Episode 39 - Our Third Feedback Episode

Hey guys, I've been keeping pace with each of your episodes and just listened to episode 39, which dropped Monday. Once again, I applaud the quality of the Superman Super Show...I always look forward to the next episode! That's interesting about the Blues Brothers connection to where your mom worked, Ed. One of our prisons, Joliet, was also a set location for the Blues Brothers. In answer to your question about what makes the Comeback of Larry Trent a classic, well, that is a good question and it made me sit back and think. Classic is somewhat a subjective term and was possibly applied too loosely by me. In my case I think I see it as such because it sticks out in my memory...a memorable story, if you will. I have apparently read it before and remembered all the story beats as a read it this time...that usually doesn't happen! It was not only an excellent story when some of the other early Superman weren't, it also sticks out as a story that resonates today as well as over 80 years ago in 1939. It withstands the test of time and doesn't feel dated or out of place. In summary, I'd say it is more of a personal classic as opposed to a widely recognized comic classic, like "This Man...This Monster", or "Watchmen". Those, of course, are true classics and I certainly didn't mean to put it in the same category as them

Thanks...I look forward to the next time!

Very true, but I don't regret using the term as it reflects my opinion of the story, especially in comparison to some others in that era. It is such a common term that I think its definition gets watered down. Think of "classic rock radio". What is deemed classic for some is not for others. When I hear 90s music called "classic" I cringe, lol! Based on what you've said before, we are about the same age so I think you can relate! Thanks again...talk soon.