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This exclusive special edition of the BBC Radio full-cast drama with never-before-heard scenes features Adam West, Jenette Kahn (President, DC Comics) and Dave Gibbons (Co-creator, "Watchmen"). This long-awaited release features Stuart Milligan as Superman, Shelley Thompson as Lois Lane, William Hootkins as Lex Luthor and Bob Sessions as The Batman and was written to celebrate Superman's 50th birthday. Accused of crimes against humanity, the Last Son of Krypton stands powerless before a court dominated by Lex Luthor - criminal genius turned Prosecutor. Has Superman really corrupted our children? Can he justify his continued interference in world affairs? Do we know the truth about his powers? Can Lois Lane defend '50 years of the Man of Steel'? Packed with spectacular sound effects and a thrilling orchestral score, mixed in cinematic Dolby Surround, this specially-extended and unedited recording can now be heard as writer/producer Dirk Maggs originally intended, remastered and with a new background sleeve note. Guest appearances include Adam West (TV's Batman), Jenette Kahn (President, DC Comics) and Dave Gibbons (DC Comics artist/Co-creator, "Watchmen").
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Format:Audio CD
This production takes a strange look at Supermans career and he ends up in court.
It is well worth listening to.
It is well worth listening to.
Format:Audio CD
Another gem from Dirk Maggs! This very intresting scenario sees the Man of Steel on trial for crimes against humanity and during the course of the preceedings look back on Superman's origins and exploits not just in the comics, but also cleverly touches on all other media that has featured the original superhero.
The play features the voice talents of Stuart Milligen and William Hootkins for the first time, who played Superman and Lex Luthor respectively in the equally brillent follow ups: 'The Adventures of Superman' and 'Doomsday and Beyond' but has Shelly Thompson as Lois Lane as apposed to Lorelei King who played the fiesty reporter in the later Superman radio plays mentioned. This amazing extended edition runs for about an hour, with the story playing out in an exciting, fast paced fashion.
Guest stars include Bob Sessions as the Batman, the same actor who played the Dark Knight in the brillent Batman: Knightfall and recently re-released Batman: The Lazerus Syndrome, and another Batman actor, Adam West who plays himself, oddly.
These Radio Dramas really are a movie in your head (please make more Mr Maggs, its about time!!!) and this very fitting 50th anniversary tribute to The Man of Steel is a must have for any real comic fans!
The play features the voice talents of Stuart Milligen and William Hootkins for the first time, who played Superman and Lex Luthor respectively in the equally brillent follow ups: 'The Adventures of Superman' and 'Doomsday and Beyond' but has Shelly Thompson as Lois Lane as apposed to Lorelei King who played the fiesty reporter in the later Superman radio plays mentioned. This amazing extended edition runs for about an hour, with the story playing out in an exciting, fast paced fashion.
Guest stars include Bob Sessions as the Batman, the same actor who played the Dark Knight in the brillent Batman: Knightfall and recently re-released Batman: The Lazerus Syndrome, and another Batman actor, Adam West who plays himself, oddly.
These Radio Dramas really are a movie in your head (please make more Mr Maggs, its about time!!!) and this very fitting 50th anniversary tribute to The Man of Steel is a must have for any real comic fans!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
No action, no adventure, no fun
21 Mar 2011
Format:Audio CD
Lex Luthor has delivered up a strangely lethargic and unfocused Superman, bound in chains, ready for trial. Superman is on trial before Ganthet (a Guardian of the Universe), charged with crimes against humanity, and if he is found guilty he will be cast into the Phantom Zone. With Lex Luthor prosecuting and Lois Lane defending, numerous witnesses are called.
OK, what can I say, I love superhero stories...usually. This BBC docudrama was created to celebrate Superman's 50th anniversary, and it's supposed to be a celebration of the Man of Steel. Unfortunately, the story is poorly thought out and sadly out of focus. The first thing that leaped out at me is, Why is Lois Lane acting as Superman's defense attorney? The parade of witnesses just kind of drones on, without really seeming to have a point. There's no action and very little witty dialog. William Hootkins as Lex Luthor dominates the production, alternating between yelling at people and growling at them.
No, I understand that this was a Happy Birthday card for Superman, but it really is not rewarding to listen to. No action, no adventure, no fun. :-(
OK, what can I say, I love superhero stories...usually. This BBC docudrama was created to celebrate Superman's 50th anniversary, and it's supposed to be a celebration of the Man of Steel. Unfortunately, the story is poorly thought out and sadly out of focus. The first thing that leaped out at me is, Why is Lois Lane acting as Superman's defense attorney? The parade of witnesses just kind of drones on, without really seeming to have a point. There's no action and very little witty dialog. William Hootkins as Lex Luthor dominates the production, alternating between yelling at people and growling at them.
No, I understand that this was a Happy Birthday card for Superman, but it really is not rewarding to listen to. No action, no adventure, no fun. :-(
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Superman on Trail, for the worst story ever.
24 Jan 2011
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I was looking forward to this, but when I got it I was so disappointed. The story didn't make scene because the fictional and non- fictional characters were mixed into the story. The story was horrible and the plot was chaotic. If they stuck with the main presumes it would have been fine. When they brought in comic book writers and actors that have played the superheros,the story really fell apart. I can bring myself to listen to this one again. Save your money, this one is a wash.
Meta-fiction and an Angry Lex
9 April 2012
Format:Audio CD
Superman on Trial is a BBC Radio dramatic presentation created in honor of the Man of Steel's 50th Anniversary.
A few quick thoughts about this 1-hour programme (I spell program in the British way since this is a BBC production):
If you aren't very familiar with the comics, some of the stuff in this show is a little weird. Mostly, they don't do a very good job of explaining who Ganthet is. He just rumbles and sounds ominous, as if Michael Clarke Duncan were the judge.
Maggs' decision to put Supe on trial by using testimony from creators of comic books demands a suspension of suspension of disbelief. In the world of the story, the Superman tales were created as promotional/ documentary material about Superman, but the show conveniently takes the Umberto Eco "Myth of Superman" approach, forgetting that if the comics were documenting real events, Lois and Lex would both be elderly. Once you're willing to forgive that convenient collapsing of time, it's an amusing development.
I particularly like the sections in which Batman appears, testifying both as Adam West and as the Batman himself. In the case of the latter, Lex brings up the uncomfortable idea that Batman's own worries about Superman's potential as a world-changing force spawned the Superman/Batman fight in The Dark Knight Returns. Oddly, despite the fact that Lex calls Dave Gibbons to testify, he doesn't bring up Gibbons' own exploration of this very subject through the character of Dr. Manhattan in Watchmen.
William Hootkins does an excellent job chewing the scenery as Lex Luthor. Most amusing, for my money, is his angry rant to the Luthercorp legal department at the end, in which he delivers the credits by threatening to sue all the people involved in the radio play, especially William Hootkins.
The end wasn't all that satisfying to me, as it returns to the overall message of Superman itself: nurture beats nature.
An amusing audio play, worth the time if you aren't expecting a conventional story. I'm not sure it's worth the money though.
A few quick thoughts about this 1-hour programme (I spell program in the British way since this is a BBC production):
If you aren't very familiar with the comics, some of the stuff in this show is a little weird. Mostly, they don't do a very good job of explaining who Ganthet is. He just rumbles and sounds ominous, as if Michael Clarke Duncan were the judge.
Maggs' decision to put Supe on trial by using testimony from creators of comic books demands a suspension of suspension of disbelief. In the world of the story, the Superman tales were created as promotional/ documentary material about Superman, but the show conveniently takes the Umberto Eco "Myth of Superman" approach, forgetting that if the comics were documenting real events, Lois and Lex would both be elderly. Once you're willing to forgive that convenient collapsing of time, it's an amusing development.
I particularly like the sections in which Batman appears, testifying both as Adam West and as the Batman himself. In the case of the latter, Lex brings up the uncomfortable idea that Batman's own worries about Superman's potential as a world-changing force spawned the Superman/Batman fight in The Dark Knight Returns. Oddly, despite the fact that Lex calls Dave Gibbons to testify, he doesn't bring up Gibbons' own exploration of this very subject through the character of Dr. Manhattan in Watchmen.
William Hootkins does an excellent job chewing the scenery as Lex Luthor. Most amusing, for my money, is his angry rant to the Luthercorp legal department at the end, in which he delivers the credits by threatening to sue all the people involved in the radio play, especially William Hootkins.
The end wasn't all that satisfying to me, as it returns to the overall message of Superman itself: nurture beats nature.
An amusing audio play, worth the time if you aren't expecting a conventional story. I'm not sure it's worth the money though.
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