Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Sweet-Sweet Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics) dig into the 2024 miniseries KNEEL BEFORE ZOD by Joe Casey & Dan McDaid and the 2026 Super-titles event "Kingdom of Zod." Episode contains SPOILERS for both recent stories!Anthony & Bernie discuss how quickly Zod's status quo — ruling New Kandor with Ursa & Lor-Zod and caring for the Kandorians in stasis — was cast aside for a more basic, warmongering take, as well as Zod's dubious plot against Earth & the Super-Family.PLUS: Ralph Puma (Kill Me Kate) joins Anthony for a special prologue reacting to the shocking news of James Gunn & Peter Safran stepping down from DC Studios!Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. Get your DFK merch at the podcast's TeePublic storefront!FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: [email protected]: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons. Mentioned in this episode:Single Bound PodcastRick ReasonThis Podcast Will Never DieThe Pop BreakFat Moose ComicsLong Live the Legion

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Logan Crowley (Single Bound) dig into the "one, true Zod" reintroduced by Geoff Johns, Richard Donner, & Adam Kubert in ACTION COMICS following Infinite Crisis: the Kryptonian military leader who attempted a coup and was banished to the Phantom Zone with Ursa and Non.Anthony & Logan discuss that 2006-2008 "Last Son" comic book arc — along with Zod's role in the New Krypton Saga, his New 52 origin, a Rebirth-era trilogy spanning SUICIDE SQUAD, ACTION COMICS, & HAL JORDAN AND THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS, and the Zod/El alliance forged during the Bendis run. They also address key multimedia adaptations during this era, including SMALLVILLE, Zack Snyder's MAN OF STEEL, and Syfy's KRYPTON.NEXT WEEK: The podcast's Zod trilogy culminates with the 2024 miniseries KNEEL BEFORE ZOD and the just-concluded "Kingdom of Zod" event. Be there, or KNEEL!Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. Get your DFK merch at the podcast's TeePublic storefront!FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: [email protected]: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons. Mentioned in this episode:Long Live the LegionThe Pop BreakAw Yeah ComicsThis Podcast Will Never DieFat Moose ComicsRick Reason

Host Anthony Desiato presents a special Halloween double-header! First, Anthony and guest Bill Maio shine a light on the conclusion of The Long Halloween Saga — BATMAN THE LONG HALLOWEEN: THE LAST HALLOWEEN — by Jeph Loeb, Tim Sale, and a host of artists paying tribute to the late Sale.Two-Face, Gilda Dent, and Mario Falcone are at the center of a new mystery that involves Gotham's "Freaks" getting shot & wounded on holidays . . . but does the story hold together here? Episode contains SPOILERS!THEN! Anthony welcomes back guest Mike Sangregorio to break down another recent look at the budding Dynamic Duo: the 2024-2025 maxiseries BATMAN & ROBIN: YEAR ONE by Mark Waid & Chris Samnee. They discuss the excellent character work involving Bruce, Dick, & Alfred, compelling new villain The General, abrupt pivot to [spoiler], and more.Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato!Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.Join the conversation on the social media channels for parent podcast Digging for Kryptonite:FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: [email protected]: FlatSquirrelProductions.comLighting the Bat-Signal is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Isaiah Simmons. Theme music by Kill Me Kate.Mentioned in this episode:Rick ReasonComicsCCstudioAw Yeah ComicsFat Moose ComicsAlways Hold On To Smallville

Host Anthony Desiato presents a special Zod double-feature! First, Anthony and guest Martin Gray (Too Dangerous for a Girl) chart General Zod's evolution in the Pre-Crisis era — including his Silver Age debut in a Superboy tale, iconic depiction by Terence Stamp in SUPERMAN II, and starring turn in the late Bronze Age miniseries THE PHANTOM ZONE.THEN! Anthony and guest Perry Constantine (Superhero Cinephiles) dig into the various Post-Crisis "interim" Zods — including John Byrne's pocket universe Zod, Lord Nor from LOIS & CLARK, Jax-Ur from SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, the Zod of Pokolistan from Joe Kelly's ACTION COMICS, and the Zod of "For Tomorrow" by Brian Azzarello & Jim Lee.This is the first part of a Zod trilogy charting the character across time & media. NEXT WEEK: the "one, true Zod" of the modern era!Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. Get your DFK merch at the podcast's TeePublic storefront!FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: [email protected]: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons. Mentioned in this episode:Always Hold On To SmallvilleLong Live the LegionAw Yeah ComicsRick ReasonThe Pop BreakComicsCCstudioThis Podcast Will Never DieSingle Bound PodcastFat Moose Comics

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Tim Bruns dig into the character of Lana Lang across time & media — including her Pre-Crisis comic book roots, Post-Crisis reinvention, formative on-screen depicitons in SUPERMAN III, SMALLVILLE, and SUPERMAN & LOIS, and current status as Superwoman and the wife of John Henry Irons.This episode is dedicated to the memory of audience member Lorenzo Valdes. In a special prologue, Anthony and guest Tyler Patrick (Krypton Report) remember Lorenzo's engagement and enthusiasm over the years. "Clana forever and always."Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. Get your DFK merch at the podcast's TeePublic storefront!FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: [email protected]: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons. Mentioned in this episode:The Pop BreakRick ReasonAw Yeah ComicsFat Moose ComicsSingle Bound PodcastLong Live the LegionAlways Hold On To SmallvilleThis Podcast Will Never DieComicsCCstudio

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Javi Trujillo (The Comic Binge) shine a light on the middle chapters of The Long Halloween Saga — BATMAN: DARK VICTORY and CATWOMAN: WHEN IN ROME — by Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale.They discuss new holiday serial killer The Hangman, Dick Grayson's surprisingly minimal but impactful presence, Selina's true parentage & side quest in Rome, Riddler's evolution, and more.Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato!Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.Join the conversation on the social media channels for parent podcast Digging for Kryptonite:FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: [email protected]: FlatSquirrelProductions.comLighting the Bat-Signal is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Isaiah Simmons. Theme music by Kill Me Kate.Mentioned in this episode:Fat Moose ComicsRick ReasonAw Yeah ComicsAlways Hold On To SmallvilleComicsCCstudio

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Zach Moore (Always Hold On To Smallville) celebrate the 25-year anniversary of SMALLVILLE — which premiered on The WB on 10/16/01 — by pitching THEIR versions of an animated series!Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. Get your DFK merch at the podcast's TeePublic storefront!FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: [email protected]: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons. Mentioned in this episode:Fat Moose ComicsAw Yeah ComicsThis Podcast Will Never DieComicsCCstudioRick ReasonSingle Bound PodcastThe Pop BreakLong Live the Legion

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Shawn Eastridge (Missing Frames) dig into the complete SUPER SONS run from writer Peter Tomasi.They discuss the initial SUPER SONS ongoing with art by Jorge Jiménez — featuring Kid Amazo and the "Super Sons of Tomorrow" crossover — subsequent maxiseries ADVENTURES OF THE SUPER SONS with art by Carlo Barberi, and digital-first miniseries CHALLENGE OF THE SUPER SONS with art by Max Raynor.Anthony & Shawn celebrate the characters of Jon Kent/Superboy & Damian Wayne/Robin and the odd couple dynamic they share — but how did the stories themselves hold up? And how does this run fit into the aging-up-Jon debate? As always, it's a journey!Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. Get your DFK merch at the podcast's TeePublic storefront!FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: [email protected]: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons. Mentioned in this episode:Rick ReasonThe Pop BreakAlways Hold On To SmallvilleComicsCCstudioLong Live the LegionAw Yeah ComicsFat Moose ComicsSingle Bound PodcastThis Podcast Will Never Die

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Ryan Lower (The Batman Book Club) shine a light on Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale's original Gotham City epic — BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, now in its 30th anniversary year — along with the two-part animated film adaptation.They discuss the story's role in their personal Bat fandoms, its ties to BATMAN: YEAR ONE, whether the mystery payoff satisfies, the effectiveness of the art and the holiday setting, how the series inspired THE DARK KNIGHT, and more.Don't miss the podcast's coverage of BATMAN: DARK VICTORY (along with CATWOMAN: WHEN IN ROME) in just two weeks!Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato!Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.Join the conversation on the social media channels for parent podcast Digging for Kryptonite:FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: [email protected]: FlatSquirrelProductions.comLighting the Bat-Signal is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Isaiah Simmons. Theme music by Kill Me Kate.Mentioned in this episode:Rick ReasonFat Moose ComicsComicsCCstudioAlways Hold On To SmallvilleAw Yeah Comics

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Ralph Puma (Kill Me Kate) dig into the decades-long saga of Superboy-Prime — the "real-world" Clark Kent with the powers of Superman – across his CRISIS-era introduction, villainous reinvention during INFINITE CRISIS, time as an event-hopping DCU antagonist, and current redemption tour under the pen of writer Joshua Williamson.Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. Get your DFK merch at the podcast's TeePublic storefront!FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: [email protected]: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons. Mentioned in this episode:ComicsCCstudioThe Pop BreakRick ReasonThis Podcast Will Never DieFat Moose ComicsAw Yeah ComicsAlways Hold On To SmallvilleSingle Bound PodcastLong Live the Legion