Chapter 225 Commemorative Issue (1/2)

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

In this scene where Superman fires heat vision into the universe, Colin directly used four frames to show the power of the scene in a patchwork form.

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

At the end of the story, General Zod and his men were sent to the prison of Kandor City in a bottle by Superman. Due to the influence of the Kryptonian environment inside Kandor City, General Zod and his men lost their abilities and transformed again. Become an ordinary Kryptonian.

At the end of the comic, Lois questioned Superman on behalf of mankind.

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

Superman, who really helped rebuild Metropolis, said with a smile when asked by Lois.

Superman: "I am a superhero, and as long as people need me, I will keep doing it, fighting endless battles with Truth, Justice and the American Way."

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

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

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

As the first superhero in the history of American comics, Superman himself 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 imbue the character of Superman with all the power and beauty, and ultimately gain power through the character itself.

That night at 8 p.m. on CBS.

The radio drama "Adventures of Superman" has been eagerly awaited by listeners in front of the radio, and the eighth episode "Solar Energy" has been broadcast.

Announcer: "He has incredible adventure characteristics. He is faster than a flying bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, and even exploding bombs cannot penetrate his tough skin."

Passerby A: "Look at the sky!"

…

"It's Superman!"

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

The content of the new script mainly describes the strange things Superman encountered while working in Metropolis.

The originally bright sky of the metropolis suddenly darkened, and the whole world fell into darkness. Because of the sudden darkness, the entire metropolis fell into chaos. Superman, who worked 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!”

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

Editor: "Can anyone tell me what happened?"

Announcer: "The sudden darkness plunged the metropolis into unprecedented chaos. However, there was one person among them who was not affected by the darkness, and that was Superman! His eyes can see through everything, even the darkness that enveloped the metropolis. Even the darkness cannot block his eyes."

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

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

It turns out that over the metropolis, someone used mysterious light to absorb the energy of the sun, causing the entire metropolis to fall into darkness.

Without the sun's rays, the entire metropolis seemed to have lost its vitality.

Plants stopped growing, the citizens of the metropolis began to become drowsy, and coldness also descended on the metropolis.

Because there is no warmth from the sun, most cities are plunged into a winter-like coldness.

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

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

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

At the same time, the radio drama inserted a timely memory about Superman's childhood.

Announcer: "In his weakness, Superman recalled his life on the farm as a child..."

Young Clark: "Dad, what is that?"

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

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

Jonathan Kent: "Of course, my boy."

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

Jonathan Kent: "The sun is always there, but the earth we live on is always rotating, so the sun's rays cannot reach us at night."

Young Clark: "So, sunlight only appears during the day?"

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

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

Jonathan Kent: "That's right, kid."

Young Clark: "No wonder I always feel comfortable when the moon shines on me."

…

Announcer: "As a magical Kryptonian, Superman has a completely different physiological structure from Earthlings. He can attract the sun's light and turn it into his own power. After realizing that the mysterious light blocked the sun's irradiation, Superman Decided to go see what this was all about.”

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

At the same time, during the announcer's introduction, Superman flew into outer space and broke through the mysterious light above Metropolis. In the universe, he absorbed the power of the sun, regained his original weak strength, and at the same time used his own abilities, and finally The culprit who caused all this was discovered-Luthor.

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

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

Luthor: "Damn Superman!"

The end of the radio drama undoubtedly ends with Superman foiling Luthor's evil plan.

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

Passerby A: "Look at the sky!"

…

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

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

The broadcast ended, accompanied by Superman's iconic slogan.

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Orson Welles, who served as the announcer, told the audience about the first anniversary issue of "Superman" at a very fast speed. .

This is not the first time Orson Welles has helped Colin advertise, and the whole process is very familiar.

In addition, the news about the first anniversary was not only explained in detail in the "Adventures of Superman" radio drama, but also in the "Daily Courier" issued this morning.

It can be said that Colin 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 promotion of the radio drama "The Adventures of Superman", Colin looked down at the pale color that spread to his arms. During the time he was traveling through the real world, the death power 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 counter-world, and even Baron Saturday's nasal laughter was faintly visible.

All of this reminded Colin that he did not have much time left.

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

However, the most critical ability has never been unlocked.

…

In this way, with Colin feeling uneasy and weak, the time of the real world reached the third day.

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

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

"Hey, man."

Passing by the queue, some unsuspecting pedestrians glanced at the long queue in front of them and couldn't help but ask the people waiting in line.

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

During the Great Depression, queues were not that unusual.

Whether they are receiving relief food or applying for jobs, people have become accustomed to such scenes appearing in the streets.

"Relief food?"

Hearing the passers-by's questions, the readers in the queue shook their heads.

"We're not lining up for this kind of thing. Today is the first anniversary special issue of Superman comics. We are all here for the special issue of Superman."

"Superman's first anniversary special issue? When did it happen? How come I didn't know this news!"

Hearing the answers from the readers in the queue, the passers-by who asked the question immediately showed expressions of surprise.

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

After hearing the words of the readers in the queue, the inquiring passerby turned his head and glanced at the longer and longer queue behind him. After hesitating for a few seconds, he decisively joined the queue.

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

"Sorry, it's sold out."

In this way, after queuing for an hour, just when it was almost the turn of the passers-by, the boss's slightly apologetic voice suddenly came from the newsstand in front.

"Why, it's sold out when it's my turn..."

"I've been queuing for so long."

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

"Yes, boss, you obviously have the special issue of Superman in your hand, why don't you sell it."

Upon hearing this news, the queue immediately became a little chaotic. After seeing that there was no hope, some readers at the end of the queue turned to other newsstands to try their luck, maybe they could find a newsstand that had not sold out.

The people in the front queue were obviously a little disappointed. When they saw the special issue left in the hands of the newsstand owner, they immediately protested loudly.

"I left this copy for myself to read."

In the face of the readers' protests, the newsstand owner did not want to be outdone and refuted.

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

"No, no matter how much money you pay."

Stuck in the middle of the line, the passerby looked at the crowd surrounding the newsstand, hesitated for a moment and gave up the chance to fight for the last commemorative issue in the boss's hand. Given his position in the line, it would not be his turn even if he tried to grab it.

While thinking, he inadvertently saw an excited reader holding the commemorative issue of "Superman" in his hand. The other party was the one who had just talked to him and told him the news.

"Congratulations, you bought the comic."

Thinking of this, the passerby congratulated him while approaching him.

"What are you going to do?"

Seeing the passerby approaching him, the reader who bought the commemorative issue immediately showed a vigilant expression, and at the same time stuffed the commemorative issue of "Superman" in his hand into his arms.

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

Aware of the vigilant look in the other party's eyes, the passerby stopped approaching and raised his hands to show his attitude.

"You forgot, I was the one who asked you the question just now. I also lined up later, but I didn't buy the comics because there were too many people."

"What are you going to do?"

Although the passerby acted harmless, the reader who bought the picture book still said it with some concern.

"I just want to take a look at the contents of the comics in the first anniversary issue next to you. If you are really worried, I can pay you."

As he spoke, the passerby took out a 5-cent coin from his pocket and handed it forward.

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 could not help but decrease a little. He hesitated for a while and still refused the other party's request for money.

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

As he said this, the reader carefully spread out the "Superman" commemorative issue in his hand and turned to the first page of the comics.

Although he said so, his hands were tightly grasping both sides of the comics, fearing that the other party would grab the comics while he was not paying attention.

Here, as the two began to flip through the comics.

"Robbery, stop that guy quickly, whoever can catch him, I will sell him the first anniversary edition..."

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

Then, a large group of people rushed to chase the guy who stole the comics in the boss's promise.

"Stop, you guy!"

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

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