Mei Man: I drew Superman during the Great Depression

Chapter 226 Commemorative Issue

"I knew it, I knew it, Superman is invincible!"

In this scene where Superman launches heat vision in the universe, Colin directly used the four-frame picture frame to show the power in a patchwork form.

When the readers saw this scene in front of the "Daily Courier", the suppressed emotions and dissatisfaction seemed to be completely vented at this moment.

At the end of the story, General Zod and his team were sent by Superman to the prison of Candor City in a bottle. Because of the influence of the Kryptonian environment inside Candor City, General Zod and the others lost their ability and became Be an ordinary Kryptonian.

At the end of the comic, Louise questioned Superman on behalf of humans.

Louise: "Superman, are you an alien or an Earthling?"

Superman, who really helped rebuild Metropolis, said with a smile on Louise's question.

Superman: "I'm a superhero, as long as people need me, I will continue to do it, using Truth, Justice and the American Way (truth, justice and using the American way), fighting endless battles."

This classic slogan once appeared in the animated movie "Superman and Mickey".

Now Colin has appropriated it into the comics, giving answers through Superman's mouth, further deepening the connection between Superman and the American people.

At the same time, it also endows the identity of a superhero with a completely different meaning.

As the first superhero in the history of American comics, Superman itself is actually the best interpretation of the term superhero.

It can be said that mastering Superman means that Colin has mastered the ultimate definition of a superhero, which is obviously crucial for Colin who needs to use Superman to gain [faith].

He can give all the strength and beauty to the role of Superman, and finally gain power through the character itself.

Eight o'clock that night, CBS Radio.

The radio drama "The Adventures of Superman" aired its eighth episode, "Solar Energy," with eagerly awaited listeners on the radio.

Announcer: "Has an unbelievable adventurous character, faster than a flying bullet, stronger than a locomotive, and even an exploding bomb cannot penetrate his hard skin."

Passerby A: "Look at the sky!"

……

"It's Superman!"

After a night and day of rushing work, Orson Welles and his Mercury Theater finally completed the dubbing of the "Solar" episode before the broadcast of the radio play.

In the content of the new script, it mainly describes the strange things that Superman encountered while working in the Metropolis.

The originally bright sky of the metropolis suddenly darkened, and the whole world was plunged into darkness.Because of the sudden darkness, the entire metropolis fell into chaos, and Superman working at the "Messenger Daily" also noticed the problem immediately.

Louise: "What's going on, why did it suddenly get dark?"

Colleague A: "I can't see it!"

Colleague B: "Damn it, I'm writing a report..."

EDIT: "Can anyone tell me what happened."

Announcer: "The sudden darkness plunged Metropolis into unprecedented chaos, but there is one person among them who is not affected by the darkness, and that is Superman! His eyes can see through everything, even Not even the darkness can block his eyes."

Superman: "Let me see what's going on."

In the announcer's description, Superman uses his super vision to see dark secrets.

It turned out that in the sky above the metropolis, someone absorbed the energy of the sun with mysterious light, causing the entire metropolis to fall into darkness.

Without the sunlight, the entire metropolis seems to lose its vitality.

The plants stopped growing, and the citizens of the metropolis began to become drowsy. At the same time, the cold also came to the metropolis.

Because there is no temperature from the sun, the metropolis falls into the freezing cold of winter.

In the radio drama, in order to express this cold feeling, the sound of wind is constantly added to the background sound, giving people a feeling of howling cold wind.

Influenced by "The Adventures of Superman", the listeners in front of the radio also subconsciously wrapped their clothes tightly.

The darkness not only chilled Metropolis, but even Superman seemed to be affected by it, and his strength began to weaken.

Also at this time, the radio drama duly inserts a flashback to Superman's childhood.

Announcer: "In weakness, Superman recalled his childhood, life on the farm..."

Junior Clark: "Dad, what's that?"

Jonathan Kent: "That's the sun, Clark."

Junior Clark: "The sun? Is it always in the sky?"

Jonathan Kent: "Of course, my boy."

Junior Clark: "Then why, I can't see it at night?"

Jonathan Kent: "The sun is always there, it's just that the earth we live on is always turning, so at night the sun's rays don't reach us."

Junior Clark: "So, the sun only shines during the day?"

Jonathan Kent: "No, boy, the sun's rays are always there, and even at night, the moon reflects the sun's rays."

Young Clark: "So, the light of the moon is also the light of the sun."

Jonathan Kent: "Yes, boy."

Junior Clark: "No wonder I've always felt comfortable with the moon shining on me."

……

Announcer: "As a magical Kryptonian, Superman has a completely different physiological structure from that of people on Earth. He can attract the sun's rays and turn it into his own power. After realizing that the mysterious light blocked the sun's rays, Superman Decided to go and see what was going on."

In the eighth episode of "Solar Energy" radio drama, Colin once again emphasized the source of Superman's power through the mouth of the announcer.

At the same time, in the introduction of the announcer, Superman flew into outer space and broke through the mysterious light above the Metropolis. The culprit who caused all this was found - Luther.

This evil guy is trying to use darkness to rule the world.

Superman: "Luthor, I have discovered your evil plan."

Luther: "Damn Superman!"

At the end of the radio play, there is no doubt that Superman foils Luthor's evil plan.

Along with Luthor's unwilling cry, the standard ending of "The Adventures of Superman" sounded on the other end of the radio.

Passerby A: "Look at the sky!"

……

Passerby Ding: "That's Superman! (That's - Superman!)"

Announcer: ""Superman" is a work protected by copyright. It is serialized in newspapers and magazines published by the Courier Newspaper. In addition, the first anniversary special issue of "Superman" will also be sold at major newsstands. More exciting comics The plot will be presented in it, I hope everyone will not miss it.”

The broadcast ends with Superman's iconic catchphrase.

Announcer Orson Welles broke the news about the one-year anniversary issue of Superman at breakneck speed. .

This is not the first time that Orson Welles has helped Colin advertise, and the whole process can be said to be very familiar.

In addition, the news about the first anniversary is not only in the "Superman Adventures" radio drama, but also in the "Daily Courier" released this morning, there are also detailed explanations.

It can be said that Ke Lin took great pains to let more readers and listeners know the news.

……

"Is it almost time?"

In front of the radio, listening to the first-anniversary promo in the radio drama "The Adventures of Superman," Colin glanced down at the pale tone that spread to his arms.During the time he was traveling through the positive world, the death force from Baron Saturday had been eroding Colin's body.

At the same time, once Colin closed his eyes and fell asleep, he could feel an invisible force pulling his consciousness back to the anti-world, and even Baron Saturday's strong nasal laughter could be vaguely seen.

All of these are reminding Colin that he doesn't have much time left.

However, his eyes fell on the words in front of him, and Ke Lin's pale face showed a rare look of anxiety.

But the most critical ability has never been unlocked.

……

In this way, in Colin's uneasiness and weakness, the real world time reached the third day.

This may also be the last day he can stay in this time.

Early this morning, there were dense queues in front of the major newsstands in New York City.

"Hey buddy."

Passing through the queue, some unsuspecting passers-by glanced at the long queue in front of them, and couldn't help asking the crowd.

"Are you waiting in such a long line to receive relief food? Which church's relief place is this?"

Queues were not uncommon during the Great Depression.

Whether it is receiving relief food or applying for a job, the public has become accustomed to such scenes appearing in the streets and alleys.

"Relief food?"

Hearing the inquiries from passers-by, the readers in the line shook their heads.

"We're not queuing up for this kind of stuff, today is the first anniversary of the "Superman" comic book release day, and we are all here for the "Superman" special issue."

"The first anniversary special issue of "Superman"? When did it happen? Why didn't I know the news!"

Hearing the readers' answers in the queue, the passers-by who asked the question immediately showed a surprised expression on their faces.

"The "Daily Courier" and the CBS radio drama last night have already said that in order to be able to buy the commemorative issue, I have been up at five o'clock in the morning and lined up."

Hearing what the readers in the queue said, the inquiring passer-by turned his head and glanced at the growing queue behind him, hesitated for a few seconds, and decisively joined the queue.

He is also a loyal reader of Superman, but he missed the news of the commemorative issue these days.

"Sorry, it's sold out."

In this way, after an hour of queuing time, when it was almost the passerby's turn, the boss' apologetic voice suddenly came from the newsstand in front.

"Why, it's sold out by the time I arrive..."

"I've been waiting in line for so long."

"Boss, don't you have another copy here?"

"That's right, boss, you still have the special issue of "Superman" in your hand, why don't you sell it?"

Hearing this news, the line immediately became a bit of a commotion. Some readers at the end of the line, after seeing that there was no hope, turned to other newsstands to try hope, and maybe they could find unsold newsletters. newsstand.

The people in the front line were obviously a little disappointed. They immediately protested loudly when they saw the special issue left in the hands of the newsstand owner.

"This one is for me to keep to read."

In the face of readers' protests, the newsstand boss was not to be outdone and made a rebuttal.

"Boss, you see I've been waiting in line for so long, just sell it to me, I can add more money..."

"Not for sale, not for any amount of money."

Caught in the middle of the line, the passer-by took a look at the crowd who were heading to the newsstand, hesitated for a while, and gave up the chance to fight for the last commemorative magazine in the hands of the boss. Given his order in the line, even if he went to grab it, it would take his turn. less than yourself.

While thinking about it, his eyes inadvertently saw an excited reader holding the commemorative issue of "Superman" in his hand, and the other party was the person who talked to him and told him the news just now.

"Congratulations, you bought the manga."

Thinking of this, passers-by congratulated and came to the other side.

"what are you going to do?"

Seeing passers-by approaching him, the readers who bought the commemorative issue immediately showed a vigilant expression, and at the same time stuffed the first anniversary issue of "Superman" into their arms.

"Don't worry, I'm not here to steal your comics."

Sensing the vigilant look in the opponent's eyes, the passer-by stopped his approach and raised his hands to show his attitude.

"You forgot, I was the one who asked you the question just now, and I also queued up later, just because there were too many people and I couldn't buy the manga."

"what are you going to do?"

Although the passers-by acted harmless, the readers who bought the album were still a little uneasy.

"I just want to read the comics of the first anniversary issue by your side. If you are really worried, I can pay you."

While talking, a passer-by took out a 5-cent coin from his pocket and handed it over.

Looking up at the sincere expression on the passerby's face and the 5-cent coin in his hand, the vigilance on the face of the reader who bought the comics couldn't help but a little bit less. He hesitated for a while and refused the other party's request for money.

"Forget it, if you just want to read it, you can just watch it, as long as you don't steal my comics."

Speaking of which, the reader carefully spread out the commemorative issue of "Superman" in his hand, and turned to the first page of the comic.

Although he said so, his hands were tightly grasping the two sides of the manga, fearing that the other party would reach out and snatch the manga while he was not paying attention.

Here, at the same time as the two started to flip through the comics.

"Root, stop that guy, whoever can catch him, I'll sell him the first anniversary magazine..."

On the other side, the boss's cry suddenly came from the newsstand.

Immediately afterwards, I saw a large group of people scrambling to catch up with the guy who snatched the comics, as promised by the boss.

"Stop, you bastard!"

"Don't run, leave the "Superman" comics..."

(End of this chapter)