Host Anthony Desiato and guest Martin Gray (Too Dangerous review blog) dig into the Bronze Age series THE DARING NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERGIRL by Paul Kupperberg & Carmine Infantino.

They discuss Kara’s various costume permutations, her robust supporting cast, the unsolved mystery of Philip Decker, Dick Malverne’s ultimate fate, an affecting story involving landlady Ida Berkowitz, and abandoned plans for Kara in the pages of DC DOUBLE COMICS.

Plus, Anthony and Martin revisit the final Pre-Crisis days of Kara Zor-El, including her heroic sacrifice in CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS.

Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!

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FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

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Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons.

Mentioned in this episode:

Fat Moose Comics

Single Bound Podcast

Always Hold On To Smallville

Drunken Avenger

This Podcast Will Never Die

Aw Yeah Comics

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Daniel Sanchez (@wearingthecape) dig into Supergirl's Silver Age origins as the star of her own decade-long ACTION COMICS backup feature from creators Otto Binder, Jerry Siegel, Leo Dorfman, Al Plastino, Jim Mooney, and more.

In a wide-ranging discussion, Anthony & Daniel cover:

• Forerunners to Supergirl in the years preceding her 1959 introduction
• Kara Zor-El's characterization, relationship with authoritarian Superman, and initial loneliness as his "emergency secret weapon" at Midvale Orphanage
• Supergirl's evolution as she makes her public debut, gets adopted, and starts college
• Romantic interests Jerro, Dick Malverne, and Comet the Super-Horse
• Mega-arcs featuring nemesis Lesla-Lar and the alive Zor-El & Alura

Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!

Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

Get your DFK merch at the podcast's TeePublic storefront!

FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

BLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.social

EMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.com

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons.

Mentioned in this episode:

Single Bound Podcast

Always Hold On To Smallville

Aw Yeah Comics

This Podcast Will Never Die

Drunken Avenger

Fat Moose Comics

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Bernie Gerstmayr (Aw Yeah Comics) dig into the just-released FULL trailer for SUPERGIRL, the June 2026 film directed by Craig Gillespie and starring Milly Alcock.

Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!

Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

Get your DFK merch at the podcast's TeePublic storefront!

FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group

FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod

INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod

TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod

BLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.social

EMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.com

WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com

Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons.