Noteworthy Superman dates to remember...
November 3: Ruby-Spears Superman cartoons available on DVD.
November 6: Smallville Season 9, Episode 7 'Kandor' airs at 8.00pm on The CW.
November 7: Traditionally recognized as the birthday of Martha Kent, Clark Kent's adoptive mother.
November 10: Justice League: The Complete Series available on DVD.
November 12: Bob Holiday, Superman/Clark Kent in the broadway musical comedy It's a Bird It's a Plane It's Superman born in 1932.
November 13: Smallville Season 9, Episode 8 'Idol' airs at 8.00pm on The CW.
November 14: Writer Elliot S! Maggin (Last Son of Krypton, Miracle Monday and so much more) born in 1950.
November 17: Justice League animated series makes its debut on television in 2001.
November 18: With the release of Superman #75, the nation mourns the death of a hero.
November 20: Smallville Season 9, Episode 9 'Pandora' airs at 8.00pm on The CW.
November 23: The theatrical film Superman and the Mole Men premieres in 1951, leading to the successful television series.
November 24: Superman: The Complete Animated Series available on DVD.
November 24: Final issue of Smallville Magazine goes on sale.
November 25: Noel Neill, Lois Lane in the Superman Serials and the 1950s The Adventures of Superman TV series, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA in 1920.
November 27: Patricia Marand, Lois Lane in the broadway musical comedy It's a Bird It's a Plane It's Superman, dies from brain cancer in 2008, aged 74.
November 28: Writer and artist Jerry Ordway (Superman) born in 1957.
November 29: Traditionally recognized as the birthday of Jimmy Olsen.
November 30: Writer and artist Keith Griffen (Legion of Super-Heroes) born in 1952.
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November 20, 2009: Superman Homepage "Speeding Bulletin" News Video
Here's the "Speeding Bulletin" video report for the week November 13-19, 2009.
The "Speeding Bulletin" is your weekly Superman news video, recapping the latest events in the world of Superman. It also includes the "Bailey Planet" rant, Neal Bailey's thought of the week, brought to you in his own infamous style.
DC's "The Source" gives us a 5 page sneak peek at next week's issue of "Superman #694".
Kicking off a new 5-issue storyline, writer James Robinson sets the stage for the monumental SUPERMAN #700, with some help from artist Javier Pina. Mon-El makes his triumphant return to Metropolis with a new look and a determined manner just in time to combat the unstoppable fury of Bizarro. But with his powers phasing in and out, will the new Mon-El be able to save his city even with the help of the Guardian and Metropolis's Science Police?
Check out the cover artwork and all 5 sneak peek pages at "The Source" blog. Look for "Superman #694" to hit shelves on November 25th.
November 20, 2009: Audio Interview with Allison Mack
SciFiTVZone.com has posted an audio interview with Allison Mack, who plays Chloe Sullivan on "Smallville".
This season on Smallville, Allison Mack's Chloe Sullivan is taking on a more prominent role than ever as "Watchtower," who will ultimately play an integral role in bringing the fledgling Justice League together. In this interview with the actress, conducted at Comic-Con, she discusses her role as Chloe and, in turn, Chloe's role in bridging the mythos between Smallville and Superman.
November 20, 2009: From Crisis to Crisis: A Superman Podcast
Welcome to the 27th episode of From Crisis to Crisis: A Superman Podcast! This podcast has a simple premise; examine just about every Superman comic published between Man of Steel #1 in 1986 to Adventures of Superman #649 in 2006 in an informative and hopefully entertaining format.
Part index. Part commentary. Part history lesson. All podcast.
Michael and Jeffrey begin their discussion of what is quite possibly the most important storyline to hit the Superman books since MAN OF STEEL. The Supergirl Saga Parts 1 and 2 went down in the books with the cover date September 1988 and while it marked the beginning of the end of the John Byrne era of Superman it also marks the beginning of one of the bests runs of Superman ever.
Yes, we're biased here.
In addition to giving you the lowdown on just who the mysterious Supergirl that has been popping over the past few months and calling back to the story that went down in Superman #8 and Action Comics #591 Mike and Jeff also give in to listener demand and somewhat begrudgingly discuss Superman: The Earth Stealers.
No e-mails this week but they will return next time.
If you want to comment on the show or contact the hosts you can always private message Mike and Jeff, leave comments here or email them at fromcrisistocrisis@gmail.com. All questions, concerns, fears, trepidations and cheap shots are welcome.
Last weekend on the comments under some news item or another, I tried to list all the DC Universe properties who/that have shown up or been referred to on "Smallville". Here's who I can come up with just off the top of my head - if you can add to the list in the comments below you will be rewarded with special mention in next week's column.
Clark Kent. Lex Luthor. Lana Lang. Ma Kent. Pa Kent. Pete Ross. Jor-El. Lara. Zor-El. Krypto. Supergirl. Lois Lane. Jimmy Olsen (or not). Perry White. Morgan Edge. Ben Hubbard. Maggie Sawyer. Dan Turpin. Professor Emil Hamilton. Green Arrow. Aquaman. Cyborg. Black Canary. Zatanna. Impulse. Martian Manhunter. Plastique. Livewire. Parasite. Bizarro. Brainiac. General Zod. Maxima. Nam-Ek. Faora Hull. Metallo. Toyman. Doomsday. Bridget Crosby. Claire Foster. The Daily Planet. The Fortress of Solitude. The Watchtower. The Phantom Zone. Krypton. Kryptonite. Metropolis. Smallville. Star City. Speedy. Roulette. Amanda Waller. Dr. Fate. Hawkman. Stargirl. Cosmic Boy. Lightning Lad. Saturn Girl. The Persuader. Hiram Kent. Brainiac 5. Corta Maltese. Sam Lane. Lucy Lane. Belle Reve. The Inquisitor. George Taylor. Mr. Mxyzptlk. Inspector Henderson. Zan. Jayna. Gleek. LuthorCorp. Kandor. Kryptonopolis. Argo City. Barry Allen. Jay Garrick. Wally West. John Zatara. Smallville High. Met U.
Who/what-ever I missed, please fill in the blanks below. Now onto this Thanksgiving week's listings.
It's the day after Thanksgiving and, no surprises here, time for a rerun of "Smallville". Catch Clark catch a train in the opening minutes of the season premiere encore showing of "Smallville", titled "Savior". It airs Friday at 8 PM on the CW. "Smallville" reruns air through the week on HD-Net.
2006 biopic "Hollywoodland" airs on HBO Signature Sunday at 11:45 AM and Thursday at 1:55 AM.
Monday at 2 AM on the DXD, it's part one of "Little Girl Lost", which brought Supergirl into the animated universe fold. This episode of "Superman: The Animated Series" also features Granny Goodness and her Female Furies.
"Superman/Batman: Public Enemies" continues to run on pay per view and on demand channels. Check with your cable or satellite provider for information.
Click "Read More" below to view Barry's complete "Superman on TV" column.
November 19, 2009: New Love Interest for Chloe on "Smallville"
EW's "Ausiello Files" has some juicy SPOILER details regarding a new love interest for Chloe Sullivan in Season 9 of "Smallville".
Question: Any new bits on Chloe's love interest on Smallville?
Ausiello:Three bits. The character's name is Steven Swift, his alias is Warrior Angel, and he's being played by Carlo Marks. Does that actor sound familiar? He should. He also played Chloe's "what if" fiancé in the season 7 episode "Apocalypse." I'm thinking this Marks dude is either really good friends with the Smallville casting director, or the show's writers are screwing with us.
November 18, 2009: "Society" & "Legends" Becomes "Smallville: Absolute Justice"
EW's Michael Ausiello reports that what was once a double episode made up of "Society" and "Legends" is now a fully-fledged actual movie to be known as "Smallville: Absolute Justice".
Sources confirm to me exclusively that The CW has jettisoned the separate titles that were initially assigned to each of the two episodes - "Society" and "Legends," respectively - in favor of the singularly sensational (and far more marketable) Smallville: Absolute Justice.
What's more, I hear the movie - which marks the debut of Michael Shanks as Hawkman (pictured) - will air as a seamless two-hour event with only one set of credits.
Originally set down for January 29th, "Smallville: Absolute Justice" will now air on The CW on Friday, February 5th at 8.00pm.
November 18, 2009: Big Tease Spoiler on Alia the Ninja on "Smallville"
Fancast.com's "Big Tease" column has a "Smallville" scoop regarding Clark and Alia, the ninja Kandorian seen in the Season 9 premiere episode...
We haven't had many 'Smallville' spoilers regarding Clark. Where does Alia fit in with the whole future story?
Alia, the "ninja" who in the season opener warned Clark that he would one day betray and even destroy (!) his home world, can be seen again in this week's episode, "Pandora." I'd count on learning a bit more about the badass' agenda as Lois uncovers her memories from that grim future.
November 18, 2009: More Krypto in Superman Comics?
Newsarama.com conducted another "10 Answers and 1 Question" session with Dan DiDio, and there were a few Superman related questions. Here's what he had to say in regards to Krypto...
Newsarama: Krypto seems to be mostly featured in Adventure Comics. Now that the Legion of Super-Heroes is taking over that title when Paul Levitz becomes the regular writer next year, what will happen to Krypto?
DiDio: There's a really good chance you'll be seeing more of Krypto in Superman. James Robinson is a huge supporter of the character. He's already used the dog a couple of times in the series. And I imagine he'll probably touch upon Krypto a little more, because James is a bit of a dog lover himself.