Historic fun fact about that incident. It occurred while the British ambassador was speaking, and he defused the situation by waiting for Khrushchev to finish and then drily replied, "I'm waiting for the translation." Laughter all round!
Funny thing is, the shoe banging showed up in another comic of that era, the first Fantastic Four Annual from 1963. Although at least that time it was an actual Soviet delegate doing it.
@@CasuallyComicsHey Sasha are you familiar in anyway with Sonic the Hedgehog? Because there is an official DC x Sonic comic crossover coming this year in April by Ian Flynn
4:02 i think it's a reference to the shoe-banging incident of 1960 when Nikita Khrushchev hit the podium with his shoe , it's also referenced in namirs second appearance on the ff
Superman was pretending to be the absolutist ruler of Metropolis in order to make Earth a bad target to a looming alien invasion. Clark pretends to be appalled by the authoritaria Superman and is censored and emprisoned by dictator Superman. Later, he is the one who writes everyone about the secret benevolent plan of the Man of Steel.
I can't believe I got it 45% right hahahaha! Loved the story, specially hero depowered Clark . I wasn't counting with the metallo Clark cover not being click bait... hardcore. Also, Lori Lemaris appearance!!! Yeay!!!
"It was test, to see how well you'll deal with a tyrant... And you all failed! Do better people! Now world leaders, write me a 500 word essay on how'll you'll handle this differently, and send them to the Daily Planet. I'll have staff read them, because I shan't be bothered."
Most people don’t realize that when you end a command or thought with, “I shan’t be bothered”, there is literally nothing you can do in response. No come back, no oppositional comment, not even a, “awww, man!”. It is the ultimate shut up and leave comment. I’m just surprised it doesn’t get used more often….
"Prototype for all evil Superman" First thing I thought of "What Lois Dies?" Since that seems to be the go to for turning him evil nowadays. But red kryptonite? I down for some more silver age shenanigans!
Your videos are so amazing! I can't believe someone like you is even interested enough in the Silver Age comics I read growing up to analyze then in such fun detail. Your takes on Lois Lane stories are hysterical, pretty much mirroring my own Gay Boy takes at the time. Best to you!!
I'm surprised this doesn't get adapted more. I could see a show where Superman is acting more nefarious and someone goes to the fortress to investigate, only to find Clark in some kind of suspended animation. It could be really tense and fun.
I would love an update to this story. It feels like it could even be a decent movie adaptation, with a more 'boyscout' Clark challenging a more utilitarian Snyder-esque Superman - both with good intentions, but the utilitarianism of Superman causing enormous backlash/consiquences that Superman justifies as being "worth it to save humanity", while Clark clings to his ideals of freedom, honesty and doing what is right no matter the cost, even as his allies get picked off (probably 'detained' instead of killed, but with a generous amount of injuries as Superman is trying to convince Clark's resistance buddies to stop resisting). Could even throw in some world leaders cracking down on their people in the name of "King Superman", and when Superman is reunited it being revealed that he did tell these leaders what was happening, and they were taking advantage to secure their own power. Good choice for retrospective!
I think these issues are the perfect example of why I love the silverage, the interesting covers, the randomness of red kryptonite and superman's ridiculous explanations for why he was being a jerk.
It sounds fun. I haven't read it. I don't have much Silver Age Superman, and my Golden Age is Batman and Wonder Woman. I actually would love a remake or Re-Due of this story. With hindsight, it could be extremely great and be a really fleshed out story! An event even!! Thanks again for another fin video about the Silver Age!
Wow, this came out four hours ago. I recently discovered your channel and it seems like most of the videos I watch are several years old. I looked down to see how old this one was and was surprised to find it's new. I'm not much of a comic book fan but your descriptions of the stories have been fun to watch. I admit, I don't feel like I've missed out on much by not purchasing comics. Thanks for the entertainment.
Guessing before finishing the video: It's either going to be Kryptonite messing with him, or we'll go really out there and just have him use some super-mind-wipe on everyone when the people turn on him. Edit: Okay, it wasn't as ridiculous as I thought it would be. It's something I think could be recommended to people who aren't as familiar with the Silver Age, to ease them in.
These letters be like "When Superman played Clark Kent's ribcage like a xylophone, he hits the same rib twice in succession but it produces two different notes. Are we supposed to believe this is some kind of magic xylophone? But I sure hope someone got fired for that blunder!"
This would be interesting story to update, but I think instead of doing it with the Red K splitting him in two maybe it would work better as a Elseworlds where the Gold K takes his powers and Zod or somebody rules earth instead.
Sorta feels like the "Emperor Super-Man" arc in 2016's "New Super-Man" was at least somewhat a homage to this. The 'S' on Emperor Supes' chest definitely looks like the one on King Supes' Crown at least.
I love this story, it's far and above my favorite evil superman story. The idea that Clark Kent is the one trying to stop superman works for me on multiple levels.
Since everyone else pointed out the Khrushchev reference, I'll do this one: the world leaders bringing crowns to Superman's coronation might be a reference to Revelation 4:9-11 - specifically "The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created."
@@CasuallyComics Oh no, I don't mean mercy by not talking about it anymore. I meant talking specifically about the episode! Your insight is so much fun.
Imagine Lex Luthor shouting in everyone's face "I TOLD YOU SO! Who's crazy now?!" as Superman turns dictator, proving that Lex was right all along to try to kill him.
The scenario where Superman splits into two versions of himself, specifically a good Clark and an evil Superman, seems surprisingly common. It’s interesting to think into when considering themes of Superman and his humanity. Ps: De Powered clark Kent powering through the pain of a gunshot is such a genuinely badass moment.
Hi I’ve been a big fan of your videos for some time and I recently came across a great golden age hero that I think would make for an excellent video, Madame Fatal. She debuts in Crack Comics #1 as the matronly alter ego of millionaire and actor Richard Stanton who he uses to fight crime and search for his missing daughter. It’s like Taken meets Mrs Doubtfire, and she has a parrot called Hamlet who talks in Shakespeare quotes!
What I'd really like to see is a story where a modern version of Superman encounters this Silver Age Superman, and is mortified and incensed by his condescending attitude and needlessly Byzantine schemes he resorts to, while the SA Superman thinks the modern Supes is somehow simple-minded for how trusting he is or perhaps less dedicated to his duties as Superman, pointing out his marriage to Lois as an example of both these views.
Pretending to be an evil dictator isn't surely a good thing as you think, Superman! 😬 The concepts these writers come up with didn't really think this through lol.
Banging your boot on the lecturn specifically became symbolic of authoritarianism. More than a reference to Khrushchev (someone wrote it was a “nod” to him lfmao), it was used mockingly for decades as something people do when thirsty for power.
Marvel would solve the letter problem by creating the No prize. Letter writers who could explain away the apparent mistake would win. And several then sent letters asking when their prize would arrive.
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The boot smashing thing is a reference to USSR's Khrushchev smashing his shoe on a table at the UN 1960
Tragic failure of the Canadian education system.
Historic fun fact about that incident. It occurred while the British ambassador was speaking, and he defused the situation by waiting for Khrushchev to finish and then drily replied, "I'm waiting for the translation." Laughter all round!
Funny thing is, the shoe banging showed up in another comic of that era, the first Fantastic Four Annual from 1963.
Although at least that time it was an actual Soviet delegate doing it.
Which actually explains that scene in Batman The Movie (1966).
And Comrade Nikita's impassioned "WE WILL BURY YOU!" was later parodied by Jimmy James on an episode of "New Radio!"
ah, red kryptonite, the writer’s grab bag
Need Superman to turn into a giant fish? Red K has you covered.
@@CasuallyComicsHey Sasha are you familiar in anyway with Sonic the Hedgehog? Because there is an official DC x Sonic comic crossover coming this year in April by Ian Flynn
"Banging his shoe" I died. He stole that from Kruschev.
Clark tanking a point blank gun shot is more bad ass than I was expecting to see today
But I burned all my Superman merchandise, who is going to replace that. Jimmy.
Clark: “As an American, I don't have to grovel before anyone!”
That line aged poorly.
😥
4:40 'threatening and demanding to be made king isn't illegal' oh that's hitting so much harder right now than it has any right to
The Golden Age Of Superman is way ahead of its time.
King Superman was their version of Injustice.
But this is the Silver Age, not the Golden Age
Golden Age was when Batman killed, not Superman becoming evil.
Evil Superman gave birth and inspiration to Omni-Man, Homelander and Plutonian.
King Superman walked so they could run.
And Hyperion, sometimes.
Let’s not forget Alpha One
@@AdamYJAnd Ozymandias.
And Evil Superman.
They’ll just blame it on the Kryptonite. I’m pretty sure it’s the Kryptonite
When in doubt blame Kryptonite.
The boot thing is a nod to the Soviet leader, Khrushchev, who used his shoe as a gavel at the UN in 1960
Oh, neat. Why did he do that?
@ I believe he was trying to get attention.
Beat me to it!
Judging by the crown, he's not just the king but the Pope as well.
4:02 i think it's a reference to the shoe-banging incident of 1960 when Nikita Khrushchev hit the podium with his shoe , it's also referenced in namirs second appearance on the ff
Correction, i checked my library, its in fantastic four annual 1 ( not namors second appearance, maybe fifth)
I was hoping it would be Namor banging a shoe, but alas twas not, lol.
Not Gorbachev - it was Nikita Khrushchev. You probably knew that.
@@CasuallyComicsWell,Namor doesn’t wear shoes.👞
It was Khrushchev. Gorbachev was in the 80s, and didn't use a shoe.
Superman was pretending to be the absolutist ruler of Metropolis in order to make Earth a bad target to a looming alien invasion. Clark pretends to be appalled by the authoritaria Superman and is censored and emprisoned by dictator Superman. Later, he is the one who writes everyone about the secret benevolent plan of the Man of Steel.
I can't believe I got it 45% right hahahaha! Loved the story, specially hero depowered Clark . I wasn't counting with the metallo Clark cover not being click bait... hardcore. Also, Lori Lemaris appearance!!! Yeay!!!
Re: How is Superman gonna get out of being seen as a ruthless dictator.
Memory erasing kiss.
Drat.
@@BATCHARRO He'll personally kiss everyone on earth.
"It was test, to see how well you'll deal with a tyrant... And you all failed! Do better people! Now world leaders, write me a 500 word essay on how'll you'll handle this differently, and send them to the Daily Planet. I'll have staff read them, because I shan't be bothered."
Most people don’t realize that when you end a command or thought with, “I shan’t be bothered”, there is literally nothing you can do in response. No come back, no oppositional comment, not even a, “awww, man!”. It is the ultimate shut up and leave comment. I’m just surprised it doesn’t get used more often….
Thank you for sharing those letters! That really adds an element to the context of these stories.
"Prototype for all evil Superman"
First thing I thought of "What Lois Dies?" Since that seems to be the go to for turning him evil nowadays. But red kryptonite? I down for some more silver age shenanigans!
Prediction: Superman is Pretending to be an Evil Tryant to deter Aliens.
Update: Holy Heck, I was not far off
Superman used to come up with the worst ideas
The messages in those issues are so chaotic and mixed and LOADED! omg
The pre-Injustice Superman.
At this point in the continuity, I think everyone on the Silver Age Earth would probably be used to Superman doing things like this every few days.
I love the fact the Brave and the Bold episode was Superman’s callout post and Sasha’s out here bringing the receipts
Good gracious! The precise focus you train on these silver age stories is incisive and hilarious. Never stop being you.
Silver Age Superman not trusting a lowly human to keep their trap shut? Unbelievable
I want to know what Lori did with the lifeless organic Clark Kent body. My money's on trophy room - stuffed and mounted on her undersea wall.
@@BenChanNYC it could be great for pranks
"CLARK KENT 'METALLO' BODY USED AGAINST KING SUPERMAN."
Gosh I love your channel. It never misses or fails to make me smile Thank you
I truly enjoy your coverage of golden age comics. I don't cover too many of them but they are so crazy that they actually seem like fun reads.
Does anyone else imagine Lex looking around in shock while everyone applauds Superman at the end, realising he’s the only sane person on the planet?
Your videos are so amazing! I can't believe someone like you is even interested enough in the Silver Age comics I read growing up to analyze then in such fun detail. Your takes on Lois Lane stories are hysterical, pretty much mirroring my own Gay Boy takes at the time. Best to you!!
Looks more like Pope than King Superman.
The mental gymnastics Bernstein had to do to justify Superman taking over the world and fit the Comics Code are Simon Biles level.
I wonder if this were Star Trek TOS got the idea for the episode 'The Enemy Within' althought Evil Kirk never had a sweet Crown like Superman.
I'm surprised this doesn't get adapted more. I could see a show where Superman is acting more nefarious and someone goes to the fortress to investigate, only to find Clark in some kind of suspended animation. It could be really tense and fun.
A pity the super pope hat didn’t stick around.
This is why Batman has contingencies.
I would love an update to this story. It feels like it could even be a decent movie adaptation, with a more 'boyscout' Clark challenging a more utilitarian Snyder-esque Superman - both with good intentions, but the utilitarianism of Superman causing enormous backlash/consiquences that Superman justifies as being "worth it to save humanity", while Clark clings to his ideals of freedom, honesty and doing what is right no matter the cost, even as his allies get picked off (probably 'detained' instead of killed, but with a generous amount of injuries as Superman is trying to convince Clark's resistance buddies to stop resisting). Could even throw in some world leaders cracking down on their people in the name of "King Superman", and when Superman is reunited it being revealed that he did tell these leaders what was happening, and they were taking advantage to secure their own power. Good choice for retrospective!
Would Clark verse Superman rank high than Batman verse Superman
very entertaining video with a fun topic. Your videos are always a treat.
An update to this as a story arc or reimagining in Action Comics would be kinda cool.
Dang, that lipstick pops.
As always, I appreciate your Supes impersonation.
I think these issues are the perfect example of why I love the silverage, the interesting covers, the randomness of red kryptonite and superman's ridiculous explanations for why he was being a jerk.
That cape is tuff with the Superman costume
It sounds fun. I haven't read it. I don't have much Silver Age Superman, and my Golden Age is Batman and Wonder Woman.
I actually would love a remake or Re-Due of this story. With hindsight, it could be extremely great and be a really fleshed out story! An event even!!
Thanks again for another fin video about the Silver Age!
It's not like Superman hasn't taken over the world at least once since or been split into two separate people.
@@VonWenk -- Yeah, but I mean in a good way.
Wow, this came out four hours ago. I recently discovered your channel and it seems like most of the videos I watch are several years old. I looked down to see how old this one was and was surprised to find it's new.
I'm not much of a comic book fan but your descriptions of the stories have been fun to watch. I admit, I don't feel like I've missed out on much by not purchasing comics.
Thanks for the entertainment.
Guessing before finishing the video: It's either going to be Kryptonite messing with him, or we'll go really out there and just have him use some super-mind-wipe on everyone when the people turn on him.
Edit: Okay, it wasn't as ridiculous as I thought it would be. It's something I think could be recommended to people who aren't as familiar with the Silver Age, to ease them in.
You know it's an evil Superman story when you wonder if the phrase "he does dissolve the UN" is a literal description.
Question: How does Superman get out of being seen as a tyrant?
Answer: He does.
Update: having seen the whole video, I won't say I was wrong.
"you ruined our lives! "
"sorry"
"that's okay, you probably had your reasons"
0:51 Guessing either a dream or red kryptonite
Silver Age red kryptonite was wild
Oh dang it, i was hoping it was just Clark tripping out on Red kryptonite fumes!
I think they did do an updated version of King Superman in the 90s, although sadly without Metallo Clark or the Super Pope hat IIRC
Without the Super Pope hat we reject, lol.
@@CasuallyComics that’s fair, the Superman of America are a poor substitute for the Super Pope Hat
These letters be like "When Superman played Clark Kent's ribcage like a xylophone, he hits the same rib twice in succession but it produces two different notes. Are we supposed to believe this is some kind of magic xylophone? But I sure hope someone got fired for that blunder!"
This would be interesting story to update, but I think instead of doing it with the Red K splitting him in two maybe it would work better as a Elseworlds where the Gold K takes his powers and Zod or somebody rules earth instead.
I have to say, Clark taking a bullet in his stomach to sell the ruse took guts.
Sorta feels like the "Emperor Super-Man" arc in 2016's "New Super-Man" was at least somewhat a homage to this.
The 'S' on Emperor Supes' chest definitely looks like the one on King Supes' Crown at least.
Loved the Fantastic Four teaser
It was a fun one!
I love this story, it's far and above my favorite evil superman story. The idea that Clark Kent is the one trying to stop superman works for me on multiple levels.
I remember seeing these covers at the confectionery across from school.
12:40 From Whence It Came!! Perfect.
Since everyone else pointed out the Khrushchev reference, I'll do this one: the world leaders bringing crowns to Superman's coronation might be a reference to Revelation 4:9-11 - specifically "The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created."
More teases of talking about the Brave and the Bold episode... show us mercy!
Lol I think this is all the covers they full on freeze on, cause we already did "Turtle Boy" Jimmy.
@@CasuallyComics Oh no, I don't mean mercy by not talking about it anymore. I meant talking specifically about the episode! Your insight is so much fun.
There was a similar story in the 90s called superman Rex
Injustice, Justice Lord, and Red Son Superman are all in a room somewhere together mocking this guy.
Merica, you tell them Clark. Didn't Brezhnev bang his shoe on a podium back in the day? Superman stole that move.
"And I'm Super King! The best one of the three!
Imagine Lex Luthor shouting in everyone's face "I TOLD YOU SO! Who's crazy now?!" as Superman turns dictator, proving that Lex was right all along to try to kill him.
Man.... this story has EVERYTHING.
The scenario where Superman splits into two versions of himself, specifically a good Clark and an evil Superman, seems surprisingly common. It’s interesting to think into when considering themes of Superman and his humanity.
Ps: De Powered clark Kent powering through the pain of a gunshot is such a genuinely badass moment.
He’s going to blame it on a Superman robot gone wild.
Damn this one was pretty intense and seemed pretty well thought out...well until that ending
The whole having to stop a superweapon of a dead civilization reminds me of st-tng episode The Arsenal of Freedom
Hi I’ve been a big fan of your videos for some time and I recently came across a great golden age hero that I think would make for an excellent video, Madame Fatal. She debuts in Crack Comics #1 as the matronly alter ego of millionaire and actor Richard Stanton who he uses to fight crime and search for his missing daughter. It’s like Taken meets Mrs Doubtfire, and she has a parrot called Hamlet who talks in Shakespeare quotes!
At this rate you have to make a playlist around the reference in the episode.
My "comment now" prediction is that he hypnotises the entire world into forgetting.
I wish Superman and definately Wonder Woman had more animated adventures
The story itself is a lot of fun, the letter column even more so.
More DC Silver Age videos! How about some Bat Mite stories???
It's Silver Age "Injustice" 🤣
What I'd really like to see is a story where a modern version of Superman encounters this Silver Age Superman, and is mortified and incensed by his condescending attitude and needlessly Byzantine schemes he resorts to, while the SA Superman thinks the modern Supes is somehow simple-minded for how trusting he is or perhaps less dedicated to his duties as Superman, pointing out his marriage to Lois as an example of both these views.
I'd love to see a Silver Age plot of Superman taking over the modern DC but it's all a ruse.
Why is Superman like this? His logic consistently gives me headaches
The way Superman is so utterly dismissive of Clark, guy may have some weird self-esteem issues going on.
Red K: See it's not the same because it split Superman and Clark Kent but slightly different.
What they can't all be winners!
Why even make a guess? We all know it’s some Red-K plot
Where was Lex during all of this? Seeing Superman become a tyrannical ruler would make him very excited.
sometimes Sasha's readings just make the story so much better, that and her aside comments. Though did she swear with the boot?
My first thought was that Kal El had been taught the deadly art of the Kryptonian Chancla, but the Russian thing makes more sense.
I like the S shaped symbol on Superman's crown
So… did China just have a replica of New York City lying around in a testing site?
I feel like someone should question that…
Good God, I usually love some good ol' Silver Age silliness, but this particular story was abysmal.
Pretending to be an evil dictator isn't surely a good thing as you think, Superman! 😬 The concepts these writers come up with didn't really think this through lol.
The Superman crown and flag would've made the already amazing film Superman III ever better!
Banging your boot on the lecturn specifically became symbolic of authoritarianism. More than a reference to Khrushchev (someone wrote it was a “nod” to him lfmao), it was used mockingly for decades as something people do when thirsty for power.
This story had to have had some influence on Superman III.
In my imagination Sasha would happily live with just Silver Age DC Comics.
Batman the brave and the bold really loves silver age superman
So….I think it’s safe to say you’re the Queen of the silver age. I hope you introduce yourself as such at parties and social gatherings
It's a relief to see a random video completely irrelevant to current events whatsoever.
Yeah, superman also got his start as a slum lord.
Marvel would solve the letter problem by creating the No prize. Letter writers who could explain away the apparent mistake would win. And several then sent letters asking when their prize would arrive.
Great 🎉 video 🎉