After playing the role of Superior for a week, he learns that Ormon is actually a demon incarnate, and he must sell his soul to the devil in order to remain as Superior. He is given 24 hours to decide, and is returned to his old body. The demon approaches an old bully of Simon, and offers him a similar wish, to become Superior's fictional nemesis, Abraxas; the only caveat is that he must pledge himself to Satan. Simon must then choose whether to become Superior again and save the planet from imminent destruction at the cost of his own soul.

To force Simon to choose, Abraxas begins destroying the city. Simon transforms into Superior and fights both Abraxas and Ormon. Although Superior defeats them in battle, Ormon gloats that he still has Simon's soul, until he realizes that Simon (as Superior) is immortal, and that his soul can never be collected. Ormon is dragged back to Hell as punishment for his failure, and Simon reverts to his mortal form. The world honors Superior as a fallen hero, thinking him killed in battle, and Simon returns to his former life, but now at peace with himself.

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Wolverine, Agent of SHIELD - Comix Paradox What If?

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What If? Wolverine became and Agent of Sheild?

After his first battle with the Hulk and Wendigo, Wolverine is 'loaned' to SHIELD for a single mission. It seems that Hydra has stolen SHIELD's LMD tech, and used them to infiltrate SHIELD command. Fury needs Wolverine to track down the robots and destroy them. Immediately unleashed, Logan goes berserk on Dum Dum Dugan, who turns out to be a LMD himself. Enraged that Hydra has gotten in so deep, Fury sends Wolverine and Black Widow to remove all the other LMDs in the carrier. They come back in about 45 minutes, having destroyed half of the operating crew on board.

Upset at the capture of Dum Dum, Fury makes it their next priority to raid Hydra's base and rescue him. The three of them, along with a handful of SHIELD agents, breach Hydra's base, and find Dum Dum half dead at the hands of Madame Hydra and Baron von Strucker (who is in possession his Satan Claw). Wolverine cuts off the Claw, and has Strucker on the ropes, when Fury steps in to finish it himself. At the same time, Widow takes out Madame Hydra.

Fury commends Wolverine on a job well done, and offers to hire him onto SHIELD. Logan's ready for a change, (as he would have been joining the X-Men about this time), and moves quickly through the ranks to Fury's new #2. Happy with his new position, he turns down Professor X and Nightcrawler when they offer to bring him onto the X-Men.

An angry Strucker LMD avenges Strucker's death by crashing Fury's Flying Ferrari into the river with Fury in it. (Killing him). At the funeral, Dum Dum retires, and Logan becomes Director of SHIELD.

As Director, Logan uses his position to greatly change his world, shutting down the production of Dr. Stephen Lang's Sentinels, preventing the Dark Phoenix's emergence, as well as discrediting Senator Robert Kelly, defeating the Mutant Registration Act, and teaching the world, humans and mutants alike, to live and let live. ————————————————— This episode is sponsored by Deadly Grounds Coffee "Its good to get a little Deadly" https://deadlygroundscoffee.com

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