Superman With Batman & Robin (Smithsonian Historical Performances) [Audio Cassette]

Smithsburg Historical Society (Author)

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Radio Spirits (October 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570190860
• ISBN-13: 978-1570190865
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 5 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,099,272 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Listen to this with your kid!, June 29, 1998

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Larry Feldman ([e-mail] (Denver, CO, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Superman With Batman & Robin (Smithsonian Historical Performances) (Audio Cassette)

You can really get the feel. I mean,what was it like to be a kid in 1945 and look forward to a daily adventure serial? I listened to this tape in the car with my eight year old son, and, do you know what? Now we feel we know.

Sure, the story is a bit corny when listened to with a modern ear. But the villains are bad, the plot is convoluted and actually takes some surprising turns. But more importantly, it really gives you a peak at the Man of Steel's roots. For example, did you know that it was this radio series that created Superman's pal, Jimmy Olsen, as well as the menace of Kryptonite? Both appeared in this series before it did in any comic book. Also, the great "Faster than a speeding bullet" intro that many of us remember from the old 1950s TV series with George Reeves also got its start here. In fact, you can see here that the very sound of that old TV series (such as the sound of Superman flying) was obviously taken right from this radio series. As a long time comic book reader, I was amazed to find out how much of our modern Superman legend came from these old radio dramas.

The author obviously made a brilliant selection of material. In the course of this ongoing serial, we get to hear Superman team up with Batman, the telling of Superman's origin by Clark Kent to Perry and Lois, and the second appearance of Kryptonite.

The sound is clear, and my son and I really enjoyed listening to it over several long (and short) car trips when we were on vacation. If you're interested in the Superman phenomenon, old time radio (all commercials are also included), or just want something to listen too in the car with a child, this collection is a must. Much more kid friendly than that scary Shadow guy!